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Jordin Sparks and The Bowl
Jordin Sparks, the winner of American Idol in 2007, lip-synced the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLII. What does this mean for the music industry?
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Oh Canada!: Canada's National Anthem
Oh Canada! was composed in 1880 in haste as a national song for an event, the lyrics written in French only. The poetic English lyrics were written twenty years later.
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Patriotic American Anthems
Throughout the history of the United States these five pieces of music have rallied support, called people to arms, and comforted in times of sorrow.
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The Star Spangled Banner
In a time when as many as two out of every three Americans do not know the words to their own National Anthem, this article provides some much needed answers.
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India Facts - Part One.
In this article I have given information on the some salient facts about India. They are the national flag, the national anthem, the national song and the national emblem.
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Symbols of Canada: Part Two
Last time I promised that I would teach you more about the symbols that Canadians use to identify their country. From the beaver to the loonie, symbols of Canada are certainly unique.
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Sami National Day on February 6th
In Norway on February 6th the Sami flag will hang proudly outside all official government buildings in recognition of Sami national day. The Sami, commonly referred to as Lapplanders in the past, first celebrated this day in 1993 as a union of the indigenous voices across Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The date is significant because it marks the first Sami national council meeting held in Trondheim, in 1917.
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The Worst Bloopers in NHL Hockey
Even the world's best athletes, who grace posters and appear on television to millions of people every week, make mistakes. When things go wrong, every one knows.
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Trying to Take Notes.
It's Friday night and the first match in the International Rules Series is about to start. All I want to do is watch and take notes for my next article.

Happy Independence Days!
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a musical look at national holidays and anthems of plus other patriotic music.

A Love No Less
Read more than two centuries of African-American love letters from slaves, Harlem Renaissance writers, celebrities, and everyday people.
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Harlem Renaissance Poets
Many memorable poets did their best writing during the decades of the 1920s and 1930s.
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The One-Room Schoolhouse in Canada
One-room schoolhouses were built in rural Canada to meet the educational needs of children scattered across the countryside. One teacher taught Grades One to Eight.
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Intrusive Boob Tube
The problem with the halftime show at Superbowl XXXVIII was its intrusiveness.
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Canada's Music
Canada HAS a music industry. In this article, there is Canadian music from Traditional Quebecois music to Neil Young to Celine Dion.
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New Record Releases and Inside Paradise Garage
Once again "Magic Carpet Ride in to the Paradise Garage featuring Creatie Source, "Who Is He And What Is He To You?" Also Grace Jones' performance of "Feel It" and MFSB's "Love Is The Message". Extended list of New Releases for this week.
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A Little Pomp and Circumstance
Each year millions of Americans gather to watch black robed graduates march to the strains of Edward Elgar's most famous work, Pomp and Circumstance. Find out why here!
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New Releases - February
Please note this is not exhaustive, and release dates are subject to change. If your band has a new album released this month, please feel free to email me for inclusion.
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The Towers of Tallinn, Estonia
Pick an afternoon of sunshiny weather in Estonia's capital, Tallinn, and enjoy a walk from Pikk Hermann to Kiek in de Kök.
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Campfire Songs
Summer is fast approaching and campfire sing alongs are sure to follow. Do you need some help remembering the words to your favorite campfire songs?
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Coverage of John Yoo
Glenn Greenwald showed the lack of coverage surrounding the release of John Yoo's Torture Memos. Do his numbers check out?
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Figure Skating Up-to-Date
As we transition from April to May, 2006, these headlines are worthy of notice.
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Handel's Hallelujah Chorus
Handel's Messiah is a story of resurrection. It is both the biblical story of Christ's life and resurrection on earth, and the story of Handel's return from oblivion.
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Hitler's War on Jazz in France
During WWII, jazz became a fugitive music banned and silenced in the cafes and clubs of war-time Paris by Nazi occupiers who feared its rebellious undertones
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Jean Sibelius Biography
The life and works of Finland's greatest composer Jean Sibelius, famous for orchestral piece Finlandia and Symphony No.5.
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John Philip Sousa
Of all American musicians and composers, one name ranks as the most historically prominent: John Philip Sousa, his marches, and his legacy stand for all time.
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Julie Parrish
One of the co-stars of Paradise Hawaiian Style
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Memorial Day is for Families
The fun ways to spend Memorial day with your family.
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Minding the Guidelines
Before you get out on that wrestling mat or on the b-ball court, take a few minutes to cover the guidelines that will ensure a safe and a positive season.
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Review of Queen's "A Night at the Opera"
When this was made in 1975 it was, supposedly, the most expensive album ever created.
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Schott's Original Miscellany
In how many countries is voting compulsory? Can you name all the Bronte sisters? And what exactly does BHM stand for in the world of dating?
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Semana Santa Fiesta in Spain
Steer clear of the textbook examples of Holy Week in Spain if you want to see something other than a public show.
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A Song for the Ages
On the eve of World War II the great American songwriter Irving Berlin wanted to write a special song.
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American Soprano Alma Gluck
A brief look at the life and career of Alma Gluck, one of the most famous sopranos of the early twentieth century.
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An Afternoon At School
My experiences at a middle school orientation.
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Anniversaries in Hungary 2003
As I in the previous year began, now I would like to show you some important and not too important but interesting things that have jubilee in this year.
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Baltimore and Baseball
Enjoy Eutaw Street with some Boog's BBQ, a little right field boogie and you have hit the home run of good times. No strike-outs here!
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Best Foreign Film Oscar
The nominees for Best Foreign Film at the 80th annual Oscars are a varied group, and with La Vie en Rose out of the running, this year's crop has no clear front-runner.
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Canada's Beginings
This is a little historical article of Canada. Some facts may be wrong but most of it is what is tought to us in Ontario Schools.
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Celebrating Anzac Day
Every Australian considers Anzac Day to be the most important national holiday. The occasion is full of respect, ceremonies, and true-blue Aussie fun.
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Elvis Allynn
Elvis Tribute Artist Extraordinaire
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Flag Etiquette for Fourth of July
This Independence Day, teach your children the rules for displaying and respecting the U.S. flag.
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Glorious Geography
Maps, flags, facts and fabulous photos of the world and everything on it.
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God Can & God Will
Dottie Peoples is a musical treasure house who sings with passion and praise to GOD. She has been richly honored for her excellent contributions to Gospel music. Her latest release God Can & God Will continues her unprecedented talent.
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Hegemony and Media Studies
Does the media promote dominant power structures? Yes, argued Antonio Gramsci in his widely-used theory of hegemony.
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Historical July, part 1
Although the American Independents Day is the primary event celebrated in July many other historical events also occurred in July such as the Donner Party deciding to split off from their main group and the Whitman-Spalding party of missionaries reaching Independents Rock.
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India's Olympic Story
Abhinav Bindra's first solo gold brings a refreshing change in Indian sport. This feat is sure to bring more Olympic medals in future to a cricket crazy nation.
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