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Things for Kids to Do on a Snow DayWhen schools close for a snow day, unexpectedly your kids are home on a weekday, probably not quite sure what to do with themselves. Here are a few ideas. -
A Guide to Winterizing Your HomeThere are many things you need to do each year before severe winter weather arrives to prevent dangerous or expensive situations from developing. Find out how to protect your home inside and out. -
A Guide to Picking the Best Real Christmas TreeA natural Christmas tree is more of a hassle than a fake tree, but it's the traditional choice that most families prefer. Check out this guide before you go tree shopping. -
Top Tips for the Skiing BeginnerIf you are a first time skier, here are some tips that may help you get off to a good start with your new sport. -
Where to Buy a Real Christmas Tree in the Phoenix and Maricopa County AreaPhoenix and the surrounding area has many place where you can buy a real Christmas tree this year. Some also have fun farm activities, so you can take the kids and make a day of it when you pick up your tree. -
Black History Month: Who was Dred Scott?Dred Scott v. Sandford is one of the most famous Supreme Court cases in history, featuring one of the most humble of the Court's litigants in history, the slave Dred Scott. -
Popular Side Dishes to Serve at Thanksgiving DinnerThanksgiving means turkey. But even the best turkey isn't a very satisfying meal by itself. The best Thanksgiving dinners combine it with an array of side dishes, such as candied yams, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. -
Sticking to a Diet on ThanksgivingOne of the most valued aspects of Thanksgiving is that it is a day to indulge in a wonderful, hearty, traditional meal. Without changing that, you can make some sensible choices to keep the calories from going through the roof. -
Guide to Growing Baby's BreathBaby's breath is a hardy plant with small usually white flowers, popular as an ingredient in bouquets of roses as well as for wedding decorations. It is a perennial that can be grown in most climates. -
How to Keep Score in BowlingNowadays almost all bowling alleys have automated scoring, where a machine will calculate your score for you. But if you're going to bowl, it's still good to know how to keep score. -
Celebrity Death Rumors and Urban Legends: Will FerrellA laughably inept effort at a hoax press release announcing the death of comedian Will Ferrell in a paragliding accident somehow came out in the right place at the right time to fool a lot of people. Needless to say, the rumor was completely false. -
Baseball Rules: The Infield Fly RuleThe infield fly rule is one of the more obscure baseball rules. Almost all baseball fans have heard of it, and probably have a vague idea what it is, but most don't fully understand the rule's purpose and its details. -
Andy Griffith Career Highlights: The 1970s to the PresentAndy Griffith established himself as a serious stage and film actor in the 1950s, and embodied one of the all-time classic television characters in history in the 1960s, but mostly struggled after that to recapture his early success. -
Guide to Growing NasturtiumNasturtiums are popular with gardeners for a number of reasons. They are bright, colorful, visually pleasing additions to a garden. The leaves and flowers are edible. They will grow in conditions that most plants won't; they certainly aren't picky. -
Celebrity Death Rumors and Urban Legends: Jeff GoldblumTwitter is the modern rumor mill on steroids. In June of 2009 it so convinced a good portion of the world that actor Jeff Goldblum had fallen to his death in New Zealand that even Jeff Goldblum himself had to work at convincing them otherwise. -
Biography of Kirk DouglasWith a movie career spanning over 62 years, Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas's honors include a lifetime achievement Academy Award, and position #17 on the American Film Institute's list of greatest male American screen legends of all time.
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Andy Griffith Career Highlights: The 1960sFor Andy Griffith, the 1960s brought some strikeouts, but one grand slam home run: The Andy Griffith Show, which put the fictitious Mayberry, North Carolina on the map.
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Boxing History: Muhammad Ali is Knocked Down by Sonny Banks, February 19, 1962Muhammad Ali would rank high on any boxing expert's list of the greatest fighters of all time. But even the best are not flawless. Ali was knocked down four times in his career, including by Sonny Banks in 1962. Each knockdown carries with it a story.
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Boxing History: Muhammad Ali is Knocked Down by Henry Cooper, June 18, 1963Muhammad Ali would rank high on any boxing expert's list of the greatest fighters of all time. But even the best are not flawless. Ali was knocked down four times in his career, including by Henry Cooper in 1963. Each knockdown carries with it a story.
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Boxing History: Muhammad Ali is Knocked Down by Joe Frazier, March 8, 1971Muhammad Ali would rank high on any boxing expert's list of the greatest fighters of all time. But even the best are not flawless. Ali was knocked down four times in his career, including by Joe Frazier in 1971. Each knockdown carries with it a story.
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James Meredith and the Integration of the University of MississippiThe Civil Rights Movement made progress in the 1950s and 1960s slowly and with considerable suffering and bloodshed. One of the last bastions of white privilege in the South were the universities. Ole Miss was finally integrated in 1962 by James Meredith.
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The Philosophy of Aristotle: Key Concepts in the Nicomachean EthicsOne of the most famous works of classical philosophy is the Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle. The first step in understanding Aristotle's ideas of moral philosophy is to examine some of the main concepts he uses.
