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Longhorns prove themselves as Number 1
Beating Oklahoma was one thing but the destruction of the Missouri Tigers shows just how good the Texas Longhorns are.
big 12 football conference • number 1 team in major polls • texas tech versus texas • best team in college football • texas longhorns poll ranking
Beating Oklahoma was one thing but the destruction of the Missouri Tigers shows just how good the Texas Longhorns are.
big 12 football conference • number 1 team in major polls • texas tech versus texas • best team in college football • texas longhorns poll ranking
Longhorns and Abilene
The Longhorn, not native to the United States, were brought to America by the Spanish. From this humble beginning great herds developed in Mexico and Spanish Texas which evolved into Texas ranches and great cattle drives to such cow towns as Abilene, Kansas.
longhorn • abilene • kansas • texas • mexico
The Longhorn, not native to the United States, were brought to America by the Spanish. From this humble beginning great herds developed in Mexico and Spanish Texas which evolved into Texas ranches and great cattle drives to such cow towns as Abilene, Kansas.
longhorn • abilene • kansas • texas • mexico
Santa Rides a Reinsteer
Reindeer, even Santa’s, do not perform well in warmer climates and the jolly old soul has given his reindeer a break by contracting another team to substitute for them through the southern territories.
santa • santa claus • reindeer • reindeer team • santa's reindeer
Reindeer, even Santa’s, do not perform well in warmer climates and the jolly old soul has given his reindeer a break by contracting another team to substitute for them through the southern territories.
santa • santa claus • reindeer • reindeer team • santa's reindeer
Williams Sets Mark in Texas Win
Longhorn's running back Ricky Williams ran 44 times for 259 yards and to become the leading rusher in NCAA Division I-A history as Texas upset rival Texas A&M, 26-24.
longhorns • running back • ricky williams • rusher • ncaa
Longhorn's running back Ricky Williams ran 44 times for 259 yards and to become the leading rusher in NCAA Division I-A history as Texas upset rival Texas A&M, 26-24.
longhorns • running back • ricky williams • rusher • ncaa
Texas vs. Ohio State Fiesta Bowl Prediction
Everyone is counting Ohio State out in the 2009 Fiesta Bowl. But who will really have the edge?
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Everyone is counting Ohio State out in the 2009 Fiesta Bowl. But who will really have the edge?
2009 fiesta bowl prediction • texas ohio state prediction • texas osu fiesta bowl pick • bowl picks texas ohio state • ohio state terrelle pryor pick
Aquarium Boxfishes and Cowfishes
While not a fish for beginners, boxfishes and cowfishes can make fantastic aquarium species, although they don't come without some risk.
boxfish • cowfish • pufferfish • tropical saltwater fish • marine aquarium fish
While not a fish for beginners, boxfishes and cowfishes can make fantastic aquarium species, although they don't come without some risk.
boxfish • cowfish • pufferfish • tropical saltwater fish • marine aquarium fish
2009 NCAA Football Spring Practice
Six schools, including one with serious BCS Championship aspirations, prep for the 2009 season before March even arrives to bust your bracket.
ncaa football • 2009 spring practice schedule • bcs • spring game • texas longhorns
Six schools, including one with serious BCS Championship aspirations, prep for the 2009 season before March even arrives to bust your bracket.
ncaa football • 2009 spring practice schedule • bcs • spring game • texas longhorns
Abilene, Kansas, part 1
Timothy F. Hersey, a migrant from Illinois, was the first settler to claim land near the site of the future Abilene. In July of 1857, he staked a claim on the bare west bank of Mud Creek just north of the Smoky Hill.
abilene • kansas • plains • hersey • smoky hill
Timothy F. Hersey, a migrant from Illinois, was the first settler to claim land near the site of the future Abilene. In July of 1857, he staked a claim on the bare west bank of Mud Creek just north of the Smoky Hill.
abilene • kansas • plains • hersey • smoky hill
Abilene, Kansas, part 4
In spite of the fact that the origin of its name is biblical, Abilene, Kansas was about as unbiblical as any hell-raising and gun-shooting town on the plains could be. IT was a cow town and each season its wild reputation expanded as hundreds of cowboys arrived.
abilene • law • biblical • hell • gun
In spite of the fact that the origin of its name is biblical, Abilene, Kansas was about as unbiblical as any hell-raising and gun-shooting town on the plains could be. IT was a cow town and each season its wild reputation expanded as hundreds of cowboys arrived.
abilene • law • biblical • hell • gun
Catbird
Catbird died at a young age, but had made an immediate impact on Australian thoroughbred racing and breeding.
