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IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART VIII)
Richard Nixon was one of the most fascinating figures in our recent history. Although he served less than six years in Congress, his service there catapulted him to national prominence, and eventually to the White House. In this article, we will examine how his Congressional record led to his later historic actions.
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Biography of Singer Marni Nixon
Marni Nixon, "The Ghostess with the Mostess" or "The Voice of Hollywood" was the singing voice behind many well-known actresses.
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Book Review - The Other Side of Dark - by Joan Lowery Nixon
"The Other Side of Dark" by Joan Lowery Nixon is a suspense book for Young Adults. Any adult who enjoys suspense would also like reading this book.
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Writing Tips, World War II Photography, and Richard Nixon
Three books are reviewed in this column, including a writer's guide, a study of how World War II was covered by photographers, and a report on the Watergate scandal.
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IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART IX)
Gerald Ford served for more than 24 in the House of Representatives, rising to be the leader of his party in the House. His reputation for hard work and honesty made him the first Vice President selected under the provisions of the 25th Amendment, and eventualy President of the United States. In this article, we examine his Congressional record.
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The Nixon Presidency
This article will examine the often forgotten policies of the disgraced Richard Nixon, as well as reflecting on the Watergate Scandal which brought about his demise.
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Five New Goals For the Space Program
Congress can change the direction of U.S. Space Policy
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IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART X)
George Herbert Walker Bush served only two short terms in the House of Representatives, but he gained valuable experience as a member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. In this final article in the series, we will examine his brief Congressional career and learn why it came to a sudden end.
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PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART III
In this article, we finish our conclude of presidential hobbies, sports, and leisures activities. There are a few surprises here, such as our oldest President chopping wood and some of the more unusual means of pysical fitness exercises.
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Sense of Betrayal
This essay compares the sense of betrayal upon realizing that Clinton like Nixon directly lied to us.
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An Interview with George McGovern
Former senator George McGovern comments on the current state of politics and how he helped shape our democratic system.
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Equus Revival Set To Play West End
The star of the "Harry Potter" films, Daniel Radcliffe, is set to make his West End debut in this controversial play.
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How Daytime Soap All My Children got its Start
Because of the creator's original vision and socially significant storylines, All My Children has grown into one of the most successful daytime soap operas.
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Latest Movie News and Some More Great Sequences
A brief update this week on how the latest round of movies coming out, and Part 7 of my continuing series revealing the best motion picture sequences of all time!
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Presidential Trivia - Old and New
Collectors of presidential trivia are watching every word and action of 2008 presidential candidates as they march towards the White House.
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FIRST PETS, PART II
The conclusion of last week's article about Presidential pets. We start with the greatest animal keeper in White House history, Calvin Coolidge, and finish with President Bill Clinton.
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100 Most Memorable Film Characters Of All Time: Nominations 21 thru 40
The countdown continues, revealing my choices for the most memorable characters in all of film history. This week, numbers 40 through 21 reveal some more cinema icons and heroes, some characters of true horror, some amazing female characters, and even a President of the United States.
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2007 Tony Awards Announced
In the past few years, the Tony Awards, which honour the best of the Broadway season, have become fairly predictable.
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Anti-Americanism in Latin America
In his recent book, historian Alan McPherson attempts to get at the root of Latin American Anti-Americanism by comparing four countries' experiences with the U.S.
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End of October Update AND Great Movie Sequences Part 8
This week, a brief discussion of the most recent films and their Oscar chances, and the eighth installment of my series on the greatest motion picture sequences of all time.
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Julia Roberts on Broadway
Tinseltown’s brightest are flocking to Broadway, drawn by delightful theatre scripts and a chance to flex their acting chops.
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Kent State University Shootings
Why on May 4, 1970, were thirteen students shot by Ohio National Guard troops during during a Viet Nam anti-war rally.
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McCain, Obama and Paris Hilton Celeb Ads
Politicians are no longer simply endorsed by personalities. John McCain's negative comparison of Barack Obama to media celebrities Spears and Hilton may have backfired.
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All-American Opera
A Fourth of July look at American opera.
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Space History
A Brief History of the U.S. Space Program

60th Annual Tony Awards
The Drowsy Chaperone and The History Boys were the big winners at the 60th Annual Tony Awards held on Sunday, June 11th, 2006.
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Action Films in the 1980s
The 1980s action film was more then just mindless entertainment. The genre actually served a purpose in restructuring the American identity during the Reagan era.
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Biography of Deborah Kerr — The English Rose
Deborah Kerr, nicknamed "The English Rose" died in October 2007. She leaves a magnificent contribution to English, European and American film and theatre history.
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Daytime Dramas: The Soaps
A brief look at some of the more popular afternoon dramas that had long runs on radio and TV and some of the stars of these shows.
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Infamous American School Shootings
School shootings are in the news again. This article revisits three infamous shootings within our recent past, prior to the Virginia Tech shooting.
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The Presidents and Their Pets
The Presidential Pet Museum in Washington D.C. holds information about the pets that once called the White House home. Quiz yourself on the names of the Presidents pets.
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The Republican Syndrome
Since the Republican Party's inception, its candidates have dominated the presidency. The U.S. has experienced some of its worst catastrophes under Republican leaders.
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Media Literacy Part II
Part two in the series of media literacy and what it means to our youth.
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'Sex and the City' Movie Not Entirely Guy-Proof
The bloated film version of 'Sex and the City' will mostly appeal to women, but this male critic admittedly liked it.
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Errors of Omission
Who is your favorite network correspondent entagled with?

The Deep Impact of Barry Goldwater
Remembering Barry Goldwater who just died.
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Native Son
Richard Wright's best-selling novel has influenced generations of African-American authors.
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Profile: Fred Thompson
An actor, lobbyist, and former U.S. Senator for the state of Tennessee, Republican Fred Thompson now wants to be President.
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Watershed Events
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Advertising Agency Executives
Encouraged by the success of "Mad Men" and product placement potential, networks are working on two more shows that could change how clients and viewers see ad agencies.
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Countdown to Director Oliver Stone's "W"
Oliver Stone's upcoming biopic of President George W. Bush casts an unflattering shadow over much of his earlier career.
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Financial Cost of the War on Drugs
More than thirty years after the War on Drugs was declared, billions of dollars are being spent every year on a losing battle.
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IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART VII)
John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson both ahd extensive experience in both houses of Congress. This experience was extremely helpful as they both worked to pass ambitious social programs, especially landmark civil rights bills. In this article, we examine their congressional service.
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Television in the Seventies
If TV in the sixties was going through a time of growing up, then the seventies saw the medium get its act together and take over the world. Part One of two looks at drama in the seventies.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL LINE OF SUCCESSION: WHO'S NEXT?
The Presidential line of succession designates who takes over if both the President and Vice President die, resign or leave office. Learn who might become our next President.
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Classic Women Writers
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TALES...U.S. CAMPAIGN Y2K EVENT UPDATE SPECIAL
Editor's final wrapup and analysis of the recent U.S. elections
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Death Does More Than Take a Vacation
Brad Pitt is Death on vacation in <i>Meet Joe Black</i>. This romantic drama takes a memorable look at love, life, and death through the eyes of unforgettable characters.
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How To Make a Martini
The Martini is one of the great classic cocktails which has recently enjoyed a rebirth in the form of fruity versions.
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Human Cloning
The history behind the race to develop a human clone, a look at the Clonaid and Hwang Woo-suk controversies and why human cloning in reality may be a bad idea.
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