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Get irrational: 3.14 things to do on Pi Day
March 14 is Pi Day, which celebrates the mathematical constant measuring the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter (beginning with 3.14). Pi Day is celebrated internationally, and in 2009 it was decreed an official holiday by the US House of Representatives. Here are 3.14 ways to celebrate.
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London 2012 Olympics: 5 best venues
The sports are the centerpiece of the London 2012 Olympics, but where they take place has been a big part of the spirit of the Games. Here are five of London's best and loudest venues.
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Olympic moms: 13 mothers compete for Team USA
The “Celebrating Moms” series of commercials by Proctor & Gamble during Olympic coverage is a tear-jerking ode to sacrifices mothers make to support their kids’ athletic careers. But what about athletes who are mothers, themselves?Elite athlete moms have the same run-of-the-mill work/life balance as the rest of us. But these 13 Olympic moms do put parenting – both its challenges and rewards – in a new perspective.
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Olympics swimming: 5 athletes to watch
Team USA and Team Australia traditionally dominate in the pool, and London should see a renewal of that rivalry. But there are also a few surprises:
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10 amazing stories about the Olympics
As the 2012 Olympics play out in London, David Wallechinsky’s latest book The Complete Book of the Olympics, 2012 Edition, provides some great finds about past Games.
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Young Republicans seek a new kind of party
Reflecting an Obama age, they want more diversity and pragmatism, less partisanship.
12/17/2008 12:00 am -
A sanctuary for dissent in Greece?
Greek law keeps police away from universities, but some fear the immunity clause meant to protect free speech is now being used to harbor bastions of violence.
12/15/2008 12:00 am -
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12/12/2008 12:00 am -
Will strike and riots bring Greek government down?
Five days of protests, and a nationwide strike Wednesday, have shaken the conservative ruling party.
12/11/2008 12:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
12/11/2008 12:00 am -
World
12/10/2008 12:00 am -
Anarchists' fury fuels Greek riots
An uneasy truce between anarchists and police was shattered following a weekend shooting of a teen. A similar event in 1985 sparked months of daily clashes.
12/08/2008 12:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
12/08/2008 12:00 am -
Batman vs. Batman
The small-town mayor of Batman, Turkey, is threatening to sue filmmaker Warner Bros. for using his locale's name without permission.
11/25/2008 12:00 am -
Being born in Greece may not make you Greek
A native Greek speaker and the star of a popular Greek music video to boot, Athina Bontigao – daughter of Filipino immigrants – is fighting for citizenship, along with thousands like her.
11/12/2008 12:00 am -
The new voter: From an early age, a GOP activist is born
Tanya Renicker of Ohio University bucks the ‘youth vote’ trend to back McCain-Palin, even going door to door on the ticket’s behalf.
10/27/2008 01:00 am -
Obama gaining among rural voters
Southeast Ohio, where many small communities are economically hard-hit, may be a bellwether.
10/14/2008 01:00 am -
Obama gaining among rural voters
Southeast Ohio, where many small communities are economically hard-hit, may be a bellwether.
10/13/2008 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Let Bloomberg run again
New York's mayor wants to break the term-limit barrier, a drag on democracy.
10/07/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Obama and American anti-elitism
Anti-elitism is ingrained in us, but we shouldn't misuse that.
10/01/2008 01:00 am -
In a throw-away culture, one more car saved
A Mainer's herculean quest to earn an inspection sticker.
09/19/2008 01:00 am -
Creative combo: the manmade among the natural
When nestled just so among well-placed plants, a solitary blue pot adds flair to the garden.
09/17/2008 01:00 am -
Blu-ray and Yahoo inject the Web into television
Coming to a TV set near you: IMs, eBay, Wikipedia, and widgets.
09/12/2008 01:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
09/09/2008 01:00 am -
Beijing's final bow
08/24/2008 01:00 am -
Solving the medal muddle
08/24/2008 01:00 am -
China: Can Olympic gold last?
Its dominance at the Beijing Games’ gold-medal table relied on a massive centralized sports system.
08/21/2008 01:00 am -
‘Redeem Team’ wants more than Olympic gold
US men’s basketball is trying to fix its image (and win) by putting teamwork before ego. Quarterfinals start Wednesday.
08/19/2008 01:00 am -
Amid injury, an opportunity to exhibit Olympic traits
Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang withdrew from competition today in a huge blow to the host nation. But many athletes say such disappointments spur dedication – and successful comebacks.
08/18/2008 01:00 am -
The agony: Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang drops out of race
08/18/2008 01:00 am
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