Saturday, January 9, 2010
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Word of the Day
subside discuss | |
| Definition: | (verb) Wear off or die down. |
| Synonyms: | lessen |
| Usage: | The doctor told me that the pain should subside during the night and that I should feel much better by morning. |
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  Iris RecognitionIris recognition, not to be confused with retinal scanning, is a type of biometric authentication that uses pattern recognition techniques to analyze the irises of an individual's eyes. Iris recognition is rarely impeded by glasses or contact lenses and has a staggering accuracy rate when it comes to yielding unambiguous identifications. In fact, the eyes have been described as the ideal human body part for biometric identification. What advantages does iris recognition have over fingerprinting? More... Discuss |
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This Day in History
 Millions Participate in Hands Across America (1986)Hands Across America was a massive, heavily publicized fundraiser during which millions of people, including scores of celebrities and politicians, lined up in the hopes of forming a human chain stretching from New York to California. Though they did not succeed in this regard—there were many gaps along the way—the event raised $20 million. Had all of the participants actually given the $10 required donation, it would have reached its $50-million goal. For what cause was the money raised? More... Discuss |
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Today's Birthday
 Beverly Sills (1929)Sills was an American operatic soprano. She sang on the radio as a child and made her operatic debut in 1946. Her 1966 performance in Julius Caesar made her an opera star, not just for her voice, but also for her acting. After 25 years of singing with the New York City Opera, she became its director, and she also served as chairman of the board of New York's Lincoln Center and of the Metropolitan Opera. In 2006, she claimed to have stopped singing, even in the shower, for what reason? More... Discuss |
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Quote of the Day
 Great minds have purposes; others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.Washington Irving (1783-1859) Discuss |
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