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Articles related to "North Dakota"
All the way through O . . . Continued trolling for web treasure---looking at the web sites of the states ohio • north carolina • new york • north dakota • oklahoma
Norst Hostfest Scandinavian Fest in North Dakota Party Scandinavian style in Minot, ND at the largest Nordic festival in America September 30- October 5, 2008, featuring Heritage of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. minot nd • north dakota • norst hostfest • scandinavian festival • nordic traditions
United Tribes International Powwow North Dakota The United Tribes International Powwow in North Dakota is a four day event, September 4-7, 2008. Native American Tribes gather to celebrate their culture in Bismarck, ND. native american • indian tribes • pow wow • north dakota • bismarck nd
THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN In 1928, Ontario horticulturist Dr. Henry Moore, dreamed of creating a garden along the International border between the United States and Canada. The International Peace Garden is definitely a gift of nature. suite101 • suite101.com • canada • canadian • canadian tourism
Sitting Bull and Catherine Weldon Much is known about Sitting Bull, but little is known about the white woman, Catherine Weldon, who wanted to help him and the Lakotas keep their land from the U.S. native american religion • missouri river • indian reservation • great plains • kansas city
States Taxes on Interstate E-Commerce The growth of e-commerce raises questions about the application of state sales taxes on interstate transctions. e-commerce • internet taxation
The Reid and Davis Gangs of Montana <BR> (Part 1) It was already 20 years into the new century. But in the small towns of Montana, North Dakota, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, some small time hoods didn't realize that the Wild, Wild West was over. These two gangs accounted for at least two dozen bank robberies. It took two years before the law could catch up with them all. smiling johnny reid • leslie ayer • british columbia • alberta • saskatchewan
A Church That Matters Under a contract I studied the twenty-five lowest income rural counties of the U.S. This material represents my findings of the county characteristics and issues which negatively or positively impact county economic growth. It also defines work of the Church and other non-profit groups as they work to improve local economic realities. faith • economic growth • economy • entrepreneur • mission
John James Audubon John James Audubon, artist and ornithologist, traveled America drawing birds of North America, of which were published in several volumes. audubon • artist and ornithologist • america • paris • hudson
More than Sacagawea's Husband Toussaint Charbonneau is usually mentioned only as Sacagawea's husband by historians and scholars. In fact, he lived a full, eventful, and often unscrupulous life. toussaint charbonneau • sacagawea's husband • lewis and clark expedition • jean-baptiste charbonneau • hidatsa villages
Moving West in Ancient Times This article explores the possibility that the Mandan Indians of ancient times intermingled with white visitors to America. ancient america • mandan • indians • native american • king woden-lithi
North American Elk Conservation and Management -- Part 1 Part 1 of a series on the conservation and management of North American Elk (Cervus elaphus) Part 1 contains an introduction, and list of subspecies of Cervus elaphus. elk • cervus elaphus • conservation • elk management
The Reid and Davis Gangs of Montana <BR> (Part 2) Though I described the outlaws as being "of Montana" they obviously committed many crimes elsewhere too. Their headquarters was in North Dakota, so they made it a point never to rob anything there. They must have rivaled the James gang in the sheer number of jobs and the large amount of profit. They were probably one of the few "wild west" outfits that had benefit of automobiles to make their getaways. smiling johnny reid • leslie ayer • british columbia • alberta • saskatchewan
To Liverpool and the Dakotas John James Audubon, artist and ornithologist, traveled America drawing birds of North America, of which were published in several volumes. audubon • artist and ornithologist • america • paris • hudson
Tailing The Red Tail of Northwest Airlines (Part 1) Part One of the history of Northwest Airlines, once known as Northwest Orient. The origins of this airline and its role in World War II are explored. northwest airlines • northwest orient • world war ii
Beneficial Bugs do Battle in the West Not all bugs are bad. In the West, beneficial insects are helping control invasive, noxious weeds like leafy spurge and saltcedar. bug • bugs • insect • insects • beneficial
Explorers of Canada, Part XXX: Vilhjalmur Stefansson Vilhjalmur Stefansson lived among the Inuit, giving us percious information on the Arctic. canada • exploration • stefansson • explorers • north
Fort Mandan Fort Mandan, in present-day North Dakota, was begun on November 3, 1804 by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, co-leaders of the newly formed Corps of Discovery. Here they paused, through the winter of 1804-05, in their travels westward to the Pacific Ocean. fort mandan • north dakota • meriwether lewis • william clark • corps of discovery
Mandan This is a history of the Mandan Indians, dating back some eight hundred years ago as they migrated westward, following the Missouri River. In time, they met white men. Then, in 1838, the deadly small pox nearly destroyed them. mandan • indians • missouri river • native americans • plains
Measuring Arctic Sea-Ice Flying Laboratory is used to measure sea-ice loss and formations and atmospheric processes in the Arctic with a goal of understanding how these systems are related. climate change • sea-ice loss • sea-ice formation • arctic atmosphere • arctic sea-ice
Nicknames of the 50 United States All of the states have a unique 'nickname' that refers to a special trait or property that the state in known for. Many are obvious, but several are 'coined ' names. united states • states • names of states • alabama • alaska
PRESERVING THE PRAIRIES By saving the prairies we rescue the most fruitful water fowl breeding environment in the duck factory. preserving • prairies • waterfowl
Roosevelt's Post Presidency Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party. theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
