Thứ Ba, 31 tháng 10, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for November 1, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for November 1, 2017 is Super Mario Galaxy.
Super Mario Galaxy is a platform video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii console, first released on 1 November 2007. In this third 3D-graphics game in the Super Mario series, Mario is on a quest to rescue Princess Peach while saving the universe from Bowser. A central element of gameplay is the way gravitational forces change as Mario navigates galaxies filled with minor planets and worlds. The spherical platforms used in the game first appeared in Super Mario 128, a technology demonstration shown at Nintendo Space World in 2000. Development of Super Mario Galaxy began after the release of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat in late 2004, when Shigeru Miyamoto suggested that Nintendo should commission a large-scale Mario game. The game was a critical and commercial success, hailed as one of the greatest video games of all time. It won multiple Game of the Year titles, and became the first Nintendo title to win a British Academy Games Award for Best Game. It is the highest-rated game of all time on review aggregator GameRankings.
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listicle: Word of the day for November 1, 2017

listicle , n :
(informal) An article based around a list. The American Internet media company BuzzFeed, known for publishing listicles, was founded on this day in 2006.
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NPR News: Some Indonesians Fear Country's Religious Intolerance Is Growing

Some Indonesians Fear Country's Religious Intolerance Is Growing
People who fear that religious intolerance is growing in Indonesia point to the case of Jakarta's last governor. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known by many as Ahok, was a popular leader until he lost re-election during a campaign that appealed to identity politics. Now he is in prison, charged with blasphemy against Islam.

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NPR News: Trump's Nominee To Be The Next Head Of NASA Prepares For Senate Hearing

Trump's Nominee To Be The Next Head Of NASA Prepares For Senate Hearing
President Trump's pick for the next head of NASA, Rep. Jim Bridenstine, R-Okla., will have his Senate nomination hearing on Wednesday. He's been controversial because of his views on climate change.

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Red Carpet Looks by Burberry


Christopher Bailey’s Burberry designs are a favorite on the red carpet.
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Josh Hutcherson of ‘The Hunger Games’ Keeps His Wardrobe Basic


The 25-year-old actor, who stars in Hulu’s “Future Man,” prefers T-shirts and baseball caps.
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NPR News: How Climate Change Is Already Affecting Health, Spreading Disease

How Climate Change Is Already Affecting Health, Spreading Disease
For decades, scientists have predicted how climate change will hurt people's health. Now an international team of researchers say they're already seeing some of the damage.

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NPR News: Christian Writer Banned From Liberty University Campus After Criticizing Trump Ally

Christian Writer Banned From Liberty University Campus After Criticizing Trump Ally
The Christian university says it welcomes "peaceful debate" and that Jonathan Martin was removed because officials believed he intended to hold an unauthorized event on campus.

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Mr Porter’s New Private Label (and Getting Cozy Indoors)


As the temperature drops, brave the outdoors with a warm sweater or durable coat. Or stay toasty indoors with Swedish sheets and Mediterranean scents.
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A TriBeCa Store With Built-In P.R. Buzz


180 the Store showcases brands represented by the public relations firm Williamson, which happens to live upstairs.
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NPR News: The Other Reformation: How Martin Luther Changed Our Beer, Too

The Other Reformation: How Martin Luther Changed Our Beer, Too
The protest movement Luther launched 500 years ago not only revamped how Europe worshiped but also how it drank. We'd call him the patron saint of beer except, well, he wouldn't like the "saint" part.

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What 8 Golfers and Fans Wore to the Presidents Club


Yes, there were lots of polo shirts and khakis. But there were also star-spangled shoes and Gucci sneakers.
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Paul Manafort’s Shopping Sprees Hit Home


Clothes maketh the man but they can also bringeth him down. The indictment of the former Trump campaign manager indicated that he spent about $1.3 million in New York and Beverly Hills.
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Traveling to Portugal? Consider the Off-Season


The fall and winter are terrific times to visit Portugal. Here are a few deals to consider.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
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For National Parks, a Proposal to Increase Fees


Higher prices for visitors during peak season are a possibility at parks, including Grand Canyon and Yellowstone.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: National Parks, Monuments and Seashores, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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NPR News: Scientists From Around The World Report On Health Effects From Climate Change

Scientists From Around The World Report On Health Effects From Climate Change
A big, international team of scientists has come together to assess how climate change has affected people's health around the world in the past few decades. A rise in heat waves and weather-related disasters threatens the health of millions each year.

