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Volcanic Hazards: Ash
Volcanic activity can produce toxic gas, lava flows, lahars, and earthquakes. History shows us that these hazards can by deadly.
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Legacy of Ashes by Tim Weiner
"Legacy of Ashes", Weiner's polemical history of the Central Intelligence Agency, is fiercely argued and impressively detailed.
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Pokémon - Gotta Catch 'em All...
Originating in Japan as a Nintendo Game Boy role-playing video game, the 150 extraordinary, collectible creatures of Pokémon quickly exploded into music, clothing, manga, and an animated TV series; over a year after its first appearance, the original game was still on Top Ten sales charts.
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Autumn's Berry Trees
Fall brings not just the reds and yellows of turning leaves, but also the bright colors of berries on many common trees.
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Keith Richards Didn't Snort Dad
Comments made in magazine interview by 63-year-old rocker were a joke, band spokesman says
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The Lorelei Signal
Here's a review of the first issue of The Lorelei Signal, a quarterly e-zine devoted to strong female characters in fantasy fiction.
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Low Water Use Plants
Plants that need less water are rapidly becoming available at nurseries across the world. Colorful, fragrant and beautiful, these plants have transformed desert gardening
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Phoenix – Symbol of Immortality
The Phoenix lives a long life, and then is consumed by flames, only to immediately rise again from the ashes. This mythical bird is surrounded by folklore and legend.
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Surf's Up poster online
Poster for Sony Picture Animation's next movie is a little too cute for its own good.
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The Chemistry of Concrete
How cement reacts with water and the different types of admixture used in the construction industry
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Trees with Compound Leaves
A minority of trees have compound leaves, i.e., multiple leaflets on a single leaf stem, giving many species a feathery beauty and the student means of identification.
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Everyday Superfoods: Avocado
With its rich, creamy texture, avocado provides protein, enzymes and healthy unsaturated fats, and is easily incorporated into vegetarian entrees or luscious raw desserts
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Abhishek and Aishwarya Wedding
Avid Bollywood fans join in the frenzy that has engulfed the film industry, media and the general public - the Ash-Abhi Wedding!
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Gun Battle in Iowa 1
Albert City, Iowa was a quiet little town in 1901. Then on November 16, three bank robbers changed all of that.
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Landscape Built For Speed
The slogan "The Track That Will Blow You Away" not only refers to the action on the track but the windy conditions. What plants will survive at the Kansas Speedway?
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Murdo Morrison's Suburban Backyard Habitat
Creating a garden for people and wildlife alike.
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Q-Tip's House Burned Down

Druids, Saints and Trees
Niall Mac Coitir assembles folklore of native Irish trees in his book "Irish Trees: Myths, Legends & Folklore." Trees of druids, saints and common folk await our discovery.
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Dust-up Over Air Pollution

Huntington’s disease
The word chorea is a Greek word that means dance. This refers to a characteristic of the disease which includes quick, incessant, jerky and involuntary movement
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Magickal Pagan Power Tools
Knife becomes athame or bolline; broom, besom, while other items keep their common names. Each tool has a specific practical purpose for Wiccans, Druids and others.
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Solutions for Global Warming
Many have talked about cutting back on carbon dioxide emissions, as a way of controlling global warming. This article discusses other alternatives.
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Roses in Folklore -- Part 2
Part 2 of the series exploring roses in world folklore.
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We're Talking Dirt!
The Basics of Soil Types, Testing, and Amendment
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Bright Eyes in Ottawa
Neo-folk heart-breaker, Conor Oberst, and his band, Bright Eyes, play to a sold-out crowd in Canada’s capital city. Folk101 lets you know if they lived up to the hype.
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Martian Top 10 Charts

Volcanoes in Ecuador, S. America
The "Avenue of the Volcanoes", named by Alexander von Humboldt during his 1802 expedition to Ecuador, stretches along the northern spine of the Andes.
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Rufe
Evil can destroy a family, but in the end loses.
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Educational Resources for K-12
In my quest to keep learning fun--so they won't notice that they're actually learning, I have researched the World Wide Web for quality educational sites. Anyone who has journeyed the Web knows what an overwhelming place it can be for parents, teachers and students.
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Thirteen
Thirteen, a collection of videos by Chinese artists (thirteen of them!), recently ended its run at PS1 in Queens.
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Good Friday
How readers can participate in Good Friday and the Catholic practices of Good Friday.
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Myrtle - My Sainted Aunt
To her family, Aunt Myrtle personified what gardening was all about, fun and beauty. In fact it was in Aunt Myrtle's garden I began to learn how to use the four senses, many times over, to enjoy the sights, smells, sounds, and touch of those magical living items - plants.

News Release
A news release on the chalice Martin Luther gave to his sister for her wedding. This chalice is to be used for the 160th anniversary of the oldest Lutheran church in Wisconsin.
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Great True Stories
From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future.
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The New Face of Online Roleplay
A review of the newest contender for the attention of online gamers- EverQuest
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Aboriginal Drug - Pituri
Once this Aboriginal drug was also Aboriginal money. Pituri was the centre of Aboriginal national and international trade before European invasion.
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Fat Tuesday
Pancake Trivia and Tips for Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras.
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Hocking Hills Cabin Rentals
Cabin rentals in the Hocking Hills of Southeastern Ohio near Logan offer serenity, natural beauty and adventure. Visitors can spend the day relaxing or hiking.
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Independent Women of Pompeii
Mt. Vesuvius buried Pompeii, and a chronicle of Roman life frozen in time. Excavations have unearthed a wealth of information on the life of Romans, notably the women.
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May Day: Celebration of Spring
In the Northern hemisphere, "May Day" or the first day of May celebrates spring and the coming of summer. This celebration has its roots in ancient spring festivals.
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Repatriation – A Passing Fad?
Neil MacGregor, the director of the British Museum in London was recently quoted as saying, "Repatriation is yesterday’s question . . ." The number of high-profile and s
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Using Landscape Fabric
Landscape fabrics work for specific projects. Some plant groups thrive and are easier to maintain than other groups when used with these erosion and weed control fabrics.
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What is Ancient History?
What is the point of studying ancient history? This article will help to clear up what it is exactly, and why it is so important to keep it alive and continue learning f
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Detroit and Florence
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How to Choose a Gas Fireplace
Whether you are installing a new fireplace or converting a wood burning fireplace to gas , there are a variety of styles and accessories to suit your home decor.
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I'm Back, sorry about the being away

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Teaching with Web 2.0
Blogs, wiki's, and other Web 2.0 tools are becoming a popular way to integrate technology into the classroom.
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The Colosseum's History
The Colosseum has been part of the landscape of Rome for nearly 2000 years. Its history reflects the fortunes of the empire that constructed it.
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The Early Spring Organic Garden
Plant a dozen of these cool-season crops and enjoy vegetables from your organic garden before the farmer's markets even open.
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