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»  On paper, Barnes & Noble’s e-reader looks like it has Amazon’s Kindle beat. But when you pick apart some of its claims, you may reach a different conclusion.[NY Times] »  Some members of ICANN don’t want to continue a relationship with the U.S. Commerce Department past its current deal’s Sept. 30 expiration date, but the U.S. government is keen to keep it going. [eWeek] »  Texas-based...