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'THE DARK KNIGHT,", sequel
to Christopher Nolan 's "Batman Begins." shattered box
office records with its July release. In just 10 days. the
superhero thriller brought in more than $300 million at
the box office. eclipsing the mark held by "Dead Man's
Chest" by nearly a week. Filmed in Chicago, the movie's
special effects. musical scores and viral marketing
added to its allure and mystique. "The Dark Knight"
was nominated for eight Academy Awards. including a
posthumous nod for Heath Ledger (for Best Supporting
Actor as the Joker). Attempting to enhance its Oscar-
winning chances and to surpass $1 billion in worldwide
gross. the film was re-released on Jan. 23. 2009.

TOUR DE FRANCE winner
Carlos Sastre wore the
leader's famed yellow
Jersey on the final day of
the three-week race. The
Span1ard won the 95"
t1tle by JUSt 58 seconds.
PRESIDENT BUSH's noted
] uly leg1slat1on 1ncluded
lift1ng a 17 -year ban on
off-shore drill1ng and
signmg a rescue bill into
law, hopmg to bolster the
sagg1ng housing market.

STARBUCKS ANNOUNCES
CLOSINGS of as many
as 600 U.S. stores.
After years of aggress1ve
growth, the world 's
largest coffee cha1n
announced cutbacks.

FAVORITE
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