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The Philosophy of Gandhi: Nonviolence in PracticeGandhi spent his life experimenting with applying methods of nonviolence not only in private life, but also in the public, political sphere. How can one influence others, including even those regarded as evil, without resorting to violence or deception?
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Top Travel Destinations and Tourist Sites in MontanaFew places in the country can match the pure scenic beauty of Montana. Glacier National Park epitomizes why people fall in love with the state and keep coming back. Learn more about Glacier and some of Montana's other attractions here.
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Top Travel Destinations and Tourist Sites in MinnesotaMinnesota bills itself as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes." In fact, it has many more lakes than that. It also has museums, sports, music, and far more to attract tourists, including the nation's largest shopping mall, which is far more than just a mall.
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Tips for Eating Out with KidsA trip to a restaurant with kids can be a fun, pleasant time, or a nightmare. Use these tips to make your meal a positive experience for both you and your children.
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Boxing Tragedies: The 1933 Death of Ernie Schaaf24 year old heavyweight contender Ernie Schaaf entered the ring on February 10, 1933 a 7 to 5 favorite over fellow contender Primo Carnera. He was knocked out in the 13th round and died four days later. Just what led to his death remains controversial.
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Boxing Tragedies: The 1962 Death of Kid ParetIn what is perhaps the most famous ring death in boxing history, Benny "Kid" Paret died in a welterweight title bout in 1962 in his third match with bitter rival Emile Griffith.
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20 Foods that Are Harmful to DogsIt has become fairly well known that chocolate is not good for dogs. But there are many other foods that can make a dog sick, or in extreme cases even kill it.
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20 Foods that Are Harmful to CatsMany things like chocolate and chicken bones that can hurt dogs can also hurt cats. There are also some foods that are generally thought of as desirable to cats that can do them harm, especially if consumed in excess.
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Guide to Growing AmaranthAmaranth can be grown for its colorful flowers, but it is also becoming more popular at health food stores and organic markets as a food crop. Its seeds can be eaten like a grain, and its leaves can be used in salads like spinach.
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10 Common Plants that Are Poisonous to CatsThere are many houseplants that can make your cat sick or even kill it. To protect your pet, familiarize yourself with the most common.
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Sudbury Schools: A Radical Educational ModelSudbury Valley School in Massachusetts was founded in 1968 on the principle that children could be trusted to be treated as adults and direct their own education. Since then, dozens of other schools in the U.S. and the world have followed the same path.
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Guide to Growing Sweet AlyssumSweet alyssum is an annual plant of low-growing foliage and tiny pink, purple and white flowers. Named for its sweet, pleasing scent, it is a fairly easy flower to grow.
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The Origin of the Baseball Tradition of the President Throwing the First Pitch on Opening DayOne of baseball's most hallowed traditions is the President making the ceremonial first pitch of the season. Here's how it began.
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Guide to Growing Ageratum (Floss Flower)The distinctive blue flowers of the ageratum are popular in many types of gardens as well as in cut flower arrangements. Once they're established, ageratum tend to be easy plants to maintain.
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Guide to Growing Creeping ZinniasCreeping zinnias, related to daisies not zinnias, are annuals that thrive in the sunny climates of Mexico and the American Southwest. Their flowers are yellow and orange, with brown centers.
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Celebrity Death Rumors and Urban Legends: Justin BieberYou knew teen heart throb Justin Bieber had hit the big time when he got his very own celebrity suicide rumor in the summer of 2009. Since then, there have been multiple additional occasions of Bieber death rumors panicking his fans.
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Deer-Proofing Your GardenThere's not much you can do to guarantee deer will not visit your garden, short of walling it off. But there are many strategies you can use to at least reduce their interest in your plants.
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Window Box Gardening: Choosing AnnualsThere are many types of annuals that work very well in a window box flower garden. It's up to you and your preferences, but here are some possibilities to consider.
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How to Gather and Store Seeds from Your GardenIf you collect the seeds from the plants in your garden, you don't have to keep buying new seed packets. But knowing how to gather, treat, and store your seeds is important in making sure they'll be usable when you plant them in the future.
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The Legend of MothmanLegend has it that a terrifying flying monster, later dubbed "Mothman," appeared near Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966, foretelling the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge over the Ohio River, which killed 45 people.
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Gardening Basics: The Best Time to Buy AnnualsIf you're interested in adding annuals to your garden, there are some times of the year that they are more likely to succeed than others. There are also times you are more likely to get a good price.
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Celebrity Death Rumors and Urban Legends: William HungShortly after William Hung's peculiar rise to fame as a talentless singer from American Idol to be laughed at, rumors circulated that he had followed in the footsteps of such figures as Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix and died of a drug overdose.
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Gang Stalking: Reality or Delusions?Making the rounds in recent years amongst followers of Alex Jones, Art Bell, and various non-mainstream figures and conspiracy theorists are dark tales of a phenomenon known as "gang stalking." Evidence and plausibility for the phenomenon are near zero.