Sacajawea Can you imagine joining the Lewis and Clark expedition at the age of fifteen and walking hundreds of miles with a baby strapped to your back? This is exactly what Sacajawea (pronounced sah-kah-guh-wee-uh) did when she was approximately fifteen years old. sacajawea • biographies • lewis and clark • shoshone • blackfeet
The Early Years of Teddy Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman. theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • stalwart republicans • william mckinley • vice president of the united states
The Presidency of Teddy Roosevelt Earning himself a place on Mt. Rushmore was not easy, but Theodore Roosevelt worked hard at the Presidency, focusing on getting things done and on initiating reform. theodore roosevelt • mt. rushmore • teddy roosevelt • panama canal • republicans
US Navy Railway Guns France 1918 Short of everything but ingenuity, the United States Army used a special unit of long range artillery provided by the US Navy in WWI. united states world war one • liege • bombarded paris • rear admiral ralph earle • baldwin locomotive works
Holiday Music Book Gift Guide If you're shopping for a music book this holiday season, here are some recommendations. music book • all music guide • fargo rock city • chuck klosterman • heavy metal
Why Hunt? Learn how hunting affects the environment and animals being hunted. hunt • hunting • wildlife • deer • environment
Allergy Help
Oganizations and firms regarding allergies. help centers • allergy help centers • allergy • allergies
Confederate Blue in the American West: The Galvanized Yankees, Part IV The performance of the first three regiments of ex-Confederate prisoners had gone far in changing opinions among skeptical Union commanders on the frontier. This would eventually lead to the recruitment of three more regiments, starting with what may have been the least fortunate of all – the Fourth United States Volunteers. the galvanized yankees • 4th u.s. volunteers • united states volunteers • civil war • american civil war
House Wren House Wrens are plump little birds approximately 5 inches in length with a bill that turns downward slightly and small, blunt wings. wren • house • jenny • angled tail
How to Receive US Food Stamps When ends don't meet, the government can provide food stamps to help a needy family or individual put food on the table. food stamps • apply for food stamps • foodstamps • food stamp program • food card
Praitie Falcon The Prairie Falcons bill is sapphire with a dusky colored tip. The top of the falcon's head has dusky brown streaks. There is a dark brown stripe from the edge of its eye to its chin. The feathers on its back and wings are tawny in color and a wingspan of about forty inches. raptor • desert • streaked • glides • daring
Car Problems and Knitting Injuries: Interview with a Norwegian Knitter Norwegian-style knitting is fast becoming an elite and specialized craft in the changing face of industry and leisure. As more and more sweaters are produced by machines, fewer people bother to learn the art of knitting, much less find the time to create the durable masterpieces made in their grandparents’ generation. In honor of this remarkable tradition, I spent an afternoon interviewing Vivian (64), a talented and prolific Norwegian knitter, about her experiences in the craft. In fact, she knit as we chatted. norwegian sweaters • knitting • needlecraft • traditional craft • knit sweaters
Around the Net What my surf around the net found of interest to herb gardeners. herbs • herb gardening • herbalist • perennials • plants
Milkweed: and other bast fibers Here is a description and pictures of how bast fibers are retted for use, and how milkweed, one bast fiber, can be processed for fiber. milkweed • bast fiber • fiber • fiber arts • textiles arts
POISON: PART ONE Part 1 of 4 on all aspects of poisoning. A complete list of poison control centers in all 50 states. first aid • emergencies • poisoning • poison control center
The Roberts Court A look at how Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts dealt with major legal issues in his first year. supreme court • chief justice • john roberts • cases • law
Cricket In The United States Cricket is regaining popularity in the United States. Read about it's progress here. cricket in united states • cricket • cricket match • about cricket • cricket regions in united states
Farmer vs GM Seed Corporations Farmers and consumers are losing in battles re: genetically modified organisms (GMO) and GM seeds. I cite 2 court cases against farmers & a study showing nutrient loss. genetically modified organism • gmo • gmo food • gm food • crop seed
Four-Wing Saltbush The four-wing saltbush exists all over the western portion of western North America, including some parts of southwestern Canada. four-wing saltbush • atriplex canescens • atriplex hortensis • alkaline • drought-resistant
Gadwall It is, however, more abundant in the interior than in most of our maritime districts, and is particularly so on the tributaries of the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi. In the early part of autumn and late in spring many are found on the margins of our great lakes. Yet the Gadwall has been represented as not It is, however, more abundant in the interior than in most of our maritime districts, and is particularly so on the tributaries of the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi.
How Antidepressants Affect Cognitive Abilities Antidepressants may ease the symptoms of depression, but they could affect your driving ability & other cognitive functions. Here's how antidepressants affect your brain. american psychological association • how antidepressants affect cognitive abilities • zoloft changes the brain • physical signs of depression • prescription antidepressants
Little Pink Slips - Sally Koslow Sally Koslow's novel is a fictional account of Rosie O'Donnell's editorial takeover of McCall's magazine and the resulting Rosie magazine. magazine editing • women editors • magazine writing • sally koslow • koslow
NCAA Frozen Four Update The NCAA hockey finalists have emerged: Boston College and Wisconsin will face off on Saturday in a highly anticipated showdown that will be televised on ESPN. nhl • ncaa • ice • hockey • college
Preserving History Who are Archivists? How do you find employment as an archivist? archivist • archives • public history • history • education |
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