Clinton vows to protect Afghan women’s gains amid talks
Trudy Rubin notes U S pledge to defend women’s rights in Afghanistan during peace negotiations with the Taliban. She cites rising fears as withdrawal looms, demanding guarantees from Karzai and officials that rights will not be rolled back, and urges including women in negotiations and civil society voices.
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Almanac Menace and Moments From 2012 Daily Almanac
Today marks the 93rd day of 2012 and the 14th day of spring. Notable items include Davis fleeing Richmond in 1865, Wilson seeking a war declaration in 1917, and Argentina's Falklands invasion in 1982. Featured birthdays include Andersen, Zola, Ernst, Ebsen, Harris, Meloni. Jackie Mitchell’s 1931 feat and Ernst's frottage technique are highlighted along with a Zola quote. Moon phase notes place between March 30 first quarter and April 6 full moon.
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Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Germany
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Falkland Islands
Hans Christian Andersen
Emile Zola
Max Ernst
Buddy Ebsen
Emmylou Harris
Christopher Meloni
Jackie Mitchell
Chattanooga Lookouts
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
Opening Day quiz tests all time great hitters and pitchers
A 43 item baseball trivia quiz asks to name players who led in home runs hits and wins during multiple eras. It lists famous names like Harmon Killebrew Johnny Damon Eddie Mathews Cal Ripken Stan Musial Nolan Ryan Whitey Ford Tim McCarver Bill Wambsganss Joe Torre Napoleon Lajoie Jim Kaat Carl Yastrzemski Rick Sutcliffe Musial Brett Yount Spahn Carew Ruth Fisk Verlander Seaver Ruth and others.
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Hank Aaron
Brooks Robinson
Pete Rose
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Atlanta Braves
Johnny Bench
Harmon Killebrew
Johnny Damon
Richie Ashburn
Eddie Mathews
Mark Grace
Lou Boudreau
Cal Ripken
Billy Williams
Juan Marichal
Paul Molitor
Dale Murphy
Jamie Moyer
Stan Musial
Nolan Ryan
Whitey Ford
Tim McCarver
Bill Wambsganss
Indians
Joe Torre
Napoleon Lajoie
Jim Kaat
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Carl Yastrzemski
Rick Sutcliffe
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George Brett
Royals
Robin Yount
Brewers
Warren Spahn
Rod Carew
Babe Ruth
Wade Boggs
Dave Stewart
Lew Burdette
Mickey Lolich
Christy Mathewson
Carl Hubbell
Willie McCovey
Jesse Orosco
Shoeless
Joe Jackson
Todd Helton
Don Newcombe
Justin Verlander
Tom Seaver
Ruth
Carlton Fisk
Red Sox
Kirby Puckett
Tony Gwynn
Joe DiMaggio
Marilyn Monroe
End of money may come with rise of credit and apps
Dayton Daily News columnist D L Stewart argues money could vanish as payments shift to credit, phone apps and microdots. He notes rising card use, digital wallets and tolls, yet predicts a future where even micro payments fade and coins lose value.
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