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Gardening Basics: Growing Plants from Seeds or SeedlingsAs a gardener, you can buy seeds and start all your plants from scratch, or you can buy seedlings that have already germinated. There are things to be said for either choice.
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Storing Seed Packets to Make Them Last LongerAs a gardener, it's doubtful you'll plant every seed from every seed packet you purchase. You can always give away or trade your extras, but you can also store them for next season. But what is the best way to store seeds, and how long will they last?
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Celebrity Death Rumors and Urban Legends: Michael JacksonGiven the extraordinary level of tabloid interest in Michael Jackson for most of his life, it's no surprise that he was the object of plenty of myths and rumors, including rumors in 2004 and 2005 that he had taken his own life.
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Golf Scoring for BeginnersIf you're new to golf, you may not be fully comfortable with how the game is scored. This primer should help.
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Guide to Growing Ice PlantIce plants are popular additions to gardens in some places, with appealing daisy-like flowers of pink, purple, white, or yellow. In other places they are regarded as more of a weed. Invasive ice plants have been a problem in recent years in California.
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Fungus Gnats: Houseplant PestsIf you see tiny gnats swarming around your houseplants, you may have a fungus gnat infestation. Fungus gnats spread plant diseases, and their larvae feed on plant roots and leaves.
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Rules of Golf: Understanding Match Play ScoringEven most non-golfers have a general idea how scoring works in golf: Whoever takes the fewest shots to complete 18 holes wins (or 72 holes for a four-day tournament). But match play is a less common way to play golf, with its own scoring system.
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Choosing the Best Plants for a Rock GardenMany different kinds of plants can be appropriate for a rock garden, depending on your climate and other conditions. If you want to be most authentic, choose Alpine plants that grow in a rocky environment in nature.
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Best Plants to Grow in a Windy GardenIf you have a garden by a body of water, on a plateau, or perhaps on a balcony between buildings that form a natural wind tunnel, only certain kinds of hardy plants will thrive.
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Guide to Growing QuinoaQuinoa is a South American staple like wheat or rice, that is becoming increasingly popular around the world. It is not difficult to grow, and can be grown in cool climates.
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Celebrity Death Rumors and Urban Legends: Jerry MathersOne of the ugliest byproducts of the Twitter craze is the constant malicious rumors that a big star has died. But celebrity death myths didn't start with Twitter. One example is TV's Jerry Mathers, rumored to have been killed in the Vietnam War.
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How to Air Layer PlantsA handy technique to learn for your home gardening is air layering. Air layering is a method of growing roots on the branch of a tree or other plant, then removing the branch and planting it so that you have another tree.
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Guide to Growing SunflowersSunflowers come in a conveniently wide variety of sizes, and are a beautiful addition to a garden. Their seeds also make a good snack, or they can be left to attract birds and other wildlife.
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Celebrity Death Rumors and Urban Legends: Paul McCartneyPerhaps the most famous, and robust, celebrity death rumor ever was the "Paul is dead" story that circulated in the late 1960s about the supposed death of Beatle Paul McCartney in a car crash.
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Guide to Growing AniseThe anise plant has been cultivated in the Mediterranean region for millennia. Now it is grown in a good portion of the world. The leaves, flowers, and seeds can all be harvested. Anise has a licorice taste and can be used to season many dishes.
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Guide to Growing Mustard GreensMustard is fairly easy to grow, and can be harvested both for its leaves and its seeds. It has a bit of a spicy, peppery taste compared to most greens, and can be eaten raw or cooked.
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Top Ten Most Promiscuous Famous MenWhereas female celebrities are often "accused" of being promiscuous (or "loose"), male celebrities are more apt to assert it of themselves, frequently claiming numbers that don't seem humanly possible. Here are ten such sexual Olympians, real or imagined.
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Top Ten Most Promiscuous Famous WomenSometimes they're the source of the rumors themselves, sometimes the rumors are an attempt to hurt them, and occasionally the rumors are even true, but certainly there are plenty of famous women reputed to have been more than a little "popular."
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How to Make Homemade MustardCertainly you can buy commercial mustard in a jar or squeeze bottle, but like most things, mustard is a lot better when you make your own fresh. Here's how.
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The Legend of the ChupacabraThe chupacabra is a mysterious, and according to some accounts supernatural, beast with a vampire-like tendency to kill livestock and drain the bodies of blood.
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The Mystery of the Voynich ManuscriptThe Voynich manuscript, believed to date from the early 15th century, has perplexed scholars and cryptologists since its rediscovery in the 20th century. Was it written in code, written in a lost language, written by extraterrestrials, a hoax?
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Andy Griffith Career Highlights: The 1950sAndy Griffith is of course best known as Sheriff Andy Taylor, one of the classic TV characters of all time. But he began his career as a highly regarded monologist, stage actor, and movie actor before ever setting foot in Mayberry.
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Careers in Medicine: Medical Records and Health Information TechnicianHealth care is a complex and massive industry that requires a large number of clerical support personnel to keep track of all the records that are generated.
