Google Maps Adds Service Alerts for New York City Subways

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Google Maps Adds Service Alerts for New York City Subways



Google Maps Adds Service Alerts for New York City SubwaysGoogle announced on Tuesday it is rolling out planned service alerts for New York City's subway system within Google Maps.












New 'Bird Flu' Killing Baby Seals, Raises Concerns for Humans



New 'Bird Flu' Killing Baby Seals, Raises Concerns for HumansFor about four months beginning in September 2011, 162 dead or dying harbor seals washed up along the New England coast. Most were pups, under 6 months old, and the obvious culprits, like starvation, did not appear to be at work.









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