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Articles related to "Americans"
August Wilson 1945-2005 An interview with the late August Wilson, whose Pulitzer-winning plays documented the African American experience in the 20th century. pulitzer • august wilson • american playwright • african american playwright • african american drama
A Weighty Issue The French consider Americans to be a nation of fat people. A first look at Paris in comparison seems to reveal a collective anorexia. The ideal is probably somewhere in between. french • weight • fat americans • french food
American Bobtail Cats American bred, the Bobtail is sure to win you over and become a true companion to your family. And who can resist that adorable tail? american bobtail cats • dog-like cat breeds • active cats • cats with bobbed tails • american bobtail cat temperament
What’s After American Idol? Not all finalists become the next American Idol, and not all succeed at singing careers. What comes after American Idol for contestants like Antonella Barba? american idol • antonella barba • barba • idol • singing
ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the Museum of the American Cowboy Rodeo's history and legends can be found in one convenient location: Colorado Springs, Colorado's Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy. pro rodeo hall of fame and museum of the american • rodeo history • hall of fame • prorodeo • museum
A Different Kind of Collectible--Adoption Adopt an endangered species and collect sponsorships collectibles • nez perce • wolves • adoption of endangered species • native american
BISHOP HENRY MCNEAL TURNER Profile of Bishop Henry Tuner, political and social activist. He was a Bishop in the AME church, publisher of the Christian Recorder and Chaplain of African American troops during the Civil War. african american men civil war chaplains
Soon: a Dyslexia Test A genetic test for dyslexia could be available soon. This article looks briefly at the news from genetics and the possible impact of such a test on education. dyslexia • genetics • special education • blood test • specific learning disability
The Marshall Trilogy Chief Justice John Marshall and the three cases that form the basis of American Indian Law the marshall trilogy and american indian law • the marshall trilogy • chief justice john marshall • chief justice john marshall and the marshall trilo • john marshall
Dog Shows: Where the dog people go.... Explores the many directions the owner of a purebred dog can embark upon. purebred dogs • breeding • puppies • dog • dogs
George Washington The life and times of the first President of the United States of America. first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's President Having survived jail and a coup, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's position for promoting changes throughout Latin America is solid hugo chavez • venezuela politics • foreign policy • international affairs • south america politician
Kissing Bug – Disease Vector The kissing bug, an insect of many names, lives close to people in Central and South America and sucks their blood, transmitting Chagas disease in the process. kissing bug • disease vector • conenose bugs • dangerous parasite • trypanosoma cruzi
New Garden Year! Preparing for a new gardening year. Making sure that your American garden is in the best shape possible for the new season. preparing the garden • soil amendments • garden amendments • clay soil • sandy soil
The Bittersweet Vine The vine commonly called bittersweet can actually be one of three different species. One is endangered, One is a plant pest - and one is a nightshade and can be lethal. bittersweet • vines • perennials • solanum dulcamara • celastrus orbiculatus
The New World/Pocahontas The New World or Disney's Pocahontas: Which One Got It Right? terrence malick's the new world • disney's pocahontas • malick's the new world • q'orianka kilcher • irene bedard
Kennewick on TIME Cover Kennewick Man made the March 13, 2006 cover of TIME. How fairly did they represent the Native American perspective on the controversy? kennewick man made the march 13 cover of time • the face of kennewick man or a stylized version gr • the kennewick man controversy • kennewick's possible caucasion ancestry • nagpra
Outsourcing : The debate in USA Outsourcing has agonized the American public for the last couple of years. Job loss, long-term effects on the economy and potential loss of America's position as a leader outsourcing • debate on outsourcing • outsourcing debate • india • china
Cherokee and Slavery Review of the history of slavery in the Cherokee Nation. cherokee nation • slavery in "indian territory • " freedmen • dawes commission • vote on cherokee citizenship
