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Travel: Denali National Park

Posted by on Sep 16, 2009 in Travel | Comments Off on Travel: Denali National Park

I’ve not been to Alaska yet to see Denali National Park, but I’ve just been overwhelmed by the beauty I’ve seen on video...

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The Arts: e.e. cummings

Posted by on Sep 15, 2009 in The Arts, Writers | Comments Off on The Arts: e.e. cummings

Edward Estlin Cummings kicked the staid world of poetry in its assonance. anyone lived in a pretty how town (with up so floating many bells...

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Sports: Secretariat

Posted by on Sep 14, 2009 in Sports | 1 comment

Thoroughbred racing has seen some beautiful and powerful steeds. Eleven have won the prestigious Triple Crown. Memorable names such as...

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People: Orville and Wilbur Wright

Posted by on Sep 13, 2009 in People | Comments Off on People: Orville and Wilbur Wright

As Orville piloted their flying machine a week before Christmas in 1903 and Wilbur ran alongside, do you think the Wright Boys had any...

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Actor: Jack Nicholson

Posted by on Sep 12, 2009 in Actor | 3 comments

Jack Nicholson has played some of the most fascinating roles in movie history. He’s been the Joker in Batman… J.J. Gittes in...

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History: Ground Zero

Posted by on Sep 11, 2009 in History | Comments Off on History: Ground Zero

The World Trade Center towers proved to be an irresistible target to Islamic terrorists. They attacked it first in 1993, hoping to topple...

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Food: Calabash Seafood

Posted by on Sep 10, 2009 in Food | Comments Off on Food: Calabash Seafood

First, a little history for those unfamiliar with today’s topic. There’s a little town in North Carolina, barely above the...

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TV Show: ESPN

Posted by on Sep 9, 2009 in Sports, TV Show | Comments Off on TV Show: ESPN

Sure, ESPN has gotten a little too big for its broadcasting britches. Yes, it takes itself a tad too seriously. And certainly, it threatens...

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Americana: Corvette

Posted by on Sep 8, 2009 in Americana | Comments Off on Americana: Corvette

Back in 1953, about half of all vehicles sold in America were made by General Motors. GM had just about everything for the American driver...

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Film: The Sound of Music

Posted by on Sep 7, 2009 in Film | Comments Off on Film: The Sound of Music

There aren’t many good musicals made anymore, probably because they don’t typically involve explosions, aliens, or extensive...

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