• It recommended using geometric lines of latitude and longitude to convey a three-dimensional Earth on a two-dimensional surface, and it included the co-ordinates of over 8, 000 locations in the ancient world.

    ECONOMIST: There is no such thing as an objective map

  • Kerry has said he fears there is only a two- or three-year window of opportunity to reach a deal on a two-state solution that would end the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict and wants to move as quickly as possible.

    NPR: Kerry Pushes Turkey-Israel Rapprochement

  • "They are middle-class folks who are supposed to be gathering around the barbecues on the patios outside their three-bedroom, two-bath houses"--not swearing on a Bible before a bankruptcy judge.

    FORBES: Busted

  • Instead of falling to 1-4, New York is 2-3 with two games left on a three-game homestand.

    WSJ: Gaborik rallies Rangers past Maple Leafs 5-2

  • The 23-inch models provide instant-on TV functionality with three TV tuners (two for recording, one for viewing) while 21.5-inch units include dual TV tuners.

    ENGADGET

  • Private rents in 2006 were two-thirds the cost of a 100% mortgage on a two- or three-bedroom house, for a young household on average incomes.

    BBC: NEWS | Business | Renting 'now cheaper than buying'

  • That new three-story monster-house on the block, could you believe two mil, those show-off window arches and did you get a load of that corny balcony, all of it throwing the neighborhood out of whack, a crazy eyesore, but hey, it was driving property values up, he could live with that.

    NEWYORKER: History of a Disturbance

  • On St Pierre a three-bed, two-bath house is 180, 000 euros, while houses on Miquelon are smaller but with more land and cost about half that.

    BBC: Living in: Remote islands

  • Sri Lanka will face India in a window between three one-dayers and two Tests on a two-legged tour of Pakistan.

    BBC: India set for tour of Sri Lanka

  • The council's five-strong board splits three-two in favour of the government on every controversial decision.

    ECONOMIST: An unappetising choice | The

  • Who could resist a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house on East Paradise Lane, in the subdivision of Shangri-La?

    ECONOMIST: Paradise foreclosed

  • Olson (1-2) allowed six runs on three hits and three walks in two-plus innings in his first start of the year while ASU's Zak Miller allowed three runs on five hits and four walks in 2 2-3 innings.

    WSJ: Coffman leads Arizona St. past Columbia 10-5

  • Chase Blackburn, last year's special-teams captain, played on three teams two weeks ago against the Packers and got a single-game season-high 40 special-teams points, but then he only played on one this past week because he was needed so much at base linebacker.

    WSJ: The Giants' 'Special' Motivation

  • Mercedes then bought the team, based in Oxfordshire, England, in 2010 and it is once again on an upward curve, taking three pole positions and two third-places on the podium so far in 2013.

    CNN: SHARE THIS

  • Volume has been very heavy this week and has exceeded the daily average on two days by two-three times.

    FORBES: 2 ETFs Riding China's Wave

  • Commodity prices have come down, there is less access to trade, and so for the poorest people, the three billion - half the world that lives on under two dollars a day - it is a serious issue.

    BBC: News | BREAKFAST WITH FROST | President of the World Bank James Wolfensohn

  • It featured, on the jacket, minimal shoulder padding, dual vents, and a graceful, three-rolled-to-two-button stance (his current favorite lapel style), and, on the pants, singlereverse pleats and one-and-a-quarter-inch-cuffed trouser legs.

    NEWYORKER: Another Manhattan

  • Since the 1995 debut of "Making the MOOSt of It, " Moos has examined everything from three-legged pantyhose to two-headed turtles and recently has focused her reports on the quirky angles of the 2008 presidential campaign.

    CNN: Anchors & Reporters

  • Ignoring advice from doctors to rest, Beljan played on over the weekend and carded a three-under-par round of 69 on Sunday, which secured him a two-shot victory over compatriot Matt Every.

    CNN: A Cinderella story: Beljan comes back from brink

  • Australia spent the day preparing in the nets to face their hosts - currently fifth in County Championship Division Two - in a three-day match starting on Friday, with the third Test following on 30 July.

    BBC: Lee doubtful for Edgbaston Test

  • Gore's campaign rejected the Texas governor's offer on Sunday to participate in three presidential debates -- two of which would take place on television shows.

    CNN: Candidates trade jabs over debate schedule

  • Once teams came up with an idea and plan, they had the opportunity to practice pitch the judges and seek their guidance in the lead up to the final three-minute presentations on day two.

    FORBES: Should Car Buying Be Like Online Dating Versus a Dental Visit?

  • European skipper Nick Faldo had seen his side reduce Friday's three-point deficit to two after a rallying performance on Saturday and he decided to select a bold line-up for the Sunday singles.

    BBC: US secure emphatic Ryder Cup win

  • Kuroda, New York's most dependable starting pitcher last year at 16-11, allowed three singles in the first and fell behind on Jarrod Saltalamacchia's two-out hit.

    WSJ: Red Sox chill Yanks, 2-0 for first time since 1999

  • The project would involve the building of five dams on two fast-flowing rivers that run into the Pacific - two on the river Baker, and three on the river Pascua.

    BBC: Chile court rules in favour of Patagonia HidroAysen dam

  • Porto made two substitutions at the start of the second half - Raul Meireles and Lisandro Lopez coming on - but within three minutes of the restart the visitors found themselves two goals behind.

    BBC: SPORT | Football | Europe | Arsenal 2-0 FC Porto

  • On a three to two party-line vote, the FCC approved somewhat watered down new rules on the last day Congress was in session.

    FORBES: Deep in the Net Neutrality Trenches

  • West Midlands Ambulance Service said paramedics had been called to two crashes on the M6 - one between junctions three and two southbound, where a car had gone into the central reservation, and another involving several cars between junctions one and two northbound.

    BBC: Heavy snow in Warwickshire causes M6 delays

  • JoAnn Scales, who brought her three teenage children on a two-day bus journey from Los Angeles, California, to Jena, made the same point.

    CNN: Thousands 'march for justice' in Jena, court orders hearing on teen

  • The four released hostages - Mr Lemacon's wife Chloe, their three-year-old son Colin, and two other adults - are due to arrive in Paris on Sunday, he said.

    BBC: Pirates caution against US rescue

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