The Apple tablet rumors are at a fever pitch, yet again.

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Dark mutterings of conspiracy, something shamefully brought to a fever pitch at this summer's World Cup.

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The fuss reached fever pitch at Mr Saleh's final campaign rally, on September 22nd.

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