catbird • catbird golden slipper • catbird at stud • catbird group winners • diego garcia
Catbird died at a young age, but had made an immediate impact on Australian thoroughbred racing and breeding.
catbird • catbird golden slipper • catbird at stud • catbird group winners • diego garcia
Dodge City, Kansas
The evolution of Dodge City, Kansas from a few sod houses to a railroad depot and booming cow town was a natural one considering its prime location on the Santa Fe Trail.
dodge city kansas • texas longhorn • wyatt earp • bat masterson • doc holliday
The evolution of Dodge City, Kansas from a few sod houses to a railroad depot and booming cow town was a natural one considering its prime location on the Santa Fe Trail.
dodge city kansas • texas longhorn • wyatt earp • bat masterson • doc holliday
Fiesta Bowl Preview
The Texas Longhorns are angry and looking for satisfaction. The Ohio State Buckeyes are looking for redemption after their last two BCS bowl game appearances.
fiesta bowl preview • bcs controversy • big 12 tiebreaker • colt mccoy • split national title
The Texas Longhorns are angry and looking for satisfaction. The Ohio State Buckeyes are looking for redemption after their last two BCS bowl game appearances.
fiesta bowl preview • bcs controversy • big 12 tiebreaker • colt mccoy • split national title
Austin Texas Wears Its Weird Mantle Well
From the University of Texas Tower at one end of Congress St. to Stevie Ray Vaughan's statue and bat tours at the other end, Austin offers the visitor a whole mixed bag.
austin texas u.s.a. • slogans keep austin weird • university of texas tower longhorns • stevie ray vaughan music • o. henry william porter short stories
From the University of Texas Tower at one end of Congress St. to Stevie Ray Vaughan's statue and bat tours at the other end, Austin offers the visitor a whole mixed bag.
austin texas u.s.a. • slogans keep austin weird • university of texas tower longhorns • stevie ray vaughan music • o. henry william porter short stories
Texas' Deep Dark Secrets
Hidden deep in the heart of the Texas earth, in a darkened chamber the size of a football field, a magnificent secret wonderland comes alive in breathtaking splendor.
caverns • caves • show caves • natural bridge caverns • wonder cave
Hidden deep in the heart of the Texas earth, in a darkened chamber the size of a football field, a magnificent secret wonderland comes alive in breathtaking splendor.
caverns • caves • show caves • natural bridge caverns • wonder cave
Year-round Southern Cave Tours
Know the difference between stalactites and stalagmites? Just stop at any of these caverns open year-round, and where bad weather is never a problem, for the answer.
cave tours • difference between stalactites and stalagmites • desoto caverns • war eagle caverns on beaver lake • florida caverns
Know the difference between stalactites and stalagmites? Just stop at any of these caverns open year-round, and where bad weather is never a problem, for the answer.
cave tours • difference between stalactites and stalagmites • desoto caverns • war eagle caverns on beaver lake • florida caverns
1999 Recruiting Winners and Losers
This years recruiting season has wrapped up. Find out which schools made the grade and which ones failed the course this offseason.
chris simms • tennessee • texas • longhorns • volunteers
This years recruiting season has wrapped up. Find out which schools made the grade and which ones failed the course this offseason.
chris simms • tennessee • texas • longhorns • volunteers
Blacks in the West
One of the earliest know Blacks to venture west was William Clark's slave, York, who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition across the continent and back. Another is Jim Beckwourth, a member of William Ashley's 1823 expedition into the upper Missouri river country. The Army, fur trapping, riding the range as a cowboy, as well as homesteading were all factors that drew Blacks to the west.
blacks • york • beckwourth • african • american
One of the earliest know Blacks to venture west was William Clark's slave, York, who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition across the continent and back. Another is Jim Beckwourth, a member of William Ashley's 1823 expedition into the upper Missouri river country. The Army, fur trapping, riding the range as a cowboy, as well as homesteading were all factors that drew Blacks to the west.
blacks • york • beckwourth • african • american
The Railroad, part 11
The Kansas Pacific reaches Fort Riley, Kansas in 1866 where Custer is forming the Seventh Cavalry. The following year the track extend to Abilene and Ellsworth. William Cody is supply the construction crews with meat. Soon, the cattle drives begin and the cow town is born.
railroad • kansas pacific • smoky hills • custer • cody
The Kansas Pacific reaches Fort Riley, Kansas in 1866 where Custer is forming the Seventh Cavalry. The following year the track extend to Abilene and Ellsworth. William Cody is supply the construction crews with meat. Soon, the cattle drives begin and the cow town is born.
