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Explorers of Canada, Part XIV: Father Jacques Marquette
Jacques Marquette was born in Laon, France in 1636. When he was just seventeen he entered the Société de Jésus (Jesuits)
canada • exploration • explorer • marquette • joliet
Jacques Marquette was born in Laon, France in 1636. When he was just seventeen he entered the Société de Jésus (Jesuits)
canada • exploration • explorer • marquette • joliet
Explorers of Canada, Part XVI: Louis Jolliet
The Other Mississippi guy
canada • exploration • jolliet • marquette • mississippi
The Other Mississippi guy
canada • exploration • jolliet • marquette • mississippi
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.
alton • confederate prison • first illinois state penitentiary • alton prison • confederate prisoners
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.
alton • confederate prison • first illinois state penitentiary • alton prison • confederate prisoners
European Exploration to 1700: Spain's Loss, France's Gain
The study of United States history in the colonial era usually dwells with colonies in Virginia and Massachusetts. But southern coastlines were also being explored and colonized.
louisiana • mississippi • river • joliet • marquette
The study of United States history in the colonial era usually dwells with colonies in Virginia and Massachusetts. But southern coastlines were also being explored and colonized.
louisiana • mississippi • river • joliet • marquette
What makes Wisconsin Unique?
Unique is a good word to use for Wisconsin. From the beginning, back in prehistorical times, through the variety of cultures existing today, there have always been certain things that make this state unique.
wisconsin • culture • glaciers • driftless area • southwest wisconsin
Unique is a good word to use for Wisconsin. From the beginning, back in prehistorical times, through the variety of cultures existing today, there have always been certain things that make this state unique.
wisconsin • culture • glaciers • driftless area • southwest wisconsin
Brookfield Zoo Dinosaurs Alive! Mall Tour
Parents and kids can get a sneak preview of the upcoming Brookfield Zoo exhibit Dinosaurs Alive! by visiting life-sized animated dinosaurs at Westfield Shopping Centers.
brookfield zoo • dinosaurs alive • animatronic dinosaurs • dinosaurs alive mall tour • brookfield zoo exhibit
Parents and kids can get a sneak preview of the upcoming Brookfield Zoo exhibit Dinosaurs Alive! by visiting life-sized animated dinosaurs at Westfield Shopping Centers.
brookfield zoo • dinosaurs alive • animatronic dinosaurs • dinosaurs alive mall tour • brookfield zoo exhibit
Buell Track Days Inside Pass
Buell Motorcycles has announced Inside Pass, The Ultimate Track Day. Test ride Buell Motorcycles at World Class Racetracks in the United States.
buell • track day • test ride • motorcycle • barber
Buell Motorcycles has announced Inside Pass, The Ultimate Track Day. Test ride Buell Motorcycles at World Class Racetracks in the United States.
buell • track day • test ride • motorcycle • barber
The Life and Death of Baby Face Nelson
With the death of John Dillinger, Baby Faced Nelson became the FBI's most wanted man. Nelson, a gangster and bank robber was now public enemy number one.
baby face nelson • john dillinger • public enemy number one. j.edgar hoover • fbi • helen gillis
With the death of John Dillinger, Baby Faced Nelson became the FBI's most wanted man. Nelson, a gangster and bank robber was now public enemy number one.
baby face nelson • john dillinger • public enemy number one. j.edgar hoover • fbi • helen gillis
"Southern" sport NASCAR now spans US
This so-called redneck sport has expanded nationwide. Will it loose its southern roots?
This so-called redneck sport has expanded nationwide. Will it loose its southern roots?
Steve Cropper - Memphis Soul Man
Steve Cropper is a music industry legend. A founding member of Stax house-band Booker T and the MGs, he is on everyone's favourite playlist, even if they don't know it.
who is the world's best musician • who invented memphis soul • who played on and wrote green onions • steve cropper and stax records • booker t and the mgs
Steve Cropper is a music industry legend. A founding member of Stax house-band Booker T and the MGs, he is on everyone's favourite playlist, even if they don't know it.
who is the world's best musician • who invented memphis soul • who played on and wrote green onions • steve cropper and stax records • booker t and the mgs
The Attempt to Steal Lincoln's Body
In the 1870's a gang of counterfeiters turned grave robbers in an attempt to free one of their members by holding Abraham Lincoln's body hostage.
abraham lincoln • stealing lincoln's body • graverobbing • secret service • oak ridge cemetery
In the 1870's a gang of counterfeiters turned grave robbers in an attempt to free one of their members by holding Abraham Lincoln's body hostage.
