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Double Feature: Carole Lombard
Carole Lombard didn't have many years to make her mark in Hollywood, but she remains one of its most memorable stars. Here are two of her best comedies.
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Knights at the Opera, Part 7 – Le Cid and Those Lombards
A number of Crusades-related operas could almost be subtitled "or, Family Feud." However, in between the squabbles, we do get glimpses of history.
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Carole Lombard Part II
The second part of the Carole Lombard profile, with movie suggestions and information on finding books about her.
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Carole Lombard: The Queen of Comedy
A short biography of the bawdy, good-natured queen of screwball comedy, Carole Lombard.
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Made For Each Other
James Stewart and Carole Lombard shine in this low-key if occassionally melodramatic romantic drama from the late 30's.
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Nothing Sacred
A surprisingly cynical screwball comedy from the 1930's, and in colour too!
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1938 Film In Name Only Offers Rare Performances
In Name Only was one of the last films Lombard made before her tragic death. Audiences rarely saw her serious side - this shows what a great actress she really was.
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Hitchcock's Mr. and Mrs. Smith
In an uncharacteristic comedic turn, the Master of Suspense brings us romantic fluff for our cinematic sweet tooth with Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
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Henri Toivonen
Henri Toivonen's name is revered by rally fans the world over. His brief but brilliant career assured his place in rallying history.
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Packers, Giants Meet for NFC Title
Giants must slow Packers quarterback Brett Favre, Green Bay's defensive front but also face the challenge of playing in frigid conditions in NFC Championship contest.
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Church And State In The Early Middle Ages
The Papacy and the Empire both attempted to lead Christendom in the Middle Ages, to varying degrees of success. They existed in competition throughout the period.
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Verdi Opera La Battaglia di Legnano
La Battaglia di Legnano, an Italian lyric tragedy by Giuseppe Verdi: opera plot summary, character list, and other Verdi opera information.
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Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
Founded in 1893, Alpha Xi Delta became the first women's fraternity founded at Lombard College in Galesburg, Illinois.
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CBS Fall Lineup Debuts NCIS Los Angeles Spinoff
Headlined by Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J, NCIS: LA follows the original show to focus CBS Tuesday prime time on drama in contrast with other networks' reality shows.
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The Saginaw Art Museum
A smaller museum with regional appeal well-worth a visit.
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Know Your G3's
G3 Apple Laptops can all look pretty similar. But are they?
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LOVERS : GREAT ROMANCES OF OUR TIME
A passionate literary tribute to the couples that shaped the face of romance in the twentieth century.
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Charlemagne (c747-c814)
Charlemagne was King of the Franks and Christian Emperor of the West. He did much to define shape and character of medieval Europe.
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San Francisco's Sights and Sounds
See landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and the infamous Alcatraz Island. Shop and dine at Pier 39. Ride the cable cars downtown, and holler just for the fun of it!
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Paris Neighborhoods: Chatelet-Les Halles
Part of the Paris Neighborhood series, this article explores the shopping, dining and nightlife options around the Châtelet-Les Halles district in the 1st arrondissement.
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Give Children Family Names as First Names
Want an unusual baby name that sounds cool, has class and won't be the same as that of dozens of other children? Using surnames as first names is one route to take.
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Hollywood Heroes in World War Two
Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these actors, directors and producers more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.
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Sardinia and the War - Part 1
Sardinia's entry into the War was anything but as smooth as it was made to seem.

Golden Era of Hollywood 1935-1943
Three part history of the behind-the-scenes look at the Golden Era of Hollywood.
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Five Reasons to Visit Milan, Lombardy's Capital
This energetic business hub is still tourist friendly: think splendid architecture, incomparable art, world-class opera, fabulous food, and shopping to-die-for.
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Universal Orlando Resort
With careful planning and some budgeting it's possible to get on every ride in both Universal Orlando Resort theme parks during a daily visit.
