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Starry Night: navigating by the stars
Looking at the heavens above from the warmth of a sleeping bag...stars are compass, calendar, clock, pageant of epic myth, and a source of comfort to the wandering wayfarer...
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Marion Rice Hart: Adventurous Aviatrix
Whether venturing into Cuban air space or making a solo transatlantic flight while in her 80s, aviatrix Marion Rice Hart had her figurative feet on the ground.
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When The Earth Was Flat
When doctrine interferes with destiny, you might say that you have a problem. Look to Christopher Columbus for guidance.
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Isaac L. Rice: Entrepreneur and Chess Master
Isaac Rice applied his genius to railroad litigation, chess and the development of the electric car, electric boat and submarine, building the base for General Dynamics.
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Procedure For Abandoning Ship
Going down with the ship is not a good idea.
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Chicago Sailboat Show Navy Pier 2009
Check out the 14th Annual Strictly Sail Chicago Boat Show Jan 29-Feb 1, 2009. Over 100 sailboats, 250 exhibitors and luxury hotels make this boat show a weekend favorite.
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The Medallion
A review of the movie "The Medallion".
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The Mystery of Amelia Earhart
For the last seventy years researchers have tried to solve an enduring mystery--what happened to Amelia Earhart. Recently new theories have emerged.
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Jubilee Sailing Trust
Aboard the Lord Nelson and the Tenacious, disabled and able-bodied sail side by side on the world's only two square-rigged tall ships designed and built for the disabled.
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