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The Reader's Companion to American History: Monroe Doctrine
An overview of the history of the Monroe Doctrine, as put forth on December 2, 1823, by President James Monroe when he stated, "The American continents ... are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers."Also includes a discussion of the development of the doctrine, such as how Theodore Roosevelt's "'Big Stick' Latin American policy became synonymous with the Monroe Doctrine."From the Houghton Mifflin Company. Wheat People: Celebrating Kansas Harvest
This exhibit provides an overview and history of the wheat industry in Kansas, with a focus on the lives of wheat farmers. Features harvest stories, photos, a wheat game, and a map of the top wheat-producing counties in Kansas. From the Kansas State Historical Society. FTC Reaches New Year's Resolutions With Four Major Weight-Control Pill
The FTC has filed complaints in four separate cases alleging that weight-loss and weight-control claims were not supported by competent and reliable scientific evidence. Marketers of the four products --Xenadrine EFX, CortiSlim, TrimSpa, and One-A-Day WeightSmart -- have settled with the FTC, surrendered cash and other assets worth at least $25 million, and agreed to limit their future advertising claims. Imagining the 10th Dimension
A Flash presentation illustrates a book on superstring theory, and explains each dimension, from the first to the 10th. In Table of Malcontents. Preparing For The Biggest Experiment On Earth
An international team of over 2,000 scientists, led by Professor Tejinder Virdee New Window from Imperial College London's Department of Physics is stepping up preparations for the world's largest ever physics experiment, starting next year at CERN near Geneva, Switzerland. Stem Cell Transplants Explored As A Possible Treatment For Hearing Los
As a leader in stem cell-based research on the inner ear at the Stanford University School of Medicine, he's got a step-by-step plan for making this dream a reality. The Sweet Sound of Lapsed Time
Ever wish you could traverse 42 years of pop music history in 37 minutes? R. Luke DuBois' new CD employs "time lapse phonography" to reduce hit songs to a string of tiny, amorphous sound clips that highlight big shifts in musical taste. By Alexander Gelfand. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... Advocates for Youth
This organization "is dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health."The site features information about topics and issues (abstinence, dating violence, emergency contraception, HIV, and more), selected publications, information about programs in the United States and in developing countries, lesson plans, and links to related information. Searchable. Some material also in Spanish and French. Gallery: Smart New Phones at 3GSM
Apple's got the iPhone, but what do its competitors have? Manufacturers show off their latest at the giant 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Plus: DoCoMo debuts "bone phone."
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