railroad • kansas pacific • smoky hills • custer • cody
Towns on the Plains: An Introduction, part 1
Towns on the Great Plains were started for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it would be because of a railroad coming through, or because gold had been discovered near by. Some towns lasted through the years and are still there today. Some just dwindled away and became ghost towns.
towns • great plains • prairie • cheyenne • wyoming
Towns on the Great Plains were started for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it would be because of a railroad coming through, or because gold had been discovered near by. Some towns lasted through the years and are still there today. Some just dwindled away and became ghost towns.
towns • great plains • prairie • cheyenne • wyoming
Big 12 Football Tie-Breakers
The Big 12 football tie-breaker scenarios could become the key to not only deciding the winner of the South Division, but also the national champion.
big 12 football tie-breaker • big xii championship game • south divsion tiebreaker • rules for big xii tie-breakers • dec. 6 kansas city
The Big 12 football tie-breaker scenarios could become the key to not only deciding the winner of the South Division, but also the national champion.
big 12 football tie-breaker • big xii championship game • south divsion tiebreaker • rules for big xii tie-breakers • dec. 6 kansas city
Big 12 Tiebreaker Possibilities
Despite Oklahoma's blowout win over Texas Tech Nov. 22, the Big XII's South Division remains a three-team race heading into the final weekend of the regular season.
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Despite Oklahoma's blowout win over Texas Tech Nov. 22, the Big XII's South Division remains a three-team race heading into the final weekend of the regular season.
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The Animals of Liechtenstein
Despite its small size the Principality of Liechtenstein has a rich divesity of fauna.
liechtenstein • fauna • animals • birds • fish
Despite its small size the Principality of Liechtenstein has a rich divesity of fauna.
liechtenstein • fauna • animals • birds • fish
2008 BCS Top Ten College Football Programs
College football is about setting a program up for success now and in the future. Which college football powerhouse has the best program?
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College football is about setting a program up for success now and in the future. Which college football powerhouse has the best program?
top college football bcs programs • college football programs • bcs college football program rankings • ncaa football program rankings • best college football programs
Easy Cross Stitch Gifts to Stitch
You don't have to spend months stitching a gift for someone. Here are some some suggestions for cross stitching a gift when you get an unexpected announcement.
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You don't have to spend months stitching a gift for someone. Here are some some suggestions for cross stitching a gift when you get an unexpected announcement.
easy cross stitch projects • cross stitch gifts • simple cross stitch projects • ideas for stitching quick gifts • tips for cross-stitching
K-State Shocked in Alamo Bowl
Okay, so maybe the folks at the BCS knew more than we gave them credit for. At least, it looks that way after Purdue stunned Kansas State 37-34 in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29.
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Okay, so maybe the folks at the BCS knew more than we gave them credit for. At least, it looks that way after Purdue stunned Kansas State 37-34 in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29.
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Catfight Set to Kickoff '99 Season
Its seemed like an eternity, but this weekend marks the return of college football. And what better way to kick things off then a marquee match-up between No. 3 Penn State and No. 4 Arizona in the Pigskin Classic.
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Its seemed like an eternity, but this weekend marks the return of college football. And what better way to kick things off then a marquee match-up between No. 3 Penn State and No. 4 Arizona in the Pigskin Classic.
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Indoor Champions Crowned
It has been a busy stretch in track and field arenas as the NCAA crowned the Texas women and the Arkansas men its indoor collegiate champions. Meanwhile Haile Gebreselassie of Ethiopia and Gabriela Szabo of Romania each scored double wins in the 1500 and 3000 meters at the 7th International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Indoor Championships.
iaaf • ncaa • track and field
It has been a busy stretch in track and field arenas as the NCAA crowned the Texas women and the Arkansas men its indoor collegiate champions. Meanwhile Haile Gebreselassie of Ethiopia and Gabriela Szabo of Romania each scored double wins in the 1500 and 3000 meters at the 7th International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Indoor Championships.
iaaf • ncaa • track and field
Abilene, Kansas, part 6
Hickok’s term as Abilene’s marshal ends and the town decided not to invite the Texans and their cows back. The booming time of the cattle drives to the Kansas railheads forcibly and legally comes to a close due to a tick.
abilene • hickok • wild bill • texas • law enforcement
Hickok’s term as Abilene’s marshal ends and the town decided not to invite the Texans and their cows back. The booming time of the cattle drives to the Kansas railheads forcibly and legally comes to a close due to a tick.
