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Under Orders
Under Orders is Edgar Award-winner Dick Francis' first new novel for six years and features Sid Halley, hero of Odds Against, Whip Hand and Come to Grief.
dick francis • sid halley • edgar award • under orders • odds against
Under Orders is Edgar Award-winner Dick Francis' first new novel for six years and features Sid Halley, hero of Odds Against, Whip Hand and Come to Grief.
dick francis • sid halley • edgar award • under orders • odds against
What is Psychokinesis, PK?
Some subjects, especially human poltergeist agents, have shown significant ability for PK when tested in scientific laboratories under controlled conditions.
psychokinesis • pk • psychokinesis in laboratories • pk in laborites • psychokinesis test results
Some subjects, especially human poltergeist agents, have shown significant ability for PK when tested in scientific laboratories under controlled conditions.
psychokinesis • pk • psychokinesis in laboratories • pk in laborites • psychokinesis test results
A Review of Stephanie Meyers' The Host
In her first foray into both adult fiction and sci-fi, Stephenie Meyers proves her versatility and that her status as a literary phenomenon is set to continue.
stephanie meyers • the host • twilight • science fiction • alien invasion novels
In her first foray into both adult fiction and sci-fi, Stephenie Meyers proves her versatility and that her status as a literary phenomenon is set to continue.
stephanie meyers • the host • twilight • science fiction • alien invasion novels
Bouncing Some Little Kid's Head off the Wall
Did we all play dodgeball mercilessly growing up? Were the lessons as important as they seemed then?
dodge • ball • playground • street sports • pe
Did we all play dodgeball mercilessly growing up? Were the lessons as important as they seemed then?
dodge • ball • playground • street sports • pe
Review – No Plot? No Problem!
No Plot? No Problem! is the official guide to writing a novel in a month. National Novel Writing Month sets the challenge; the book explains how to pull off such a feat.
national novel writing month • nanowrimo • writing a novel in a month • no plot no problem • chris baty
No Plot? No Problem! is the official guide to writing a novel in a month. National Novel Writing Month sets the challenge; the book explains how to pull off such a feat.
national novel writing month • nanowrimo • writing a novel in a month • no plot no problem • chris baty
The Business of Being Born
Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein's documentary about birth is a valuable resource for all expectant parents. Learn the truth about hospital birth and home birth safety.
the business of being born • ricki lake • abby epstein • home birth • cesarean
Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein's documentary about birth is a valuable resource for all expectant parents. Learn the truth about hospital birth and home birth safety.
the business of being born • ricki lake • abby epstein • home birth • cesarean
Why You Need Diabetes Screening
Health experts are rallying to find the cure for diabetes, but despite their best efforts, the numbers keep growing.
diabetes mellitus • diabetes testing • global diabetes epidemic • pancreatitis • polycystic ovary syndrome
Health experts are rallying to find the cure for diabetes, but despite their best efforts, the numbers keep growing.
diabetes mellitus • diabetes testing • global diabetes epidemic • pancreatitis • polycystic ovary syndrome
A.J. Bell. Champion from Ulster
Ulsterman Artie Bell was poised for greatness with Norton's elite road racing team. Then came his horrendous accident at the Belgian Grand Prix and Bell's career was over
motor racing • motorcycle racing • isle of man • tt riders • norton riders
Ulsterman Artie Bell was poised for greatness with Norton's elite road racing team. Then came his horrendous accident at the Belgian Grand Prix and Bell's career was over
motor racing • motorcycle racing • isle of man • tt riders • norton riders
Albert Ball VC
The story of Albert Ball; surely the RFC's boldest ace, who blazed a fiery trail over the Western Front, only to crash fatally in May 1917.
military history • world war 1 • royal flying corps • air combat • fighter aces
The story of Albert Ball; surely the RFC's boldest ace, who blazed a fiery trail over the Western Front, only to crash fatally in May 1917.
military history • world war 1 • royal flying corps • air combat • fighter aces
Barca And Man U Set For Rome Final
FC Barcelona broke Chelsea hearts as a late, late equaliser saw them qualify for this season's UEFA Champions League Final.
