When asked about Edwards' limited experience in office -- a point Republicans are hammering home -- 55 percent said it was a weakness, while 40 percent called it was a strength.

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Apple touted the service's ability to recognize when you're messaging someone else eligible for iMessages, but it appears to be limited to e-mail addresses at this point in the BETA. Delivery confirmation is turned on by default, but those of you who don't like the thrill of the chase will be happy to learn that there's an option to disable read receipts.

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On March 19, the central bank lowered its main policy rate by a quarter percentage point--the second cut in 2013--but warned it had limited room for more reductions.

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The limited move was followed this month by half-point reductions in the ratio for both large and small banks.

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At this point, the beta's focus is pretty limited -- you've gotta be in the US and you need to be rocking a Nokia E65, N75, or N95.

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