It seems that Google has recently changed their PageRank algorithm. A number of sites have experienced a significant drop in PageRank as a result.
Boing Boing: Was 9, now 7.
Engadget: Was 7, now 5.
Forbes.com: Was 7, now 5.
New Scientist: Was 7, now 5.
Early reports suggest that sites which sell or exchange links are most affected. [...]<br style="clear: both;"/>
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