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FC Barcelona broke Chelsea hearts as a late, late equaliser saw them qualify for this season's UEFA Champions League Final.
last ditch goal sees barca through to uefa finale • champions league semi final second leg • emirates stadium • stmaford bridge • champions league final
Baseball Dollars vs. Baseball Sense: The Orioles' and Marlins' Offseasons
Sometimes baseball clubs do things that make no real sense. Take the Orioles, for example. This off-season their highly respected General Manager Pat Gillick has made a number of moves that at best can be termed bizarre.
baseball • orioles • marlins • payroll • veterans
Sometimes baseball clubs do things that make no real sense. Take the Orioles, for example. This off-season their highly respected General Manager Pat Gillick has made a number of moves that at best can be termed bizarre.
baseball • orioles • marlins • payroll • veterans
Dave Magee Scores Win #9,000
Dave Magee, a 48-year-old Wisconsin native, joins only five other harness racing drivers in the history of the sport, by capturing his 9,000th victory on April 20 at Balmoral Park in Chicago.
dave magee • harness racing • driving titles
Dave Magee, a 48-year-old Wisconsin native, joins only five other harness racing drivers in the history of the sport, by capturing his 9,000th victory on April 20 at Balmoral Park in Chicago.
dave magee • harness racing • driving titles
Dirty Dancing Star's Health Crisis
Details are starting to emerge about the private battle Swayze has been facing.
patrick swayze cancer • celebrity cancer • dirty dancing star cancer • patrick swayze health battle • patrick swayze pancreatic cancer
Details are starting to emerge about the private battle Swayze has been facing.
patrick swayze cancer • celebrity cancer • dirty dancing star cancer • patrick swayze health battle • patrick swayze pancreatic cancer
Drama Movie Preview Fall 2009
Look for these new dramatic movies from Lionsgate and Overture Films in theaters this fall.
law abiding citizen • movie previews 2009 • fall 2009 dramas • gerard butler • fall movie preview
Look for these new dramatic movies from Lionsgate and Overture Films in theaters this fall.
law abiding citizen • movie previews 2009 • fall 2009 dramas • gerard butler • fall movie preview
Harry Potter Books & Life Lessons
The wildly successful Harry Potter fantasy books are not only highly entertaining, they also contain valuable lessons of life for people of all ages.
harry potter • harry potter books • j k rowling • dumbledore • harry potter series
The wildly successful Harry Potter fantasy books are not only highly entertaining, they also contain valuable lessons of life for people of all ages.
harry potter • harry potter books • j k rowling • dumbledore • harry potter series
History of African Americans in Film
Many films since the late 1900s have portrayed African American actors and have been written by African American Filmmakers
african americans in film • history of african americans in film • african american cinema • pioneers of african american film • history of african american actor roles
Many films since the late 1900s have portrayed African American actors and have been written by African American Filmmakers
african americans in film • history of african americans in film • african american cinema • pioneers of african american film • history of african american actor roles
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Mary Kay Cosmetics is a worldwide cosmetic company that is one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics.
mary kay ash • mary kay cosmetics • mary kay • cosmetics company • pink truth
Mary Kay Cosmetics is a worldwide cosmetic company that is one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics.
mary kay ash • mary kay cosmetics • mary kay • cosmetics company • pink truth
Out-of-the-Money Option Trading
A review of the risks and rewards of buying naked out-of-the-money options.
naked stock options • out-of-the-money options • examples of options • risky investment • investments with big returns
A review of the risks and rewards of buying naked out-of-the-money options.
naked stock options • out-of-the-money options • examples of options • risky investment • investments with big returns
Review of Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton
Best-selling author Doug Stanton tells of the heroics of American Special Forces in Afghanistan who rode to war on horseback against Taliban soldiers.
afghanistan military • afghanistan soldiers • doug stanton • horse soldier • horse soldiers
Best-selling author Doug Stanton tells of the heroics of American Special Forces in Afghanistan who rode to war on horseback against Taliban soldiers.
afghanistan military • afghanistan soldiers • doug stanton • horse soldier • horse soldiers
Science Supports Mental or Spiritual Healing
Scientific studies show strong evidence that "mental healing" works. Many of these studies have been replicated hundreds if not thousands of times.
faith healing • mental healing • studies of remote healing • research on energy healing • energy medicine
Scientific studies show strong evidence that "mental healing" works. Many of these studies have been replicated hundreds if not thousands of times.
faith healing • mental healing • studies of remote healing • research on energy healing • energy medicine
Sex After Prostate Cancer
The conquest of prostate cancer often means the advent of erectile dysfunction (ED) - -sexual impotence. The good news is that sexual function can be restored.
