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Reclaiming Ransom Place
Dr. Paul Mullins of IUPUI is out to prove archaeology is not all about pyramids and stone henges. Mullins' recent excavations in Indianapolis' Ransom Place Historic District prove archaeology does have something valuable to say about life in the world today.
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A Classic Club Scene: Naptown's Indiana Avenue
To celebrate Indy 500 weekend, we look at that city's incredibly rich black-music heritage.
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Madam C.J. Walker, Beauty Entrepreneur
The many accomplishments of African-Americans are well known to us in the twenty-first century, but those of Mme. C. J. Walker are well worth retelling.
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The Regions - Indiana Repertory Theatre
A brief history and an overview of the website of this remarkable regional theatre.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher was probably the most famous minister in American in the 1800's. Based in Brooklyn, Beecher became known far and wide for his preaching.
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The Rise of Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, climbed quickly up the political ladder, from local politics to national recognition.
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The Colonization of African Marriages
Colonialism brought many changes to Africa, not least in the area of marriage. Both positive and negative, moral and immoral, inroads were made into the African customs of sex education, preparing women to be wives and mothers, prostitution, polygyny, female circumcision, and female economic independence.
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1980 NCAA Tournament Review
Darrell Griffith ran away with Most Outstanding Player honors as the senior led Louisville to the first NCAA crown in school history with a 59-54 victory over UCLA.
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1991 NCAA Tournament Review
After eight previous Final Fours, Duke finally grabbed the first NCAA title in school history, cruising past Kansas 72-65 after beating defending champion UNLV in semis.
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1997 NCAA Tournament Review
Arizona grabbed the first NCAA crown in school history by beating three No. 1 seeds, the final being defending champion Kentucky, 84-79 in overtime.
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Breast Pain when Exercising
Sports scientists in new study of over 100 women find that speed of breast movement rather than breast movement alone explains why breast pain occurs when exercising.
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Charlotte
Charlotte, the CocaCola 600, some track history and commentary.
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Facts about Alexander Pushkin
Alexander Pushkin's life - from his African grandfather to his affiliation with the Decembrists - has captured the imagination of every Russian writer since his day.
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Kurt Vonnegut in Memoriam
This April marked the second anniversary of the death of Kurt Vonnegut, humorist, satirist, novelist, and artist.
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2000 NCAA Tournament Review
Michigan State collected its second NCAA crown in school history by knocking off Florida 89-76 in the middle of an impressive run for the Spartans.
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2006 NCAA Tournament Review
Florida collected its first NCAA crown in school history by knocking off UCLA 73-57 and setting up a historic basketball-football double.
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2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Schedule
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament brackets will be ready to print at 7 P.M. on March 16th. Fourteen cities will host games from March 17th until April 6th.
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ATA Airlines Shuts Down
Without warning, budget airline ATA declares bankruptcy and shuts down. Why it happened and what to do if you're holding a ticket.
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Cloud Characteristic Classes
Clouds are classified by appearance and altitude, characteristics named in Latin. Formed by water vapor and ice crystals, clouds usually mean approaching precipitation.
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Colonel Roscoe Turner
From the days of the Barnstorming Era, there emerged perhaps the greatest combination daredevil, racing, showman pilot that ever lived
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Did John Dillinger Die at the Biograph Theater?
Gangster John Dillinger was believed to have been gunned down by the FBI on July 22, 1934. But some historians claim it may not be Dillinger who was killed that night.
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Indy Lacks What Darlington Has
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is indisputably the most storied racetrack in the universe.
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It's Time to party......
Kenny Brack is recovering nicely, the 2003 awards celebration is set, and Al Unser Jr. is laid up for the winter.
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Kurt Vonnegut Jr. in WW II
As a young infantry soldier with the US 106th Division, Vonnegut spent seven months as a POW, an experience he recounted in the novel Slaughterhouse-Five.
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Labor Day Harness Racing At Fulton County Fair
Snow Storm Sam dominated the 5th race on Labor Day at the 151st Edition of the Fulton County Fair, Ohio, while 14-year-old Presidential Pride held on in the 6th event.
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Learn About the Layers of the Atmosphere
Discover how the layers of the atmosphere work to produce weather and the Earth's climate. Learn how the atmosphere exchanges the Sun's energy, absorbing and reflecting.
