Articles related to "Miners"



The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective - Part I
This article, the first of three parts, presents brief biographical sketches of the first four presidents of the United Mine Workers of America.
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Superstitions About The Mines
Do women in mines bring bad luck? Miners long ago thought so. What do you think?
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Miner 2149
Fond of empire building games? Miner 2149 lets you develop and manage a mining colony for 2 years - if you last that long.
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Massacre at Ludlow: Murder and Arson
Part 2 of Massacre at Ludlow describes some of the activities that took place that day.
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The Michigan Pasty
A pasty is a whole meal wrapped up in a pastry envelope. Brought to the U.S. by Cornish miners who worked in the iron and copper mines of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the pasty was often heated on a shovel held over the candle miners wore in their hats. Michiganians today still enjoy this tasty dish. It's become the unofficial state dish!
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Hotel Pillows
The quality of hotel pillows may greatly influence one's feelings about the overall stay. A good pillow might go unnoticed, an uncomfortable one can ruin one's sleep.
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Yanomami
The Yanomami are the largest group of Neolithic people known. Contact with the western world has degraded their traditional culture, possibly beyond repair. Disease and violence against them threatens their survival. This is the first of two articles examining their plight and their future.
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The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective -- Part II
This article, the second of four parts, presents brief biographical sketches of presidents of the United Mine Workers of America, from John Mitchell, elected in 1898 through Frank J. Hayes, who left office January 1, 1920.
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The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective -- Part III
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Ghosts in the Mines
A short collection of mining-related ghost stories from the past.
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Mine Safety Lamps
This article details the development of the mine safety lamp.
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Murrietta The Outlaw
After Joaquin Murrietta’s wife is raped by miners he becomes a raging outlaw with many atrocities attributed to his doing.
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Skagway: Cruising The Inside Passage Pt 3
Skagway, gateway to the Yukon is our port of call. The quiet rustic town, belies it's wild west history, where con men, gamblers and prostitutes plied their trade with impunity. Then there is the tale of Soapy Smith, the most notorious " bad guy " of the era. The White Pass and Yukon Route railway, one of the steepest and most scenic routes is here. Then a trip to White Pass Summit, where the Chilkoot Trail, The Gold Rush Trail of '98 begins and an interesting stop at the Miners' Gold Rush Graveyard. There is a Dance hall with Gold Rush Follies. And old fashioned saloon.
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Agnes Burns Wieck: A Leader of Joan of Arcs -- Part I
Part I or a two-part article about Frances Burns Wieck, a feminist, socialist, labor organizer, and writer who was active during the first part of the twentieth century.
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The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective -- Part IV
The final part of a four-part series about the past presidents of the United Mine Workers of America.
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Art Museums in NYC
Avoid the crowds at MoMA and The Met: Three lesser-known art museums in New York City are just as inspiring.
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Everyday Luxury Poll
Luxury Travel readers were asked what they most like to do, when they want to take a vacation but cannot. Poll results are analyzed and discussed.
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Mother's Day - Day Spas
Mother's Day is fast approaching. A luxury day spa can give the important woman in your life the treatment she deserves.
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Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
Luxury galore at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa...plus a chance to simply kick back and take a long deserved nap. Word to the wise - don't overplan your luxury retreat!
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The Maui Prince Hotel
The Maui Prince Hotel, on the island of Maui in Hawaii, is a peaceful luxury hotel with Japanese influences.
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Discovering Coloma, California
James Marshall State Historic Park tells 1848 California gold rush story with Sutter's Mill replica, Chilean and Mexican Arrastres, Chinese Store and pioneer buildings..
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Surprises Around the State
Travel around to places in the state to delight the senses. These are not your everyday sights!
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A Trip Through The Opal Fields
A trip through some of Australia's desolate outback on the way through the Opal fields and on the Central Australia.
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Protecting Mother Earth Conference
The Tenth Annual Protecting Mother Earth Conference was held in New Mexico to discuss the impact of uranium mining and other environmental issues has on indigenous peoples and what they can to to protect themselves and their lands.
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British Food - Cornish Pasties
The British Cornish pasty is sold all over the UK, in supermarkets, bakers, and pubs. It's the perfect take-away food. Bake your own from this simple recipe.
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Susquehanna River
The river dates back to the Paleozoic Era and is a geologist's dream. It acted as a transportation corridor, and has provided the backdrop for countless historic events.