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NPR News: Study: CEOs Who Invest In Social Responsibility Initiatives Risk Their Jobs

Study: CEOs Who Invest In Social Responsibility Initiatives Risk Their Jobs
A new study shows that CEOs who invest in corporate social responsibility initiatives put themselves at significant risk of losing their jobs.

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A Lesson From the Biggest Losers: Exercise Keeps Off the Weight


Physical activity made all the difference to participants who managed to keep the pounds from returning, a new study finds.
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Thứ Hai, 30 tháng 10, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for October 31, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for October 31, 2017 is Ninety-five Theses.
The Ninety-five Theses are a list of propositions written by Martin Luther that started the Protestant Reformation, a schism in the Catholic Church. Luther, a professor of moral theology at the University of Wittenberg, Germany, enclosed them in a letter to the Archbishop of Mainz on 31 October 1517, a date now commemorated annually as Reformation Day. They advance Luther's positions against the selling of plenary indulgences, certificates that were said to reduce the punishment for sins in purgatory. Luther claimed that his positions accorded with those of the pope, but the Theses contradict a 14th-century papal bull. Luther's ecclesiastical superiors had him tried for heresy, which culminated in his excommunication in 1521. Though the Theses mark the start of the Reformation, Luther did not consider indulgences to be as important as other theological matters which would divide the church, such as justification by faith and the bondage of the will. His breakthrough on these issues would come later, and he did not see the writing of the Theses as the point at which his beliefs diverged from those of Rome.
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Lutheran: Word of the day for October 31, 2017

Lutheran , adj :
(Christianity) Of or pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther (1483–1546) or his followers, or the Lutheran church. On this day 500 years ago, in 1517, German friar and theologian Martin Luther sparked off the Reformation by writing to Albert, the Archbishop of Mainz, to protest the sale of indulgences, attaching his Ninety-five Theses. According to Philip Melanchthon, on the same day Luther also nailed the Theses to the door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg. However, modern scholars argue that there is little foundation for the story.
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NPR News: Brain Patterns May Predict People At Risk Of Suicide

Brain Patterns May Predict People At Risk Of Suicide
A computer program learned to identify people thinking about suicide by studying brain activity patterns associated with words like "death" and "trouble."

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What Experts Know About Men Who Rape


Scientists once thought men who commit rape and sexual assault were so diverse that common factors could not be found. But patterns have begun to emerge in the research.
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Sex Crimes, Psychology and Psychologists, Research
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Expectant Fathers Go Mildly Wild During Their ‘Daddymoons’


Taking adventure trips that might be too ambitious with a small baby; or playing golf in Scotland; or just reprising the bachelor party in Las Vegas.
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A Watch Brand by and for Millennials


Mvmt, a watch start-up in Los Angeles, caters to 20-somethings who grew up in the smartphone age.
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NPR News: Shop Around: Subsidies May Offset Your 2018 Health Insurance Price Hike

Shop Around: Subsidies May Offset Your 2018 Health Insurance Price Hike
Premiums for top-line HealthCare.gov policies are going up, federal officials confirm. But higher subsidies could cut some consumers' out-of-pocket expenses enough to make coverage cheaper overall.

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NPR News: Toxic. Sour. Atomic. Why We Love To Hate Gross Candy

Toxic. Sour. Atomic. Why We Love To Hate Gross Candy
Candy is supposed to be sweet and delicious. So why are we tempted by candy that pretends to be made of hazardous chemicals, that threatens to nuke our tastebuds, or that dares us to be disgusted?

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10 Places That Define New York City, Reimagined


Grand Central would have been demolished. Washington Square Park was going to be a freeway. A tour of New York landmarks, and a meditation on what could have been.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Historic Buildings and Sites, Architecture
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Up Close With the Tribes of Ethiopia’s Omo Valley


The Omo Valley is imperiled by both overtourism and government-built dams. But sustainable travel offers interactions with local tribes.
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What to Read Before Heading to Ethiopia


Here are three books on the country’s culture and history.
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Keyword: Books and Literature
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In Ethiopia’s Imperiled Omo Valley, Tribal Rituals and AK-47s


Both dams and overtourism threaten the Omo Valley. But a sustainable travel initiative offers an amazingly up-close experience with local tribes.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Rivers
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Drinks at High-End Hotel Bars — Hold the Booze


Creative nonalcoholic cocktails are catching on at hotel bars — most notably in London, Paris, New York and Los Angeles.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Cocktails and Mixed Drinks, Bars and Nightclubs, Hotels and Travel Lodgings
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NPR News: How Tariffs Could Help And Hurt The Solar Industry

How Tariffs Could Help And Hurt The Solar Industry
The U.S. solar industry is bracing for possible tariffs or quotas on imported solar panels. Such action could have very different consequences on different parts of the industry.