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Mystery Authors Meet Fans at 40th Bouchercon
Bouchercon, the world's largest annual mystery convention, will once again award its prestigious Anthony Awards at the event's closing ceremonies.
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NCAA West and Midwest Regional Preview
The NCAA Tournament's West and Midwest Regional Rounds include both #1 seeds, and surprise teams in #4 Purdue and #12 Arizona, that should not be overlooked.
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NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!
In the last few months news has hit the Elvis world hard. Some good and some bad.
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Tracking Occurrence of Tornadoes
With better technology more tornadoes are detected and tracked enabling meteorologists to issue tornado watches and warnings to the most at-risk cities for costly damage.
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US Awards for Skating Coaches
United States sports awards are given to outstanding professionals each year. This year's nominees include speed & figure skating coaches.
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Wes Montgomery, Jazz Guitar Great
Guitarist Wes Montgomery earned a reputation as a top jazz musician in 10 years of recording. Movin' Wes, A Day in the Life and Tequila are still influencing guitarists.
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Who Was Rev. Charles Beecher?
A short biography of Charles Beecher, minister, church musician and composer of hymns.
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Alton's Confederate Prison
The first state penitentiary in Illinois was built in Alton in the 1830s and later became a prison for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
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CBS's Late Show With David Letterman On Ice
October 5, 2009 David Letterman went on his late night talk show and publicly apologized to his wife and staff for having a sexual affair.
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Great Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis, IN
The Great Indiana State Fair, which runs August 6-17, 2008, is the sixth oldest state fair in the United States. Agriculture has been the focus of the event since 1852.
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Islam in Africa: A Brief Introduction
This article gives a brief overview of the spread of Islam in Northern Africa.
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John Dillinger
John Dillinger was the best-known American bank robber of the 20th century up until he was shot dead on July 22, 1934 by the F.B.I
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The Eighth WWE WrestleMania
The Eighth WWE WrestleMania featured Ric Flair vs. The Macho Man Randy Savage, Sid Justice vs. Hulk Hogan, and The Undertaker vs. Jake "the Snake" Robets.
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When Billy Was A Kid, part 1
It is uncertain whether Billy the Kid was born in New York or Indiana, but the year is guessed to be about 1859. His mother was a widow and in time met William Antrim. The combined group moved to Wichita, Kansas. Then on another move to New Mexico Antrim and the Widow McCarty married. Settling in Silver City young Billy came under the influence of a variety of rough types.
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When Your Boss is the Abuser
Workplace violence is under-reported and more prevalent in the Midwest. Work trauma symptoms include Post Traumatic Stress, and is a leading cause of work absenteeism.
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A man who could be king
<dd> Kevin Harvick, and the Brickyard 400 from Indianapolis, Indiana.
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African Marriage: An Alliance Between Kin Groups
Pre-colonial marriage in Africa was an alliance between two kin groups, rather than two individuals. This ensured the proper treatment of wives as well as the continuation of family lines through childbirth and child rearing.
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Cattle, Power, and Gender in Sub-Saharan Africa
This article describes how cattle formed a crucial part in Africa's system of power and patriarchy.
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Harness Racing Trivia
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Indianapolis, Pt.1
Hoosier Hannah continues her journey along the Old National Road and pauses in Indianapolis, the state capital, to visit the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art and other cultual facilities.
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Medical Ethics in Germany Before 1933
The Nuremberg Code (1947) is considered the starting point for human experimentation ethics, but strict guidelines and medical regulations existed in Germany before 1933.
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October '03 Update
More Christian artists to experience, and even retractions of previously held opinions are to be found in this month's Update.
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WWE Raw Review March 19
Professional Wrestling's Monday Night Raw featured Shawn Michaels vs. JBL, John Cena vs. Chris Benoit, a Battle Royal, and Bobby Lashley breaking the Masterlock.
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Oscar Charleston and U.S. - Numbers, Names, Dates and Places
Oscar Charleston, one of the all time great baseball players, played in the Negro baseball leagues that existed from roughly 1915 to the late 1950s. Certain numbers, names, dates, and places in his life synchronize remarkably well with certain numbers, names, dates and places of events in African American and United States History. Here is his story told with little embellishment. His life speaks for itself.
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