prostate cancer • penile injection • penile implants • brachiatherapy • cryotheraphy
The conquest of prostate cancer often means the advent of erectile dysfunction (ED) - -sexual impotence. The good news is that sexual function can be restored.
prostate cancer • penile injection • penile implants • brachiatherapy • cryotheraphy
The ABWEHR. (1866-1944)
The German intelligence agency fot the High Command in World War One and World War Two.
hitler • himmler • heydrich • canaris • patzig
The German intelligence agency fot the High Command in World War One and World War Two.
hitler • himmler • heydrich • canaris • patzig
The Debt by Randall Robinson- A Personal Experience
Randall Robinson book review of THE DEBT, What America Owes to Blacks.
randall robinson • the debt • transafrica
Randall Robinson book review of THE DEBT, What America Owes to Blacks.
randall robinson • the debt • transafrica
The Psychology of Survival
When fighting to survive, emotions can be friends or they can be life-threatening foes. Fear, anxiety, anger, frustration, depression, guilt and loneliness are enemies.
psychology of survival • dealing with fear • handling a survival situation • phyche of survival • survival tips
When fighting to survive, emotions can be friends or they can be life-threatening foes. Fear, anxiety, anger, frustration, depression, guilt and loneliness are enemies.
psychology of survival • dealing with fear • handling a survival situation • phyche of survival • survival tips
Ford, Millen Have Been NFL flops
Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford and President Matt Millen have been so inept at their positions that it's hard to imagine any future success for the franchise
detroit lions owner william clay ford • matt millen • vice president william clay ford jr. • quarterback earl morrall • wide receiver charles rogers
Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford and President Matt Millen have been so inept at their positions that it's hard to imagine any future success for the franchise
detroit lions owner william clay ford • matt millen • vice president william clay ford jr. • quarterback earl morrall • wide receiver charles rogers
Jeremy Mayfield's Climb To The Top
The story behind the rise of one of the hottest drives this season.
jeremy mayfield • jeff gordon • nascar • winston cup • charlotte motor speedway
The story behind the rise of one of the hottest drives this season.
jeremy mayfield • jeff gordon • nascar • winston cup • charlotte motor speedway
Lorenzo Lamas -- Man of Action
As an actor, director and performing his own stunts, Lorenzo Lamas, is deemed an action movie hero with some 52 movies to his credit and climbing.
lorenzo lamas • father fernando lamas • mother arlene dahl • tv series falcon crest • tv series renegade
As an actor, director and performing his own stunts, Lorenzo Lamas, is deemed an action movie hero with some 52 movies to his credit and climbing.
lorenzo lamas • father fernando lamas • mother arlene dahl • tv series falcon crest • tv series renegade
Overcoming Teen Pregnancy
They say the cards are stacked against our children...
teen pregnancy • teen mom • teen mother • kids of teen parents • young mother
They say the cards are stacked against our children...
teen pregnancy • teen mom • teen mother • kids of teen parents • young mother
Ricardo Williams Jr's Comeback
After spending nearly three years in prison, former amateur star Ricardo Williams Jr. is trying to revive his boxing career before it's too late.
ricardo williams jr's comeback • olympic silver medalist prison sentence • hbo boxing and ricardo williams • ricardo williams welterweight title • hbo boxing analyst larry merchant
After spending nearly three years in prison, former amateur star Ricardo Williams Jr. is trying to revive his boxing career before it's too late.
ricardo williams jr's comeback • olympic silver medalist prison sentence • hbo boxing and ricardo williams • ricardo williams welterweight title • hbo boxing analyst larry merchant
Showherthemoney Wins the Jugette
Standardbred pacer Showherthemoney straightened out her erratic gait and became the first daughter of a previous champion to win Delaware, Ohio's prestigious Jugette.
showherthemoney wins 2009 jugette • first daughter of jugette-winning dam to also win • delaware ohio 2009 jugette • jugette for three-year-old pacers won by showherth • driver jim morrill jr wins jugette with showherthe
Standardbred pacer Showherthemoney straightened out her erratic gait and became the first daughter of a previous champion to win Delaware, Ohio's prestigious Jugette.
showherthemoney wins 2009 jugette • first daughter of jugette-winning dam to also win • delaware ohio 2009 jugette • jugette for three-year-old pacers won by showherth • driver jim morrill jr wins jugette with showherthe
Sonia Sotomayor and Her Impact on Schools
Past decisions are a likely indicator of future decisions. How has Sonia Sotomayor ruled in school cases in the past?