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The Graveyards of the Stars
Want to get close to a Hollywood celebrity? I'll tell you how to do it. Just don't count on getting any autographs.
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Book Review - Five-Minute Whodunits by Stan Smith
Book review of a few mini-mysteries in the collection "Five-Minute Whodunits" by Stan Smith.
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Suite Crime Sites
There's so much out there on the Web. What's worth clicking on?
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Monte Cassino, Religious & Historical Examplar
From St. Benedict who founded his monastic rule to Desiderius who rebuilt with artistic and literary foresight, Monte Cassino itself has been a symbol of Catholic values.
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The Trial of the Templars
The arrest and trial of the Templars destroyed the first military religious order. But they lived on in legends of divine retribution.
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American Architecture 1820-1890
From Greek Revival to Second Empire, this series continues with quick guide to these American architectural styles and periods.
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BETHLEHEM WHERE ART AND HISTORY MEET
When the early settlers discovered wheat flourished, the town of Bethlehem came into being -- the name being derived from 'Beit Lechem', Hebrew for 'house of bread'.
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Blake and Mortimer Graphic Novels
The adventures of Blake and Mortimer are finally available again in English in a new series of graphic novels from Cinebook Publishing.
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Conversion in the Early Church: Central Europe
This article briefly discusses the conversion of Central Europe in the Early Middle Ages.
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Eastern Roman Empire Compared to the West
Centered around Constantinople, the Eastern Empire evolved into the Byzantine Empire, preserving Roman culture, law, and Christian institutions.
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PALM SPRINGS: Old Hollywood's Backyard
Palm Springs, a look at the town with it's romantic history
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Charlemagne's Empire as a Renaissance
The success of Charlemagne can be viewed through his educational, commercial, military, and bureaucratic reforms as well as his strong support of Christian institutions.
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Finding the Italian American Connection
The history and culture of Italy has created a very diverse group of Italian Americans, with many who cannot identify with their heritage.
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Frankish And Carolingian Cavalrymen
Over the course of the Dark Ages, the warriors of the Frankish Kingdoms developed a martial class of armored cavalrymen. These were the prototypes for medieval knights.
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A Review of Psychedelic Research
Clinical trials are underway to gain an understanding into the use of psychedelic drugs for medical purposes such as migraines, PTSD, and addiction interruption.
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Carl Sandburg, Poems and Biographies
Brief biography and works of American writer and poet Carl Sandburg, best known for poetry and biographies of Abraham Lincoln.
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Clark Gable and His Perfect Movie Roles
Although Clark Gable has been a larger-than-life symbol of Hollywood for decades, his iconic status rests largely on three perfectly fitting roles from the 1930's.
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Dachshunds of Celebrities, Artists, and Writers
Dachshunds have inspired artists, amused writers and hobnobbed in Hollywood thanks to their unique look, innate self-esteem and genial personality.
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GONE WITH THE WIND Casting Part One: Scarlett and Rhett
Tales from the "casting couch" on the set of the movie GONE WITH THE WIND - why Clark Gable didn't want to play Rhett and how Vivien Leigh was picked to play Scarlett O'Hara.
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Gone With the Wind: The Film Version
A bit of history concerning the film version of "Gone With the Wind", as well as a comparison with the book.
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Haunted Hotels; Where the Ghosts Stay and Play Part One
Haunted hotels, where they are, who resides in them.
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Historic Trails in Sweetwater County, WY
Visitors and families to the Historic Trails outside of Farson, Wyoming learn about the Oregon, Mormon, California and Pony Express Trails and points of interest.
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Is More Stimulus Spending Coming?
Some economists are now saying the $787 billion (U.S.) in stimulus spending contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act isn't enough.
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Is Old Hag Syndrome Sleep Paralysis?
Old Hag was known in ancient times. Electroencephalography's invention in the 1950s paved the way for sleep pattern research and investigating sleep paralysis.
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