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NPR News: Alexa, Are You Safe For My Kids?

Alexa, Are You Safe For My Kids?
Talking to a device that talks back can be entertaining and educational for children. But psychologists say children can develop relationships with these devices that can be different than adults.

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Category Health & Science

Chủ Nhật, 29 tháng 10, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for October 30, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for October 30, 2017 is Dave Gallaher.
Dave Gallaher (30 October 1873 – 4 October 1917) was a New Zealand rugby union footballer and the captain of the 1905–06 Original All Blacks. They were the first representative New Zealand team to tour the British Isles, winning 34 out of 35 matches on their world tour. With his vice-captain Billy Stead, Gallaher co-wrote the classic rugby text The Complete Rugby Footballer. Retiring as a player after the tour, he took up coaching, and was a selector for both Auckland and New Zealand for most of the following decade. The Originals helped to cement rugby as New Zealand's national sport, but Gallaher's role as wing-forward contributed to decades of strain between the rugby authorities of New Zealand and the Home Nations, and the International Rugby Football Board effectively outlawed the position in 1931. During the First World War, Gallaher was killed at the Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium. He has been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. The Gallaher Shield is awarded annually to the winner of Auckland's club championship, and the Dave Gallaher Trophy is contested between the national teams of France and New Zealand.
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horripilate: Word of the day for October 30, 2017

horripilate , v :
(transitive, intransitive) To bristle in fear or horror; to have goose bumps or goose pimples. Boo! Today is the eve of Halloween!
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NPR News: She Watched Bootleg Episodes Of Seinfeld, Now The Indonesian Comic Performs Stand-Up

She Watched Bootleg Episodes Of Seinfeld, Now The Indonesian Comic Performs Stand-Up
Sakdiyah Ma'ruf grew up watching bootleg videos of Roseanne Barr and Jerry Seinfeld. Now she is breaking ground as a stand-up comedian who wears a hijab while openly mocking religious fundamentalists.

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Outside Anchorage, a Chef Makes the Case for Local Alaskan Cuisine


Zachary Reid, who opened Froth & Forage in May, is serving up inventive comfort food that pops with color and flavor.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Restaurants
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NPR News: Did The EPA Censor Its Scientists?

Did The EPA Censor Its Scientists?
Last week, EPA scientists were pulled from speaking at a meeting where they would address climate change. New EPA leaders were quickly accused of censoring their own scientists, says Adam Frank.

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NPR News: Did The EPA Censor Its Scientists?

Did The EPA Censor Its Scientists?
Last week, EPA scientists were pulled from speaking at a meeting where they would address climate change. History shows stifling the fruits of science has never been a good idea, says Adam Frank.

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NPR News: Bats And Tequila: A Once Boo-tiful Relationship Cursed By Growing Demands

Bats And Tequila: A Once Boo-tiful Relationship Cursed By Growing Demands
As the tequila industry surges, the early harvesting and cloning of agave are disrupting the ecosystem of some species — leading some groups to go to bat for the hardworking nighttime pollinators.

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Thứ Bảy, 28 tháng 10, 2017

Shannon Guy, John Errico


The couple met at Yale, from which they both graduated.
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Sacha Haworth, Will Mitchell


The couple met when both worked in the Washington office of Representative Richard M. Nolan, a Minnesota Democrat.
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Monica Enamandram, Emir Sandhu


The couple, both now in medical training at Stanford, met as first-year medical students at Harvard.
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Kenzie Biggins, Johan Jean


Kenzie Madelyn Biggins and Johan Jean were married Oct. 28 by the Rev. Dennis Patterson Jr. at Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta.
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Ashley Boone, Arthur Williams III


The couple met in 2004 during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
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Annabel Schlossberg, George Lui


The couple met in September 2014 in New York at the youth mentorship program run by Also-Known-As, a nonprofit organization for adopted children.
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Sarah Tucker, Christian Piccolo


The couple met in 2010 at a happy hour in Washington that was hosted by the practice group of a law firm for which both then worked.
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Lindy Wisotsky, Joshua Dembowitz