abilene • hickok • wild bill • texas • law enforcement
Sweet Sweet Sixteen
Only Sixteen teams remain. Great games abound. The tournament has been filled with close finishes and near upsets. Is there any better time of year?
sweet sixteen • ncaa • championship • tournament • big dance
Only Sixteen teams remain. Great games abound. The tournament has been filled with close finishes and near upsets. Is there any better time of year?
sweet sixteen • ncaa • championship • tournament • big dance
Plants to Avoid: Certifiable 'Turkeys'
Plants that are certifiable "turkeys." You don't want to plant these plants because they cause problems.
plants to avoid • plants • pampass grass • eucalyptus
Plants that are certifiable "turkeys." You don't want to plant these plants because they cause problems.
plants to avoid • plants • pampass grass • eucalyptus
1998 NCAA Bowl Preview
College football finally has a National Championship game pitting No. 1 against No. 2. Getting there was the tricky part. Click here for a preview of this year's post-season action in college football.
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College football finally has a National Championship game pitting No. 1 against No. 2. Getting there was the tricky part. Click here for a preview of this year's post-season action in college football.
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BBQ Restaurants on Hilton Head
A sampling of four great BBQ restaurants on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
hilton head restaurants • bbq restaurants • are restaurants in hilton head non-smoking • east carolina barbeque • coligny beach
A sampling of four great BBQ restaurants on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
hilton head restaurants • bbq restaurants • are restaurants in hilton head non-smoking • east carolina barbeque • coligny beach
Brian Orakpo NFL Draft Prospect
A beast in the weight room, Orakpo has the potential to steal the show at the combine in April with his incredible squat numbers and dead lift statistics.
brian orakpo • 2009 nfl draft • nfl draft prospects • buffalo bills draft • defensive end
A beast in the weight room, Orakpo has the potential to steal the show at the combine in April with his incredible squat numbers and dead lift statistics.
brian orakpo • 2009 nfl draft • nfl draft prospects • buffalo bills draft • defensive end
Cheap Golf Gifts for Dad
Get cheap golf gadgets and golf clothing for Dad for frugal Father's Day gifts.
cheap golf gifts • golf gifts for dad • inexpensive golf presents • golf presents for father’s day • golf chipper net
Get cheap golf gadgets and golf clothing for Dad for frugal Father's Day gifts.
cheap golf gifts • golf gifts for dad • inexpensive golf presents • golf presents for father’s day • golf chipper net
Heisman Voting Unusual, but Correct
The 2008 Heisman Trophy voting was the closest in over a decade and while Tebow did receive the most 1st-place votes, the results were right on with Tebow in 3rd.
closest heisman trophy voting • 2008 most first place votes • 2008 heisman trophy • college football mvp • oklahoma's offensive balance
The 2008 Heisman Trophy voting was the closest in over a decade and while Tebow did receive the most 1st-place votes, the results were right on with Tebow in 3rd.
closest heisman trophy voting • 2008 most first place votes • 2008 heisman trophy • college football mvp • oklahoma's offensive balance
Jan Opperman, Christian Racing Driver
Jan Opperman was unique among racing drivers. The former hippie combined his motor racing career with being a Christian preacher.
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Jan Opperman was unique among racing drivers. The former hippie combined his motor racing career with being a Christian preacher.
jan opperman christian racing driver • jan opperman • jan opperman biography • jan opperman racing driver • jan opperman religion
John Wesley Hardin 3
Hardin goes on a cattle drive along the Old Chusim Trail to Abilene, Kansas. In Abilene he meets Wild Bill Hickok and kills a man.
john wesley hardin • wild bill hickok • outlaw • gunman • wild west
Hardin goes on a cattle drive along the Old Chusim Trail to Abilene, Kansas. In Abilene he meets Wild Bill Hickok and kills a man.
john wesley hardin • wild bill hickok • outlaw • gunman • wild west
Kevin Durant Player Profile
Durant will likely either be the number one pick or number two pick of the upcoming NBA Draft. His offensive polish, length and versatility make him a rising talent.
kevin durant • 2007 nba draft • kevin durant number one pick • kevin durant vs greg oden • durant vs oden
Durant will likely either be the number one pick or number two pick of the upcoming NBA Draft. His offensive polish, length and versatility make him a rising talent.
kevin durant • 2007 nba draft • kevin durant number one pick • kevin durant vs greg oden • durant vs oden
Michael Crabtree NFL Draft Prospect
A redshirt sophomore with more touchdowns than many fifth year seniors at his position, Crabtree is the near unanimous choice for top player in the draft.
