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Akron/Family: Meek Warrior
4/5: New York-based Akron/Family returns with a stellar sophomore effort, Meek Warrior, an album that mixes traditional and avant-garde elements.
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JOE MEEK BECOMES A MOUNTAIN MAN
Joe Meek was a very young man when he left his Virginia home for the west. In St. Louis he saw many wonderful sites but what caught his eye most were the mountain men. After sighing on with Bill Sublette's fur company Joe learned just what kind of a man it took to become a mountain man.
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12 Days of Christmas: Day 8
The eight maids a-milking represent the eight beatitudes Jesus spoke in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew's Gospel.
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Elijah Elliot's Lost Wagon Train
Elijah Elliot promised a wagon train of 1,000 men and women that his route to Oregon would save them time and energy. He actually had never seen the route.
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Jackson Waters EP
Word Records just released the 4-song digital EP "Center of Attention" by modern-rockers Jackson Waters, but already the buzz is enormous.
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Jackson Waters: Come Undone
With "Come Undone," Jackson Waters, the 5-piece modern rock band out of Arkansas, lives up to the expectations set up by their earlier EP, "Center of Attention."
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Lost Little Lamb: Rachel Cusk's Saving Agnes
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The Sagers Go West, part 12
Dr. Whitman has his grist mill running until the Indian Chief Tomahas becomes angry because he can not have his grain milled first and stuffs the hopper with sticks. Elizabeth Sager goes fishing and an Indian boy takes her fish away from her. A half-breed, Tom Hill, makes the boy return the fish. Hill, an educated and English-speaking Indian begins to cause unrest among the Cayuse. Though the Indians seem peaceful, Tomahas is heard saying that the Indians want the whites to leave.
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The Sagers Go West, part 15
The measles continues to plague both whites and Indians. The whites are recovering but the Indians are dying at the rate of five or six a day, both children and adults. Nearly half of the tribe was now gone. The Indians begin plotting Dr. Whitmans’ death. Soon the attack begins.
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The Sagers Go West, part 16
The Whitman Mission is attack by Indians. The Whitmans are killed as well as the two Sager boys. Many white children and adults are held captive on the mission grounds for a month. Both Louise Sager and Helen Mar Meek die due to measles.
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The Sagers Go West, part 8
Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them.
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The Sagers Go West, part 9
Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them.
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Ender's Game: Book to Movie
Ender's Game by OSC is slated to be made into a movie in the next year. How well will the suspenseful, psychologically intriguing book translate to the silver screen?
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HEART OF THE PLAINS
When Coronado explored that part of the Great American Plains known today as Kansas this wild and rugged land was inhabited by the Wichita, Pawnee, Kansa, and the Osage people. In the years after the 1803 signing of the Louisiana Purchase these Native Americans were joined by missionaries, pioneers, buffalo hunters. Then came the wild days of the cattle drives, outlaws and lawmen.
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Oregon Statehood
Oregon's Willamette Valley was the first area to be settled. The Native population had been cleared out by epidemics opening up the area to settlement.
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The Sagers Go West, part 17
The Indians hold the white prisoners captive on the Whitman Mission grounds for some thirty days until they are ransomed by Peter Skene Ogden of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
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Walking in the Master’s Path: 21st Century Conformity or Liberty and Freedom?
A personal walk in the Master’s Path is based on personal perception of how the Master viewed life and life’s questions. The notion that you are not walking that path if someone prominent or someone personally important to you disagrees with your definitions is, as I have said many times before, borrowing someone else’s magic.
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Sermons on the Beatitudes: A Synopsis of the Sermons of Sts. John Chrysostom and Augustine
A comparison of two sermons on the Beatitudes by two Church Fathers. These sermons are simple and to the point compared to modern sermons in which extaneous stories are used to make the sermon "relevant."
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Winner of Agatha Christie Contest!
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Henry VII
This truly, this is he unto whom both we and adversaries must yield and give over the dominion, so uttered Henry VI on his first meeting with his young nephew Henry Tudor. But Henry’s birth came with no loud fanfares, nor lighting of fires, heralding the birth of an English prince. I provide here a brief profile of the first Tudor King.
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Soderbergh's Bubble
Steven Soderbergh's Bubble is a solid, sparse, indie Mystery/Crime Drama that's been overshadowed by its own production and distribution.
