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Caroline Kennedy: "And as they discover the heroes of the civil rights movement, the pioneers of outer space, and the first Peace Corps volunteers, we hope they too are inspired to ask what they can do for their country."
I washed and dried a load of towels to have ready and waiting for the next chapter of Man vs. Toilet. I’m comfortable in the knowledge that if I had found myself living alone with a misbehaving toilet, I am reasonably certain my repairs would have included chewing gum and vegetable shortening covered with at least 15 yards of duct tape
Where Does the Public Stand? A Detailed Demographic Breakdown about gun control has been split since April 2009 — a substantial change from previous years in which majorities consistently prioritized gun control over gun rights. See a detailed breakdown of American opinion about legal limits on guns.
A recent article available through the National Institutes of Health's weekly newsletter, Research Matters, is only one that are of interest: Scientists used a brain-computer interface to show how the activity of just a few brain cells can control the display of pictures on a computer screen. The finding sheds light on how single brain cells contribute to attention and conscious thought.
During the nineteenth century, with the advancement of tailoring tools and techniques, styles changed in dramatic ways, accentuating or minimizing different body parts —shoulders, breasts, waist, hips, derriere — in ongoing attempts to keep up with fashion.
He broke from contemporary Modernist ideals by avoiding abstraction in favor of figurative work. Szyk preferred to work in elaborate detail, recalling the intricate illumination present in medieval manuscripts, Near-Eastern miniature paintings and traditional Polish folk arts
What if your ectoplasm ends up hovering over a squabble about whether to sell or store your maternal grandmother’s wedding present? What if no one has any interest in my prized first edition of Wallace Stegner’s collected short stories complete with a long inscription? So what, if no one wants that little nude? I forgive them if they donate all those watercolors I did of barrier island scenery after visits to Cumberland Island.
"I’m a big supporter of the bill because, at the end of the day, people do have to have a way to pay for health care. You do have to have financial access. But there’s nothing in the bill that’s going to control costs"
The pace of economic recovery seems likely to be moderately stronger in 2011 than it was in 2010 ... considerable time likely will be required before the unemployment rate has returned to a more normal level ... average hourly earnings have risen only 1.6 percent ... I hope that the Congress will seek reforms to the government's tax policies and spending priorities ...
Who will be the new heir to the earldom? (Girls can't inherit!) And what will happen to this distinguished estate, now in jeopardy? An attractive stranger captivates Mary before setting into motion a chain of events that put the fate of Downton Abbey on even less stable ground
A stream of House Representatives have been heard in front of the House's Committee on Rules concerning the Health Care Reform Act. The phrase 'job killing' is used repeatedly to characterize the act passed by the last Congress. It's fascinating television which can be viewed as an archived program, also, as well as 'live'
Over the last 150 years, thousands of women have pursued a medical degree, have practiced medicine, conducted research, and lived full and rich lives. Their stories and their careers inspire each succeeding generation of women as they open doors, make new discoveries, and change the face of medicine.
This exhibition tells the story of a remarkable literary family: William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, their daughter Mary, and Mary’s husband Percy Bysshe Shelley. In the course of their lives each of these writers accumulated an archive of letters, notebooks and literary papers. After their death, surviving family members pored over their manuscripts, publishing some and withholding others in an attempt to promote their achievement and shape their reputation.
Many people want to change something about themselves, such as improving their looks, their mind, their future. The question, "Can I change my eye color?", was posed to me recently. As an optometrist I was surprised and, at the same time, yet not. Eye color does change sometimes in our lives, so why not try to control it?
Study after study has proven that victims typically need decades to get to the psychological place where they can come forward to tell their stories in court, and that therefore, short statutes of limitations mean there will be no justice at all.
In addition to the Affordable Care Act, the Council fought hard to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act and although it was defeated, we will continue to advocate for equal pay for women. In addition to the Affordable Care Act, the Council fought hard to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act and although it was defeated, we will continue to advocate for equal pay for women
The Year in Pictures is an old and always interesting idea. Having started my career at Time Magazine in the Picture Department, I'm always drawn to those compilations. And to the process of choosing, a difficult one in winnowing down the immense collect…
Before the availability of children’s periodicals and mass-produced toys, a rather unique and enchanting entertainment for children emerged during the second decade of the 19th century. Small tabletop theaters constructed out of printed paper, adhered to cardboard and mounted on a wooden frame introduced a unique visual entertainment into homes.
One of our favorite sites tipped us off to a site named Box Office Mojo, whose parent company is IMDb. Resource Shelf termed its features: "Impressive, interesting, and useful."
We did finally try our Shea Moisure Organic Raw Shea Butter Wash with .... wait for it ... Frankincense & Myrrh! It gives off a marvelous aroma which, in the midst of winter, is comforting and appealing. It's listed as Anti-Aging, (isn't everything n…
Live From Lincoln Center. The New York Philharmonic's New Year’s Eve Gala celebrates the romantic music of Tchaikovsky conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert with pianist Lang Lang heralded as the "hottest artist on the classical music planet" by The New York Times.
On August 18, 1966, I was a civil rights worker in Mississippi when the Jackson Daily News devoted two-thirds of an editorial page to outing me as a "professional agitator" with Communist associations. Over 30 years later I learned that this material was prepared by the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission, an official agency using taxpayer money to preserve white supremacy in Mississippi.
When I was young, I hated New Year’s — the whole shebang, beginning with New Year’s Eve. The forced gaiety. The pressure to be happy! It was all so depressing. The worst part was that if I didn’t have a date for New Year’s Eve, it cast a pall on the next twelve months.
Furthermore, many of the Women Veterans Coordinators and claims processors we spoke with stated that they often felt unprepared to communicate effectively with veterans who may be distressed or emotional during discussions regarding their Military Sexual Trauma-related disability claims.
The wealthiest Boomers will be given an average of $1.5 million, while those at the other end of the spectrum will be left $27,000, an amount that represents a larger percentage of the latter group’s overall wealth. Two-thirds of all Boomers stand to receive some inheritance over their lifetime.
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