The couple met in 2006 while participating in USY on Wheels, a summer trip for teens sponsored by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
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Leah Sandals, Alexander Gessner


The couple met in 2013 through the dating website OkCupid.
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Jillian Hershman, Aaron Marcus


The couple met through their mothers in November 2013, at a salad restaurant in New York.
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Grace Aduroja, Andrew Kolker


The bride will begin a leadership coaching program at Georgetown, the groom is an ophthalmologist in private practice.
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Elizabeth Newman, Scott Warren


The couple met on the dating website OkCupid.
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Courtney Khademi, Teddy Steinkellner


The couple met at Stanford, from which they graduated, and where the bride also received a law degree.
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Chelsea Weinberg, Jesse Lirtzman


The couple met in July 2006 doing volunteer trail work at Glacier National Park in Montana.
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Annie Leitenberg, Devin Passariello


The couple work in music in Manhattan, the bride works at Pandora Radio and the groom works at a division of Sony.
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Allison Nagle, Dennis Adams III


They were married at Trinity Episcopal Church in Newport, R.I.
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Allison Deissler, Drew Fann


The couple were married at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
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Allison Barofsky, Andrew Sender


The bride is a special-education math teacher; the groom’s work is in cybersecurity software.
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fust: Word of the day for October 29, 2017

fust , n :
A strong musty smell; mustiness. (architecture) The shaft (main body) of a column.
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Wikipedia article of the day for October 29, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for October 29, 2017 is Paul Palaiologos Tagaris.
Paul Palaiologos Tagaris (c. 1330 – after 1394) was a Byzantine Greek monk, a swindler, and an impostor. A scion of the Tagaris family, Paul also claimed a—somewhat dubious—connection with the Palaiologos dynasty that ruled the Byzantine Empire at the time. Married as a teenager, he left his wife and became a monk, but soon his fraudulent practices embroiled him in scandal. Fleeing Constantinople, he travelled widely, from Palestine to Persia and Georgia and eventually, via Ukraine and Hungary, to Italy, Latin Greece, Cyprus and France. During his long and tumultuous career, Paul was appointed an Orthodox bishop, sold ordinations to ecclesiastical offices, pretended to be the Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, switched from Greek Orthodoxy to Roman Catholicism and back again, supported both the See of Rome and the Avignon anti-popes in the Western Schism, and managed to be named Latin Patriarch of Constantinople. In the end, his deceptions unmasked, he returned to Constantinople, where he confessed his sins before a synod in 1394.
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For the Love of Nothing to Do — and of Sloths


The couple met in August 2013 on the dating app Hinge when they were both on government furlough.
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A Proposal That Needed No Rehearsal


Alexis Rodda and Kelvin Dinkins Jr., who met at Princeton performing with the Triangle Club, were married at the Princeton Chapel.
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NPR News: 'Hidden No More': Encouraging Girls To Pursue STEM

'Hidden No More': Encouraging Girls To Pursue STEM
NPR's Melissa Block talks to Yefon Mbangsi, a chemical engineer in Cameroon, about coming to the U.S. to participate in a State Department program inspired by the film Hidden Figures.

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NPR News: Hindu Nationalists Stir Up Controversy Over Taj Mahal

Hindu Nationalists Stir Up Controversy Over Taj Mahal
India's most famous monument, the Taj Mahal, is at the center of a bitter controversy stirred up by Hindu nationalists who say the Muslim emperor who built India's iconic monument was a "traitor."

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NPR News: Top American Fears: Sharks And Zombies Or Corrupt Officials?

Top American Fears: Sharks And Zombies Or Corrupt Officials?
NPR's Melissa Block reflects on the results of an annual survey about what most scares Americans. The American health care system, pollution and another world war rank in the top 10.

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NPR News: Recipes For Reformation: A Menu To Mark Martin Luther

Recipes For Reformation: A Menu To Mark Martin Luther
To mark the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the cathedral door in Wittenberg, Germany, we offer up a menu for a coffee-and-fellowship hour buffet of indulgences.

