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The top 11 promposals in 2013
It's prom season. What's your prom proposal/promposal going to be?What? Wait wait wait, hold on. You're telling me you didn't write an original song, choreograph a routine for it, and present it flash mob-style to your dream high school prom date? Well, listen up rookie, you've got a lot to learn. Promposals these days are elaborately produced mating rituals — think of Planet Earth's Birds of Paradise and mash it up with your favorite episode of Glee. Then upload it to YouTube because this isn't about your exuberant manifestation of true love, it's about that special someone. Don't they deserve Internet fame? Sometimes done well enough to gain national attention – I'm looking at you Kate Upton fan – sometimes too cringeworthy to view, here are 11 promposals you need to consider before planning your own.
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Earth Day 2013: 10 quotes about planet Earth
Earth Day is April 22. There is no shortage of famous musings on what Carl Sagan once called our 'pale blue dot.' Here are 10 of our favorite things said about planet Earth.
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Major League Baseball 2013: bobbleheads and fireworks galore for fans
Fans in the know are as likely to buy Major League Baseball tickets based on scheduled giveaways and promotions as on the opponent. Here then is a list to help introduce you to this aspect of game attendance.
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CSMonitor editors share their favorite people to follow on Twitter
Twitter turned 7 this week. In celebration of the social network's birthday, The Christian Science Monitor compiled a list of favorite Twitter accounts. Each is informative and useful in its own way. Find out what each section recommends for you.
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Hugo Chavez: Global reactions to the Venezuelan leader's death
While he was alive, Hugo Chávez – the longest ruling democratically elected leader in Latin America – inspired people who loved him as often as he inflamed those who didn’t. That polarization seemed to follow him in death.
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Does the Bill Gates approach to education work for peacebuilding?
Bill Gates and the UN Peacebuilding Commission seek to replicate successful techniques, but correspondent Jina Moore argues that the most successful peacebuilding techniques tend to be unique to each country.
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Sudan referendum fuels tension in key border town of Abyei
Ethnic tensions rise as large numbers of displaced Ngok Dinka return to Abyei ahead of the historic Jan. 9 Sudan referendum.
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Why Britain is likely to send WikiLeaks' Assange to Sweden on rape charges
The legal team of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may fight his potential extradition to Sweden on human rights grounds, but it's unlikely Mr. Assange will avoid it, say legal experts.
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WikiLeaks mirror sites: A new lease on life for WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks mirror sites ensure that it will be very difficult – if not impossible – to ever scrub WikiLeaks from the Web.
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Teachers' union target Michelle Rhee to raise $1 billion for education reform
Former D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee, famous for battling teachers' unions, creates Students First to forward her education reform priorities.
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Sarah Palin to replace Michael Steele at RNC? Don't hold your breath.
A national tea party group wants Sarah Palin to replace Michael Steele as the chairman of the Republican National Committee. The former governor and current reality TV star says thanks, but no thanks.
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WikiLeaks and Julian Assange: Stateless, penniless pariahs?
In the latest blow, online payment service PayPal has cut off WikiLeaks. Meanwhile, WikiLeaks has been forced to move from website to website, and Julian Assange has gone to ground.
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Could WikiLeaks survive without Julian Assange?
Its founder is a wanted man, and its systems are under attack. But the website dedicated to releasing classified information has opened a Pandora’s Box that will be difficult to close.
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US State Department tells employees not to read WikiLeaks
The US State Department has pushed employees toward "digital diplomacy" with Twitter and iPhone apps, but the department has banned all employees from using WikiLeaks.
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WikiLeaks evicted from Amazon servers
WikiLeaks has been booted from Amazon. What does this mean for Julian Assange and the future of the site?
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Opinion: Air quality in Beijing is 'crazy bad,' but China still beats US in green investment
The US Embassy in Beijing tweets hourly air quality reports. While the Twitter feed reads 'crazy bad' and 'beyond index,' China far surpasses the US in its green investment efforts. China's air pollution won't change overnight, but it's on the right track. Congress, take note.
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How to find a part-time job for the holidays
To get a part-time job this holiday season, here are seven tips.
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Interpol targets WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with 'red notice'
International police agency Interpol has issued a 'red notice' for WikiLeaks' Julian Assange as officials seek ways to detain him.
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WikiLeaks' Julian Assange: Does Sarah Palin think CIA should 'neutralize' him?
On Twitter and Facebook, Palin criticizes the Obama administration's handling of the 'WikiLeaks Fiasco' and asks why Julian Assange is not treated like an Al Qaeda or Taliban leader.
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WikiLeaks hit again by DDOS cyber attack
WikiLeaks is under digital siege.
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Angry Birds bound for Xbox, PlayStation
Angry Birds, a popular smartphone application, will soon be available as a console title.
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Leslie Nielsen: 'Shirley, he will be missed'
Leslie Nielsen, once a Hollywood leading man, he found stardom as comedic actor. Leslie Nielsen starred in 'Airplane,' 'Naked Gun,' and 'Mr. Magoo.'
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Cyber Monday 2010: Tips for finding deals and avoiding mishaps
Cyber Monday features many good deals, from discounted prices to free shipping. Here are tips for shopping online efficiently and securely, from your desktop computer or your smart phone.
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Cyber Monday: US Shoppers eye deals from laptops to Squinkies
The lines between Black Friday and Cyber Monday have blurred as retailers promote both at once. More retailers are having web-only specials, and more are offering free shipping.
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Threats against Obama: Michael Stephen Bowden is just the latest
Nearly 1 in 10 US presidents have been assassinated or wounded in office. The Secret Service has made more than a dozen arrests in the past two years for threats against Obama. Retiree Michael Stephen Bowden is the latest.
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Final launch of space shuttle Discovery delayed again
The final mission of the space shuttle Discovery has been delayed again. The next window of opportunity will be in December, which would mean the astronauts would spend Christmas in space.
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Why US astronauts are celebrating Thanksgiving early
Three American astronauts will host a Thanksgiving dinner for their three Russian crew mates aboard the International Space Station on Nov. 24 because half of the crew returns to Earth Thursday.
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Quantitative easing, trading, and the viral bunnies
A new YouTube video uses two bunny-like creatures with computer-generated voices to discuss 'the quantitative easing' of 'the Ben Bernank.'
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Air travelers tweet: TSA pat-downs and scans evoke humor, tears
Thanksgiving travelers are reporting their TSA encounters via Twitter and Facebook. The pat-downs and full-body scans range from entertaining to violating, they write.
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Social networks for niches
Focused niche social networks give rise to defined online communities. Even giant Facebook is taking notice.
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