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| Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857) |
| Powell was a British army officer and founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, later the Girl Scouts. He was a hero of the South African War and author of Aids to Scouting, a military textbook. Upon learning that his book was being used to train boys in woodcraft, he wrote Scouting for Boys and established the Boy Scout movement in 1908. In 1910, with his sister and wife, he founded the Girl Guides. What disguise did Powell use while gathering information in war? Discuss |
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| Anaïs Nin (1903) |
| Born in France to a Spanish father and French-Dutch mother, Nin began her literary career in Paris in the 1930s but did not receive widespread recognition until the 60s. Frequently moving between France and the US, Nin was influenced by psychoanalysis and Surrealism. Her intensely personal diaries were the basis for many of her novels and stories, which are noted for their poetic style and searching portraits of women. She was also known for her relationship with which well-known author? |
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| Ansel Easton Adams (1902) |
| Adams was an American photographer famous for his black-and-white landscape photographs and for his many books about photography, including a series of technical instruction manuals: The Camera, The Negative, and The Print. He invented the "zone system," a technique for determining optimal film exposure and development, and advocated a more sharply focused and composed style of photography than was in vogue at the time. What initially spurred his interest in photography? |
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| Adams-Onís Treaty: Spain Sells Florida to the US (1819) |
| In the early 1800s, tensions between the US and Spain were increasing over border disputes in North America. With Spanish power in the New World declining, it was widely believed that Spain would lose land to the US. The Adams-Onís Treaty settled the dispute by attempting to draw clearer borders, roughly granting Florida and Louisiana to the US while giving everything west of Louisiana to Spain. The US did not pay Spain directly for the new land. Instead, it compensated Spain in what way? Discuss |
| Read More...(Source: This Day in History - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT) |
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| First Issue of The New Yorker Is Published (1925) |
| The New Yorker is an American magazine known for its sophisticated tone, liberal political perspective, varied literary fare, and witty single-panel cartoons. It was founded by journalist Harold Ross, who aimed to create a sophisticated, metropolitan magazine—in contrast to publications such as Life, which he saw as unrefined. Now one of the most respected publications in the US, The New Yorker is recognized for its strict style and high-quality content. Who is its mascot? |
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| Metropolitan Museum of Art Opens in New York City (1872) |
| "The Met" is the foremost repository of art in the US, with a collection of more than two million works of art. Established for the purpose of encouraging the study of fine art, the museum opened in 1872 with just one stone sarcophagus and 174 paintings. However, the collection quickly outgrew its gallery space and in 1880 was moved to its iconic present-day location on the eastern edge of Central Park. In recent decades, the Met has used what controversial practice to acquire high-quality art? |
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| FDA Says Brazil's Orange Juice Is Safe, But Still Illegal |
| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to block imports of Brazilian orange juice for the next 18 months could could drive wholesale prices of concentrated orange juice up by 20 to 45 percent. The industry agrees that higher prices are indeed likely because orange juice already is in short supply. |
| Read More...(Source: News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:14:00 -0500) |
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| Occupy Movement Plans National Conference In Philadelphia |
| The group plans to draft and ratify a set of grievances, which will then be presented to the U.S. government. The group warns if politicians don't act, they will reconvene to run a set of candidates who pledge to redress those grievances. |
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| 'A Long Time Coming,' Obama Says Of African-American Museum |
| A museum first proposed in 1915 by black veterans from the Civil War is finally under construction on the National Mall in Washington. The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is scheduled to open in 2015. |
| Read More...(Source: News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0500) |
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| What's Driving The Backlash Against Traffic Cameras |
| Red-light and speed cameras are now used in 24 states. But angry drivers are fighting back with lawsuits, vandalism and a raft of ballot initiatives. |
| Read More...(Source: News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:48:00 -0500) |
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| Dealing With Dictators, The U.S. Playbook Varies |
| The U.S. has used military force to help oust three dictatorial regimes since 2001. But other autocrats have good relations with the U.S., and some even get the red-carpet treatment. What factors account for the different responses around the world? |
| Read More...(Source: News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:26:00 -0500) |
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| Mubarak Verdict Due On June 2 |
| If he's found guilty of ordering the deaths of protesters last year, Egypt's former president could be put to death. |
| Read More...(Source: News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:50:00 -0500) |
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| Can Gardening Help Troubled Minds Heal? |
| Psychiatrists have long claimed that gardens hold healing powers for mental illness. Now, scientists are exploring a new field called horticultural therapy for everyone from troubled youth to veterans. But just how gardens affect the brain remains mainly a mystery. |
| Read More...(Source: News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:47:00 -0500) |
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| Still No End To Killings In Syria, Tumult In Libya |
| The Syrian government's crackdown against dissenters continues, and Western journalists were killed on Wednesday as forces shelled the city of Homs. Meanwhile in Libya, reports of torture are surfacing, and the interim government is struggling to control armed militias. Host Michel Martin talks with Al-Jazeera Washington Bureau Chief Abderrahim Foukara. |
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| In Women, Heart Attacks Often Strike Without Chest Pain |
| Women are more likely to have heart attacks that don't announce themselves with crushing chest pain. And women having heart attacks like those are more likely to die than men. |
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| Sales Of Existing Homes At Highest Level In Nearly Two Years |
| The news is being seen as another sign that the housing sector is getting healthier. |
| Read More...(Source: News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:55:00 -0500) |
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| How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online |
| Advertisers collect information with every digital move people make. They then target ads based on that information. Communications scholar Joseph Turow worries that advertisers will use such data to discriminate against people and put them into "reputation silos." |
| Read More...(Source: News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:01:00 -0500) |
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| Marie Colvin Died In Syria While Exposing 'The Horrors Of War' |
| One of two journalists killed today, she spent her life reporting from war zones across the world to illuminate the tragedies and perils that ordinary people caught in extraordinary events face. |