obama nominates sonia sotomayer supreme court • reverse discrimination • teenagers strip searched • rulings on disabilities funding • catholic nominee to supreme court
Past decisions are a likely indicator of future decisions. How has Sonia Sotomayor ruled in school cases in the past?
obama nominates sonia sotomayer supreme court • reverse discrimination • teenagers strip searched • rulings on disabilities funding • catholic nominee to supreme court
The Bertillonage System
The Bertillonage System, developed toward the end of the 19th century, was a very precise means of determining identity based on measurement, though it did not last long.
bertillonage system • biometrics • fingerprint analysis • dna analysis • forensic science
The Bertillonage System, developed toward the end of the 19th century, was a very precise means of determining identity based on measurement, though it did not last long.
bertillonage system • biometrics • fingerprint analysis • dna analysis • forensic science
UAL 232: The Sioux City Crash
It was a strange convergence of events that brought about this disaster. It was an equally unlikely amount of good fortune that allowed the DC-10 to make it to the runway at Sioux City Gateway Airport, and for nearly 200 lives to be saved. Jung might have called it synchronicity, others might simply say it was an extreme example of Murphy’s Law. What it amounted to was one of the most startling and fascinating accidents in commercial air history.
aircraft • airlines • air disasters • airplane wrecks • united airlines 232
It was a strange convergence of events that brought about this disaster. It was an equally unlikely amount of good fortune that allowed the DC-10 to make it to the runway at Sioux City Gateway Airport, and for nearly 200 lives to be saved. Jung might have called it synchronicity, others might simply say it was an extreme example of Murphy’s Law. What it amounted to was one of the most startling and fascinating accidents in commercial air history.
aircraft • airlines • air disasters • airplane wrecks • united airlines 232
What Is The Safe States Strategy?
Several third party and independent presidential candidates and their supporters have suggested pursuing a safe states strategy in 2004. But what exactly do they mean by "safe states" and does the strategy make any sense? This article looks at these attempts to offer an alternative to John Kerry without risking being perceived as a spoiler and whether or not voters should listen to them.
elections • nader • green • democratic • independent
Several third party and independent presidential candidates and their supporters have suggested pursuing a safe states strategy in 2004. But what exactly do they mean by "safe states" and does the strategy make any sense? This article looks at these attempts to offer an alternative to John Kerry without risking being perceived as a spoiler and whether or not voters should listen to them.
elections • nader • green • democratic • independent
What They Have To Fear
The powers that be have created a culture of fear that keeps us from realizing our full potential. Whether it's an employee who's afraid of her boss, or a citizen afraid of voting his conscience, the result is the same. This election day is as good a time as any to finally stand up for our rights.
voting • fear • parties • employers • democrats
The powers that be have created a culture of fear that keeps us from realizing our full potential. Whether it's an employee who's afraid of her boss, or a citizen afraid of voting his conscience, the result is the same. This election day is as good a time as any to finally stand up for our rights.
voting • fear • parties • employers • democrats
Dudleytown: The 'Scariest Place on Earth'
The history and mythology of "Dudleytown," a ghost town on the outskirts of Cornwall, CT. Labeled "the scariest place on earth," Dudleytown's tale is one of curses, hauntings, poltergeists, demons, destruction, and death.
connecticut • immigrant • haunt • haunting • curse
The history and mythology of "Dudleytown," a ghost town on the outskirts of Cornwall, CT. Labeled "the scariest place on earth," Dudleytown's tale is one of curses, hauntings, poltergeists, demons, destruction, and death.
connecticut • immigrant • haunt • haunting • curse
Interviewing Jordana Brewster
Jordana Brewster reprises her role of Vin Diesel's little sister Mia in Fast & Furious, the long awaited sequel to The Fast and the Furious, now on BluRay DVD.
jordana brewster • fast & furious • the fast and the furious • vin diesel • action
Jordana Brewster reprises her role of Vin Diesel's little sister Mia in Fast & Furious, the long awaited sequel to The Fast and the Furious, now on BluRay DVD.
