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William Shakespeare

It is a wise father that knows his own child. Discuss

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Lewis Carroll

Everything's got a moral, if only you can find it.

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Mary Shelley

The same energy of character which renders a man a daring villain would have rendered him useful in society, had that society been well organized.

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Rodney Dangerfield (1921)

Best known for his trademark line, "I don't get no respect," Dangerfield was an American comedian and actor who appeared in a slew of movies, including Caddyshack, Easy Money, and Back To School. His Manhattan nightclub, "Dangerfield's," was the venue for an HBO show that helped popularize many stand-up comics, including Jerry Seinfeld and Roseanne Barr. What was Dangerfield's real name? Discuss

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Samuel Cunard (1787)

Cunard was a Canadian-born British magnate and a giant of Atlantic shipping. When the British government invited bids in 1838 for carrying mail between England and Boston, Cunard's carefully considered plans won him the contract. Within two years, Cunard and several business partners had placed four ships in operation, establishing the first regular steamship service between the continents and marking the beginning of the noted Cunard Line. What did Queen Victoria award Samuel Cunard in 1859?

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Emilio Pucci (1914)

Pucci was an Italian fashion designer known for his signature use of bright colors and bold patterns. The son of an Italian noble, he was a member of the 1934 Italian Olympic ski team and received a skiing scholarship to Reed College. Pucci's fashion ambitions were encouraged when, in 1947, he was photographed by Harper's Bazaar wearing skiwear he had designed. In 1950, Pucci opened a couture house on the Isle of Capri. From 1963 to 1972, Pucci was a member of what government body?

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President John F. Kennedy Assassinated (1963)

The assassination of John F. Kennedy while he was riding in a presidential motorcade in Dallas was a seminal event in American history. Although two official investigations have concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald was the culprit, the assassination is still the subject of widespread speculation and has spawned a number of conspiracy theories. Who was the "Babushka Lady," and why are investigators interested in her whereabouts and activities at the time of the assassination? Discuss

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Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Opens (1964)

The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge connects the boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City. From the time of its completion until 1981, it was the largest suspension bridge in the world, with a center span of 4,260 feet (1,298 meters). The bridge furnishes a critical link in the local and regional highway system, and it is widely known today as the starting point for the New York City Marathon. The bridge was the last great public works project overseen by what famous "master builder"?

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Nuremberg Trials Begin (1945)

The Nuremberg Trials, which took place in Nuremberg, Germany, between 1945 and 1949, were a series of trials prosecuting Nazi officials for their participation in WWII and the Holocaust. The first and most famous of these trials, the Trial of the Major War Criminals before the International Military Tribunal, involved 24 of the most important leaders of Nazi Germany, 12 of whom were sentenced to death for crimes against humanity and other offenses. How were the death sentences carried out?

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foeman

DEFINITION: (noun) An armed adversary. SYNONYMS: enemy, foe, opposition. USAGE: The lance of the black knight smote full upon the linden shield of his foeman. Discuss

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broody

DEFINITION: (adjective) Deeply or seriously thoughtful. SYNONYMS: contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminative. USAGE: In the past few weeks she has become increasingly broody and sullen.

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nascence

DEFINITION: (noun) A coming into being; birth. SYNONYMS: birth, nativity. USAGE: His groundbreaking research marked the nascence of a new discipline in the field of genetic engineering.

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A Low-Fat Thanksgiving Away From Home

Panic! You're going to be a guest someone else's Thanksgiving table, where food will be abundant and temptation looms large. You don't want to be rude and turn your nose up at a wonderful spread. How can you be true to your low-fat way of eating and still enjoy yourself at the holiday table? I have some tips to help. How to Enjoy a Low-Fat Thanksgiving Away From Home Follow me on Twitter A Low-Fat Thanksgiving Away From Home originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 00:01:06.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Pie, Oh My!

Are you having dessert this Thanksgiving? Most of us are. But what should you choose: pumpkin pie or pecan pie? Obviously pie isn't a low-fat, low-calorie dessert, but one of these pies has a nutritional advantage over the other (click on the link and see). But if you're still looking for ways to eat a lower-fat Thanksgiving dessert, you could try a Crustless Pumpkin Pie (pictured), a Low-Fat Pumpkin Pie that uses phyllo dough for the crust, or a Pear-Cranberry Strudel.