abraham lincoln • stealing lincoln's body • graverobbing • secret service • oak ridge cemetery
Top Pizzerias Famous Chicago Style Pizza
Chicago is the "Pizza Capital of the World." The best, most popular pizzerias serve hearty portions of thin crust or deep dish pizza with a choice of delicious fillings.
chicago style pizza • windy city • legendary pizzeria • deep dish pie • thin crust
Chicago is the "Pizza Capital of the World." The best, most popular pizzerias serve hearty portions of thin crust or deep dish pizza with a choice of delicious fillings.
chicago style pizza • windy city • legendary pizzeria • deep dish pie • thin crust
2001 Indy Northern Lights Series Schedule Announced
Eddie Cheever, Jr. took a commanding lead in the points standings by winning the Radisson 200 at Pikes Peak Raceway. Also, the Indy Northern Lights Racing Series announced an expanded schedule for the 2001 season.
norhtern lights • indy • racing • raddison 200 • eddie cheever jr.
Eddie Cheever, Jr. took a commanding lead in the points standings by winning the Radisson 200 at Pikes Peak Raceway. Also, the Indy Northern Lights Racing Series announced an expanded schedule for the 2001 season.
norhtern lights • indy • racing • raddison 200 • eddie cheever jr.
ASA To Race In California
The ARCA and ASA seasons are now underway. For the first time, ASA will head west to Irwindale Speedway in California for racing action.
arca • asa • racing • motorsports • teams
The ARCA and ASA seasons are now underway. For the first time, ASA will head west to Irwindale Speedway in California for racing action.
arca • asa • racing • motorsports • teams
Cynthia Rylant and Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
cynthia rylant • phyllis reynolds naylor • children's books • authors
cynthia rylant • phyllis reynolds naylor • children's books • authors
DMB Live on Your Radio!
There is going to be a free DMB concert on the air this weekend! Check out what stations are playing the show.
dmb dave matthews band concert free radio live
There is going to be a free DMB concert on the air this weekend! Check out what stations are playing the show.
dmb dave matthews band concert free radio live
Ocean Swells of Prairie Blossoms
Prairies once covered millions of acres of America. Over the last 150 years, much of the prairies have been destroyed by agriculture, intensive grazing and development. The “beautiful and wondrous” experience of standing among the ocean swells of prairie blossoms is all too rare for most of us.
prairie • mesic • wet • sand • dry
Prairies once covered millions of acres of America. Over the last 150 years, much of the prairies have been destroyed by agriculture, intensive grazing and development. The “beautiful and wondrous” experience of standing among the ocean swells of prairie blossoms is all too rare for most of us.
prairie • mesic • wet • sand • dry
TNN To Televise All ASA Races Live
TNN will televise all of the 2001 ASA races live. Check out the 2001 ASA schedule as well as the 2001 ARCA schedule.
arca • asa • racing • motorsports • schedules
TNN will televise all of the 2001 ASA races live. Check out the 2001 ASA schedule as well as the 2001 ARCA schedule.
arca • asa • racing • motorsports • schedules
Fantasy NASCAR Picks 2009 – Chicagoland Speedway
There are a lot of good drivers at intermediate tracks - so who will come out on top in the Windy City? Here are picks to help your NASCAR fantasy team.
fantasy nascar picks • nascar picks • nascar fantasy picks • fantasy nascar league • fantasy nascar advice
There are a lot of good drivers at intermediate tracks - so who will come out on top in the Windy City? Here are picks to help your NASCAR fantasy team.
fantasy nascar picks • nascar picks • nascar fantasy picks • fantasy nascar league • fantasy nascar advice
Hazardous Chemicals Leak from E-waste
With Apple's new approach to environmental responsibilities, perhaps it will set an example for other companies to follow and reduce e-waste and its consequences.
e-waste • hazardous chemicals • american trash • health hazards • environment protection
With Apple's new approach to environmental responsibilities, perhaps it will set an example for other companies to follow and reduce e-waste and its consequences.
e-waste • hazardous chemicals • american trash • health hazards • environment protection
Jeff Gordon Wrecks His Way To Win
The debate of the week will be whether the bump was intentional or not.
nascar • nextel cup • jeff gordon • matt kenseth • jeremy mayfield
The debate of the week will be whether the bump was intentional or not.
nascar • nextel cup • jeff gordon • matt kenseth • jeremy mayfield
Lester Gillis
Although small in stature "Baby Face Nelson" was notorious for his violent temper and his intense hate for officers of the law.
baby face nelson • mid-west crime spree • depression-era bank robbers • the dillinger gang • the little bohemia lodge
Although small in stature "Baby Face Nelson" was notorious for his violent temper and his intense hate for officers of the law.
baby face nelson • mid-west crime spree • depression-era bank robbers • the dillinger gang • the little bohemia lodge
What is Favism?
