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Commencement season: Speakers share inspiration, insight, and advice with college grads
It’s college graduation season and the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” which began in late April, will be heard at commencement ceremonies until mid-June. Many more speeches have yet to be given that impart the usual pearls of wisdom and advice on pursuing dreams, being daring, and contributing to society. Here’s a sampling of excerpts from speeches given to graduates around the country.
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For Art Clokey's birthday, five great stop-motion shorts
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World Series quiz: What do you know about the San Francisco Giants?
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Venezuela's Maduro still waiting on Washington's recognition
More than a month since Maduro was elected Venezuelan president by less than 2 percent of the vote, the US has not recognized his victory. A partial recount of the ballot is currently underway.
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In Los Angeles, 1 in 10 residents is an illegal immigrant, study says
A new study looks at California's illegal immigrant population in detail, providing insights on how immigration reform proposals in Washington could affect the community nationwide.
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Focus A way to curb global warming: Suck carbon emissions right out of the air?
Most efforts to address carbon emissions focus on preventing them from entering the atmosphere in the first place. But how to get rid of CO2 already there? Start-ups are developing prototype air-capture systems.
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Decoder Wire US jets to Korea: Why send stealth fighters to the region? (+video)
US jets, Korea bound, constitute Washington's latest move in the face of heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula. The presence of the stealth fighters could figure into several American aims.
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Chávez vs Lula: Two distinct approaches to poverty reduction in Latin America
Both Chávez in Venezuela and Lula in Brazil dramatically reshaped their societies, reducing inequality to their lowest levels in decades. But they went about it in very different ways.
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Global News Blog North Korea threatens 'preemptive nuclear attack' on US as UN readies new sanctions (+video)
The UN Security Council is expected today to approve a new round of sanctions against Pyongyang in response to its nuclear weapon test last month.
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Who will be next L.A. mayor? It's a done deal, except for the name (+video)
The two City Council veterans left standing after the Tuesday primary for Los Angeles mayor have a lot in common: political insiders, liberal Democrats, ties to labor, and so on. The runoff is May 21.
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China agrees to sanction North Korea, but how far will it go?
Though the mood in Beijing toward Pyongyang has gradually worsened since North Korea went ahead with recent missile tests, China is unlikely to come down too hard.
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Global News Blog Good reads: the meteors we miss, Tesla's frigid review, car-buying woes, bionic eyes
This week's round-up of Good Reads includes a look at what crashes to Earth every year, a tiff over a Tesla review, why car dealers seem so manipulative, and a new technology that could help individuals dealing with blindness.
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First college to raise $1B? Stanford beats Harvard
First college to raise $1B in 2012: Stanford University was first in US fund raising for the eighth year in a row. Stanford raised $1.035 billion. How did other colleges do? Harvard University brought in $650 million, Yale University - $544 million, and the University of Southern California got $492 million.
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At core of Obama's State of the Union address: the middle class (+video)
Job creation and building the middle class will get special emphasis in President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday, administration officials say. Will the speech also make liberals glow, as his inaugural did?
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Christopher Dorner: Hollywood anti-hero casts self in real-life drama (+video)
Christopher Dorner remains a fugitive, a three-time murder suspect. But to some Christopher Dorner's manifesto raises real issues: He accused the L.A. police of racism and other abuses, and weighed in on his favorite movies and celebrities. Is that why actor Charlie Sheen reached out to Dorner?
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L.A. to crack down on 'birthing tourism'
Los Angeles may take action against so-called maternity hotels, where pregnant women from other countries wait to deliver babies that will be born as U.S. citizens.
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What does Google want with North Korea? (+video)
Google chairman Eric Schmidt, known for his advocacy of Internet freedom, could travel as early as next week to North Korea – a country almost entirely sealed off from online communications.
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General Norman Schwarzkopf, Desert Storm commander, dies at age 78
General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who had an illustrious military career which included many high-profile commands, died Thursday of complications from pneumonia.
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Opinion: Obama and Israel are walking away from two-state solution with Palestinians (+video)
By refusing to support the Palestinian bid at the UN, President Obama has essentially endorsed a No State Solution between Israel and Palestine. Changing course is possible. A good place to start would be threatening to remove US aid to Israel, given its plans for more settlement building.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Act 3: global warming crusader
The Terminator took on global warming as governor of California. Now, Arnold Schwarzenegger has joined a Showtime miniseries to try to educate the everyman about climate change.
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Modern Parenthood Parenting media savvy kids: Counter pop culture gender stereotypes
Parenting your kids into pint-sized media critics may be more important than you thought: A new report by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media shows gender stereotypes and disparities abound in popular media for kids.
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Chapter & Verse Booksellers wait on Supreme Court decision: Could selling a used book become illegal?
A ruling on John Wiley & Sons Inc. v. Kirtsaeng – a case expected to come before the Supreme Court early next year – could make it illegal for non-profits and businesses to resell copyrighted works produced abroad.
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Is the California economy finally turning a corner?
In California, the deficit for the current fiscal year is projected to be $1.9 billion, down from $25 billion in recent years. The unemployment rate and some home sales are also improving.
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Is the death of newspapers the end of good citizenship?
The death of newspapers – by cutbacks, outright disappearance, or morphing into lean websites – means a reduction of watchdog reporting and less local information. Some say it has caused a drop in civic participation. Is it a blow to good citizenship?
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Ballot measures: What message did America send on Election Day? (+video)
American voters rejected ballot measures at a higher rate than usual – suggesting voter fatigue – but two big liberal social issues - legalizing marijuana and same-sex marriage - made historic headway.
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Legalized marijuana (Amendment 64), same-sex marriage make gains (+video)
Some 176 ballot measures in 38 states included historic wins for gay marriage and legalized marijuana (Amendment 64 in Colorado), as well as votes in four red states to rein in 'Obamacare.'
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Focus Are ballot initiatives broken? California offers clues
Do ballot initiatives put power in the hands of the voters, or are they another tool for special interests to dominate politics? California's experiences – both good and bad – make it an important laboratory for 'direct democracy.'
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Focus Election 2012: Ballot initiatives reflect nation's mood
The 174 propositions on state ballots point to evolving opinions on marijuana, same-sex marriage, health care, and more. Do the initiatives show the power of direct democracy or lack of legislative leadership?
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