From 2 to 7 July 2010, the city of Turin, Italy (the Lingotto Conference and Exhibition Centre) will host the biennial multi-disciplinary, pan-European ESOF2010 (EuroScience Open Forum).

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But the multi-billion-dollar effort is straining the host city's resources, environment and nerves.

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The former vice presidential candidate and best-selling author signed a multi-year deal to offer political commentary and periodically host a new show called Real American Stories, which will feature tales of people overcoming adversity.

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High-end games with multi-player integration, dozens of streaming options from a host of partners via XBox Live, a very simple user interface that never intends to be anything but pure entertainment.

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The multi-sport venue also contains a 200m state-of-the-art indoor running track which will host the high-profile meets that used to take place in the Kelvin Hall, and where athletes can train throughout the year.

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