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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Singer: James Taylor

Posted by on Sep 6, 2009 in Singer | Comments Off on Singer: James Taylor

I’m not sure James Taylor would approve of this description, but the word...

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