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4th of July 2008 Fireworks in New Jersey
Looking for start times and locations of state-wide BBQs, musical acts, and fun for the whole family? Check out this listing of county-sponsored festivities.
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The Wonderful Wendy Richard
Wendy Richard sparkles as Miss Brahms in <i>Are You Being Served?</i> and touchs our hearts in <i>EastEnders</i>.
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A Guide to Salon Services
Salon services are great ways to enjoy regular facials, pedicures and waxing without having to do it yourself. Learn which beauty treatments are worth the pain.
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A Rant About Manners
A disgruntled rant on the state of manners in New York City.

Great Speed...!
Internet competition and making things happen, fast!
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Invasive species problem to grow
As the Earth's climate heats up, invasive species will hold the advantage over native plant species in spreading across the countryside, according to a new study.
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ABC Scrapbook Ideas for Kids
Use letter acrostics in personalized craft or gift ideas and these suggestions can help make it memorable and unique with characters, Scripture verses or baby ABC books.
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Birthday Girl
A Russian mail-order bride turns the life of a lonely single man who works at a bank upside down.
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Book Review: Rebecca
"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again." So begins one of the most subtlely suspenseful and dramatic mystery novels of the 20th century.
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Great Films: What's Up, Doc?
Featuring Ryan O'Neal, Barbara Streisand and a star-making debut from Madeline Kahn, What's Up, Doc? is the ultimate romantic, screwball comedy!
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New Orleans Mardi Gras Costumes
On Mardi Gras, thousands dress as their favorite characters. Others costume to lampoon politicians, celebrities and historical figures.
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Sam Colt’s Exploding Raft
Sam Colt's exploding 4th of July raft becomes a disaster. His father packs him off to school but it seems Sam is still not through exploding things.
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The Sport Moving into the Spotlight
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I Feel So Good About Me! Self esteem
This is a discussion of the ways a congregation can work to build the self esteem of the folks in the congregation. Self esteem is the key to evangelism.
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‘Patience Taught By Nature’
Elizabeth Barrett Browning's romantic poem, "Patience Taught By Nature," is an Italian sonnet with the rime scheme ABBAABBACDECDE, a typical one for the Italian sonnet.
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Animated Short Review: The Spine
Chris Landreth's animated short "The Spine" is a haunting ode to caustic co-dependency, but not as strong as the Oscar-winning "Ryan." 8/10.
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Dexter Review
In a countdown to Dexter's season premiere, a look at why this original dark comedy-drama turned became a hit in its first season, despite its shocking subject matter.
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Djuna Barnes and "Nightwood":
The novel "Nightwood" by Djuna Barnes (1936) is complex, dense, and stunningly beautiful, yet popular interpretations seem apologetic.
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Douglas MacArthur in Japan
Douglas MacArthur and his superiors in Washington unwittingly opened the door to creating a major economic rival.
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Great Women's Films
It's hard to find a great movie about women that isn't full of stereotypes of "chick flick" sappiness. Here are 8 examples of intelligent films about women's issues.
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Horror Movie Review:The Eye (2008)
Jessica Alba stars in a remake of the successful Japanese horror film "The Eye". Directed by Xavier Palud & David Moreau, co-starring Parker Posey, and Alessandro Nivola
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How to be Assertive at Work
People are often scared of being too assertive at work, afraid they will be seen as aggressive or rude. Learn how to be strong in a respectful, professional way.
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Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour, the third wife of Henry VIII was dutiful to the end, bringing about the birth of Henry's one male heir and the end of her dramatic term as queen.
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Juno – Movie Review
Ellen Page sparkles as the title character in this funny, heartfelt drama.
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Medical Malpractice and Healthcare
Excessive medical malpractice lawsuits can negatively affect the way doctors care for patients. One possible solution is tort reform.
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More Q&A on Job Interviews
Got an invite to a group interview? Nervous on how to handle those psychological questions? Read on for some answers to common questions.
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Popular Fishing Reels from Ustonson to Shimano
The history of fishing reels sold in the United States leads from Great Britain to North America to Asia.
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ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the Museum of the American Cowboy
Rodeo's history and legends can be found in one convenient location: Colorado Springs, Colorado's Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy.
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Rama Navami: The Birthday of Rama
The beautiful hymn written by Tulsidas Goswami has become extremely popular. But it points to issues from Hinduism that we seem to have forgotten in our devotional fervor
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