Citing sources close to the matter, the report notes that Microsoft will begin to test a new version of its operating system, Windows 7, tailored for tablets.

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On the first day of school earlier this month, Mr. Bloomberg announced a new text-messaging system that allows parents to receive reminders about things such as school-lunch menus, test and report-card dates, as well as applications for free and reduced-price lunch.

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