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Salman Rushdie: 10 quotes on his birthday
Here are 10 quotes from Salman Rushdie.
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6 international organizations that support jobs and businesses
Many organizations, both in the United States and abroad, seek to help entrepreneurial individuals and small businesses through microfinance and other means. Here are six organizations that support job creation and new businesses around the world.
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10 biggest US foundations and what they do
What are the 10 biggest foundations in the United States? Here they are in ascending order, based on their assets, along with a little bit about what social problems each addresses.
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Top 5 weather apps
Rain, shine, snow, or sleet, our top 5 weather apps can help you make the most of whatever weather you’re up against.
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Can immigration reform pass? Five senators to watch.
Immigration reform will pass the Senate before the Fourth of July, Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D) of Nevada has vowed. Here are five key senators (or groups of senators) that will be pivotal during the two weeks of debate.
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Miss USA 2013: Top 6 Questions & Answers (+video)
The Miss USA pageant doesn't ask contestants to perform a talent or support a charity. But it does ask some challenging questions of its contestants. What did the celebrity judges ask the final six contestants – and how did the women answer?
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Top 10 fitness apps
With summer in full swing, you might be wondering about the best way to get fit. Click through our top 10 summer fitness apps to find out how your iPhone or Android smart phone can help you stay in shape.
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'Full Upright and Locked Position': 7 (sometimes sobering) facts about air travel
From the facts about airline food to the truth about why bags get lost, writer and former FAA chief counsel Mark Gerchick takes a hard look at traveling by plane in "Full Upright and Locked Position."
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"Game of Thrones": Top 10 worst things Joffrey has done
Here's a quick recap of the worst of all of Joffrey's very bad deeds.
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Father's Day: 7 recipes to make for Dad
Consider these recipes when making your dad a Father's Day meal.
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Five gifts to 'green' your dad on Father's Day
Here are five energy-saving Father's Day gift ideas to help 'green' your dad:
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Eight states charging hard against abortion
This year, numerous governors are promoting new limits on abortion – or have already signed legislation. Here’s a rundown:
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3 thoughtful summer reads for teens
These three novels aimed at teens have substance AND can be enjoyed poolside.
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NSA surveillance 101: What US intelligence agencies are doing, what they know
US intelligence agencies are gathering massive amounts of US telephone calling data and social media data on both foreigners and citizens. Here are seven questions and answers about what is known so far.
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Bestselling books the week of 6/10/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Five ways to protect yourself from government surveillance
Last week, press leaks revealed that the National Security Administration has been gathering and storing metadata from Verizon and nine Internet communication companies: Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, PalTalk, AOL, Skype, YouTube, and Apple. Regardless of how you feel about the government collecting data on its citizens, take a few minutes to click through and consider these five tips for protecting yourself from government surveillance.
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Opinion 4 factors to consider in US options for North Korea
North Korea has captured global attention with its provocative behavior in recent months. What will Kim Jong-un do next? Here are four factors to consider when thinking through US options on North Korea.
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Quick guide: iTunes Radio vs. Pandora vs. Spotify vs. Rdio vs. Google Play Music
Click through our list of five music streaming sites to see what Apple's new iTunes radio has to live up to.
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Six countries where Edward Snowden could get asylum
Edward Snowden, the contractor identified as the source of leaks about the US electronic surveillance program, may face extradition to the US wherever he goes. Here are six places that have proven that extradition to the US isn't easy.
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Anne Frank: 10 quotes on her birthday
Here are 10 quotes from Anne Frank's diary.
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'Game of Thrones': 20 questions as Season 3 ends
As Season 3 of 'Game of Thrones' draws to an end, many burning questions remain. Here are some of the most urgent. (Beware, if you haven't finished Season 3: spoilers follow!)
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Maurice Sendak: 13 quotes on his birthday
Here are 13 quotes from wildly influential author Maurice Sendak.
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Top 10 states for clean tech
Clean Edge, a clean-tech research and advisory firm based in San Francisco and Portland, has ranked states for their leadership in clean tech. Here are its Top 10 picks:
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The 20 best TV sitcoms of all time – readers' choice
What did Monitor readers choose as the best sitcom in the history of television?
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Five doughnut recipes to try at home
Homemade doughnuts are instant crowd pleasers, and you won't have to stand in line to get one.
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