Wednesday, March 14, 2012

π day


QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be." Albert Einstein


TODAY IN HISTORY:
Albert Einstein
Norman Thagard

  • 1879 Albert Einstein is born in Germany.
  • 1794 Eli Whitney is granted a patent for the cotton gin.
  • 1995 Astronaut Norman Thagard becomes the first American astronaut to ride to space on-board a Russian launch vehicle.





FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
Prince Harry of Wales
Do you think it's easy for a prince to find love? Watch the BBC interview with Prince Harry. As you've already noticed, it's π day today. How is this day celebrated? Watch the CNN report. What are the two most important words in English that will get you anywhere? Read the NPR article. What's the best solution to obesity, if any? Read the Time article. What has Cubans done to American crocodiles? Watch the Reuters interview. Do you think Mexican cartels could operate in Europe? Watch the Fox News report. Talking about black market, can you sell illegal detergent? Watch the USA Today report. Finally, every parent says their kid is a genius, but are they? Be sure to check out this video

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