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John Henry: A Legend Passes On
Among the top Thoroughbred money earners, John Henry posted 83 times, going 39-15-9 in the late 1970s and early 1980s under rider Chris McCarron. He died Oct. 8.
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Summers County West Virginia
West Virginia is home to many unique festivals, including Talcott's John Henry Days and Hinton Railroard Days. Read on for more on these Summers County events.
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Dicourse on the Folklore Hero in culture: eg John Henry.
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A Brief History of Steel on Film
Inspired by African American folk hero, John Henry, DC Comics created Steel, an African American hero who walks in Superman's footsteps on both film and televsion.
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John Henry: Steel Driving Champion
John Henry was a trouble-maker off the track, but a true champ once he was racing.

John Henry Holliday
John Henry "Doc" Holliday, a dentist by trade, became associated with Wyatt Earp and was best known for his involvement in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
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Save Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Fox are apparently ready to Terminate The Sarah Connor Chronicles despite it being one of the most entertaining and thoughtful shows on the box.
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Reefscape, Rosaleen Love : Book Review
Book review of Rosaleen Love's Reefscape, everything you wanted to know about the Great Barrier Reef.
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Storytelling and West Virginia
West Virginians are very proud of their heritage which includes storytelling and oral history. In this article we take a look different aspects of their storytelling traditions
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The Arlington Million XXVI August 9, 2008
"The Arlington Million" is the signature event of Arlington Park in the Chicago suburbs. Thoroughbred horses travel from around the world for the million dollar prize.
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Bruce Springsteen's Latest
4.5/5: Bruce Springsteen’s “We Shall Overcome” mines the work of a folk legend to produce an inspired tribute to human dignity and survival.
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Derby 1957: Iron Liege Tops Class
Bold Ruler, Gen. Duke, Iron Liege, and Gallant Man came into Kentucky for a Derby showdown, but the Duke's injury kept him out and a riding mistake let Iron Liege in.
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Lava Man gets Second Big 'Cap
The Santa Anita Handicap's biggest crowd since 1992 cheered Lava Man on March 3 to a second straight Big 'Cap. His owners said the $6 million Dubai is his next race.
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No Thoroughbred Will Catch Cigar
The personable track star Cigar leads all thoroughbreds in lifetime money earnings. He is a two-time Horse of the Year. His former jockey is second on the money list.
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Springsteen's Protest (Pt. 1)
In We Shall Overcome, Bruce Springsteen voices a subtle, but powerful message of political protest. Part 1 explores the album’s pro-labor and anti-racism messages.
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The Press Expedition - Part II
The Press Expedition, 1889-90, was the first exploration of the Olympic Mountains - it began in the dead of winter.
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The Tin Man Not Too Old
Trainer Richard Mandella thinks more horses would run well in their later years if owners extended their racing careers. The Tin Man is proof, not a freak of nature.
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Varieties In Synthetic Race Tracks
Synthetic surfaces for the state's main tracks have been mandated in California. Safetrack, Polytrack, Cushion Track, and Pro-Ride are springing up to fight bad weather.
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We Three Kings
Who were the Three Wise Men who visited Jesus, and were they really royal?
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Cardinal John Newman's Body Missing!
Newman's remains were to be moved in honor of his canonization. Two archaeologists have different opinions as to what happened to the Cardinal's body.
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Einstein Adds To History of Santa Anita Handicap
A record 130 pounds was carried by seven previous Big 'Cap victors, including Seabiscuit. Triple Crown champion Citation carried top weight, 132 pounds, in a 1950 loss.
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John "Doc" Holliday
Doc Holliday was diagnosed with tuberculosis early in life and was a fatalist whose intentions were to go out in a blaze of glory.
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Zenyatta Horse of the Year?
In the history of Thoroughbred Horse of the Year awards, few fillies have won the honor. Will the 2008 season of the giant female Zenyatta loom over Curlin?
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Disney Celebrates Black History Month
The Disney Channel celebrates Black History Month; This Week in Tv History; Tv viewing recommendations for the week.
