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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.
T. S. Eliot: 10 quotes on his birthday

Here are 10 quotes by the 20th-century literary giant T. S. Eliot.
Fall books: 19 smart nonfiction picks

Here are 19 fall 2012 nonfiction titles worth checking out.
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.
George Bernard Shaw: 12 memorable quotes on his birthday

July 26th is George Bernard Shaw's birthday. Here are 12 of the playwright's memorable aphorisms.

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Environmental problems need a holistic approach

Some experts recommend a holistic approach to environmental issues instead of tackling them piecemeal.
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Streisand up close, Mandela's autobiography for children, 'Hubble's Amazing Rescue' on PBS, and more.
As Honduran foes near a deal, crisis 'almost at an end'

Representatives for Manuel Zelaya and Roberto Micheletti claim an 'exit' is within sight. The people of Honduras just want the crisis resolved.
Hillary Clinton in Russia to push Moscow on Iran. Is Obama's Nobel Peace Prize helping?

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's trip to Russia marks improving diplomatic ties, and some Russian analysts say President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is creating momentum for more nuclear cooperation.
With Elinor Ostrom, Oliver Williamson, US nearly sweeps Nobels

The two economists were awarded Nobel Prizes Monday. Eleven of the 13 Nobel Prizes went to Americans, but that's hardly an endorsement of the country's policies.
Russia on Nobel Peace Prize: Obama thawing 'second cold war'

Russians are surprised, but largely welcoming of Obama's prize.
Israel on Nobel Peace Prize: Hopes for progress

Israeli and Palestinian officials both had praise for President Obama, despite disappointment in peace process
How world views Obama Nobel Peace Prize

President Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize is praised in many countries as a reflection of a "new hope" in world politics, but others worry it came too soon. A global roundup of views.
The international politics behind Obama's Nobel Peace prize

The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Barack Obama appears to be an effort to spur on, rather than reward, peacemaking.
Obama's Nobel Peace Prize raises stakes for agenda

Obama's Nobel Peace Prize comes as the president faces a crucial decision on increasing troop levels in Afghanistan. Obama said Friday he accepts the award as a 'call to action.'
Herta Mueller: No nostalgia for Communism

Nobel Literature laureate Herta Mueller counters a current longing for the old days with harsh portrayals of their reality.
What to do when reporters call

Ask before you answer, learn to pivot, and save your best stuff for us.
ECONOMIC SCENE: Afghanistan will cost US more than Iraq

Funding for war in Afghanistan will eclipse Iraq for the first time in next year's budget.
Aung San Suu Kyi verdict draws international ire

A court in Burma (Myanmar) sentenced the opposition leader to 18 more months of house arrest for violating the terms of her detention. The trial was widely viewed as a sham.
Mosque modern

A Turkish designer brings a woman's touch – and perspective – to the interior.
Are astronomers watching the beginning of the end for Betelgeuse?
Job hunting? This week's most intriguing openings.
Obama in Africa: Why he chose Ghana

The visit is seen as a reward for Ghana's commitment to good governance and democracy. There's also newfound oil and a photo-op at a former slave fort.
Can Arias broker a deal on Honduras?

Costa Rican President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias will begin leading talks today between ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and the interim government.
Are climate-change deniers guilty of treason?
How many Energy secretaries does it take to change a light bulb?
The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

Philosopher-author Alain de Botton asks: Why do we work?
Banking, the Swedish model

Rising style of lending is built on long-term thinking – and on bearing in mind that the institution is dealing with real people's money.
Review: 'Whatever Works'

Woody Allen returns to familiar territory with a misanthropic New York physicist played by Larry David.
Obama's speech in Cairo: full text

The president, speaking at Cairo University, called for a 'new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world.'