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Searching the National Archives for NA records
Explains some of the types of tribal records available through the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and which records are available for search on line.
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Japanese Buddhism
An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period.
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BASIC RESEARCH: PART 2
going online to find record archives
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Finding the Link to Italy: Part II
Finding an ancestor's birthplace can be an enormous stumbling block. If family memory and records don't provide any clues, it's time to dig up state and federal records.
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The Narada Purana
Narada advises Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumar and Sanatana on how to pray to Vishnu and achieve salvation.
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The Vamana Purana
Vishnu narrates the Vamana Purana to Bali after vanquishing him. He tells the story of Bali's ancestor Andhak, who was consumed by power but later repented.
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Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu Influences
Sword-style martial arts from Japan have had a great many influences. This article explores one of the strongest ties to the sword arts, the Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu.
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Census Rolls on Microfilm
Names of tribes with census records on microfilm (other than the Cherokee rolls outlined in the aricle of July 6) and a link to the microfilm numbers for those tribes.
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Kyoto -- Japanese History Within Reach
Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan and home to countless historical sites and national treasures
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A Whisper from a Hurricane: the Story of Verda Majo
The Story of Hasegawa Teru, better known as "Verda Majo."


Ganges Art Exhibition Cancelled
The Bangladeshi government cancelled a French exhibition of 184 artworks from its museums after two sculptures of the Hindu god Vishnu were stolen and later found broken.
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Glossary M to P
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.
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Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
Set in the scenic Himalayas, Kedarnath is the northernmost of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas. It was established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata War.
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Osaka: History & Culture
Despite a skyline dominated by skyscrapers, Osaka's commercial character blends with an imperial past and a rich culture that persist just below its ultra-modern surface.
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The Genealogy of Akuti and Prasuti
The children of Akuti and Ruchi and Prasuti and Daksha populate the earth. They include Nara and Narayan and Sati.
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The Incarnations of Vishnu
There are ten commonly known avatars of Vishnu. The Bhagavata Purana lists twenty-two and states that there are many more.
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To Form a More Perfect Union
September 17, 2001 marks the 214th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States. This amazing document has been the blueprint for our country since 1787. Here is some background, and a few fun activities to help you celebrate Constitution Day with your class.
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National Archives Workshops for Genealogists
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) offers the public a comprehensive program of genealogical workshops and courses in its facilities nationwide.
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Japan's Tourist Attractions
Although expensive and rarely visited by budget travellers, Japan's urban centres offer glitzy nightlife and a door through which to explore the country's history.
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US CENSUS PART I: THE SOUNDEX
the first step in locating census records
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Developing an IRB
The Institutional Review Board is governed by the stipulations and guidelines contained in pertinent Federal regulations, as well as, the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles 9. Any policies adopted by the IRB committee may be changed or modified at regularly scheduled IRB meetings.
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"Soldiers of the Nation"
Named in honor of the sacred buffalo who roamed the plains, these soldiers have done more than live up to their motto "Semper Leal" (Always Loyal).
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The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part I
September is US Constitution month at Suite 101 and at the New Hampshire topic. Join me each week of September as I explore the issues and intrigues scattered on the rocky road to ratification!
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The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part II
What made a New Hampshire Federalist? What were their issues? Join me to find out.
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The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part III
Political maneuvering and sensational attacks in the newspapers weren't invented by modern-day politicians. Join me to learn about New Hampshire's rocky road to ratification.
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The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part IV
Join me on this final leg of the journey to discover how New Hampshire became the State that made a nation.
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Use It All; Wear It Out; Make It Do; or Go Without!
During World War II Americans had to cope with food and other commodity shortages and long lines created by rationing.

Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 5,6 & 7
Duryodhana laments about the strength of his enemy.
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George Washington
The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.
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Tsuruhashi is Koreatown
Tsuruhashi in Osaka is Japan's largest Koreatown where kimchi is produced by the barrel and you can sidestep Japanese ettiquette.
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Staying at a Ryokan - The Japanese "Country Inn"
Staying at a Japanese ryokan, or traditional inn, offers better room rates, friendlier service, and a more interesting atmosphere. This article explains why you shouldn't be afraid to try it!
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Our Heroes
Where your ancestors American heroes? Brave Canadians? Here are a selection of resources that can help you find out, both on and off the internet.
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SEARCHING FOR DEATH RECORDS
Sites that will help you find the death date of an ancestor.
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The Bureau of Indian Affiars
The Bureau of Indian Affairs....your first thought in Native American research, and possibly one of your worst choices.
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Bridge Collapse in Minnesota
"One in seven bridges in the United States is functionally obsolete."
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How to Get Kids Talking
These strategies will help get conversations going between you and your child, moving you well beyond those one-word answers you're often met with.
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Blindside :: "A Thought Crushed My Mind"
Blindside has hit the stands anew, this time around with an eleven-track CD called "A Thought Crushed My Mind." If you liked their first album, wait until you hear this.
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Researching Nonfiction
How to use the Internet to aid in research for nonfiction writing, including locating primary sources on the Web.
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Rock of Ages
An artist who hid his depression from the public, and his picture that today has a prophetic new meaning.
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Those Other Little Conflicts
The Revolution and the Civil Wars have often been depicted in movies and are often written about. But in between these two events came a number of other key conflicts. The War of 1812 and the Blackhawk War being two. Here are some starting points for finding genealogical history in this era. Your ancestor was too young to have fought with Washington, and too old for the Civil War. Could he have been in the War of 1812?
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