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This I Believe
A book of essays from remarkable people, some well known, others not, reflecting the beliefs and character of a wide spectrum of people.
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Delivering Poetry, or Trying to, Anyway
Why isn't poetry more accessible to the public?
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It's Toys for Travelers Time Again!
Each Fall the Travel & Disability section looks at gear and gadgets that make travel a lot easier for people with disabilities.
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It’s a Wonderful Wilmington
Wilmington, and the neighboring region, present holiday traditions from any of the four centuries in her well seasoned past.
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Heard the news?
The Internet allows you to listen in on news programs from around the world.
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Carrie Allen McCray: a Special Celebration
An overview of a celebration for author Carrie Allen McCray.
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Environment News Links
Environmental news source links stolen from Google.
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Imported & Exported Boats for Sale
As luxury boat sales stumble in America, the good news is that a weak U.S. dollar boosted American export sales of pleasure boats overseas by 12.8% in 2007.
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Just Who Does Corporate Media Serve? Part 2
This article lists the main media affiliations with the Big Three secret power elite groups--Bilderbergers, Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations--including the "best and brightest" of the "Eastern Liberal Establishment."
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Poetry Special
Places to publish and contests to enter! Get your mouse ready to cut and paste, because this article's full of information to help you succeed.
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Coast Guard Makes a Million Saves
The United States Coast Guard has reached a remarkable public service milestone. The service has rescued more than one million people since it's inception in 1790.
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More -- much more -- from Direct Search
A look at a few of the recent additions to a must-visit site, Direct Search.
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New Zealand Radio Live
Find out about NZ radio stations that broadcast live to the internet.
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Part 3: Who Does Mainstream Media Serve?
In Part 3 of this series on who the mainstream media serves, I list some of the media celebrities in the three power elite groups: Bilderbergers, Trilaterals, Council on Foreign Relations.
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She Gives Us Fever
Peggy Lee is a classic dame with elegant sex appeal. Even the big boys like Duke Ellington and Sinatra thought so!
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Teacher Training Through Podcasts
Podcasts can be a convenient way to learn from other educators. It can also be a useful way to share teaching experiences and classroom activity ideas.
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A Mother's Love
In this article I explore a my reaction to the Justice Department's decision not to condemn the murder of Amadou Diallo and contrast it to his mother's reaction.
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All About Your College Professor
College life will be easier if you understand the person who controls the grade book. Here are six things you should know about your professors.
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Arthur Miller in Profile
Arthur Miller - 60 years of "just people on a stage talking to each other".
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Basketball's Best Writer
Recommended reading for fans of college basketball by America's premier writer on the sport
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Books About Vagabond Travels
Modern travel writing in the United States began after the Great Depression of the 1930s and the Great War of the 1940s.
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Chicago Jazz Radio Stations
For fans of classic jazz music in Chicago, the choices for listening to their favorite music is rather limited. Recently, the choices are online or in the suburbs.
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DVD Review: Click and Clack As the Wrench Turns
PBS's Click and Clack's As the Wrench Turns unsuccessfully tries to bring the Magliozzi Brothers' Car Talk to a sitcom format. 3/10.
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The Nations Speak.
One of the joys of the internet is to be given access to speech radio stations around the world. Suite101 listens in.
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The Next Fifty Years
A look forward at what issues might face the State of Israel on the eve of its 50th Anniversary of its founding.
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The Television Industry Loses Two Giants
This week we look back at the life and careers of Milton Berle and Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. ABC and NPR are big winners at the Peabodys. This week in television history remembers "Wanted: Dead or Alive."
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Travel Gear and Gadgets
Resources for packing, protecting, and repairing regular travel items or adaptive equipment. Sports equipment to get you into the outdoors. And items that just add a bit of comfort while on the road.
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Antebellum Political Characters: Claiborne and Porter
Short bios of two figures in 19th century Louisiana politics - the first governor, William C. C. Claiborne, and a United States Senator and Whig party leader, Alexander Porter. Both of these men came to Louisiana by way of Tennessee.
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Interview with Travel Journalist/Photographer
Judith Fein, award-winning travel journalist, photographer, filmmaker and teacher, has contributed to over 80 publications and is a regular travel columnist for three.
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Monarch Butterfly Habitat Threatened
This article discusses threats to the monarch butterfly habitat in Mexico and questions whose should accept responsibility for international species.
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Public Television Represents Freedom, Fears Cuts
Although public broadcasting was given federal funding and the official green light for freedom of expression in 1967, today its programmers fear cuts and censorship.
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Seeds of Peace
Seeds of peace, a non-profit organization, helps teenagers from regions of conflict, such as Serbia, Israel, Palestine, etc. put a human face on their enemies and learn the skills of making peace. The author muses about what would happen if he applied these principles in his own life.
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The Accidental CEO: Interview
Tom Voccola discusses how his book can inspire leadership in CEOs, keep employees engaged, and effectively transform the world of corporate management.
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The Nutcracker
a short overview of Hoffman's The Mouseking and the Nutcracker, Der Mauskoenig und der Nussknacker with links to the Moscow Ballet, PNB and background notes on Hoffmann, nutcrackers and Tschaikovsky -- with links for illustrations by Segur
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War Correspondents
A journalist's been killed in East Timor, where the UN appears to be struggling to keep the place under control. How useful are war correspondents to the rest of the world community? And why do they do what they do?
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I Want To Work On TV
Ever wanted to work in the media? Fancy a job as a TV or radio reporter? Check out what it's REALLY like, and how you find a position with Suite101. First of two articles.
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St. Patrick's Day Fun
Saint Patrick's Day activities abound for the music classroom in this article. Perhaps one of these sites will be as good as finding a pot of gold! Well, almost.
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Women who've "Wowed" us in Music!
March is Women's History Month! In honor of this event and some of the women who have left their marks in history, this article spotlights women who have wowed us with their musical talents. Not ALL of you will agree on my selection of women for this feature article. However, I hope that afer you investigate the sites offered, that you will have an appreciation for all that they have done for the music industry and most importantly, for humanity, even if their music is not your "cup of tea."
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