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FISA 101: 10 key dates in the evolution of NSA surveillance

When news of the PRISM data collection and surveillance program broke in early June 2013, it shook up the cyber security debate, and called into question just how much information the US government is authorized to collect. But government data collection isn’t something that just sprang up out of nowhere – it just sprang into national attention after former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden leaked government documents about the secret government agency. Here’s a brief list of post-9/11 legislation and surveillance programs to add a historical perspective to the current government surveillance debate.
Nelson Mandela: 10 quotes on his birthday

To celebrate the 95th birthday of Nelson Mandela, here are 10 of his more memorable quotes.
Mandela meets the press: Monitor coverage after his prison years

The Monitor’s correspondents in South Africa followed Nelson Mandela closely throughout the 1990s, as he transitioned from world’s most famous political prisoner to president of a new nation to a continent’s elder statesman. Here are some snapshots of their reports from that period.
Bestselling books the week of 7/18/13, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best at independent bookstores across America
Mandela on kids and family: Top quotes

Nelson Mandela, the father of six children, has opined eloquently about children, family, and home and here are his top quotes on the subject.
'Sharknado 2': 10 of the best ideas for a sequel title

The network Syfy is letting fans choose the subtitle for the sequel 'Sharknado 2.' Here are some that have been suggested so far.
'The Catcher in the Rye': 10 memorable quotes

Here are 10 memorable quotes from J.D. Salinger's masterwork, 'The Catcher in the Rye.'
The world’s 10 most valuable sports teams

This year’s Forbes list of the world's most valuable teams is heavy with two kinds of football and features a new top squad. Can you guess which team, and which sport, nabbed the number one spot?
Twinkies: 5 'welcome back' recipes

Celebrate the return of Twinkies with these creations.
Top 10 best 'flip market' cities

These 10 cities were the most profitable markets for people flipping a house in 2012, according to RealtyTrac. Can you guess which city had the highest average profit on flipped homes?
20 offbeat facts about the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

Here are some offbeat facts about the 2013 MLB All-Star Game in New York City.
Royal baby photos: Modern monarchs

History is boring and old and royal babies are new and exciting. Lets combine the two — royal babies through history. In the following list, you'll find photos and paintings of some memorable modern monarchs – predecessors of today's expected royal baby.
Check out our list of apps to cut the cost of international calls and texts

For better, or worse, people are moving from place to place with a greater frequency than ever before. But technology can help you keep up with your friends, family, and colleagues. Check out our list of international communication apps to cut the cost of overseas calls and texts.
George Zimmerman trial: 5 poignant moments

The jury is set to begin deliberations on whether George Zimmerman committed murder when he shot an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, on Feb. 26, 2012, in Sanford, Fla., or whether it was an act of self-defense. Here are five moments stand out from the trial.
Bestselling books the week of 7/7/13, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best at independent bookstores across America
Make your car last: 7 tips

A new car begins to lose value the minute you drive it off the lot. But with these seven tips, you can limit trips to the mechanic and increase your vehicle's resale value.
Ramadan 101: Ten facts about the holy month of Ramadan

Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims will fast from dawn until dusk. Here are 10 facts to help you understand this holiday:
Five best and worst states for job growth

Some states have fared much better than others in reducing their unemployment rates in the past year. Can you guess which boom state was among those that backtracked?
What were they reading?: Bestsellers from 1930-2000

Here's a sampling of No. 1 bestsellers from the past eight decades – all worthy additions to this summer's reading list.
Henry David Thoreau: 10 quotes to mark Independence Day

On July 4, 1845, Henry David Thoreau moved to a small cabin he’d built near Walden Pond outside Concord, Mass. Here are 10 quotes from Thoreau’s famous narrative.
Franz Kafka critiques his dad

How not to raise a child: Franz Kafka's letter to his father.
Jimmy Connors: 12 things I learned from Connors memoir 'The Outsider'

Here are a dozen interesting items from "The Outsider: A Memoir" by tennis great Jimmy Connors.
Focus The 'sequester': how three Americans see it working so far

So far at least, wide swaths of America haven't been reeling from the 'sequester.' But more budget cuts are taking effect this summer. Here are three examples of how Americans are starting to feel the impact.
Bestselling books the week of 7/4/13, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
Google Reader is dead. Here are five alternatives.

Google Reader officially closed on Monday, leaving a void in the information aggregation market. Check out our list of Google Reader replacements.