From http://www.theatlantic.com Last night, Arvind Mahankali, 13, of New York City, became the champion of the 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee, correctly spelling “knaidel” for the win. 281 young spellers arrived in Maryland to compete, coming from schools across U.S. … Continue reading
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Memorials and Tributes for Boston
From http://www.theatlantic.com While investigators work to discover who placed the bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, people in Boston and around the world are paying tribute to the victims. Mourners have come together for candlelight vigils, running … Continue reading
Terror at the Boston Marathon
From http://www.boston.com With thousands of runners still on the course at the Boston Marathon, two explosions rocked Boylston Street just yards from the finish line. The blasts ripped through crowded spectator viewing stands. The death toll as we publish stands … Continue reading
Photos of the Boston Marathon Bombing
From http://www.theatlantic.com Several explosions erupted near the finish line of the Boston Marathon today, in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Police are reporting 2 deaths and at least 23 hurt, as authorities begin their investigation. For further details, see coverage on the … Continue reading
Wonderful Photos of Golden Retriever Champ
From http://www.beautifullife.info Today we want to show you beautiful and cute photos of golden retriever Champ captured by his owner 20-year-old Candice Sedighan. Candice got Champ as a gift from her Dad in the winter of 2002. He was just … Continue reading
Pope Benedict XVI’s last general audience
From http://www.boston.com Pope Benedict XVI appeared at his final weekly general audience today at St. Peter’s Square in front of an estimated 150,000 people recalling moments of “joy and light’’ as well as difficulty during his eight years as pontiff. … Continue reading
Winter weather
From http://www.boston.com Here in the northern hemisphere spring is but a rumor. Record snowfalls have taxed budgets and patience, and slowed transit from planes to pedestrians. Not that some aren’t enjoying the abundance, as winter sports play out on beautiful … Continue reading
Up Helly Aa
From http://www.theatlantic.com In Lerwick, the capital of Scotland’s Shetland Islands, a fire festival named Up Helly Aa is held every January to mark the end of the yule season. Local participants called guizers celebrate their Norse heritage, dressing in Viking … Continue reading
Sun City Seniors
From http://www.boston.com In the United States in 1960, the average life expectancy (average for all races and sexes) was 69.7 years. In 2010, that number had increased to 78.7 years. How prescient it was for entrepreneur Del Webb, in 1959, … Continue reading
Yenisei River seasons
From http://www.boston.com The Yenisei River powers Russian heavy industry and carves picturesque vistas as it flows over 3000 miles from Mongolia through Siberia before emptying out into the Arctic Ocean. Reuters photographer Ilya Naymushin documents much of the life on … Continue reading
