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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.
J.R.R. Tolkien: 10 quotes on his birthday

10 memorable quotes on life by the author of the popular "Lord of the Rings" series.
C. S. Lewis: 10 quotes on his birthday

Here are 10 quotes to mark the birthday of C.S. Lewis, author of the beloved children's series "The Chronicles of Narnia."
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.
Mother's Day: 10 great books for Mom

You've probably already done the classics – try these 10 books for a gift this Mother's Day.

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How hot was 2008?

It was the coldest year since 2000, yet one of the 10 hottest years on record.
A global online push for compassion

The project to promote the golden rule has attracted 100,000 visitors from 181 nations in its first week.
Oxford English Dictionary's word of the year: 'hypermiling'

For the third year running, the Oxford English Dictionary has selected a green-themed term as its word of the year.
Turkey tightens controls on Internet speech

The country's courts and governments have banned 850 websites this year, including YouTube and Blogger.
Horizon highlights – Opinion page edition
First-time novelist wins the Booker prize
Jonathan Kozol addresses children of privilege
Media to McCain: Are you going to debate?
The poetry of memories

Poet Donald Hall shares the contents of a life through his loves and losses.
Review: 'Brideshead Revisited'

Lastest interpretation of Evelyn Waugh's novel is more egalitarian and faith-oriented with a superb performance by Emma Thompson as the family matriarch.
A French plan for Mediterranean unity

President Sarkozy's launches his project Sunday of building a 44-state union in the region.
Opinion: Sir John Templeton: iconic innovator in finance and religion

He was a shrewd stock picker. But his priority was spiritual wealth.
The field narrows for e-books

As Microsoft backs away from digitizing old texts, some worry that a single company could privatize world knowledge.
Digital college textbooks
A defect on tires has links to China

Imported valve stems may cause tires to fail. One recall issued; a US agency is investigating.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about custody of a Texas sect's children, US-style democracy, and old, old money in UK universities.
Oxford shakes up British higher education with fundraising drive

It launched the $2.5 billion billion campaign Wednesday to help the school better compete with Ivy Leagues and other world-class institutions.
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Burma and the vocabulary of reluctance

That we don't want to do something doesn't mean that we won't eventually do it.
China's 'silent treatment' of Taiwan closer to ending

Taiwan's vice-president elect meets with mainland China about a cross-straits economic stimulus plan.
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Anglican Archbishop: too intellectual to lead?

The Archbishop of Canterbury faces criticism for his views on Islamic law and gay clergy. Is he just misunderstood?
She fell in love with a stereotype…

He longed to be American as much as she wanted to be Indian. Can this family be saved?
She longs for India as much as he yearns to become an American

'The Konkans' tells the story of a cross-cultural misalliance.
Why Kosovo's independence bid is unique

Effort may lack UN legality, but is politically practical, say many diplomats, despite Serb anger.