jordana brewster • fast & furious • the fast and the furious • vin diesel • action
NFL Coaching Carousel
Round and round they go. Who can tell why NFL head coaches choose to chart their career paths so. The latest triumvirate to make moves they must think are for the better, but one has to wonder - Marty Schottenheimer, Al Groh and Dick Vermeil.
marty schottenheimer • daniel snyder • norv turner • washington redskins • al groh
Round and round they go. Who can tell why NFL head coaches choose to chart their career paths so. The latest triumvirate to make moves they must think are for the better, but one has to wonder - Marty Schottenheimer, Al Groh and Dick Vermeil.
marty schottenheimer • daniel snyder • norv turner • washington redskins • al groh
Search and Rescue
A short history of lifesaving techniques and services.
lifesaving • coast guard • ship • sea • rescue
A short history of lifesaving techniques and services.
lifesaving • coast guard • ship • sea • rescue
The Ghost of Frankenstein (or "Three Brains and a Monster")
A review of the fourth film in Universal's FRANKENSTEIN series.
frankenstein • bela lugosi • lon chaney jr. • cedric harwicke • classic films
A review of the fourth film in Universal's FRANKENSTEIN series.
frankenstein • bela lugosi • lon chaney jr. • cedric harwicke • classic films
True Confessions...
My journey through the hell of two eating disorders - and my steps towards recovery.
eating disorders • anorexia nervosa • bulimia • body image • self-image
My journey through the hell of two eating disorders - and my steps towards recovery.
eating disorders • anorexia nervosa • bulimia • body image • self-image
Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 3
This is the final essay installment of the ways in which the Civil War has been interpreted and the factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • reconstruction • melanie storie • william t. sherman • ulysses s. grant
This is the final essay installment of the ways in which the Civil War has been interpreted and the factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • reconstruction • melanie storie • william t. sherman • ulysses s. grant
Art Linkletter Secrets of Aging
He's lived almost a century and held dozens of jobs and positions - loves his family, shares with others, spreads wisdom where he goes. Show biz icon's celebrity advice.
art linkletter • mark victor hansen • aging • baby boomers • old
He's lived almost a century and held dozens of jobs and positions - loves his family, shares with others, spreads wisdom where he goes. Show biz icon's celebrity advice.
art linkletter • mark victor hansen • aging • baby boomers • old
Endangered Box Turtles
Box turtles may not be officially endangered, but their numbers are dwindling as collection, cars and habitat destruction deplete populations that cannot afford to lose even one member.
box turtle • endangered species • endangered
Box turtles may not be officially endangered, but their numbers are dwindling as collection, cars and habitat destruction deplete populations that cannot afford to lose even one member.
box turtle • endangered species • endangered
Hard Times
Ganassi taps Mears, NASCAR gets tougher, NASCAR 101, and Where Will it End, by Buford Fuller.
sports • sports • winston cup racing • winston cup racing • auto racing
Ganassi taps Mears, NASCAR gets tougher, NASCAR 101, and Where Will it End, by Buford Fuller.
sports • sports • winston cup racing • winston cup racing • auto racing
The Excess Eleven
In 1967 a group of scientists earned the title of astronaut. Faced with little chance for a place on Apollo missions, many would have to wait decades for a trip into space.
eleven • excess • astronauts • apollo • skylab
In 1967 a group of scientists earned the title of astronaut. Faced with little chance for a place on Apollo missions, many would have to wait decades for a trip into space.
eleven • excess • astronauts • apollo • skylab
Death on a Bloody Hill: Nathaniel Lyon, Part IX
Following his surprising move against the state capital, Lyon's crusade against Jackson and the Missouri State Guard had gone well. In early August, far from St. Louis and threatened by a stronger opponent, Lyon would come up with one final, deadly surprise.
wilson's creek • nathaniel lyon • civil war in missouri • american civil war
Following his surprising move against the state capital, Lyon's crusade against Jackson and the Missouri State Guard had gone well. In early August, far from St. Louis and threatened by a stronger opponent, Lyon would come up with one final, deadly surprise.
wilson's creek • nathaniel lyon • civil war in missouri • american civil war
Working The Revolution
This article gives attention to the labor aspects of the American Revolution, focusing on the contribution of urban workers, farmers, slaves, and women to the Revolutionary cause.
american revolution • labor history • slavery • women's history
This article gives attention to the labor aspects of the American Revolution, focusing on the contribution of urban workers, farmers, slaves, and women to the Revolutionary cause.
american revolution • labor history • slavery • women's history
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