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TV Show: The Andy Griffith Show

Posted by on Feb 12, 2011 in TV Show | Comments Off on TV Show: The Andy Griffith Show

Start with Barney Fife, only the best sitcom character ever. Add the sweetness of Aunt Bea, the innocence of Opie, the absentmindedness...

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Actor: William Holden

Posted by on Feb 11, 2011 in Actor | Comments Off on Actor: William Holden

  William Holden was what some people call a “man’s man.” Not in the John Wayne shoot-em-up kind of way, but in a...

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Travel: Georgia Aquarium

Posted by on Feb 10, 2011 in Travel | Comments Off on Travel: Georgia Aquarium

Ever been snorkeling or scuba diving? Seeing the wide variety of marine species up close and in their natural habitat is hypnotizing and...

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Sports: David Robinson

Posted by on Feb 9, 2011 in Sports | 1 comment

  There are two kinds of athletes we cheer for. First are those who perform for our favorite teams, easily identified by their team...

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Food: Le Bernardin

Posted by on Feb 8, 2011 in Food | Comments Off on Food: Le Bernardin

This elegant restaurant, located in midtown Manhattan, is consistently ranked as one of America’s finest restaurants. Since its...

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Person: Ronald Reagan

Posted by on Feb 7, 2011 in People | 1 comment

This has never been a political blog, so please don’t misinterpret the inclusion of our 40th President as a departure from that...

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Kid Stuff: Dr. Seuss

Posted by on Feb 5, 2011 in Kids Stuff | Comments Off on Kid Stuff: Dr. Seuss

  Interesting fact 1: The father and grandfather of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) were both brewmasters. You don’t think those fanciful...

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Architecture: The Guggenheim

Posted by on Feb 4, 2011 in Architecture, The Arts | 1 comment

  Isn’t it odd how a unique building can divide people initially, then later be revered as one of the country’s greatest...

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Americana: The Hollywood Sign

Posted by on Feb 3, 2011 in Americana | Comments Off on Americana: The Hollywood Sign

  By 1923, the little California city of Hollywood was already synonymous with the movie industry. The lure of...

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Album: Born To Run

Posted by on Feb 2, 2011 in Music | 4 comments

  Like a volcano, the early albums of Bruce Springsteen caused the earth to shake, and some impressive fire to pour out. But the...

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