| Read More...(Source: News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:35:00 -0500) |
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| Homes Sales Jump 4.3 Percent In January |
| Sales or previously occupied homes rose to the highest pace since May 2010, flashing signs of health ahead of the spring buying season. The National Association of Realtors said sales increased 4.3 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.57 million. |
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| Top Stories: More Killing In Syria; Nuclear Inspectors' Mission Fails In Iran |
| Also: More protests in Afghanistan over burning of Qurans; Greek lawmakers rush to enact austerity measures; GOP presidential candidates gather for another debate. |
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| Massey Mine Boss Charged In Deadly Coal Mine Explosion |
| Federal prosecutors in Charleston, W.Va., have filed the most serious criminal charges yet in the investigation of the April, 2010, coal mine explosion that left 29 mine workers dead. |
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| Ishikawa rallies in Match Play
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| AP - One putt changed everything for Ryo Ishikawa and sent Riviera winner Bill Haas home early Wednesday from the Match Play Championship. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:28:13 GMT) |
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| UK emergency services hold big Olympics test
(AP) |
| AP - Police escorted bloodied passengers up to ambulances, cordoned off the street near a stricken London subway station and rushed off to find an half-exploded knapsack. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:54:44 GMT) |
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| In Miami, the Heat await a look at Linsanity
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 AP - The hottest team versus the hottest story.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:57:35 GMT) |
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| Tom Brady's personal quarterback coach dies
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| AP - Tom Martinez, the longtime personal coach to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, has died at 67. |
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| AP Source: Temple Owls in talks with Big East
(AP) |
| AP - A person familiar with the talks says Temple is in negotiations with the Big East about joining the conference in all sports next season. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:58:43 GMT) |
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| Kansas State upsets No. 3 Missouri 78-68
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 AP - Forget any talk of Kansas State as a team teetering on the NCAA Tournament bubble. After yet another convincing win over a Top 20 team, the Wildcats' bubble has burst — and coach Frank Martin couldn't be happier.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:49:25 GMT) |
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| Quinn says he's sorry for Tebow comments
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| AP - Brady Quinn is apologizing to Tim Tebow for unflattering comments Quinn made about the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback in a GQ article. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:30:13 GMT) |
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| Beaten fan's lawyer says Dodgers should face suit
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| Reuters - The Los Angeles Dodgers fired 300 security staff before a fan was badly beaten at a game last year and the baseball team and its owner should face a lawsuit over the incident, the fan's attorney said on Wednesday. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:26:53 GMT) |
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| 'Linsanity' explored in book about NBA sensation
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AP - A new book promises to give a Lin-side look at the NBA's newest sensation.
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| Surgery scheduled for UConn coach Calhoun
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| AP - The University of Connecticut says men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun will undergo surgery on Monday to address a condition affecting his lower back. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:29:31 GMT) |
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| Hoy leaves crowd dreaming of Olympic cycling gold
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 AP - Chris Hoy and Britain's cycling team rounded off the Track World Cup at London's new Olympic Velodrome on Sunday, leaving the cheering home crowd more confident than ever of gold at this year's Summer Games.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:29:10 GMT) |
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| Gagner has 3 points in Oilers' 6-1 win over Flames
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 AP - Sam Gagner scored a goal and added two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers broke out with four unanswered goals in the second period in a 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.
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| PGA Tour gets FedEx renewal through 2017
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| AP - The PGA Tour is keeping the FedEx Cup for at least five more years with a significant sponsorship renewal. |
| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:28:43 GMT) |
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| Pacquiao touts Bradley fight, teases retirement
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 AP - Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley Jr. both realize almost every boxing fan wishes Floyd Mayweather Jr. had been standing next to Pacquiao at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:44:43 GMT) |
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| Ex-NASCAR driver Mayfield says he is innocent
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 AP - Former race car driver Jeremy Mayfield says the new criminal charges against him are "baseless" and suggests he's the target of a conspiracy involving NASCAR and law enforcement officials.
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| Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:18:58 GMT) |
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| Organizers set up dress rehearsal for torch relay
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| AP - London Olympic organizers say an 80-mile (130 kilometer) dress rehearsal for the torch relay will go through both rural and urban locations in central England. |
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| How to kill time without looking at your phone |
| During one's bustling, workaday life there are a collection of moments -- fragments out of time -- that afford one a sense of slow-down reflection. Andrea Bartz and Brenna Ehrlich challenge readers to those moments, instead of fiddling around with one's phone.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:13:53 EST) |
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| Why your computer is becoming like your phone |
| Apple released Mountain Lion to developers last week, a new operating system that will make your desktop computer work more like your phone than ever before.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:56:26 EST) |
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| Did Google intentionally track you? |
| Chester Wisniewski says the search giant is heading in a direction that sounds a lot like Facebook's frictionless sharing, which is scary.
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| Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Technology - Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:15:19 EST) |
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| Why Siri isn't included in OS X Mountain Lion |
| Apple's latest OS X update, Mountain Lion, adds a slate of new features, nearly all derived from iOS 5. There's one big omission, however: Siri, Apple's voice-controlled virtual assistant, does not make the migration from mobile to desktop.
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