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The Crimson

Harvard Square Turns Digital

If you thought a walk down Holyoke Street without a whiff of decomposing food was pure fantasy, think again. Thanks to a new partnership between the Harvard Square Business Association and Everyscape Inc., an online mapping company, Harvard Square is now available online—minus all its sensory excitements—as a ‘virtual world’ for web users worldwide.

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The Tech

Free Wireless Access Points Placed Across Cambridge

Wireless access points have been deployed in parts of Cambridge, Mass., as part of the experimental stage of the Cambridge Public Network, a project which started a couple of years ago to provide the entire city with free wireless Internet access. The initial access points are set up in areas including Harvard Square and NewTown Court on the corner of Windsor Street and Mass. Ave

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Publisher’s Weekly

Potter Parties Pack Punch

On Friday night, July 21, Harry Potter parties were everywhere, in every state in the Union, and many countries throughout the world. Chain bookstores held a host of events, including a huge one at Barnes & Noble in NYC’s Union Square,

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Reuters

U.S. Potter fans mob Harvard Yard for ‘Wizard Rock’

July 20, 2007

Hundreds of Harry Potter fans packed the yard, dubbed Hogwarts Yard for the occasion, dancing and singing to bands who belted out songs inspired by author J.K. Rowling’s universe, with titles like “This Book Is So Awesome” and “Save Ginny Weasley.”

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Boston Herald

All “Hallows” Eve: Anticipation hits fever pitch

It’s time to grab your wand and wizard’s robes and party with the Potterverse until Book 7…