michael crabtree • 2009 nfl draft • nfl draft prospects • seattle seahawks draft • wide receiver
A redshirt sophomore with more touchdowns than many fifth year seniors at his position, Crabtree is the near unanimous choice for top player in the draft.
michael crabtree • 2009 nfl draft • nfl draft prospects • seattle seahawks draft • wide receiver
Retail and Business Conglomerates
In today's business culture it is common for competitors to share the same management/parent company.
chain stores • chain restaurants • chain businesses • retail chains • retail conglomorates
In today's business culture it is common for competitors to share the same management/parent company.
chain stores • chain restaurants • chain businesses • retail chains • retail conglomorates
Texas to retire Williams' No. 34
The University of Texas has announced that it will retire the No. 34 made famous by Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams. Click here to find out more about this story and the rest of this week's college football news.
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The University of Texas has announced that it will retire the No. 34 made famous by Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams. Click here to find out more about this story and the rest of this week's college football news.
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Miniature Cows
Miniature cattle are a number of artificially-bred and naturally small cow breeds, used in mass farming as well as for domestic purposes.
miniature cows • minicows • small breeds of cattle • zebu • mini jersey
Miniature cattle are a number of artificially-bred and naturally small cow breeds, used in mass farming as well as for domestic purposes.
miniature cows • minicows • small breeds of cattle • zebu • mini jersey
2008 Ends With a Bang and BCS Begins
This year has been full of unmet potential, breaking of barriers and controversy all over the board but it has been one of the best NCAA Football seasons to date.
2008 college football season • heisman trophy race • bcs national championship game • big 12 vs. sec • ncaa football expectations
This year has been full of unmet potential, breaking of barriers and controversy all over the board but it has been one of the best NCAA Football seasons to date.
2008 college football season • heisman trophy race • bcs national championship game • big 12 vs. sec • ncaa football expectations
2009 Big 12 Conference Tournament Schedule
The Kansas Jayhawks wrestled the number overall seed from contenders, Oklahoma and Missouri, who will each receive a first-round bye along with Kansas State.
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The Kansas Jayhawks wrestled the number overall seed from contenders, Oklahoma and Missouri, who will each receive a first-round bye along with Kansas State.
2009 big 12 conference tournament schedule • 2009 big 12 tournament schedule • 2009 big 12 men's basketball tournament schedule • 2009 big 12 men's basketball tournament • big 12 conference tournament schedule
Abilene, Kansas, part 2
Early on, in the late 1860s, one of the most important businesses in Abilene was the Frontier Store, ran by William S. “Doc” Moon.
abilene • kansas • frontier • general store • doc
Early on, in the late 1860s, one of the most important businesses in Abilene was the Frontier Store, ran by William S. “Doc” Moon.
abilene • kansas • frontier • general store • doc
Birthday meal: fish and macaroni
Not only does the month of March bring to mind springtime images, it's my birthday! I celebrate by sharing my favorite meal: fried flounder fillets, macaroni and cheese and rich, decadent chocolate cake.
flounder • fillets • fried • breaded • deep fried
Not only does the month of March bring to mind springtime images, it's my birthday! I celebrate by sharing my favorite meal: fried flounder fillets, macaroni and cheese and rich, decadent chocolate cake.
flounder • fillets • fried • breaded • deep fried
Classic Bowl Games
ESPN Classic is allowing fans to vote on the ESPN Web site as to which classic bowl games they'd like to watch as a kickoff to the 2008 college football bowl season.
classic bowl games • espn vod • 2006 rose bowl • 2003 fiesta bowl • 2008 bowl season
ESPN Classic is allowing fans to vote on the ESPN Web site as to which classic bowl games they'd like to watch as a kickoff to the 2008 college football bowl season.
classic bowl games • espn vod • 2006 rose bowl • 2003 fiesta bowl • 2008 bowl season
Funny Kid Quotes and Stories
They never stop coming, so here is even more funny things that can only come from a child's mind and mouth.
day care • daycare • funny kids • things kids say • funny things kids say
They never stop coming, so here is even more funny things that can only come from a child's mind and mouth.
day care • daycare • funny kids • things kids say • funny things kids say
Missouri Guerilla Campaign Pt2
(Part Two)the insurgent conflict fought between Confederate Partisan Rangers and Union Redlegs
kansas • missouri • cavalry • guerilla • bushwacker
(Part Two)the insurgent conflict fought between Confederate Partisan Rangers and Union Redlegs
kansas • missouri • cavalry • guerilla • bushwacker