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Science and Energy Museum Rocks
The American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge,Tennessee, is a storehouse of knowledge about the city's secret history, along with the science of power and energy
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The Attempt to Steal Lincoln's Body
In the 1870's a gang of counterfeiters turned grave robbers in an attempt to free one of their members by holding Abraham Lincoln's body hostage.
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The Secret Science of World War II
In 1942, a "secret city" sprang up in a Tennessee valley, as Allied scientists raced to beat the Germans at developing enriched uranium to fuel the first atomic bomb.
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Tour the Secret City of Oak Ridge
Hop on a bus at Tennessee's American Museum of Science and Energy and travel back to WW II, to the Cold War, and on to today's world-class sub-atomic research facilities.
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Burying Abraham Lincoln
While Abraham Lincoln's death showed the divisions in the U.S., his burial showed the division among his own supporters.
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Salamander - 1 Developer - ??
In a fight for survival of home, who is the winner, who is the loser, and why can't we share?
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Research to Expand Biofuel Sources
Ethanol made from corn is already helping to reduce CO2 emissions and increase national security, by providing a renewable alternative fuel to the U.S. energy portfolio.
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State Fairs America's Heartland
2007 state fairs in Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin celebrate the "best of" with entertainment and fun.
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Tributes, Previews and Recommendations
A tribute to two tv legends, summer series previews and viewing recommendations for the week of August 4, 1998.
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Army Looking For New Use For Honeybees
The U.S. Army is looking at honeybees as a way to help protect soldiers by detecting unexploded landmines.
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Female Forensic Sleuths
These three authors use bare bone to uncover clues. TV viewers who enjoy CSI and other television shows about forensics might enjoy novels by these fiction writers
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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.
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The Subject is Physics
Explore the dynamics of nature from the microscopic to the macroscopic on the Internet.
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Johnny Mack Brown, Up Close and Personal
Johnny Mack Brown is a Hollywood legend. Fans either remember him for his memorable 1926 Rose Bowl performance, or his Hollywood movies that remain favorites to this day. One notch below superstar status, he made the best of the career changes that came his way. He raised a wonderful family, and remained true to his personal beliefs throughout his life.
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Kentucky State Fair Exposition Center Louisville
Kentucky State Fair takes place from August 14-23, 2008 at the Exposition Center in Louisville. There will be concerts, horses, food, midway rides, contests and ribbons.
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TALES...TEXAS ARTISTS SERIES
A special "TEXAS ARTISTS SERIES" investigation on "Fowler All Night Sings"
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The Oprahbama Phenomenon
Will the Oprahbama Phenomenon become one of the features of the 2008 election or is it just another celebrity flare-up? Watch out for Oprah on the campaign trail.
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Travellin' to Branson, MO
Summer travel time. Grandparents, seniors, baby boomers - you might consider Branson, MO for a roaring good time.
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What Happened to Lincoln's Corpse
President Abraham Lincoln's remains have been moved seventeen times and his casket has been opened five times. There was also a plot to steal his corpse.
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Azzi: Done It All At 30
Jennifer Azzi turned 30, but she is still one of the top players in the ABL.
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BUSH’S OTHER WAR: The War on the Environment
As America’s war against terror wages on, the Bush Administration is fighting another war - a war on the environment. For two years, the environmental community has struggled with this administration. From the beginning of his presidency, Bush has pushed an unprecedented anti-regulatory agenda.
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How Nuclear Waste is Stored
When it comes to storing nuclear waste, you can sum up attitudes in one word: NIMBY. Not in my back yard. NIMBY presents quite a dilemma because on the one hand people like the benefits (medical and energy in particular) that come from using radioactive materials; on the other hand, they want somebody somewhere else to be responsible for storing wastes.
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Making Cents of Career Services
Written by the President-elect of the National Employment Counseling Association, this article discusses the ever-increasing employee shortage and the value of career counseling in retention and career growth of valued employees
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Making The Atomic Bomb
The development, test, and use of the first atomic bomb by the United States during World War II.
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Rambler and Fan Fair 1999
This month, we'll explore the site of Rambler, a new band with their first single on the charts. We'll take a look at changes to the Country Music Association web site, including a new address. And since it's June, we'll take our annual look at the Fan Fair site.
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Sites Representing the Diversity of Country & Western Music
This month we're going to look at two sites with different perspectives on Country & Western music. The first, the Arbuckle Boys, celebrates the western heritage of the American cowboy. The second, the West Coast Pinups, features a band that produces music that centers around Bakersfield honky tonk and vintage Nachville country. Lastly, we'll look at a record label that is putting their entire catalog on line (well, kind of).
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A Revolution Is Coming
This month we'll take a first look at what may be the next revolution in internet-based broadcasts. We'll also take a second, brief look at one of my favorite weekly internet broadcasts. We'll also take a look at a group that combines one of America's favorite pasttimes, fishing, with their music. And lastly, I've got a reminder to take advantage of Platinum Entertainment's generosity to listen to a bunch of freely available MP3 files.
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Fun With Science
Have fun with science indoors and out.
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Lodi Zinfandels
A review of Lodi appellation Zinfandels and comparison to wines of other California regions.
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Recapitulation of Internet Audio
This month we'll take a comprehensive look at Internet Broadcasting sites where Country Music is either featured or an equal part of the site with other genres. Most of these sites we've seen before at one time or another. Some of these sites feature a specific on-demand program and others feature live streaming. Please note that due to performance rights issues, the links will take you to the site where the program is featured and not directly to the program itself. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the music.
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You Know You're A Collector Part III
Selling your toys can be hard. But there are things you can do to ease the pain. You can...
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Gettysburg Part II: The Fight North of the Pike
This article discusses the major deployments and engagements north of the Chambersburg Pike on July 1, 1863.
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TALES...YEAR IN REVIEW SPECIAL
The conclusion of a "YEAR IN REVIEW" special series
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