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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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Mother's Day 2013: 10 best books
Mother's Day 2013: 10 best new books for all kinds of moms
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10 best books of May, according to Amazon's editors
Amazon staffers say these books are the cream of the crop among May releases.
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3 of spring's most anticipated novels
From the latest novel by Pulitzer Prize-winner Elizabeth Strout to a new novel by legendary author James Salter, this fiction roundup includes some of spring's most anticipated titles.
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10 best books of March, according to Amazon's editors
Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson talks about the 10 new releases she's calling the best books of March.
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Baseball 2012: The game's best off-beat, under-the-radar statistics and trivia
Fascinating baseball firsts and notable statistics can easily be missed in the playing of more than 2,000 big-league games each year. Here are the most intriguing developments that possibly escaped your notice.
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Seven in Texas charged with selling high-tech electronics to Russia
Alexander Fishenko and others sold cutting-edge microelectronics that could be used in Russian weapons systems, according to federal prosecutors.
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Ghana's best shot at going green: sewage power
With solar and wind power costly and inadequate, Ghanaians are turning to some very alternative sources of energy – like human waste.
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Clues about who's behind recent cyber attacks on US banks
A Middle Eastern hacktivist group appeared to claim responsibility for massive denial-of-service cyber attacks on websites of six US banks. Some experts now say that claim is a 'false flag' to divert attention from the real attackers.
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Cover Story Rent or own? The new sharing economy values access over ownership
To rent or own, that is the question posed by the burgeoning sharing economy. For a growing population engaged in this high-tech, low-cost 'collaborative economy,' access to cars, clothes, cuisine – or even a cat – is better than ownership.
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Eye on Staten Island: world's biggest Ferris wheel coming in 2015
New York City officials envision the Ferris wheel doing for Staten Island what the London Eye did for the south bank of the Thames – making it a top tourist destination with great views.
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Loco for cocoa: Artisanal chocolate looks to Mesoamerican roots in Nicaragua
Artisanal chocolate is taking off, with many small chocolatiers taking production back to the basics.
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Occupy Wall Street fizzles. Is the movement over? (+video)
Occupy Wall Street celebrated its one-year anniversary Monday with demonstrations that led to several arrests, but not an enthusiastic turnout. Is Occupy Wall Street finally finished for good?
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Miraculous survival for SUV driver in 50-foot plunge
Police say the driver was trying to make a U-turn on Coney Island Avenue when she lost control of her vehicle.
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Chapter & Verse Public bookshelves – in NYC phone booths?
Architect John H. Locke has repurposed four New York City phone booths by installing bookshelves.
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The Monitor's View: Misdeal on Internet poker gambling
A federal court ruling that poker is mainly a game of skill and thus not gambling could steer Congress down the wrong path of approving Internet gaming.
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Dearie
Julia Child's great success was built on both a willingness to innovate and an utter devotion to her craft.
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Cover Story Back to school: How to measure a good teacher
Back to school: Perhaps the most controversial education reform is how to measure a good teacher. As the trend to overhaul teacher evaluations catches fire, some teachers find that new feedback and mentoring programs can lead to 'incredible' results with their students.
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Dwight Howard trade to Lakers awaits NBA approval
The multi-team mega deal also involves Andre Iguodala, currently playing for Team USA in the Olympics, going from the 76ers to Denver.
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Horizons Google to integrate Gmail into general search results
Google will field test a feature that allows Gmail users to see traditional search results alongside results from old emails.
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7 favorite books as chosen by a preschool class
A preschool teacher and her students share their favorite titles.
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Intense storms strike Northeast, cleanup begins
A state of emergency and curfew remains in effect in Elmira, N.Y., as crews continue clearing trees and repairing power lines that were brought down by a possible tornado.
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NYC bus driver catches girl who fell from third-story window
NYC bus driver Stephen St. Bernard was walking home when he saw a 7-year-old girl standing on an air-conditioning unit three stories up. The girl slipped but St. Bernard caught her in his arms.
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Focus Fearing boycott, Israeli academics warn against accrediting West Bank school
The Israeli higher education committee for the West Bank approved accreditation of Ariel University Center today. One university president warns the move endangers Israel's 'next Nobel prize.'
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Kristin Chenoweth thanks fans for 'their prayers'
Kristin Chenoweth, who was released from hospital after being injured on the set of 'The Good Wife, is home resting now. Kristin Chenoweth will have a recurring role as a reporter in the CBS drama.
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Teen Vogue protest: More demands for unaltered photos
Teens protested outside the offices of Teen Vogue on Wednesday, demanding that the fashion magazine stop altering its photos and use diverse models. Last week, Seventeen magazine promised to stop altering its images.
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Stir It Up! Garlic scapes and pan-fried sea bass
Scapes are the tendrils that sprout from garlic bulbs. They also add a tasty crunch to savory dishes.
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Change Agent Seeing 'vacant' lots as a community asset
In many neighborhoods people are turning vacant lots into parks, gardens, playgrounds, and more.
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3 million mile Volvo: Long Island man's P1800S won't quit (+video)
3 million mile Volvo owned by a Long Island schoolteacher already holds the world record for the highest recorded mileage on a car, but Irvin Gordon's beloved Volvo is expected to hit the 3 million mile mark sometime next year.
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Jason Kidd to leave Dallas, play for New York Knicks
Jason Kidd, point guard for the Dallas Mavericks, is going to the New York Knicks, according to several media outlets. Will Jeremy Lin go to Houston?
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