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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports
Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
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10 best books of May, according to Amazon's editors
Amazon staffers say these books are the cream of the crop among May releases.
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Banksy: 7 stories from 'The Man Behind the Wall'
Here are 7 Banksy stories from the recent biography "Banksy: The Man Behind the Wall."
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14 acting legends over 70
Some say Hollywood may be ageist, with careers fizzling for most after they become senior citizens, but these actors and actresses buck that trend. Check out our list of 14 actors over 70 who haven't lost their touch.
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11 essential books for dog lovers
Here are 11 must-read books for dog lovers.
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How Mary Blair brought synesthesia to the big screen
The distinctive visual style of Disney artist Mary Blair has its roots in an early-20th-century artistic movement that sought to blend sound and color.
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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey: movie review
Constance Marks's sprightly documentary tells the heartwarming story of the man behind the furry red face.
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Mary Blair: How she changed Disney forever
Mary Blair played a key role in Disney's early years. A Google Doodle on Friday honors her work.
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Unveiling of Pottermore and J.K. Rowling's secrets: worth the wait?
Saturday's launch of J.K. Rowling's Pottermore, the new website about all things Harry Potter, comes after an extended test drive. Some see crass commercialism. Others see 'amazing' world.
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Netflix will stream CW shows after collapse of Starz negotiations
Netflix: Under a four-year licensing deal announced Thursday, Netflix will have the right to show the previous seasons of TV series that CW airs through the network's 2014-15 programming window.
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Move over Disney, King of Bhutan marries Jetsun Pema – a commoner (video)
The king of Bhutan married commoner Jetsun Pema in an elaborate Buddhist ceremony today, captivating the entire country.
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For Art Clokey's birthday, five great stop-motion shorts
October 12 marks the birthday of stop-motion animation pioneer Art Clokey. The creator of the iconic jade green clay humanoid, Gumby, and his faithful equine companion, Pokey, Clokey was among the very first animators to combine clay figures with stop motion, which he first did with a short film in 1953. Many animators followed in Gumby's rectangular footsteps, including "California Raisins" creator Will Vinton and "Wallace & Gromit" creator Nick Park. The 1990s saw the rise of computer generated animation, but a handful of film directors still like the unique textures and often eerie movement that stop motion offers, qualities that are on display in films such as "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Chicken Run," "James and the Giant Peach," "Coraline," and "The Fantastic Mr. Fox." But almost all great animators got their start with short films. Here are five of our favorite stop-motion shorts.
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Art Clokey: How Gumby got his name
Art Clokey, whose clay creations earned him a Google Doodle, named Gumby after memories of his childhood.
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In Pictures: Top ten highest paid American CEOs
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Steve Jobs wanted to change the world, and he did (video)
Steve Jobs, who died Wednesday, seemed to know what people wanted even before they did. From those first boxy little Apple computers 35 years ago to the iPhone and the iPad today, he changed the way we work and play.
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Steve Jobs: Businessman, innovator, visionary
Steve Jobs passed on Wednesday. Steve Jobs was more than Apple's CEO, he helped make computers a household necessity and ushered in the iPod, iPhone and other must-have gadgets. Considered one of the greatest American CEOs of his generation, Steve Jobs' career path was a long, winding road that included several major hurdles.
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Stocks rise on hopes for European banks
The Dow rose 131 points to close at 10939 as officials made moves to support Europe's struggling banks
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'Occupy Wall Street': Why this revolution isn't made for TV
Supporters complain the mainstream media aren't keeping pace with 'Occupy Wall Street' protests. But the movement's complexity makes big-picture coverage difficult.
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'Percy Jackson' author Rick Riordan ventures into Norse mythology.
Popular children's author Rick Riordan says he wants to bring Thor and Odin and other Norse gods into the modern world.
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Taye Diggs' children's book sends a message of self-worth
Taye Diggs' book "Chocolate Me!" encourage kids to be comfortable with their own appearance.
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Little girls or little women? The Disney princess effect
In today's highly sexualized environment – where 5-year-olds wear padded bras – some see the toddlers-and-tiaras Disney princess craze leading to the pre-teen pursuit of "hot" looks. Do little girls become little women too soon?
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Little girls or little women? The Disney princess effect
In today's highly sexualized environment – where 5-year-olds wear padded bras – some see the toddlers-and-tiaras Disney princess craze leading to the pre-teen pursuit of "hot" looks. Do little girls become little women too soon?
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The beauty of strong girls
When self-expression gives way to self-doubt, a little support can help.
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Avatar theme park attractions to be built at Disney parks
Avatar theme park: Attractions, based on the James Cameron movie, will be constructed at Disney amusement parks. The first of the Avatar theme park attractions, announced on Tuesday, could be ready by 2016.
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Evolution of an Apple revolution
A timeline of events that shaped a new American institution.
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2 debut novels worth drooling over
This fall is crowded with new releases from literary heavyweights from Tom Perrotta and Jeffrey Eugenides to Joan Didion and Haruki Marukami. But it also offers two new names worth searching out: Erin Morgenstern and Chad Harbach, both of whose debut novels offer readers a chance to dive into fully realized worlds. In one, it’s a 19th-century traveling circus that’s open only at night; in the other, it’s a Midwestern baseball field. Both novels feature protagonists who are the very best at what they do. (Morgenstern and Harbach are no slouches, either.)
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Steve Jobs and Apple: How his vision transformed the way we work and play
Apple under Steve Jobs launched iconic toys and tools and software, so successful in form and function that competitors stood in awe and customers lined up overnight for the latest gadget.
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Iran welcomes Russian effort to restart nuclear negotiations [VIDEO]
Iran has embraced a Russian proposal to restart nuclear negotiations with the international community, but President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's political rivals may try to block the talks.
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Berlin Wall turns 50 – and some want to rebuild it, barbed wire and all
Fifty years to the day after the Berlin Wall was built overnight by East German officials, little of it remains. Some argue in favor of restoring portions of the hated structure as a memorial.
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Food critic undercover in San Francisco
Michael Bauer, a food critic, keeps San Francisco chefs on their toes.
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