Imagine you couldn't recognize people's faces, and even your own family looked unfamiliar. Lesley Stahl reports on face blindness, a puzzling neurological disorder. source … [Read more...] about Face Blindness, part 1
Archives for March 2012
Mauritania: Slavery’s last stronghold
Mauritania's endless sea of sand dunes hides an open secret: An estimated 10% to 20% of the population lives in slavery. source … [Read more...] about Mauritania: Slavery’s last stronghold
Obama stops for BBQ takeout
After delivering a speech on energy at Prince George's Community College, President Obama made on pit stop at Texas Ribs & BBQ restaurant in Clinton, Md. The president ordered 2 slabs of baby backs and a brisket sandwich with fries. He also posed for pictures with diners. source … [Read more...] about Obama stops for BBQ takeout
Pres. Eisenhower on Face the Nation
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower said Vice President Richard Nixon had given him no indication he planned to run for president on the November 10, 1963 edition of Face the Nation. (CBS NEWS) source … [Read more...] about Pres. Eisenhower on Face the Nation
Khan Academy: The future of education?
With the backing of Gates and Google, Khan Academy and its free online educational videos are moving into the classroom and across the world. Their goal: to revolutionize how we teach and learn. Sanjay Gupta reports. source … [Read more...] about Khan Academy: The future of education?