A Parasite in the Blood Supply American sleeping sickness, or Chagas disease, is caused by a parasite, and it can be transmitted through organ or blood donation. parasite in the blood supply • trypanosoma cruzi • chagas disease • american sleeping sickness • south america
Anthropomorphism Talks about humanizing your dog and explains SOME of the advantages in owning a dog! anthropomorphism • humanizing your dog • dog people • cat people • purebred dogs
Family Activities in Atlanta Looking for fun for the whole family? From downtown to the suburbs, Atlanta has plenty of activities to make everyone happy. fatlanta • georgia • family actvities • child-friendly activities • centennial olympic park
Fearless Jones: Mosley, Walter It Ain't Easy, Yet Mosley Fearlessly Does It Again: A review of Walter Mosley's "Fearless Jones" A definite must read, but perhaps not the best introduction to Mosley' noir • murder • mystery • fiction • american literary
How to Identify Art Just like scientists, we can use standard criteria to evaluate a work of art. Is it unique? Does it transcend? Is it influential? artwork • criteria for evaluating art • definition of art • is it unique • does it transcend
Meredith Willson- Music Man Bio The Music Man is a classic of American musical theater but few people know much about its creator and how his career began. meredith willson • music man • musical • broadway • mason city
Aston Martin - History and Future Aston Martin has been sold again, this time to a group of marque enthusiasts and venture capitalists. Can they work together to ensure the success of this famous brand? aston martin • grand touring • british • automobile • marque
Summer Ski-Snowboard Camps Summer ski and snowboard camps at Whistler-Blackcomb and Mt. Hood allow skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities to ski and ride throughout the year. skiing and snowboarding • summer ski camps • summer snowboarding camps • mt. hood • whistler-blackcomb
George Armstrong Custer The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals. general george armstrong custer • military commander • seventh cavalry • battle of the little bighorn • civil war
5 New England Ski Shopping Meccas New England skiers and snowboarders can find super shopping within spitting distance of most major ski resorts, including these top five. skiing and snowboarding • shopping • new england ski resorts • new england apres-ski • ski resorts
Conductors, Etc. Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles. orchestra conductors • opera • music • andrew levins • musician's guide
Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction Three drugs have hit the market targeting male impotence. A discussion of the pros and cons of each will be discussed. erectile dysfunction • impotency • male impotence • penis • erection
Massage and Chronic Pain Everyone probably knows at least one person who is suffering from some form of chronic pain. massage • chronic pain • massage therapy research • pain • back pain
Blues and All that Jazz! Let's celebrate Black History with blues and all that jazz! Synocopation and improvisation make black history • blues • jazz • improvisation • syncopation
Edible Desert Gardens There are many plants that are beautiful, produce edible fruit (or are edible themselves) and grow well in desert gardens. desert garden • desert gardens • edible plants • rosalind creasy • perennials
Broad Leafed Evergreens - Rhododendrons & Azaleas If the Rhododendron is King of the broad-leafed evergreens, then the Azalea is Queen. While I do have something blooming all season, there is nothing like the concentrated flower-power of the "Rhodies" and Azaleas in May. Actually, both are Rhododendrons and members of the ericaceae family like heaths and heathers. rhododendron • azalea • azalea • rhododendron • shade
Some Squirrelly Thoughts on a Rainy Spring Afternoon thoughts about the pros and cons of living with squirrels rodents • animal intelligence • animal behavior • beatrix potter • white house squirrels
Heart Healthy Grapefruit A new study suggests that eating one grapefruit – especially the red variety – can lower both your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Can a grapefruit a day keep the heart doctor away? lower • cholesterol • triglycerides • heart • healthy
Hellsing OVA stills Check out some tasty images (yeah, I couldn't resist) from Hellsing III, the third OVA from Geneon Studios. hellsing iii • geneon studios • kouta hirano • crispin freeman • k.t. gray
Playbill On-Line: An overview of the venerable site playbill online • playbill on-line • web sites • websites • theatre |
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