Although the amount of time Americans whittle away online is rising (up three hours per week in 2011), social media usage has dipped for the first time, down 10 percent in 2012 from 2011, with Generation X and baby boomers leading the decrease, the report says.

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"We have only played one game and we know that, in a week's time, there is an important game coming up, " he said.

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This is up marginally on the previous week but is still remarkably low for this time of year.

BBC: Flu rate 'at record low'

The startling performance of stocks like Netflix, Inc. ( NFLX), which is up 50% this week also can encourage some to jump ion at the wrong time.

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Sprint CEO Dan Hesse is pressing all parties to wrap up discussions in time for the wireless industry's trade show next week in Las Vegas, so Sprint can have something to present to investors.

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England Hockey is looking to step up its programme of events on home soil, with this week marking the first time the women's Champions Trophy has been staged in this country.

BBC: Champions Trophy: England beat Germany to take bronze

This week is a school holiday in China, but the children were called in to make up for time lost as a result of earthquakes last month.

BBC: China landslide: All 18 children killed

Lexus unveiled its LF-LC Concept last month in Sydney, since its blue opal color is inspired by the blue opal found in the Australian Outback, but this week in Los Angeles is the first time Americans will have a chance to see the 500-horsepower hybrid up close.

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