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QUOTA of Quotes 2
October 2015 - Every time someone criticizes (Donald Trump), he goes and makes a political attack back. That’s not who we are as Republicans. That’s not what we do.”—South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley
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DID THAT REALLY HAPPEN?
October 2015 - An Indian-American businessman in Cleveland was charged with bribing a councilman in order to obtain a
liquor license.
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Chai Time: Fun Time: LAST WORD OF THE DEARLY DEPARTED
October 2015 - Years ago, obituaries in newspapers contained just the usual run-of-the-mill details: name and age of the deceased; occupation, accomplishments, and hobbies; a long list of survivors; and funeral arrangements. Now and then, you’d spot something interesting in an obituary, such as the fact that a man loved his favorite baseball player, Barry Bonds, so much that his dying wish was not only to be cremated while wearing a Bonds jersey, but to have his ashes kept in a replica of a syringe.
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AN APP THAT ASKS US TO ‘RE-THINK’
October 2015 - Have you ever posted something offensive on social media that you later regretted? If so, you may want to get an app called ReThink, which will warn you about potentially offensive messages through a pop-up window: “Whoa. Hold on. Are you really sure you want to post this message? It could be offensive.”
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MAHINDRA SCOOTS ONTO U.S. ROADS
October 2015 - For just $2,999, you can soon ride around in an electric scooter called GenZe. That’s how Indian automaker Mahindra is making its debut on U.S. roads.
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Good Sports: PITCHING AT YALE
September 2015 - Kumar Nambiar, one of the top left-handed pitchers in New York State, has potential. After a great high school career, he will continue playing baseball at Yale University.
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Good Sports: WINNING THE RIGHT TO COMPETE
September 2015 - One of India’s top young runners has won the right to compete in international races again. Duttee Chand, an 18-and-under national champion in the 100-meter dash, is barred no longer.
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Good Sports: TURBANS ON THE COURT
September 2015 - Congressmen Ami Bera and Joe Crowley are leading an effort from lawmakers to persuade the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to change a policy that forbids Sikh players from wearing turbans.
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QUOTA of QUOTES
September 2015 - Quotes from Congress MP Shashi Tharoor; a Mumbai gynecologist helping Parsis conceive; rap artist Sofia Ashraf; Mary Thomas, running for Congress; Actress Juhi Chawla; comedian Aparna Nancherla.
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DID THAT REALLY HAPPEN?
September 2015 - How much do you know about current events in India and the U.S.? Try this short quiz!