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Five ways to improve Obama's pre-k plan
President Obama’s Preschool for All plan is well intentioned but includes features that are not justified by research and won’t help it pass in Congress. The plan must make the following five adjustments.
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China's growing military might: top 4 concerns for the Pentagon
In a report issued this week, the Department of Defense for the first time directly accused China’s military of using cyberattacks to spy on US networks. In this arena and others, “China’s military buildup shows no signs of slowing,” said David Helvey, deputy assistant secretary of Defense for East Asia, who presented the report.Here are Pentagon officials’ top four concerns as they carefully monitor the growth of China’s military.
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Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013
Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.
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5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library
The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.
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Who handled Major League Baseball’s ceremonial first-pitch honors in 2013?
One of the most anticipated moments of any baseball season occurs when ceremonial first pitches are thrown at each of 30 major-league ballparks. Often the identity of the persons or persons doing the honors is kept a secret until the last minute. Here’s the lineup of the 2013 VIPs:
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Five ways to improve Obama's pre-k plan
President Obama’s Preschool for All plan is well intentioned but includes features that are not justified by research and won’t help it pass in Congress. The plan must make the following five adjustments.
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Energy Voices Algeria after terrorist attack: Don't count on security promises
Algerian moves to increase security after a terrorist attack on a natural gas facility in January don't address the underlying security threat of doing business there. Energy and other companies must beware of the destabilizing rivalries among Algerian leaders, who use extremist groups for their own ends.
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China's growing military might: top 4 concerns for the Pentagon
In a report issued this week, the Department of Defense for the first time directly accused China’s military of using cyberattacks to spy on US networks. In this arena and others, “China’s military buildup shows no signs of slowing,” said David Helvey, deputy assistant secretary of Defense for East Asia, who presented the report.Here are Pentagon officials’ top four concerns as they carefully monitor the growth of China’s military.
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Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013
Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.
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5 reasons graphic novels are the next big thing at your library
The book format is everywhere, from ESL classrooms to Ivy League libraries.
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Shakira $250 million lawsuit: It's bogus, she says
Shakira $250 million lawsuit: The Columbian pop singer faces a $250 million lawsuit by her ex-boyfriend for shaping the Shakira brand. Shakira says the suit has no merit.
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Who handled Major League Baseball’s ceremonial first-pitch honors in 2013?
One of the most anticipated moments of any baseball season occurs when ceremonial first pitches are thrown at each of 30 major-league ballparks. Often the identity of the persons or persons doing the honors is kept a secret until the last minute. Here’s the lineup of the 2013 VIPs:
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Jane Henson, Jim's Muppet partner, dies
Jane met Jim Henson in a puppetry class in the mid-1950s, and they became creative and business partners in the development of the Muppets.
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'A Good Day to Die Hard' makes John McClane a little too invincible (+video)
The 'Die Hard' franchise starring Bruce Willis may have run its course.
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5 crowd-pleasing holiday specials
Looking for something holiday-themed that the whole family will enjoy? These five specials have stood the test of time and will be loved by young and old alike.
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Virgin Atlantic Airways stake bought by Delta for $360M
Virgin Atlantic Airways stake once owned by Singapore Airlines has been bought by Delta Airlines in a deal worth $360 million. The purchase gives Delta a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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Stocks edge up, led by Apple
Stocks rose on Wall Street Thursday despite the lack of agreement on a fiscal cliff deal in Washington. Apple and other technology companies led the stock market up.
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The Entrepreneurial Mind Making strong business partnerships
Dysfunctional partnerships are a major source of business failure, Dr. Cornwall writes, whether it is the result of open conflict or because a partner has lost heart.
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Opinion: Getting poor students to college isn't just about affordability. It's about access. (+video)
Students from low-income communities need the same mentoring, leadership opportunities, and support through the college application process as their higher-income peers. Strategic partnerships between K-12 schools and local colleges are a key part of this exposure.
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Energy Voices Rosneft, BP close to huge Russian oil deal
BP confirms it is in talks to take sell its stake in TNK-BP, Russia's third largest energy producer in terms of production. The proposed buyer, Rosneft, has close ties to President Vladimir V. Putin.
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Zumba scandal: Will 'clients' in prostitution case be revealed? (+video)
Zumba scandal: Alexis Wright, a fitness instructor has pleaded not guilty to 106 counts of prostitution, invasion of privacy, and tax evasion. Police planned to release the names of suspected clients in the so-called Zumba scandal on Friday.
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Chapter & Verse Can Kobo compete with iPad and Kindle?
Kobo is launching a new tablet and e-reader in an attempt to wrest the market away from Amazon and Apple, both of which will probably release new tablets soon.
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Five things international community must give Syria after Bashar al-Assad
Transition in Syria after Bashar al-Assad will be impossible without constructive international support. From outsiders, Syria will need these five key things:
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Opinion: With Syria imploding, is Hezbollah next?
Hezbollah’s loyalty to the brutal regime in Syria is costing it support and exacerbating divisions in Lebanon. Its message runs contrary to the Arab Spring. If a link is found between the militant group and the bus bombing of Israeli tourists in Bulgaria, that makes it look even weaker.
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5 great travel rewards credit cards
Summer travel can be cheap with the help of credit card rewards. Here are five great credit card rewards programs to fit your vacationing style.
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US stocks down early as Europe takes center stage
US stocks slipped Monday as the markets remained focused on the news in Europe. US stocks futures on the Dow fell 65 points to 12645 as optimism over Greek elections failed to dim worries over the eurozone's continuing debt issues.
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Suu Kyi tells investors to steer clear of Myanmar state oil & gas firm
Aung San Suu Kyi, in a European speech Thursday, said Myanmar's state-owned energy company needs to improve transparency and accountability before foreign investments come in.
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India eyes increased role in Afghanistan
India is among regional powers eyeing a larger role in Afghanistan as the US prepares to pull back. Some Afghans worry about becoming a proxy battleground for India and Pakistan.
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Modern Parenthood Jessica Simpson: New maternity clothing line to show off baby bumps.
Jessica Simpson says her a 'vintage '70s' maternity clothing line is for moms to proudly show off their "baby bumps." Indeed.
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Keep Calm Pakistan pushback: US is 'shifting blame' for Afghan insurgency
In India, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asked Pakistan to do more in taking on radical Islamist groups, including handing over Hafiz Saeed, thought to have had a role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
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