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Civil War: Two sides, 150 years, one history | The News-Messenger

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ust before sunrise on April 12, 1861, Confederate artillery opened fire on Fort Sumter, a Union garrison in Charleston Harbor, S.C. The attack ignited a four-year war that nearly ripped the country in two. This week marks the 150th anniversary of that battle and the beginning of America's long and bloody Civil War.

Posthumous award for 1936 high school graduate denied top honours as principal vowed not to have a black valedictorian

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Three years after her death Fannetta Nelson as at last been honoured as valedictorian for the class of 1936 at Westinghouse High School, Pittsburgh.

The gold rush of weed dealing (aka the green rush) is over

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In the beginning of the California Gold Rush, folks were finding gold left and right with little more than a simple set of tools, some serious dedication, and a bit of luck. That's not too different from the first wave of California's Green Rush.

A Brief History of Gary Busey's Crazy Interviews [VIDs]

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To better understand the essence of the 1978 Academy Award nominee, you need look no further then his other past television appearances. As such, consider this brief history of Busey's more interesting interview antics.

How To Stop Texting (Video)

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reaking yourself of your texting addiction is now easier than it's ever been. No longer must you consider breaking your thumbs-- you can just call someone!

File-Sharers Await Official Recognition of New Religion

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A group of self-confessed radical pirates are pinning their hopes on gaining official recognition of their own unique belief system.

Secondhand Smoke Can Lead to ADHD

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Secondhand smoke could boost a child's risk of depression and behavioral disorders, including ADHD, a new study claims.

World stumbles toward climate summit

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Nineteen years after the world started to take climate change seriously, delegates from around the globe spent five days talking about what they will talk about at a year-end conference in South Africa. They agreed to talk about their opposing viewpoints.

Eyebeam MIXER: Past Futures [NYC Event]

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Do you believe Earth is your home planet? Well, if you're not sure, or insist that your being is from another galaxy or dimension, you might find solace and camaraderie at Eyebeam Art + Technology Center's mixer this Saturday.

Motorola Wants to Test Froyo Update Before Release

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Motorola fans with a Bravo handset will get to test the next Android update (Froyo) before its release. The testing is aimed at making sure there are no unexpected bugs.

BBC Masters Star Wars Promo 2011 (Video)

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Who will concur the dark side of the course?

Video Games Help Stroke Victims Rehab Motor Functions

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A new study has found promise in the use of gaming in stroke rehabilitation. With the assistance of motion gaming devices such as the Eye Toy and the Wii, motor function of stroke patients in rehab programs improved by an average of 20 percent. Arm strength increased by nearly 15 percent, with nearly five times the chance for improvement. For all the technical info on the study, head over to Bloomberg Businessweek.

Even a Quick Cat Nap Could be Deadly for this 12-Year-Old Boy [w/vid]

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Bedtime stories and soothing lullabies are anything but relaxing for 12-year-old Liam Derbyshire and his parents. When Liam goes to sleep, he has to be hooked up to a respirator in order to keep breathing.

8 Absurd Jokes That Predicted Real Life Events

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Coldplay Invited to Open 2012 Olympic Games

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Organizers of the 2012 Olympic Games in London want Coldplay to perform the official Olympic song at the opening ceremony.

Apple iPhone 4 Driving Verizon Market Gains [w/vid]

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A study has found that Verizon's sales during the past four weeks have rode high mainly due to the presence of the iPhone 4 on their network.

Apple investigating Verizon iPad 2 3G issue

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A bug that has some owners of the Verizon flavor of iPad 2 needing to reboot the device to re-enable the 3G after turning it off is being investigated by Apple.

Two young Japanese girls turn into two old Japanese men and there's a photo to prove it!

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A dreamlike wave found in an Indonesian river is stunning surf world (video)

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Tom Curren leads the Rip Curl team on one of the most incredible Search expeditions in history up a jungle river in Indonesia, where they find a new definition of perfection. What's so stunning about this find is the wave's coffee-colored walls break from top to bottom, similar to the hollow powerful waves that peel over coral reefs. But the riverbank refraction of the primary wave sends rebound wedges perpendicular across the river, carving the secondary wave into a line of spinning peaks with cookie-cutter perfection. These mirror-reflection spinners appear choreographed, with all the symmetry of a Rockettes' leg kick, the likes of which has never be found in the ocean...at least not yet.

Plato vs Socrates -- Round 1, Fight!

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