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Maria Montessori and 10 famous graduates from her schools
Maria Montessori stands in many ways as the mother of alternative education. The Italian physician and teacher invented a new kind of school, one with self-directed learning, classrooms with mixed age groups, and no grades. Now, on what would have been her 142 birthday, thousands of schools bear her name. These Montessori schools have some very famous alumni, many of which credit the free-flowing classes with teaching them to think differently and allowing them to change the world. Here are 10 of the most prominent.
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32 essential Android tips and tricks
Several weeks ago, we highlighted 40 useful iPhone tricks everyone should know. We got such good feedback from that feature that we wanted to share the love with Android users – who, after all, make up the largest proportion of the smart phone community.
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iPhone: Seven reasons to stick with AT&T
We're fast approaching the day when the Verizon iPhone goes on sale, and many people – especially AT&T customers – are wondering if it's worth it. While every situation is unique, here are a few reasons why you might want to stick with AT&T.
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Top 5 Google Labs projects
GoogleLabs.com is a self-described "playground" where anyone can try out almost-finished Google experimental projects. Recent alumni include Google Maps, Alerts, and its SMS text message directory service.
The current collection showcases 50-plus "bubbling test tubes." There's no guarantee that any will graduate to full Google status, but here are five projects that are worth donning a virtual lab coat to test for yourself.
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Gun owner map ricochet: Blogger publishes journalists' personal data
A newspaper published names and addresses of thousands of legal handgun owners, generating widespread criticism. In retaliation, a blogger mapped the names and addresses of the journalists.
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Sharp criticism after New York newspaper publishes names of local gun owners
The Journal News in White Plains, N.Y., used the Freedom of Information Act to obtain information on registered handgun owners in the area. Many owners and other critics are outraged that criminals now know where the guns are – and aren't.
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Google+ iOS, Android apps see major updates
Google+ is getting a facelift.
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Stocks lower as Wall Street eyes Washington
Stocks closed down Thursday despite the fourth straight weekly drop in applications for unemployment benefits. Energy and technology stocks fell the most on Wall Street.
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After short absence, Google Maps returns to the Apple iPhone (+video)
Google Maps, which was temporarily banished by Apple from all iOS 6 devices, is back in style.
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Google Maps app returns to the iPhone
The new Google Maps iPhone app includes turn-by-turn directions, street-level photography of local neighborhoods and listings for more than 80 million businesses. The Google Maps iPhone app still lacks some of the mapping features available on Android phones, such as directions in malls and other buildings.
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Find My iPhone app will now steer you straight to your lost device
Find My iPhone gets driving directions.
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Top Picks: Elegantly bound classic books, a Cold War miniseries, and more
National Geographic showcases some big cats, Nokia does Apple one better by offering clear directions, and more.
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Decoder Wire
Electoral College 101: How it works. Why we're stuck with it.Why is 270 the magic number on Election Day? Because it's the number of Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency. A look at the messy system the Founding Fathers bequeathed us.
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Horizons
At Apple, two high-profile executive departuresApple announced this week that Scott Forstall, the VP in charge of iOS software, is leaving the company -- reportedly in connection with the rocky launch of Apple Maps. It also announced the unrelated departure of retail chief John Browett. Is Apple floundering a bit, or just streamlining?
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Horizons
Powerhouse Google Nexus 4 set for November launchThe Nexus 4, the latest smartphone from Google and LG, will run the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system.
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Change Agent
Mobile technology boosts access to clean water for the poorThe widespread availability of mobile phones has enabled the development of low-cost solutions aimed at improving water security and reducing poverty.
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Horizons
Google Maps, once an iPhone mainstay, is sorely missed by reviewersApple says it is working to make the experience on its much-maligned iOS 6 Apple Maps app 'even better.' Meanwhile, iPhone 5 users continue to pine for the days of Google Maps.
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Google Maps: How long until it's available for iPhone again?
Google was reportedly caught off-guard by Apple's decision to drop Google Maps and introduce its own Maps app in iOS 6, as the contract between the two companies still had more than a year left.
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In Gear
The ultimate cruise control: California OKs driverless carsCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill Tuesday that officially allows driverless cars on public thoroughfares. Driverless cars are coming, whether we like it or not, according to the Car Connection.
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Horizons
iPhone 5 will see Google Maps app by end of year: reportGoogle Maps could be coming back to the iPhone a lot sooner than any of us thought.
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Horizons
iPhone 5 sales top 5 million, but miss some estimatesThe Apple iPhone 5 sold well in its opening weekend, Apple announced. Still, stock opened down two percent Monday morning.
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Horizons
iOS 6 Apple Maps launches to a cacophony of jeersiOS 6 is here. But Apple Maps, an integral selling point of both iOS 6 and the iPhone 5, has been slammed by critics.
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Horizons
iPhone 5 reviews: The verdict on the new Apple smart phone is inThe Apple iPhone 5 officially launches on Friday. So how good is this new iPhone, anyway?
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Maria Montessori and 10 famous graduates from her schools
Maria Montessori stands in many ways as the mother of alternative education. The Italian physician and teacher invented a new kind of school, one with self-directed learning, classrooms with mixed age groups, and no grades. Now, on what would have been her 142 birthday, thousands of schools bear her name. These Montessori schools have some very famous alumni, many of which credit the free-flowing classes with teaching them to think differently and allowing them to change the world. Here are 10 of the most prominent.
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Unplugging: One family puts away technology
No Twitter, no cell phones – one family was without gadgets for six days and, says Dad, was better for it.
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Smart phone apps that help you dodge raindrops
iPhone and browser apps create weather reports tailored to you.
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Latin America Monitor
Why is Google picking a fight with the mafia?Last week's Google gathering on how to combat organized crime garnered headlines, but many questions remain unanswered.
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Google maps go off-road, in-doors, and to Antarctica
Google's Street View program heads to places where cars aren't welcome, such as Antarctica.
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Chapter & Verse
Google's Nexus 7 tablet: better than Kindle Fire?Google revealed its new Nexus 7 tablet device with fanfare, and early reviews are promising.







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