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5 Bargain Destinations for Fall Travel


Looking for a fall destination? Here are a few spots that might prove to be great deals this season.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Thứ Sáu, 27 tháng 10, 2017

In Oregon, a Little Hotel to Bring Out Your Inner Artist


Promoted as the “World’s First Kickstarter-Funded Hotel,” the Jennings Hotel in Joseph, Ore., is the next best thing to staying in an artist’s studio.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Hotels and Travel Lodgings
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Wikipedia article of the day for October 28, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for October 28, 2017 is O. G. S. Crawford.
O. G. S. Crawford (28 October 1886 – 28 November 1957) was a British archaeologist who specialised in the study of prehistoric Britain and the archaeology of Sudan. After overseeing the excavation of Abu Geili in Sudan, he served during the First World War in the London Scottish Regiment and the Royal Flying Corps, performing ground and aerial reconnaissance along the Western Front. After the war, he obtained aerial photographs produced by the Royal Air Force and identified the extent of the Stonehenge Avenue, excavating it in 1923. With the archaeologist Alexander Keiller he conducted an aerial survey of many counties in southern England and raised the finances to secure land around Stonehenge for The National Trust. In 1927 he established the scholarly journal Antiquity, which drew contributions from many of Britain's most prominent archaeologists, and in 1939 he served as president of The Prehistoric Society. His contributions to British archaeology, including in Antiquity and the field of aerial archaeology, have been widely acclaimed, and his photographic archive has remained useful to archaeologists into the 21st century.
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Attic salt: Word of the day for October 28, 2017

Attic salt , n :
(idiomatic) Pointed and delicate wit. Today is Ohi Day (Anniversary of the “No”) in Greece, which marks the rejection by Ioannis Metaxas of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini’s ultimatum in 1940 during World War II to allow Axis forces to enter Greek territory.
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Open Thread: This Week in Style News


Terry Richardson, a textile designer’s calming life — and more.
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How to Experience Fats Domino’s New Orleans


Stop by his former home in the Lower Ninth Ward, see a show at Tipitina’s, spend a few minutes at the corner of Rampart and Canal.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Music, Travel and Vacations, Jazz
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The Governor Blocked Medicaid Expansion. Now Maine Voters Could Overrule Him.


The state is the first in the nation to put expansion of the health insurance program on the ballot, opening a new front in the political battle over Obamacare.
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Jewish Philanthropists Create a Prize for Christian Missionaries


“Love the stranger,” says the Torah. So a rabbi’s husband created a $500,000 award for the “superheroes” who provide medical care in Africa.
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NPR News: Who Says You Can't Train A Cat? A Book Of Tips For Feline-Human Harmony

Who Says You Can't Train A Cat? A Book Of Tips For Feline-Human Harmony
Feline behavior specialist Sarah Ellis explains how you can train your kitty to come on command, take medicine and stop waking you up in the middle of the night. Originally broadcast Sept. 12, 2016.

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One Last Question Before the Operation: Just How Frail Are You?


Surgeons are testing older patients to see how likely they are to survive procedures.
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NPR News: Megan Phelps-Roper: If You're Raised To Hate, Can You Reverse It?

Megan Phelps-Roper: If You're Raised To Hate, Can You Reverse It?
Megan Phelps-Roper grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church, which preaches a message of hate and fear. But after engaging with her critics--on Twitter, no less--she decided to leave the church.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 October 27, 2017 at 07:36PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: Does Our Future Depend On More Dialogue?

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: Does Our Future Depend On More Dialogue?
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks says we glorify the individual at the expense of the group. Sacks believes our future depends on returning to our communities — and the key to getting there is dialogue.

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NPR News: Megan Phelps-Roper: If You're Raised To Hate, Can You Reverse It?

Megan Phelps-Roper: If You're Raised To Hate, Can You Reverse It?
Megan Phelps-Roper grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church, which preaches a message of hate and fear. But after engaging with her critics--on Twitter, no less--she decided to leave the church.

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A Sunday March, This One Down the Aisle


The Rev. Al Sharpton, the bride’s father, had advice: “You can start life in one place and end up in a better place if you work hard enough and believe in yourself.”
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NPR News: South Florida Worries About Possible Dike Failure

South Florida Worries About Possible Dike Failure
All is not well with Lake Okeechobee in south Florida. All the water is being held back by a troubled earthen dike that surrounds the lake. After strong storms, there's concern it could collapse.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 October 27, 2017 at 04:05PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: We're Not As Good At Remembering Faces As We Think We Are

We're Not As Good At Remembering Faces As We Think We Are
Being able to recognize faces is a crucial part of life. Some of us are very good or bad at it, but in general we aren't as good as we think we are.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 October 27, 2017 at 04:05PM
Category Health & Science

For Women Only: Tours That Emphasize Adventure


Among the many tours catering to women, those that push the limits seem to resonate the most.
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Keyword: Women and Girls, Travel and Vacations
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A Getaway to Australia Can Be Worth the Long Flight


Travelers from the United States seem to have an increasing interest in visiting Australia, and for good reason.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
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NPR News: The Reformation, 500 Years Later

The Reformation, 500 Years Later
Oct. 31 marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation when German monk Martin Luther denounced Roman Catholicism. Most of the concerns he raised have been resolved but some divisive issues remain.

