1. Congress banned the import of slaves to America (1807)
2. The U.S. Congress passes an act to "prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States... from any foreign kingdom, place, or country." (1807)
3. Texas declared independence from Mexico (1836)
4. Abraham Lincoln rejected Robert E. Lee's call for peace talks demanding unconditional surrender as the only way to end the Civil War. (1864)
APPLE AND SAMSUNG
March 2, 2012 - Germany
Germany Apple and Samsung Patent Cases Dropped in Germany Friday, 2nd March, 2012 : A German court has thrown out the patent cases filed against each other by electronics giants Apple and Samsung. The cases involved ownership over patents for the "slide-to-unlock" feature on smartphones. Apple, Samsung, and other electronics companies have been in a tangle of legal battles over various patents in multiple countries.
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"...Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits...."
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by John Adams
"...The Revolution was effected before the War commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments of their duties and obligations. This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people, was the real American Revolution...."
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Facts about drugs can protect against drug abuse. Legal drugs, such as alcohol and tobacco, kill more people than illegal drugs. Tobacco (smoking cigarettes) kills more people than any other drug. Illegal drugs including heroin, cannabis, ecstasy and amphetamines can have unknown or dangerous ingredients. Mixing drugs, especially with alcohol, can be fatal.
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Myth: Staring at a computer screen all day is harmful to the eyes.
Fact: Spending the day staring at a screen can tire or strain your eyes, but it will not hurt them. Make sure lighting doesn't create a glare on your screen. When spending long periods at your keyboard, take a break now and then to rest your eyes to reduce fatigue. Also, don't forget to blink. Your eyes need to stay lubricated to feel comfortable.
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