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Editing Track Information in iTunes from AppleWhen you upload material to iTunes, it generally automatically supplies track names, album name, artist, etc. However, sometimes it does not supply this information, or it is not correct. Luckily it's easy to go in and edit the information in such cases.
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Kim Kardashian Cosmetic Surgery ControversyIt has been rumored for years that curvy celebrity and reality TV star Kim Kardashian has had plastic surgery, possibly multiple procedures in fact. On the other hand, she herself largely denies these claims.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Associated Content from Yahoo! Clout SystemAssociated Content uses ten "Clout" levels to measure a contributor's content and cumulative page views. At the higher Clout levels, the pay rate increases. Many contributors, not just beginners, are confused by the Clout system. This guide may help.
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Careers in Forensics: Forensic NursingForensic nurses have received special training to be able to spot evidence of a crime, such as when a woman or child shows up at the emergency room claiming to have fallen down the stairs, but with injuries more likely to have come from domestic abuse.
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Careers in Forensics: Computer Forensics AnalystSometimes the material that is seized in connection with a crime takes the form of a computer or other technology device. A computer forensics analyst uses technical means to comb through the data found therein for any relevant evidence.
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What was the St. Valentine's Day Massacre?One of the most notorious incidents in the history of American organized crime was the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, in which Al Capone's gang murdered seven members of rival Bugs Moran's gang.
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Careers in Forensics: Criminal ProfilerA criminal profiler studies evidence from a crime scene and combines this with background knowledge to construct a psychological profile that will guide the police in looking for a suspect.
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Careers in Forensics: Crime Scene InvestigatorA crime scene investigator, or crime scene examiner, is among the first to arrive at a crime scene. The job requires a good eye for what constitutes evidence, and the skills to gather and preserve this evidence.
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Careers in Forensics: Forensic EngineerWhen a bridge collapses, a truck skids off the road and overturns, or a building is destroyed by fire, a forensic engineer may be called in to piece together exactly what happened and why it happened.
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Careers in Forensics: Crime Laboratory AnalystWorking in forensics in a crime lab means carefully studying everything brought to you from a crime scene and using science to obtain information from it.
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Careers in Forensics: Forensic OdontologistA forensic odontologist is a dentist who helps in the investigations of crimes and natural disasters, using what he or she can learn from teeth and bite marks to identify criminals and victims.
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NBA History: The Night Wilt Chamberlain Scored 100 PointsOne of the most amazing, most talked about moments in the history of basketball, and indeed sports in general, occurred on March 2, 1962, when Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in an NBA game.
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New Disney Character Duffy the BearThe hot new character at Disney theme parks is Duffy the Bear. Duffy is part teddy bear/part sailor, and is drawing the crowds at Epcot.
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Valentine's Day Ideas for PhoenixLooking for something fun and maybe a little different to do on Valentine's Day in the Phoenix area? Check out these five possibilities.
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The Search for Extraterrestrial Life: What is the Drake Equation?How many intelligent species might there be in the galaxy besides ourselves? Coming up with an estimate requires looking at numerous factors. The Drake Equation is a mathematical representation of this process.
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The Search for Extraterrestrial Life: What is Fermi's Paradox?In a conversation with other scientists about the likely proliferation of intelligent life forms in the universe, physicist Enrico Fermi posed the famous question "Where is everybody?" In other words, why haven't we encountered any of these aliens?
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Careers in Forensics: Medical ExaminerWhen a person is murdered or dies an unnatural death, the body will provide clues as to the details of how that death occurred. A medical examiner is the type of doctor who specializes in reading these clues.
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Guide to Boston's Freedom Trail Sites: Bunker Hill MonumentBoston's Freedom Trail is a self-guided walking tour that visits sixteen of the city's most important historic sites. The fifteenth stop is the Bunker Hill Monument, marking the spot of the famous 1775 battle.
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Guide to Boston's Freedom Trail Sites: USS ConstitutionBoston's Freedom Trail is a self-guided walking tour that visits sixteen of the city's most important historic sites. The sixteenth and final stop is the USS Constitution, aka "Old Ironsides," the warship that became famous during the War of 1812.
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The Reality of Cow TippingCow tipping is the practice of knocking over a sleeping cow for entertainment. Find out the reality and myths of cow tipping here.
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Boxing History: Muhammad Ali is Knocked Down by Chuck Wepner, March 24, 1975Muhammad Ali would rank high on any boxing expert's list of the greatest fighters of all time. But even the best are not flawless. Ali was knocked down four times in his career, including by Chuck Wepner in 1975. Each knockdown carries with it a story.
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Is Jamie Lee Curtis a Hermaphrodite?Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween, A Fish Called Wanda, True Lies, Anything But Love) has had a highly successful career in movies and television. She's also been plagued with one of the all time most talked about Hollywood rumors.