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A Low Fat Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if the thought of all that holiday feasting leaves you worried about eating too much fat-laden food, I have some tips to help you enjoy Thanksgiving without expanding your waistline. Remember, many of the traditional foods served during Thanksgiving are perfectly healthy and highly nutritious. It's what we do to them that loads them with extra calories and fat. Find out more about how to enjoy a low fat Thanksgiving. Photo © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com Follow me on Twitter A Low Fat Thanksgiving originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 00:00:34.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Here's a great seasonal pumpkin bread pudding that will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma. We like ours with raisins, but feel free to use dried cranberries. One of our favorite ways of eating this pudding is with a drizzle of good-quality maple syrup, which is why this dessert would also make a pretty good brunch dish. Pumpkin Bread Pudding © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com Follow me on Twitter Pumpkin Bread Pudding originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 00:00:44.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie

Chicken soup may be for the soul, but this ice cold pumpkin smoothie is for my sore throat. Instead of my usual coffee, I hankered after a cold drink that would slide down slowly yet easily and that would also pack a nutritional punch. Normally I'd throw a banana, some yogurt and some fresh or frozen berries in the blender, but as it's fall, I thought I'd make good use of my canned pumpkin, so here it is: a healthy, low fat pumpkin smoothie. Pumpkin Smoothie Photo © 2009 Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com Follow me on Twitter Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 17:23:18.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Middle Eastern Chicken

Here's a very easy baked chicken dish that requires no added fat. There's plenty of flavor, thanks to the Middle-Eastern-style spices, which add a slight sweetness to the dish. Enjoy this low-fat Middle Eastern Chicken with some whole-grain couscous, rice, or even some creamy polenta. Middle Eastern Chicken Photo © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com, Inc. Follow me on Twitter Middle Eastern Chicken originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 00:00:23.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Six Low-Fat, Low-Calorie Soups

In general, soup ought to be a wonderful way to improve your nutrition, but many soups are high in fat and calories, and very high in sodium. While there are some good alternatives at the grocery store, you can make flavorful, healthy soups at home, without all the additives of the store-bought variety. Here are six delicious low-fat, low-calorie soups to get you started. Broccoli Soup © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com, Inc. Follow me on Twitter Six Low-Fat, Low-Calorie Soups originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 00:00:05.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Quick and Easy Pumpkin Pudding

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Enjoy a Low Fat Halloween

What's more frightening than the goblins and grim reapers that show up on your doorstep at Halloween? The fat and sugar content of all that candy. Now I don't want to be a party pooper here. I want to enjoy Halloween and enter into the spirit of things as much as the next person. And my kids would never forgive me if I declared a moratorium on all Halloween candy. But I do have some ideas for limiting the excess so that everyone can enjoy a happy and healthy Halloween. Now what's so scary about that? Halloween Candy © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com, Inc. Follow me on Twitter Enjoy a Low Fat Halloween originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 00:01:39.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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Why We Overeat

Many of us are preoccupied with food, spending much of our day planning what we're going to eat, what we're not going to eat, coming up with strategies for avoiding temptation, giving in to temptation, feeling bad about it, resolving not to do it again, only to reach for yet another slice of pizza or piece of candy to assuage our guilt. And so it goes on. If you recognize this pattern, then two books may be of interest. Find out more in Why We Overeat Image Courtesy of Greenleaf Book Group Press Follow me on Twitter Why We Overeat originally appeared on About.com Low Fat Cooking on Sunday, October 18th, 2009 at 17:20:30.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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'New Moon' mania around the world

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" opened Friday and immediately ripped through a box office record.

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Your views: 'New Moon' is awesome

A number of CNN iReporters made sure to get in line for screenings of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," and their reaction can be summed up in one word: "More!"

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Glove, other Michael Jackson items fetch $2 million

More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance -- were auctioned off Saturday, reaping a total $2 million.

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'Office' plotlines reflect recession anxieties

Dunder Mifflin, the fictional paper company at the center of NBC's prime-time comedy "The Office," is facing bankruptcy. Staffers in the Scranton branch are anxious about their fate.

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Fans mourn end of 'Oprah'

Car giveaways, tearful interviews and couch-jumping are in the past -- and fans wonder what's next.

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'Kid at heart' Biel on 'Planet 51'

There's an innocence to Jessica Biel, she says, and that's why she took on "Planet 51."

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'New Moon' sets record

Second installment in the "Twilight" saga has already set a record for midnight shows.

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Big business for 'Moon' romance

Are they or aren't they a couple? That's the multimillion-dollar question fueling the "Twilight" franchise.

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Oprah: Show ending in 2011

Oprah Winfrey made it official Friday morning: She will end "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in 2011.

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Van Der Beek files for divorce

The "Dawson's Creek" star has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly six years.

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