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Nativism, strongest in the American Northeast, affected political realignments during the early and mid 1850s through the American or "Know Nothing" Party.

In the mid-1850s, a political group called the Know-Nothings was very influential in America. It was believed that Abraham Lincoln sympathized with this party.

In the middle of the 19th century, a new party began to rise up through the ranks of American Politics. The Know-Nothings were anti Catholic and anti Immigration.

In the 1850s, the temperance movement scored a short term victory by passing prohibition in 13 states, a little known dry period in American history.

This article touches on who one of the most important philosophical figures of Ancient Greece, who layed out the foundation for Western philosophy as we know it today.

As the new nation came of age, discontent in Europe created immigrant patterns from Ireland and Germany that peaked in the 1850s with millions of new Americans.

Brief biography of Greek philosopher Socrates, known for his method of argumentation and questioning.

A path to self discovery and can not only be found in the system of Buddhist Astrology but with other tools as well. "The Buddha Tarot" is one of these well worth a look.

Episode guide for Season 4, Episodes 1-9 of the Canadian sitcom Corner Gas.

Edgar Allan Poe's works are full of symbolism and irony. The irony he utilized makes the tension in his stories more felt and intense.

Often underrated, Plato's Euthyphro is a comic tour-de-force examining the meaning of piety while illustrating the peril of pretending to knowledge one does not have.

A Linux shell script can be a powerful tool - this articles looks at examples of a few of the scripting languages that are available to the programmer.

Although third parties generally focused on single issues like Prohibition, they seldom affected the final electoral result; there were, however, some exceptions.

The Cartoon Network will bring Crayon Shin-chan to Adult Swim in August for a test run. FUNimation will do an all-new dub.

Scholastic Books and Klutz have come up with the best "How to Crochet" book I have seen.

Luke Garner lives his life in the shadows - he is a third child in a world where families are only allowed to have two children.

Life and major works of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian, famous for Gayaneh, Sabre Dance and Spartacus.

Emma Darwin's ambitious new novel is set during the War of the Roses, and retells the famous story of the Princes in the Tower.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band will be touring Europe this summer to promote the, 'Working on a Dream' album featuring Golden Globe winning song, 'The Wrestler'.

Many non-Buddhists ask if Buddha was/is a God. The best way to answer that is to tell the story of the Buddha's life.

With proper nutritional intake, aerobic activity and some form of resistance training you can say good-bye to unwanted pockets of fat.

Carl Dreyer's 1932 film is a masterpiece of early sound, phantasmagoric imagery, and macabre themes.

Annie has just been fired. When she finds herself home all day with her pre-teen daughter and frequently traveling husband, she realizes she has a lot to learn.

What's the difference between Chinese food cooked in America and Chinese food cooked in China? Is it the food, the method or the seasoning? Is there a difference?

So you have a house design you love; is it in your budget?

If you can no longer keep your dog you may not need to use a rescue centre; you could find him a new home yourself.

Lillooet, British Columbia offers a wonderful First Nations experience of the traditional St'at'imc lifestyle and activities like river salmon fishing and cooking.

One of the challenges facing freelance writers is how to identify yourself to a potential source. Should you include the publication you are working for?

A good real estate investor needs a wide network. Here is how to find a good accountant, lawyer, realtor and mortgage broker.

With a little extra work, businesses can easily turn an existing slide presentation into an e-book to use as a promotional tool on their web site or blog.

There are lots of government grants, contests and financial aid options for freelance writers...so why aren't more professionals using them?

A celebrated director of modern-day crime sagas, Michael Mann takes on a film about the hunt for John Dillinger. Is he up to the challenge of a sprawling period piece?

Lanny the Non-Smoking Dad keeps busy with his anti-smoking campaign, but has also written poetry for other causes, including the Special Olympics.

The quilt speaks of home and hearth, farming furrows, barn raisings, simpler times that revolved around family and home.

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Our Lady Peace will kick off the U.S leg of their tour on October 19th in support of their seventh studio album, Burn Burn, which debuted at #41 on the Billboard 200.

Elle Fanning turns in a stunning performance as a young girl suffering from a disease which she cannot understand.

The WMSC (World Motor Sport Council) has issued a two year-suspended ban to the Renault Formula One team, having found them guilty of conspiring to cause a crash.

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The jury in a case stemming from the 2008 Republican National Convention is still trying to figure out whether or not to convict David McKay for manufacturing explosives

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You can't give the customer what he asks for, but you can still make sure he leaves happy.

Many people believe that the soul lives on after death. But this is not a biblical teaching. Satan's first lie was, "Ye shall not surely die."

Self-proclaimed gurus predict a meltdown for Chinese investments in 2007. The facts about this superlative Chinese equity fund tell a far different story.

The Monticello Wine Trail, located in central Virginia, includes 21 unique wineries. The trail shares the region with the spectacular Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive

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A guide to online actions you can take to protect wildlife, curb greenhouse gas emissions and create a healthier planet.

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In the pilot episode of the series a controlling new boss and a difficult new cast member make things unbearable for Liz.

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