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Top U.S. Locations for Ice Fishing: Higgins Lake, MichiganNorthern Michigan has plenty of popular ice fishing destinations, including deep water Higgins Lake, known for its yellow perch and multiple varieties of trout.
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The Origin and Early Days of the BeatlesThe history of the Beatles--or at least the proto-Beatles--goes all the way back to 1957 Liverpool. Shortly after finalizing their roster with the addition of Ringo Starr in 1962, they exploded onto the world scene.
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Cleveland's Playhouse Square: The Second Largest Theater District in the NationPlayhouse Square was one of downtown Cleveland's signature attractions nearly a century ago, and is again today. In the entire country only Broadway is a larger theater district.
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Top U.S. Locations for Ice Fishing: Strawberry Reservoir, UtahEach year from December through February, ice fishermen brave the elements at Strawberry Reservoir in Utah for a shot at the rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon.
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Black History Month: Who was Fannie Lou Hamer?Fannie Lou Hamer is one of the most inspirational figures of the Civil Rights Movement. She may be best known for her role at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, protesting against the racist manner in which delegates from Mississippi were chosen.
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How Did the Beatles Acquire Their Name?The Beatles went through many other names from 1957 to 1960 before finally settling on the Beatles. There is still some uncertainty as to who came up with the name and how.
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Black History Month: Who was Booker T. Washington?Booker T. Washington was the most prominent African American leader of the late 19th and early 20th century. He believed African Americans should largely accede to segregation and their lack of rights, as trying to force change would make matters worse.
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Booker T. Washington and the Atlanta Compromise SpeechBooker T. Washington was acknowledged to be the most significant African American leader by both African Americans themselves and the white establishment in the late 19th and early 20th century. This 1895 speech epitomized his accommodationist philosophy.
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How to Pick a Good WatermelonSince the edible part of a watermelon is not visible from the outside, how do you know if it's a good one? Do you just have to guess and hope you get lucky? Actually there are several signs to look for that will enable you to make an informed decision.
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Valentine's Day School FundraisersThere are many Valentine's Day-related activities and events that a school can use to raise money. Here are several to consider.
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Why Some Christians Do Not Celebrate Valentine's DaySome Christians contend that it is contrary to Christianity to celebrate Valentine's Day. Find out why.
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Valentine's Day (El Dia Del Amor Y La Amistad) in MexicoMexico is one of the countries that celebrates Valentine's Day, called either "Dia de San Valentin" or "Dia del Amor y la Amistad." As the latter name suggests, the celebration encompasses love and friendship more broadly than just romantic love.
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Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day with Your DogDon't fret if people say, "Your Valentine's a dog!" With whom would it be better to celebrate a holiday about love than the one who gives you love 365 days a year?
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An Overview of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)From its humble beginnings as a wartime malaria fighting agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has become one of the best known, and most important, agencies of the federal government.
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The Difference Between Deductive and Inductive LogicIn philosophy, we distinguish between deductive arguments, which are mathematical style proofs, and inductive arguments, which provide less than absolute support for their conclusions.
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What Kinds of Flowers Are Most Popular to Give on Valentine's Day, and What Do They Mean?A traditional, and popular, way to express your love on Valentine's Day is to send flowers. What many people don't know is that many varieties of flowers have conventional meanings attached to them, so your gift may say more than you realize.
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Men's Health: The Truth About Weight Loss PillsThere are many prescription and over-the-counter weight loss pills that supposedly will enable men to lose the weight they desire, safely and effectively. But is this hype or reality?
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Berry Gordy and the Founding of Motown RecordsAs the head of Motown Records, Berry Gordy established himself as one of the most significant figures in the history of popular music. From decidedly humble beginnings, Motown grew to a phenomenal hit factory in the 1960s.
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Black History Month: Who was Sojourner Truth?Sojourner Truth spent much of her life as a slave in New York. She then spent several decades after that as a public speaker and activist fighting for causes from slavery abolition to women's rights.
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Valentine's Day Ideas for San FranciscoWhether you're exploring a new romance or trying to reignite an existing one, here are five ideas for enjoying Valentine's Day in San Francisco.
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Guide to Boston's Freedom Trail Sites: Old North ChurchBoston's Freedom Trail is a self-guided walking tour that visits sixteen of the city's most important historic sites. The thirteenth stop is Old North Church, famous for its "One if by land, and two if by sea" signal.
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Valentine's Day Ideas for DallasLooking for something fun, romantic, and maybe a little different to do on Valentine's Day? Impress your sweetheart with one of these five possibilities.
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President Lyndon Johnson's Choice: Thurgood Marshall - the First African American on the Supreme CourtIn 1967, Thurgood Marshall, the attorney who had successfully argued the Brown v. Board of Education case among others before the Supreme Court, was chosen to join the Supreme Court itself as its first African American Justice.
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The 1963 Murder of Medgar EversIn 1963, civil rights leader Medgar Evers was murdered in Mississippi by white supremacist Byron de la Beckwith. It took 31 years to convict the assassin.
