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Sweet Land DVD Review
Quiet, subtle yet undeniably charming, Sweetland warms your heart in the most unexpected way.
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George Kelly Barnes
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
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Henry Solomon Wellcome
Wellcome is a fascinating 19th/20th century scientist whose early inventions include invisible ink and travelling medical chests.
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Kansas Charley on an Orphan Train
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.
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Keeping Right On Clicking . . .
Reviews of tourist information sites in the USA --- Delaware through Iowa
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Lester Gillis
Although small in stature "Baby Face Nelson" was notorious for his violent temper and his intense hate for officers of the law.
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The Dust Bowl
The decade of the 1930s saw not only economic depression, but also a an ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl.
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US Midwest Maple Syrup Festivals
Throughout Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota, as winter slips away and maple trees reach peak sap production, Maple Syrup festivals lure gluttons outdoors.
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19th Century House Architecture in North America
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.
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Book Review: Savoring The Seasons
Savoring The Seasons is a cookbook celebrating the seasons and culture of the northern mid-west. The recipes are rich in cultural heritage, as well as history of its people and food of its environment. © <a href=http://home.comcast.net/~culinaryjen/Bio.html>Jennifer A. Wickes</a>
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2002 Awards - Jumping to Conclusions (Part 1)
Looking back at our Great-Big Summary Chart of the Major Awards of the 2001-2002 Season, we draw some <i>astonishing </i> conclusions!
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A hodg-pog of facts thrown through a blender of seratonin
The funk was just too thick at the Panic show last night, that it left my fingers flying down on the keys in a random orgy of sensory impules and other loosly related junk
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Five Little Peppers
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.
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Building Railroads Across Maryland
While the Western Maryland Railway lived in the shadow of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, it had its own success.
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Business in China III: Investing
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.
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Climate Predictions Spring 2008
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.
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Fall Golf Travel In The Midwest USA 2008
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.
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Hayrides, Pumpkin Picking and Corn Mazes in Ohio
Autumn is a great time for family fun in Ohio. Celebrate the changing of seasons at one of these fun-filled events.
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How to Choose the Right Ornamental Grass
Ornamental grasses are a hardy, beautiful choice for certain parts of the landscape.
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Interview with a Genealogist
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.
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Our Hero: The Complete Series
The Live, Laugh and Love Issue: wherein Our Hero bares all in a 4 disc DVD boxed set by its genius creators.
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Pioneer History Societies
The value of pioneer and history society records. Sources where these can be found and general overview of the societies.
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Things to do in Chicago
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.
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Alvin Buck Jones
Alvin "Buck" Jones, former NHL defenseman played with Detroit Red Wings dies just a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.
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Amtrak National Train Day May 10th
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.
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ASA and ARCA Take A Week Off
It was an off week for both the ASA and ARCA racing series, but that doesn't mean things were quiet in both series. Find out what was happening off the track in the world of ARCA/ASA
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Atmosphere's 'Lemons' CD Preview
"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.
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Can Really Doe Make an 'Impression' on Hip Hop?
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.
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Christopher Kit Carson – American Explorer
Kit Carson served many roles during his lifetime that were vital to the exploration and settlement of the American West.
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Climate Extremes US, Canada 2007
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.
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Cowbird
An interesting fact about this black bird that specialized in following those buffalo herds cultivated the remarkable capacity to drop its eggs in other bird species' nests.
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Disaster Recovery
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.
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Free Buddhist Resources
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.
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Gayfeather for Garden Color
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.
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Holiday Gifts From the Midwest
Holiday gifts and souvenirs from your home state can be very special. Here are some great gift suggestions from the Midwest United States.
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How To Create A Conch Shell Centerpiece
The natural look of a flower-filled conch shell makes a stunning table decoration and is perfect for a seashell wedding theme.
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It Ain't NASCAR but It Sure Is Fun!!
ARCA and ASA gave starts to many of the best stock car drivers today, and provide lots of entertainment to race fans. With television coverage on major networks, they help to round out the fan's race weekend.
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Lorraine Desmarais Goes Big With Her New Band.
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.
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New York's Finger Lakes Region
An introduction the Finger Lakes Region of New York State and the wineries within.
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Obama Wins Super Tuesday Delegates
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%.
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Ontario Maple Syrup Festivals
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.
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Potential Biofuel Problems
The UN Commission on Sustainable Development looks at biofuels and sees potential problems along with the benifits of energy independance and reducing carbon emmissions.
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Progressive Era Reforms & the 17th Amendment
Early Twentieth Century Congressional Democrat and Republican Progressives work together to expand the power of the electorate through passage of the 17th Amendment.
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Spin by Robert Charles Wilson
A short bibliography and review of Spin, the latest Hugo Award winning novel by Robert Charles Wilson
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Sunflowers
Next time you pick up a bag of salted sunflower, seeds from the local convience store consider for a moment the amazing journey; those seeds have taken to reach your mouth. North Americans can be proud of a plant that is now grown and enjoyed around the world.
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Swine Flu Hitting College Campuses Hard
As the H1N1 virus begins to pick up steam, college campuses around the country are experiencing large outbreaks among their population.
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The Alliance by Patricia Waddell
The Alliance by Patricia Waddell. Futuristic romance
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The Great Backyard Bird Count
Although winter is a time when it may appear that there is nothing to do in the backyard, there are many ways to be useful. One of them is to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 18th. to the 21st.
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The Great Depression and the Wizard of Oz
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.
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The Life of William Henry Harrison
Born in Berkeley, Virginia in 1773, William Henry Harrison was the son of a Virginia planter.
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