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National Spelling Bee: 10 winning business words
In the National Spelling Bee’s 85-year existence, a wide range of words have crowned the winners – from science words like ‘crustaceology,’ to musical terms such as ‘soubrette,’ and ‘appoggiatura.’ The list of winning words also includes several that could slide right into the pages of this newspaper’s business section. In honor of the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee, here are 10 business words from past years that have determined the champion. Will this year’s winning word make the list?
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Top 5 ways to save on your summer vacation
If you're pining for a summer vacation but worried about costs, consider how Wayne and Pat Dunlap of Del Mar, Calif., managed to tour 51 countries over two years, marvel at the Egyptian pyramids, scale a New Zealand glacier, and visit Laotian Buddhist monks all for less than $100 a day. "We often stayed at guesthouses and hostels, ate at local family restaurants, took public transportation, and in some cases, traveled on cruise ships offering reduced rates," says Mr. Dunlap, author of the travel book "Plan Your Escape." This year amid price worries and higher summer airfares, especially to Europe such ingenuity could prove essential. Here are five cost-cutting strategies that can help:
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10 of TIME's 100 'most influential'
What does it mean to be influential today? TIME Magazine may not have a scientific answer, but they identified scores of people in their 2012 “100 Most Influential People in the World” list, released this week. Here is a sampling of 10 people from around the world who made the cut.
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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.
Tired of the 2012 presidential race? 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially for Democrats looking hungrily at a nomination race that will not include President Obama. Speculation has already started over who might run – fueled by no less a figure than former President Clinton, who has suggested in recent TV interviews that his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the possible contenders.
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Catholicism in Latin America: 5 key facts
Pope Benedict XVI began his second trip to Latin America on March 23, with stops in Mexico and Cuba. Here is a brief history of the Catholic church in the Americas.
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Why breastfeeding military moms freak people out
The uproar over photos of two military moms breastfeeding indicates a larger social debate in America about women's freedom and their comfort as mothers in public spaces.
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Breastfeeding moms in military uniforms reprimanded (+video)
The Washington National Guard said the photo of two military moms breastfeeding their children was a violation of a regulation that forbids using the uniform to promote a cause.
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Chapter & Verse
'Devil Wears Prada' may be getting a book sequel
'Devil Wears Prada' author Lauren Weiner is said to be releasing a sequel to her bestseller next April.
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National Spelling Bee: 10 winning business words
In the National Spelling Bee’s 85-year existence, a wide range of words have crowned the winners – from science words like ‘crustaceology,’ to musical terms such as ‘soubrette,’ and ‘appoggiatura.’ The list of winning words also includes several that could slide right into the pages of this newspaper’s business section. In honor of the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee, here are 10 business words from past years that have determined the champion. Will this year’s winning word make the list?
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Time breast-feeding cover: On parenting, can we all get along?
Parenting trends – including 'attachment parenting' – come and go, but fervent debate about tactics is rooted in widespread parental insecurity and the so-called middle class 'mommy wars.'
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Modern Parenthood
Time mag breastfeeding cover doubletake: What about the stats?
The US ranks last among the 36 industrialized nations in support of breastfeeding. But the extended breastfeeding cover image – as in an elderly toddler suckling his mother's breast – is Time's angle into the American trend of attachment parenting.
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Top 5 ways to save on your summer vacation
If you're pining for a summer vacation but worried about costs, consider how Wayne and Pat Dunlap of Del Mar, Calif., managed to tour 51 countries over two years, marvel at the Egyptian pyramids, scale a New Zealand glacier, and visit Laotian Buddhist monks all for less than $100 a day. "We often stayed at guesthouses and hostels, ate at local family restaurants, took public transportation, and in some cases, traveled on cruise ships offering reduced rates," says Mr. Dunlap, author of the travel book "Plan Your Escape." This year amid price worries and higher summer airfares, especially to Europe such ingenuity could prove essential. Here are five cost-cutting strategies that can help:
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Saving Money
The best and worst grocery stores: You get what you pay for
When it comes to grocery stores, customers generally must choose between great quality and low prices. But a few supermarket chains ranked high in both categories.
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Vogue bans too-thin, underage fashion models as unhealthy
Vogue pledges to set a new standard: bans too-thin, underage fashion models from its pages. Modeling advocates applaud the decision as progress for improving unhealthy standards in the industry.
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Jessica Simpson baby arrives, finally
Jessica Simpson baby arrives, signalling the end of the nine-month baby watch that has predictably captivated the entertainment and gossip industry. Simpson's baby, a girl, was born this morning, according to the pop star's publicist.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal has a baby girl, Beyoncé named 'Most Beautiful'
Maggie Gyllenhaal announced the birth of baby girl Gloria through her publicist Monday. Gyllenhaal joins the ranks of other "celebrimommys" making headlines, including new mom Beyoncé, recently named People's "Most Beautiful Woman."
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Chapter & Verse
E-readers are most popular in ... Kentucky?
The college town of Lexington, Ky. is the US city in which e-readers are the most popular, according to a new study by The Atlantic.
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10 of TIME's 100 'most influential'
What does it mean to be influential today? TIME Magazine may not have a scientific answer, but they identified scores of people in their 2012 “100 Most Influential People in the World” list, released this week. Here is a sampling of 10 people from around the world who made the cut.
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The American Society of Paperless News?
The shift away from newsprint has required new titles for journalism organizations.
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The Simple Dollar
How to manage magazine clutter
Magazines, if not properly maintained, can easily grow into a cluttered nightmare. Here are some tips for managing your subscriptions.
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The Economist raises Scotland's ire with 'Skintland' joke
The Economist was targeting Scotland's interest in becoming independent, pointing out that 'Skintland' relies heavily on the United Kingdom.
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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.
Tired of the 2012 presidential race? 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially for Democrats looking hungrily at a nomination race that will not include President Obama. Speculation has already started over who might run – fueled by no less a figure than former President Clinton, who has suggested in recent TV interviews that his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the possible contenders.
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Chapter & Verse
Is Ann Patchett the female Jonathan Franzen?
In some respects, Jonathan Franzen and Ann Patchett seem separated at birth – except for all the ways in which they are polar opposites.
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Catholicism in Latin America: 5 key facts
Pope Benedict XVI began his second trip to Latin America on March 23, with stops in Mexico and Cuba. Here is a brief history of the Catholic church in the Americas.
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Stir It Up!
James Beard 2012 nominee: “The Big Stir”
The Monitor's July 11, 2011 "The Big Stir" cover story has been nominated for a prestigious James Beard food writing award.
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Philip Roth: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes on Philip Roth's 79th birthday.
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Law school rankings: The results are out, but do they really matter?
US News & World Report released its annual law school rankings Tuesday, reviewing about 200 schools. The rankings can have a powerful impact on universities, experts say.
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8 reasons America is not in decline
As many as 70 percent of Americans believe that the United States is in decline. And who can blame them? High unemployment. Crushing debt. Political gridlock. For all the unrelenting gloom, Old Dominion University political science professor Steve Yetiv explains that America remains strong in key areas, unlikely to be superseded by another country anytime soon. He urges readers to consider these 8 facts:
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George Harrison:10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes from George Harrison, "the Quiet Beatle."
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Global News Blog
Vogue for the veiled in Turkey
New magazine caters to pious Muslim women, but both conservatives and secularists are asking whether fashion can coexist with Islam.
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