THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. National Memorial on the Mall drew plenty of controversy even before its dedication on Oct. 16. One of the earliest objections was to King’s pose: The civil rights leader stands arms crossed, looking impatient, indignant, glowering. Critics called it a confrontational stance, too angry and menacing for a man of peaceful resistance. Whether the critics are right or wrong, it does seem the perfect pose for this moment, when the granite King — along with the rest of us — waits impatiently for authorities to do what is right. Read full article > >

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Why hasn’t the government done the right thing with the MLK memorial?

The Alma radio telescope, one of the 21st Century’s grand scientific undertakings, begins its quest to study the earliest stars.

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‘Highest telescope’ begins quest

Some of the earliest redevelopment projects in Tysons Corner could be apartments, bringing thousands of new residents to the housing-starved business district. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday on permitting the McLean-based Georgelas Group to construct five residential towers near a future Metrorail station. Read full article > >

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New housing to be considered in Tysons

A project to construct one of the earliest computers, based on sketches by Charles Babbage, has received a major boost.

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Babbage designs to be digitised

A project to construct one of the earliest computers, based on sketches by Charles Babbage, has received a major boost.

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Babbage designs to be digitised

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA scientists are doing their best to tell us where a plummeting six-ton satellite will fall later this week. It’s just that if they’re off a little bit, it could mean the difference between hitting Florida or landing on New York. Or, say, Iran or India. Pinpointing where and when hurtling space debris will strike is an imprecise science. For now, scientists predict the earliest it will hit is Thursday U.S. time, the latest Saturday. The strike zone covers most of Earth. Read full article > >

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The sky’s not falling, but a satellite is; pieces could hit as early as Thursday _ but where?

The latest trend around Hollywood when it comes to casting big movies is that we begin hearing names during the earliest phases of production. We’re seeing more studio wishlists and this-person-took-a-meeting stories than ever before, and it’s sadly taking away from what we should really be focused on: Confirmed casting stories. Nevertheless, fans love to speculate and give their opinion, which is why we’re bringing you what looks to be the first round of Robocop remake casting rumors. Moviehole reports that they’re starting to hear some chatter with regards to the Robocop remake, which will be directed by Jose Padilha, the Brazilian break-out star behind the two Elite Squad movies (both of which have broken box office records in Brazil). The names right off the bat are, of course… Read More Read Comments

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You Pick the New RoboCop: Johnny Depp, Keanu Reeves or Tom Cruise

Astronomers say they have detected what may be the earliest galaxy yet found.

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In Hubble’s Lens, Signs of Old and Distant Galaxy

The case is among the earliest to address the validity of foreclosures conducted without full documentation.

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Top Court in Massachusetts Voids Foreclosures by 2 Banks

One of my earliest memories is sitting on the couch with my mom as she read Charlotte’s Web to me and my sister. Thinking back on the book, I don’t remember all of the details, but I do remember that Charlotte (the spider) was helping save her friend Wilbur (the pig) from being killed. I remembered there was a mischievous rat named Templeton that I thought was cool.I also remember me and my sister crying as my mom read us the end of the book. read more

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Reading Charlotte’s Web as a Parent and an Activist

Let’s hope she’s already committed her New Year’s resolutions to writing. After three months in rehab, Lindsay Lohan will check out of the Betty Ford Center Tuesday, said her father, Michael Lohan. A Beverly Hills judge set the earliest possible date…

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Lohan to Check Out of Rehab Tuesday

The UK is entering a prolonged cold snap that could bring one of the earliest significant snowfalls since 1993, according to weather forecasters.

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A celestial event seen by the ancient Greeks may be the earliest sighting of Halley’s comet, new evidence suggests.

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Palaeontologists uncover a new dinosaur with what may be the earliest evidence of feathers.

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Dino clue to ‘earliest feathers’

Researchers in South Africa have revealed the earliest direct evidence of human-made arrows.

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Oldest evidence of arrows found