Favism is an inherited medical condition that causes sufferers to experience acute anemia when exposed to fava beans. It also grants limited protection against malaria.
fava bean • favism • anemia • malaria • glucose-6-phosphate dehydrongenase
Favism is an inherited medical condition that causes sufferers to experience acute anemia when exposed to fava beans. It also grants limited protection against malaria.
fava bean • favism • anemia • malaria • glucose-6-phosphate dehydrongenase
Martinsville ll
<dd> New Cup schedule, link additions, and the NAPA AutoCare 500 from Martinsville, VA.
winston cup racing • martinsville • tony stewart • goodyear • nascar
<dd> New Cup schedule, link additions, and the NAPA AutoCare 500 from Martinsville, VA.
winston cup racing • martinsville • tony stewart • goodyear • nascar
NORA BAYES
Biography of Nora Bayes, an American singer and songwriter, best known for writing the lyrics to "Shine On, Harvest Moon."
nora • bayes • songwriter • singer • actress
Biography of Nora Bayes, an American singer and songwriter, best known for writing the lyrics to "Shine On, Harvest Moon."
nora • bayes • songwriter • singer • actress
A Weekend In Wisconsin - Day 2
Follow the second day of a weekend adventure in the Southwest corner of Wisconsin.
wisconsin • fennimore • patch grove • military road • hicklin hollow road
Follow the second day of a weekend adventure in the Southwest corner of Wisconsin.
wisconsin • fennimore • patch grove • military road • hicklin hollow road
RCR Shines at Chicagoland
Dale Earnhardt Inc. seeks executive level help, Biffle moving to Cup, and the Tropicana 400 from Chicagoland Speedway at Joliet, Illinois.
sports • sports • winston cup racing • winston cup racing • auto racing
Dale Earnhardt Inc. seeks executive level help, Biffle moving to Cup, and the Tropicana 400 from Chicagoland Speedway at Joliet, Illinois.
sports • sports • winston cup racing • winston cup racing • auto racing
A Weekend in Wisconsin - Day 1
Spend a weekend in Southwest Wisconsin taking in the scenic hills and valleys of Grant County. Follow the historical Point of Beginning trails or just visit the interesting places and taste the good Wisconsin food. However you decide to spend your weekend in beautiful part of the state, you will find something to enjoy.
wisconsin • southwest wisconsin • grant county • scenery • history
Spend a weekend in Southwest Wisconsin taking in the scenic hills and valleys of Grant County. Follow the historical Point of Beginning trails or just visit the interesting places and taste the good Wisconsin food. However you decide to spend your weekend in beautiful part of the state, you will find something to enjoy.
wisconsin • southwest wisconsin • grant county • scenery • history
Demon Under Glass – A Review
A look at another of Jason Carter’s (Ranger Marcus Cole of “Babylon 5”) projects, the film “Demon Under Glass.”
demon • under • glass • jason • carter
A look at another of Jason Carter’s (Ranger Marcus Cole of “Babylon 5”) projects, the film “Demon Under Glass.”
demon • under • glass • jason • carter
The Number Three Goat
The Ricky Rudd/Robert Yates ruse, Lil' Dale, and the Pepsi 400 from the Daytona International Speedway.
sports • sports • winston cup racing • winston cup racing • auto racing
The Ricky Rudd/Robert Yates ruse, Lil' Dale, and the Pepsi 400 from the Daytona International Speedway.
sports • sports • winston cup racing • winston cup racing • auto racing
Wisconsin's Woodland Culture, circa 500 BC - AD 500
The Early Woodland and Middle Woodland Indian Culture was found in Wisconsin about 2000 years ago. What made them different than the cultures that went before them, and those who came after them?
early woodland • middle woodland • archeology • societies • culture
The Early Woodland and Middle Woodland Indian Culture was found in Wisconsin about 2000 years ago. What made them different than the cultures that went before them, and those who came after them?
early woodland • middle woodland • archeology • societies • culture
News Bias by Irrelevant Facts and Word Choice
News reporters have an obligation to objectivity. Though they may often believe they are being impartial, their word choice may be inadvertently slanting the news.
news bias • media bias • reporting bias • newspaper bias • biased newspaper reporting
News reporters have an obligation to objectivity. Though they may often believe they are being impartial, their word choice may be inadvertently slanting the news.
news bias • media bias • reporting bias • newspaper bias • biased newspaper reporting
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