The Hutzler 571 phenomenon is a regular occurrence on the world's biggest online social network, which begs the question: Has Facebook become less fun?

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Nearly one year ago, the world of online media scratched its collective head as the sports blogging network SB Nation launched a new, decidedly non-sports site called The Verge.

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ISPs already offer free service in parts of France, such as Groupe Serveur or World Online, Kingfisher has the advantage that Dixons had of access to a trusted distribution network in its Darty chain of household-goods stores, which will give out free starter discs to its numerous customers.

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Carbusters online regularly goes after the primacy of the automobile, and the World Car-Free Network inveighs against driving from a berth in the Czech Republic.

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World Financial News Network is a Seattle outfit that recently claimed to have 5.4 million online readers and stock recommendations up 84%.

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The Developer Network was originally established as an online platform to help software programmers around the world reach out and get support when they ran into difficult programming challenges.

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Health professionals around the world already use online tools, such as Google Flu Trends, Health Map or Global Public Health Intelligence Network to track the spread of infectious diseases.

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Try giving gift cards that let players download from services such as Xbox Live, WiiWare and PlayStation Network, or purchase in-game items from their favorite Facebook game or massively multiplayer online virtual world.

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