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2004 Daytime Emmy Winners
With the Daytime Emmys freshly presented, take a look at daytime television's best. While all winners in all genre categories are included, children's television winners are highlighted.

Great beginnings
The plays of William Shakespeare have been filmed for over a century. This article discusses the first two great actors to appear in the earliest films.
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The Foggy Hogtown Boys Concert
At the legendary Wheel Club in Montreal, Toronto’s The Foggy Hogtown Boys weather a sweltering night to deliver a fantastic set of hard-driving bluegrass music.
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Things to Do in Perth, Lake Monger
Lake Monger's convenient access from the city, wealth of birdlife and range of facilities make it one of the favourite places for recreation in Perth, Western Australia.
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Alzheimer's Disease and Celebrities
Celebrities and Alzheimer's Disease, bringing AD out into the open.
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Evening Attire Wins At Philadelphia Park
The $200,000 Greenwood Cup Stakes at Philadelphia Park featured the tried and true gelding Evening Attire. At age 10, he qualified for the fall Breeders' Cup by winning.
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Fit to Fight, Terlingua Euthanized
A New York Handicap Triple champion, Fit to Fight, 29, and a Secretariat broodmare, Terlingua, 32, were euthanized this season due to complications of old age.
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Hauntings of North Florida
Ghost hunters come from all over to visit the most haunted town in the south, Monticello. Tales of bumps in the night abound. Here is a small sampling.
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Katherine Anne Porter Museum
The childhood home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Katherine Anne Porter is open regularly for public tours.
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Mysterious Death of J.P. Radelmüller
Two soldiers apparently killed John Paul Radelmüller on a January night in 1815, but they were never convicted, and the circumstances of the murder were never revealed.
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Possession Trumps Cultural Claims
Are the powerful Field Museum and British Museum perpetuating cultural vandalism by withholding historic artifacts from Kenya and Turkey?
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Sir Edward Elgar
Bio of Composer Sir Edward Elgar's life and music revisited as the English musical world celebrate the great composer's 150th birthday anniversary.
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Studying the Hymns: The Stories Behind the Songs
Shares three stories behind popular LDS hymns and provides links to more hymn stories.
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Susan Sarandon - Sultry, Seductive and Funny
Sarandon has made her niche in Hollywood and will always be known as a woman of talent.
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Will MLB Really Contract?
Selig holds the game hostage for money.
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William Morris Part II
The second of a two part series, this article includes examples of Morris’s most popular works.
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167 Discharged without Honor
The veteran troops of the 25th Infantry found themselves in a battle they could not win in 1906.
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A Good Off-Season?
This past Sunday, February 08, 2004, New York Times columnist Tyler Kepner wrote a fascinating article that illustrates why the Boston Red Sox have not won anything since the new ownership, headed by John Henry, has taken over. The Red Sox front office may not have learned as much as they think.
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Long Shot Champ
Director Ron Howard did good job of keepng the movie <i>Cinderella Man</i> close to the facts.
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Minstrels of the Mine Field
People have always used music to communicate events and feelings that are important to them. Coal miners were no exception. This article discusses some of that music.
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MRLS Update in Kentucky
Latest information on Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
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The 25th Infantry Regiment US Army
These volunteer foot soldiers, drawn from across the country, fought as a segregated unit from 1868 until 1949 from Cuba to the Philippines and back with honor.
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Top 10 Reasons to Love the Red Sox
Boston has the best ballpark, the best hitter ever, and the greatest player who ever lived. But there are many more reasons to love the Red Sox.
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1970s Kentucky Derby Winners
Secretariat's 1973 Derby record time still stands. Seattle Slew was called Baby Huey. Affirmed stood firm against Alydar. Riva Ridge was Secretariat's stablemate.
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Magi Bearing Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
History and religion reveal they were Persian Shamans. St. Matthew called them Magi or Wise Men, who weren't at the Nativity scene. Epiphany celebrates their visit.
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Special Days in History - May 8th Anniversaries
Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history, May 8th.
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