Articles related to "Mid West"

Quiet, subtle yet undeniably charming, Sweetland warms your heart in the most unexpected way.

Machine Gun Kelly would be among the first notable bandits to emerge during the period of time in American history called The Mid-West Crime Wave

Wellcome is a fascinating 19th/20th century scientist whose early inventions include invisible ink and travelling medical chests.

Kansas Charley is placed on an Orphan Train and sent to another farm in Minnesota. He is again whipped for bedwetting and was not provided sufficient clothing.

Although small in stature "Baby Face Nelson" was notorious for his violent temper and his intense hate for officers of the law.

Throughout Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota, as winter slips away and maple trees reach peak sap production, Maple Syrup festivals lure gluttons outdoors.

Catherine Beecher's balloon-framed, centrally-heated house of the American mid-west is a forerunner to the contemporary suburban home familiar to North Americans.

The story of a widow and her five children struggling to make ends meet has a message for us today as we consider what it means to be in need.

While the Western Maryland Railway lived in the shadow of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, it had its own success.

With its economy growing in an average of almost 8% every year, investing in China's manufacturing sector is attracting large number of foreign investors.

NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La Niña continues through June 2008, weakening.

In the midwest golf season ends in early to late October. To end their season, many golf courses and resorts will offer tremendous golf specials and deals.

Autumn is a great time for family fun in Ohio. Celebrate the changing of seasons at one of these fun-filled events.

Ornamental grasses are a hardy, beautiful choice for certain parts of the landscape.

Writers who are researching a biography or writing a family memoir will need to dip into the world of genealogy. Suite 101 discusses this with a professional genealogist.

The Live, Laugh and Love Issue: wherein Our Hero bares all in a 4 disc DVD boxed set by its genius creators.

Chicago has activities for all ages and budgets. From high quality shopping on the Magnificent Mile to a free day out at Lincoln Zoo there is something for everyone.

Alvin "Buck" Jones, former NHL defenseman played with Detroit Red Wings dies just a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.

Amtrak celebrates National Train Day on May 10th, to commemorate rail travel in America. Explore the many Amtrak routes available for travel to popular U.S. destinations.

"When Life Gives You Lemons" drops on April 22nd out with underground legends Atmosphere to deliver goods sure to satisfy your hip-hop sweet tooth. Here's the lowdown.

It's no surprise that Chicago has generated some of the most notable Hip Hop acts including Common, Lupe Fiasco, Twista and of course, Kanye West.

Kit Carson served many roles during his lifetime that were vital to the exploration and settlement of the American West.

Noted as one of the warmest years on record, the year 2007 broke old records for snowfall, rainfall and maximum temperatures, leading into a moderate La Niña in 2008.

No one is immune from a potential disaster striking their home or business. A good insurance policy won't always be enough to help you recover.

The image of Buddha is everywhere. Wal-Mart's home décor area has a seated Buddha in a meditative position with an incense holder placed upon his lap.

Gayfeather or liatris is a plant that is native to both western and eastern North America, but different species occupy different areas of the continent.

Holiday gifts and souvenirs from your home state can be very special. Here are some great gift suggestions from the Midwest United States.

The natural look of a flower-filled conch shell makes a stunning table decoration and is perfect for a seashell wedding theme.

With a new band stacked with many Quebec's top musicians; Lorraine's new self titled album lets her fans into a whole new area of her musical personality.

An introduction the Finger Lakes Region of New York State and the wineries within.

With voting over & election results accumulating, Barack Obama can claim victory in yesterday's Tsunami Tuesday pseudo-national primary by winning 14 of 22 states - 64%.

Between March and April, maple farms and sugar houses throughout Ontario host their annual festivals, demonstrations and tastings of this year's fresh syrup production.

The UN Commission on Sustainable Development looks at biofuels and sees potential problems along with the benifits of energy independance and reducing carbon emmissions.

Early Twentieth Century Congressional Democrat and Republican Progressives work together to expand the power of the electorate through passage of the 17th Amendment.

A short bibliography and review of Spin, the latest Hugo Award winning novel by Robert Charles Wilson

As the H1N1 virus begins to pick up steam, college campuses around the country are experiencing large outbreaks among their population.

Depression-era audiences went to theaters to escape the harsh realities of everyday anxieties. The Wizard of Oz was one offering that provided hope and promise.

Born in Berkeley, Virginia in 1773, William Henry Harrison was the son of a Virginia planter.

From its origins in Europe to its transformation in Canada and the United States, fiddle music continues to be one of the most popular, music genres.

Adverse weather conditions can have a powerful effect on how sports are played or if they are played at all. Wind, rain, fog and snow affect outdoor sports like football.

Enjoy the outdoors in winter by covering up, wearing layers, and utilizing backcountry shelters.

A Tucson Audubon trip led by Doug Jenness found 50 species near Oracle, Arizona, on September 26, 2009. One of those, a Broad-winged Hawk, was far from its usual range.

Christmas Eve, celebrated on December 24th as a vigil for the Christmas Day Celebration is for many people is a time for setting up the Christmas decorations.

Environmental destruction is not a modern phenomenon. Archeologists have determined that the Nazca civilization of Peru fell victim to their own deforestation practices.

Winter weather can be brutal on a home that's not ready for freezing temperatures, ice & snow. Prepare ahead of time to avoid costly repairs and dangerous conditions.

Johnny Depp as John Dillinger and Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis combine to make gangster thriller Public Enemies a real winner.

The birth of Superman shows that no one, not even fictional characters, can escape their roots. In the case of the Man of Steel, those roots lay in the Golem's Clay.

The speaker in Malcolm M. Sedam's "Desafinado" takes the Beat poet Allen Ginsberg to task for what the speaker considers to be devastation to the human soul.

The antique crazy quilt is a unique form of patchwork, more art than bed cover, and seldom meant for warmth. The beauty was in the rich fabrics, embroidery and stitchery.

Though one was a reformed punk band who fell back in their love for Bad Company and one was a bar band who never gave up on Bad Company, The 'Hawks and The 'Mats are kin.