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How to Fillet a TroutTo fillet a trout is really not as difficult as it might seem to the beginner. As long as you have a sharp knife and make the correct cuts, it is a quick and simple process.
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Guide to Boston's Freedom Trail Sites: Copp's Burying GroundBoston's Freedom Trail is a self-guided walking tour that visits sixteen of the city's most important historic sites. The fourteenth stop is Copp's Burying Ground, a cemetery that dates all the way back to 1659.
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Military Valentine's Day Gifts for a Loved One OverseasIf you have a husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend serving in the military overseas, a Valentine's Day package that you put thought into can be a much appreciated token of your love.
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The History of Baseball's Color LineProfessional baseball in the United States was almost completely racially segregated from its inception until 1947. Learn about the history of the color line, and the way it was broken by the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson.
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Jackie Robinson and the Breaking of Baseball's Color LineMajor League Baseball kept African American players out from the 19th century until the mid-20th century. In 1947, the color barrier was finally broken when Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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The Basics of Nietzsche's MoralityFriedrich Nietzsche's controversial moral writings espouse an unapologetic drive for power and autonomy, with frankly little or no concern for those you step on along the way.
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Where to Buy Lingerie for the Special Woman in Your LifeLingerie can be a terrific gift for a special occasion. Check out five of the most popular brands of lingerie.
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Weird Gift Ideas for Valentine's DayIf you're looking for something clever, humorous, or just plain bizarre to give to your special Valentine, instead of the usual flowers, candy, and jewelry, consider these possibilities from around the Web.
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Tips on Buying a Lingerie Gift for Your Wife or GirlfriendLingerie can be a great gift for Valentine's Day or other special occasion. But it's important to choose carefully or you may send the wrong message or give a woman something she'll wear once at the most.
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How to Cope with Being Alone on Valentine's DayValentine's Day is the ideal day when you have that special someone in your life. When you don't, it's anything but. Here are some ideas for how to handle being single on a holiday made for couples.
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Lingerie as a Valentine's Day Gift for the BBW or Full-Figured WomanValentine's Day can be a great time to spice up your relationship with your plus size sweetheart with some sexy lingerie, but only if you make the right choice.
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The Philosophy of Gandhi: Concepts of Truth and NonviolenceGandhi is best known for his use of nonviolence, but in fact he exalted truth as his highest value, even equating it with God. He did, though, regard nonviolence as necessarily linked to truth.
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Martin Luther King Day Events and Attractions in San AntonioSan Antonio's Martin Luther King Day March draws 100,000 celebrants each year, but there are dozens of other MLK activities in and around the city the whole weekend.
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Martin Luther King Day Events and Attractions in Savannah, GeorgiaSavannah hosts one of the biggest Martin Luther King Day parades in the nation each year, but King-related events in fact are held practically year round, including concerts, religious observances, and charitable events.
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Martin Luther King's PlagiarismScholars examining Martin Luther King's papers many years after his death discovered that much of what he wrote in college and graduate school was simply copied from other sources without attribution. How should this affect our assessment of King?
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Martin Luther King and the Founding of the Southern Christian Leadership ConferenceThe organization that led many of the major protests and direct actions of the late 1950s and 1960s associated with Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement was the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
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Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Bus BoycottThe Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955-1956 is one of the major events of the Civil Rights Movement for many reasons, one of which is that it launched the career of a previously unknown Baptist clergyman named Martin Luther King.
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Martin Luther King Day Events and Attractions in San DiegoAmong the Martin Luther King Day events in San Diego are a parade, a free concert, and a multicultural festival.
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The Influence of Mahatma Gandhi on Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights MovementMartin Luther King's values compelled him both to oppose injustice and racism to the utmost of his ability, and to love even his enemies and seek to do harm to no one. Gandhi's example convinced him that there was no conflict between these two ideals.
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What Are the Symptoms of Hives and How Are Hives Diagnosed?Hives are caused by a release of histamine into the blood, producing a rash of red welts of varying sizes. The rash can be very itchy. Part of diagnosing hives is determining if the person is allergic to anything to which the hives may be a reaction.
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Angioedema and Its TreatmentAngioedema can be a form of allergic reaction, though it may be caused by other factors. It often produces a rash, and swelling that can be both internal and external. A common treatment is antihistamines, but more may be needed for severe cases.
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Martin Luther King and the 1964 Nobel Peace PrizeIn 1964, Martin Luther King received one of the greatest honors of his career when he was granted a Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the Civil Rights Movement, an award that was highly controversial at the time.
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Why Did Some People Oppose the Martin Luther King Holiday?Whether to create a holiday honoring Martin Luther King was a hotly debated issue for many years. Here are some of the most common reasons some Americans opposed the holiday.
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How Martin Luther King Day Became a HolidayThe campaign to make Martin Luther King's birthday a holiday commenced shortly after his assassination in 1968. Today it is indeed a holiday at the federal level and in all 50 states. Here's how it happened.
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Prevention and Treatment of HivesHives manifest as a red blotchy rash, moderately to severely itchy. Often they arise as an allergic reaction, in which case the most effective treatment is to remove the trigger if possible. Antihistamines may also provide some relief.