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Atlantis - Bahamas on a Budget
You can experience the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas without spending all of your travel budget in one place. Paradise Island has reasonably-priced alternatives.
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Babymoon Luxury Pregnancy Getaways
Baby-Moon is a new website that describes luxury resorts with pregnancy packages for mothers-to-be. Top hotels all over the world are offering babymoon pre-birth trips.
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Best Brunch in New York City
New York City boasts great brunch options in casual restaurants. From pancakes and omelettes to salads and sandwiches, the four best brunch restaurants in NYC are...
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Fantasy Vacation Poll Results
Readers were asked where they would most like to travel. Now, the Fantasy Vacation Poll results are analyzed. Where is your luxury travel locale?
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Florence - Italy's Art Capital
An overview of the art and architecture of Florence, Italy. This town is home to the largest collection of Renaissance art and architecture in the world.
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Home Bath Treatments
Escape from the stresses of life, and relax in a wonderful bath. With the right salts or other quality treatments, your own bath can give you the luxury of a day spa.
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Jet Blue Airline Travel
Jet Blue Airlines may not have the amenities of airlines like American Airlines, but the lower ticket cost - and their personal television sets - can make it worthwhile.
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Kobe Beef - Luxury from Japan
Kobe beef is a quality luxury food from Japan. The Japanese cattle are fed organic grain, beer, and sake. Is that why it tastes so good?
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Lebed's Opponent Crashed and So Has the Market
Lebed's victory in Krasnoyarsk comes at a time when Russia is facing an economic and financial crisis: the ruble is falling, the stock market is collapsing, no one even bid for Rosneft, interest rates are skyrocketing, inflation is a major threat and unpaid miners are in strike in force.
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Lush - Bath Bombs
Lush, the bath and body care company, has many organic and creative products. A Lush innovation is the "bath bomb." This reviewer enjoyed researching several of them.
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Lush - Organic Bath Products
Lush, with its hand-made organic bath products, is gaining a loyal following. The wide variety of scented soaps and bubble baths are only part of the reason why.
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Santa Monica Shangri-la Hotel
Shangri-la in Santa Monica: The luxury is in the view and location. The Shangri-la Hotel makes good use of one of Southern California's best assets; the Pacific Ocean.
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The Atlantis Resort
Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island: Is it, indeed, paradise in the Bahamas?
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The Best Sushi in the Country
Where are the best sushi restaurants in the country? The answer may surprise you.
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The Duomo in Florence
The Duomo in Florence, Italy, is a paragon of Renaissance architecture. The history of the Duomo's architecture includes involvement by Da Vinci and Brunelleschi.
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The MILK Desk for Macs
Computer tables are usually covered with wires, cables, cords and clutter. The MILK desk is designed to clean up work space for Apple product users.
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Joaquin Murrietta
Joaquin Murrietta, after miners rape his wife, seeks revenge and becomes a notorious outlaw of California’s gold rush era.
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Western Outlaws at the Suite 3
The Outlaws continue with Jack McCall, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Joe Scott and Joaquin Murrietta.
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Video Review: Lake Placid
Never smile at a crocodile; never tip your hat and stop to talk awhile....
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Tanzanite Gem rarer than Diamonds
Discovered in the 1960's, tanzanite has been called "the gemstone of the 20th Century."
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Best Luxury Travel Luggage
There are many top luxury designer brands of luggage. The best carry-ons and suitcases are both durable and handsome, while cheap replicas are poorly made and don't last.
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Twentysomethings on the Trail: Kauai's Na Pali Coast
Another lesson disguised in a true story, this time when I and a companion tackle one of the most challenging hiking trails in the Hawaiian islands: the Na Pali, on Kauai's inaccessible Northwest coast.
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Upper East Side - Best Brunch
The Upper East Side of New York City isn't as homey a part of town as its neighbor across the park. The top brunch restaurants here tend to be less casual, too.
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Juneau: Cruising the inside passage Pt 2
Our first port of call on the Alaska cruise is Juneau, capital of Alaska, geographically the largest city in the US and the first town to be founded due to the gold rush. Historical yet cosmopolitan, Juneau has great shopping and quality restaurants. After riding through town, we're off to view our first glacier, the awesome Mendenhall, one of the few you can drive to. We then experience an unforgetable wildlife cruise, encountering diving Humpback whales,close up, Stellar Sea Lions basking on a bellbuoy, harbour seals poping up like corks from the sea. Lots of great pictures and Alaska links. Please join me in this Alaska experience.
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