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NPR News: Does Smoking Pot Lead To More Sex?

Does Smoking Pot Lead To More Sex?
Surveys of 50,000 people found that those who smoked marijuana had sex more often than those who abstained from the drug. What's unclear is whether other factors explain the apparent link.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 October 27, 2017 at 03:00PM
Category Health & Science

Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 10, 2017

hummel: Word of the day for October 27, 2017

hummel , n :
(Northern England, Scotland, also attributive) A stag that has failed to grow antlers; a cow that has not developed horns. (also attributive) Especially in hummel corn: grain that lacks awns (beards or bristles), or has had its awns removed (barley, oats, etc.).
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Wikipedia article of the day for October 27, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for October 27, 2017 is Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands.
The Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands (25–27 October 1942) was the fourth aircraft carrier battle fought between the navies of the United States and Japan during World War II. It was part of the Guadalcanal Campaign, through which the Allies sought to parry and reverse Japanese advances in the southwest Pacific. The Japanese Army, in an attempt to drive Allied forces from Guadalcanal and nearby islands and end the stalemate there, planned a ground offensive for 20–25 October. In support, carriers and other large warships were moved into position near the southern Solomon Islands, where they hoped to engage and defeat any Allied naval forces responding to the offensive. As in the battles of the Coral Sea, Midway, and the Eastern Solomons, almost all attacks by both sides were mounted by or against carrier- or land-based aircraft. Allied surface ships were forced to retreat after one carrier was sunk and another heavily damaged, but the veteran pilots lost by the Japanese proved to be irreplaceable.
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NPR News: Scientists Spot First Alien Space Rock In Our Solar System

Scientists Spot First Alien Space Rock In Our Solar System
Astronomers are eager to learn more about the visitor as it zooms through, like how far-off planets form: "You'd love to see if it looks like stuff in our solar system."

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 October 27, 2017 at 04:22AM
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NPR News: 500 Years Later, Some Issues That Martin Luther Raised Remain

500 Years Later, Some Issues That Martin Luther Raised Remain
On October 31, Catholics and Protestants take note of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, when the monk Martin Luther denounced Roman Catholicism. Most of the issues he raised have since been resolved. Still, divisive issues remain, such as the role of women and the authority of the clergy.

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NPR News: AI Model Fundamentally Cracks CAPTCHAs, Scientists Say

AI Model Fundamentally Cracks CAPTCHAs, Scientists Say
The report says the model has defeated tests used to tell humans from bots. It uses reasoning to explain the jumbled letters.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 October 27, 2017 at 03:03AM
Category Health & Science

The Opioid Epidemic: What You Need to Know


It’s the deadliest drug crisis in American history. It kills about 90 Americans every day. Here are answers to some key questions about the crisis.
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NPR News: Skull Is Potentially From The Oldest Known Victim Of A Tsunami

Skull Is Potentially From The Oldest Known Victim Of A Tsunami
Researchers say they've determined that a skull discovered in 1929 likely belonged to an individual who was killed in a tsunami 6,000 years ago.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 October 26, 2017 at 08:37PM
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NPR News: When The State Sinks, Science Is The Anchor

When The State Sinks, Science Is The Anchor
As history has shown, political and ideological repression passes — but scientific knowledge remains, says astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser.

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NPR News: When The State Sinks, Science Is The Anchor

When The State Sinks, Science Is The Anchor
As history has shown, political and ideological repression passes — but scientific knowledge remains, says astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 October 26, 2017 at 08:07PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: The Rise Of Halal Cuisine In An Age Of Islamophobia

The Rise Of Halal Cuisine In An Age Of Islamophobia
Food that meets Muslim dietary standards used to be hard to find in the U.S. But the market is booming in recent years — at the same time the country has seen a rise in Islamophobia.

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With a Rebuilt Bridge, Big Sur Is Back in Business


Landslides earlier this year made access to difficult. Now many hotels and restaurants have reopened, but many hiking trails remain closed.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
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