"The Help" and the Struggle for African-American Equality

In the movie "The Help," African-American maids told their stories to a writer of a book because they wanted to let the world know how they were being treated.

"The Help is a 2011 American drama film adaptation of the novel of the same name (2009) by Kathryn Stockett, adapted for the screen and directed by Tate Taylor. " (http://goo.gl/7otE8)

In one incident, ...... (see your page 110)

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The significance of "The Help," in the struggle for African-American equality... (what is your opinion on the book? Did it help to establish more African-American equality?)

The Big Meteor / Asteroid Strike - Feb. 2013

The large cosmic strike over Russia last February caught everybody by surprise. There was no warning, and luckily, the impact and angle of entry was friendly to us Earthlings.
What's the difference between a meteor and an asteroid?

According to NBC News,

"Astronomers use different terms to describe cosmic objects of different sizes: When the rock is no wider than a meter (3.3 feet), it's known as a meteoroid. But once you start getting into the 1- to 10-meter range, the term "asteroid" applies. Earlier estimates suggested the Chelyabinsk object was a meteoroid, but the latest assessment would put it in the class of a small asteroid." (http://goo.gl/3vSnL)

Watch Meteor Strike on PBS. See more from NOVA.