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Who Were the Leaders of the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington?The 1963 March on Washington was organized by a coalition of civil rights organizations. Among the key leaders were James Farmer, Martin Luther King, John Lewis, A. Philip Randolph, Roy Wilkins, and Whitney Young.
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What is a Credit Freeze and How Do You Get One?When someone has stolen your identity and you fear they will try to get credit in your name, you can inform the credit bureaus so that they will not allow anyone access to your credit report without your permission.
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What is Angioedema?Angioedema is a medical condition related to hives, where as a result of an allergic reaction, environmental factors or heredity, a person experiences a rash and/or swelling. Internal swelling can be particularly dangerous if it cuts off the air flow.
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An Overview of the Medical Condition "Hives" (Urticaria)Hives are a typically harmless, but itchy and uncomfortable, rash that can be caused by an allergic reaction or numerous other factors. Hives should go away without treatment, though antihistamines and keeping the skin cool can help relieve the itching.
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Top Travel Destinations and Tourist Sites in OhioOhio is home to three of the fifty-seven biggest cities in the country, a National Park, world class zoos and amusement parks, rock and roll and football halls of fame, and a lot more. Find out more about what Ohio has to offer visitors.
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For What Type of Investor Are REITs Best Suited?REITs can be too volatile for conservative investors, but they provide very good dividend income, have the potential for solid long term growth, and allow one to diversify one's investments.
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What Are Credit Alerts and Credit Freezes and How Do They Differ?If you are concerned someone may be trying to obtain credit by stealing your identity and pretending to be you, you can put potential creditors on notice or block them from accessing the information from your credit report they'd need to issue credit.
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Historical Sites to Visit in BostonThere are literally dozens of historically significant sites worth visiting in Boston. Here is a sampling of some of the most interesting.
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What is Presorted Mail?Presorted mail is mass mailings that can be sent for less than the usual postage rates because the mailer has done a lot of the work in advance that the Post Office would normally have to do, like grouping the pieces of mail according to zip code.
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Tips for Your Next Trip to Knott's Berry FarmA trip to Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California means lots of thrill rides, fun for the kids, and Cordelia Knott's signature fried chicken. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of a visit to Knott's Berry Farm.
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Book Review: The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther by Jeffrey HaasReview of the book The Assassination of Fred Hampton by Jeffrey Haas, about a blatant act of murder and cover-up by the American government that is almost certainly worse than Watergate and other incidents that get far more attention.
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Book Review: Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives by Thomas FrenchReview of the book Zoo Story by journalist Thomas French, a chronicle of several years in the lives of the animals, and the people, of Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. Provides much to think about in terms of how alike or different animals are from us.
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Book Review: The Autobiography of Donovan: The Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan LeitchReview of the book The Autobiography of Donovan by iconic 1960s Flower Power folk singer Donovan Leitch, the story of an almost certainly underrated talent who was wildly popular in his day, but has since been almost forgotten.
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Book Review: "The Good War" by Studs TerkelReview of the book "The Good War" by Studs Terkel, an oral history of World War II. Many interesting interviews here, including some opinions you might not expect from American veterans.
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Proof Movie ReviewReview of the movie Proof, a slow-developing drama about a woman dealing with the recent death of her insane genius father, and her fears that she may be slowly going mad herself.
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Lord of War Movie ReviewReview of the movie Lord of War, a mostly serious, slightly satirical, condemnation of the people'"and more so the nations'"that deal in the weapons that kill and maim millions of people around the world. Solid movie.
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This is Not a Robbery Movie ReviewReview of the documentary This is Not a Robbery, about octogenarian bank robber Red Rountree. Interesting and sometimes humorous look at a man who made an unlikely career change late in life, but also disappointingly superficial in some ways.
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Blow Out Movie ReviewReview of the Brian DePalma movie Blow Out with John Travolta, a thriller about a sound man who inadvertently records evidence regarding a political assassination. Well acted, suspenseful, intriguing, and also utterly implausible in parts.
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Encounters at the End of the World Movie ReviewReview of the Werner Herzog documentary Encounters at the End of the World, about a colony of research scientists in Antarctica. Interesting scenery and animals, and interesting people, are augmented by Herzog's narration.
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Mary and Max Movie ReviewReview of the Australian claymation movie Mary and Max, from the maker of the Academy Award winning short film Harvie Krumpet, about an unlikely pen pal friendship between goodhearted misfits. Charming, funny, terrific movie.
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Osama Movie ReviewReview of the Afghan movie Osama, about life under the Taliban in Afghanistan. In order to work so her family can eat, a young girl must pretend to be a boy.
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High and Low Movie ReviewReview of the Akira Kurosawa movie High and Low, partly a very good, intelligent film of moral dilemmas and social commentary, and partly an above average cop drama.
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Lynch Movie ReviewReview of the documentary Lynch about director David Lynch. Impressionistic style, though not as weird as Lynch's own films. Superficial. Best for viewers who are already Lynch fans.
