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Today in History November 24 1542   The English defeat the Scots at the Battle of Solway Moss in England. 1859   Charles Darwin publishes  The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life . The first printing of 1,250 copies sells out in a single day. 1863   In the Battle Above the Clouds, Union Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker's forces take Lookout Mountain, near  Chattanooga , Tennessee. 1864   Kit Carson and his 1st Cavalry, New Mexico Volunteers, attack a camp of Kiowa Indians in the First Battle of Adobe Walls. 1874   Joseph Glidden receives a patent for barbed wire. 1902   The first Congress of Professional Photographers convenes in Paris. 1912   Austria denounces Serbian gains in the Balkans; Russia and France back Serbia while Italy and Germany back Austria. 1927   Federal officials battle 1,200 inmates after prisoners in Folsom Prison revolt. 1938   Mexico...

A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on this day in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened today in history. Today in History November 23 1248   The city of Seville, France, surrenders to Ferdinand III of Castile after a two-year siege. 1785   John Hancock is elected president of the Continental Congress for the second time. 1863   Union forces win the Battle of Orchard Knob, Tennessee. 1863   The Battle of Chattanooga, one of the most decisive battles of the American Civil War, begins (also in Tennessee). 1903   Italian tenor Enrico Caruso makes his American debut in a Metropolitan Opera production of Verdi's  Rigoletto . 1904   Russo-German talks break down because of Russia's insistence to consult France. 1909   The Wright brothers form a million-dollar corporation for the commercial manufacture of t...

How to Stop Worrying Self-Help Strategies for Anxiety Relief Worrying can be helpful when it spurs you to take action and solve a problem. But if you’re preoccupied with “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios, worry becomes a problem. Unrelenting doubts and fears can be paralyzing. They can sap your emotional energy, send your anxiety levels soaring, and interfere with your daily life. But chronic worrying is a mental habit that can be broken. You can train your brain to stay calm and look at life from a more positive perspective. Why is it so hard to stop worrying? Constant worrying takes a heavy toll. It keeps you up at night and makes you tense and edgy during the day. You hate feeling like a nervous wreck. So why is it so difficult to stop worrying? For most chronic worriers, the anxious thoughts are fueled by the beliefs—both negative and positive—they hold about worrying. On the negative side, you may believe that your constant worrying is harmful, that it’s going to driv...

Apple  has seemingly bowed to pressure from the European Commission and removed the 'Free' download label from use. Although free-to-play games and apps from iTunes and the Mac App Store remain free, the download button now reads 'Get'. Sex Pistols' John Lydon spent £10,000 on in-app purchases The EC raised concerns over labelling of downloads via iTunes and Google Play earlier this year, fearing children are being targeted and consumers are being misled. Google immediately pledged to change the way so-called 'freemium' apps are listed and has since replaced the tag with 'Install'. At the time the EU said: "Regrettably, no concrete and immediate solutions have been made by Apple to date to address the concerns linked in particular to payment authorisation." Apple responded by saying: "Over the last year we made sure any app which enables customers to make in-app purchases is clearly marked. We've also created a Kids Section on t...

Opening alongside Radio Devon on 17 January 1983, BBC Radio Cornwall covered both Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The first voice on the station, Chris Blount, was already known to South West listeners from Radio 4's regional breakfast show Morning Sou'West, which ended shortly before the start of Radio Cornwall and Devon. The first voice on the station, Chris Blount, was already known to South West listeners from Radio 4's regional breakfast show Morning Sou'West, which ended shortly before the start of Radio Cornwall and Devon. Celebrating 25 Years BBC Radio Cornwall is 25 years old on 17 January 2008 and over the years has grown to become mainland Britain’s most listened to BBC local radio station. Read the story of how it all began, see presenters photos and listen to the first audio clips. Opening alongside Radio Devon on 17 January 1983, BBC Radio Cornwall covered both Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. See our photos from the 25th birthday celebrations:...

OVERVIEW For some children, school -- with its strict teachers, lunchroom bullies and insurmountable piles of homework -- inspires a fear of weekdays instead of a love of learning. Many students view education as an obligation rather than a privilege, and fail to fully engage in their studies as a result. By promoting a positive attitude toward school, you can help children gain enthusiasm for their scholastic journey, acquire a passion for knowledge and ultimately become lifelong learners. LEAD BY EXAMPLE Children frequently adopt attitudes and opinions held by the adults they look up to -- and academic enthusiasm is no exception. As "Columbus Parent" magazine explains, students typically hold a more positive attitude toward school if their parents clearly value education. Make an effort to attend parent-teacher conferences, PTA meetings, science fairs, school functions and other scholastic events to demonstrate your commitment to education. Express interest in yo...

This image of 67P/CG was shot by Philae's ROLIS instrument during descent. The lander was approximately 2 miles from the comet's surface when the image was taken.  (ESA/Rosetta/Philae/ROLIS/DLR) The European Space Agency's Philae lander has made space history by successfully reaching the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. The landing, which took place at 11.03 AM ET, was accompanied by rapturous scenes at the ESA’s control room in Darmstadt, Germany. Philae is the first probe to land on a comet. "This is a big step for human civilization," said ESA Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain, during a press conference in the Darmstadt control room.  Just before 1 PM ET ESA released an image of the comet taken by Philae during its descent, when the lander was about 2 miles above the surface of 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Earlier on Wednesday, the ESA released the first image of its Philae lander separating from the Rosetta mothership on it...

Emotional support charity  Samaritans  has suspended its new Twitter app due to privacy concerns. The Radar app monitored Twitter accounts to alert users of friends or family who may be showing signs of depression through their posts. © Samaritans The app worked by identifying potentially worrying phrases or wording and sending an alert to friends via email. However, critics argued that the app encroached people's privacy by collecting, processing and sharing sensitive information relating to their emotional and mental state. A 1,200-strong petition was also launched in protest of the app. "Following the broad range of feedback and advice Samaritans has received since the launch of the Samaritans Radar app on 29 October 2014, including the serious concerns raised by some people with mental health conditions using Twitter, we have made the decision to suspend the application at this time for further consideration," the charity said in a statement. "We will us...