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| Quebec's Pierre Laporte Kidnapped |
| The separatist Quebec Liberation Front's (FLQ) kidnapping of Pierre Laporte, Quebec's vice-premier and minister of labour, touched off the October Crisis and led the Canadian government to assume sweeping emergency powers to combat the insurrection. Though the FLQ had carried out approximately 200 violent crimes since 1963, it was the October Crisis that provided the impetus for the government to search out and arrest a number of the group's members. What happened to Laporte? |
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| First North Korean Nuclear Test |
| In 1994, North Korea signed the “Agreed Framework,” consenting to freeze its plutonium production program, but it covertly continued to pursue nuclear technology. On October 3, 2006, North Korea announced its intention to detonate a nuclear device. The test was conducted six days later, but its explosive force was so small that many question whether the test was truly successful. The UN Security Council responded days later, adopting Resolution 1718, which imposed what sanctions on North Korea? |
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| Spiegel Scandal Erupts in West Germany |
| The Spiegel scandal was a major political controversy in West Germany at the height of the Cold War. It began when the popular German publication, Der Spiegel, printed a story stating that West Germany's defense against a communist invasion was inadequate. The magazine was accused of treason, its editors were arrested, its offices were seized and searched, and thousands of documents were confiscated. How did the public and German officials react to these authoritarian measures? |
| Read More...(Source: This Day in History - Wed, 8 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT) |
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| kinetic |
| DEFINITION: (adjective) Supplying motive force.
SYNONYMS: energizing.
USAGE: The bustling market was the kinetic center of the city, and all movement seemed to radiate outward from it. |
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| rattlebrained |
| DEFINITION: (adjective) Giddy and talkative; foolish.
SYNONYMS: rattlepated, scatterbrained, scatty.
USAGE: Grandpa's rattlebrained, crackpot ideas always made us laugh. |
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| odoriferous |
| DEFINITION: (adjective) Having a natural fragrance.
SYNONYMS: sweet-scented, sweet-smelling, perfumed, scented, odorous, sweet.
USAGE: There were large bottles filled with serpents, ticketed according to their species; dried lizards shone like emeralds set in great squares of black wood, and bunches of wild odoriferous herbs. |
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| Carrot and Zucchini Soup |
| Now that there's a distinct chill in the air, I'm looking for warm and filling low-fat foods to eat at lunch. Soup is the first thing to come to mind,... |
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| Pumpkin Oatmeal |
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| Sweet Potato Bread |
| A sweet and delicious fall and winter treat, this sweet potato bread will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma. Enjoy a slice of this wholesome sweet potato bread as... |
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| Baked Pumpkin Pasta |
| In honor of World Vegetarian Day and Vegetarian Awareness Month, I'm posting this seasonal and delicious baked pumpkin pasta. Perfect for fall and winter, pumpkin pasta offers a chance to... |
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| Chicken, Kale and White Bean Stew |
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| Chicken and Zucchini Lasagna |
| Nothing says comfort food like lasagna, but lasagna can be a high-fat, high-calorie dish. So here's a lighter version that uses lean ground chicken instead beef (although shredded white-meat chicken... |
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| Applesauce Oatmeal Pancakes |
| Pancakes are just about everybody's favorite breakfast food no matter what the season. And while boxes of pancake mix are convenient, it really doesn't take much time to make your... |
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| Apple Brown Betty |
| Here's a healthy twist on a classic American dessert. I chop my bread into tiny pieces, but feel free to make the more usual bread crumbs from your whole-wheat bread.... |
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| Orange-Ginger Sole |
| With no added fat and lots of added flavor, these orange-ginger sole fillets make an ideal low fat, no-mess supper. Sealing the fish and vegetables in easy-to-prepare foil packets ensures... |
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| Moroccan Chicken |
| Although higher in fat than chicken breasts, chicken thighs can still be enjoyed as part of a low-fat diet, so long as you choose the skinless variety. Chicken thighs lend... |
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