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The Vanishing Movie ReviewReview of the French movie The Vanishing, about a man searching for years for his abducted girlfriend. Slow in places and overlong, but a solid suspense thriller with a chilling ending.
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The Namesake Movie ReviewReview of the movie The Namesake, about an Indian couple that emigrates to the United States, where they raise two children. Worthwhile throughout, but picks up when it focuses on the grown son.
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Book Review: A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again by David Foster WallaceReview of the collection of essays A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again by novelist David Foster Wallace. Some pieces are a little too self-consciously clever and affected, some are a bit dense, but overall a funny and insightful book.
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Manhunter Movie ReviewReview of the movie Manhunter, the "other" Hannibal Lecter movie that preceded The Silence of the Lambs by several years. Well-paced, superficially entertaining, but ultimately formulaic and disappointing.
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The Tavern Movie ReviewReview of the movie The Tavern, about two buddies who purchase a bar and grill in New York. Too many side stories that are not fully or interestingly developed, but still basically likable characters and a worthwhile primary story.
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Vive La Rose Short Film ReviewReview of the animated short film Vive la Rose, a piece of conceptual art that perhaps tells the story of a man mourning his dead wife, but really is more about mood and surreal visuals.
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The Spine Short Film ReviewReview of the animated short film The Spine, about a henpecked man who blossoms once his wife is out of the picture, but it turns out there was a certain justification to his allowing himself to be henpecked. Intriguing, quirky animation style.
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Runaway Short Film ReviewReview of the short film Runaway, an animated Canadian social commentary short in which a train with sharply segregated high class passengers and low class passengers hurtles toward likely disaster.
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The Wilde Ones Short Film ReviewReview of the short documentary The Wilde Ones, about Richard Wilde and the Advertising and Graphic Design Department at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Mildly interesting, but better suited for those with previous knowledge and interest.
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It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks Movie ReviewReview of the French documentary It's Hard Being Loved By Jerks about the civil suit against a French weekly for reprinting the controversial Danish cartoons about Mohammed that offended so many Muslims.
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Daddy and Them Movie ReviewReview of the movie Daddy and Them, a comedy starring Billy Bob Thornton and Laura Dern. Somewhat funny but aimless early; turns out to be quite good once it hits its stride.
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Inside Job Movie ReviewReview of the documentary Inside Job, which tells the infuriating story of how the most ethically horrific, twisted human beings fare the best in a modern capitalist system. Depressing, but worth seeing to eliminate any illusions one might have.
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Mon Oncle Movie ReviewReview of the French movie Mon Oncle, with Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot. Humor is a combination of pantomime and social commentary. (Hulot is often described as "Chaplinesque.") Slow and unlikely to connect with most modern viewers.
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The Costs of Different Types of AdoptionAdoption can be quite a bit more expensive than many people anticipate. The type of adoption you choose can be an important factor in the cost, with adoptions of children from the foster care system generally being the least expensive.
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Hard Candy Movie ReviewReview of the movie Hard Candy, a chilling thriller with a vengeful anti-pedophile so sadistic you almost want to root for the pedophile. Hard to take your eyes off of, for better or worse.
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Romance & Cigarettes Movie ReviewReview of the movie Romance & Cigarettes, a painfully silly Springtime for Hitler level musical that one really, really hopes is some kind of a put-on.
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A Film with Me in It Movie ReviewReview of the movie A Film with Me in It, a black comedy about two Irish slackers who find themselves stuck with an increasing number of dead bodies, and a decreasing likelihood of avoiding the blame for them. Plenty of laughs, then fizzles late.
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Love Comes Lately Movie ReviewReview of the movie Love Comes Lately, three intertwined tales taken from the short stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer. Narratively intriguing treatment of the issue of aging. The three stories are uneven in terms of style and quality.
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In America Movie ReviewReview of the movie In America, based on a true story about an Irish family arriving in New York and trying to make a life as the father seeks work as an actor. Uplifting in a safe, predictable, standard way. A little dull, with a solid ending.
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How Do You Select the Right Adoption Agency?There are a number of factors to consider when looking for an adoption agency, though a lot of it also comes down to your instincts and whether you feel comfortable with the personnel you would be working with.
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What is the Process for Overturning an Adoption?Once an adoption is finalized, it is almost impossible to overturn, as courts do not want to disrupt the child's life yet again. There are certain circumstances, however, when it can be done.
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L'Enfant Movie ReviewReview of the French movie L'Enfant, about a guy who sells his girlfriend's baby and then is surprised how upset she is by it. (Yes, you read that right.) Actually a pretty interesting tale of moral growth, though how much growth is debatable.
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Prozac Nation Movie ReviewReview of the movie Prozac Nation, based on the autobiographical book of the same name that chronicles a college student's battles with depression. Not quite as atrocious as most reviews claim, but not exactly a winner either.
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Peppermint Frappe Movie ReviewReview of the 1967 Spanish movie Peppermint Frappe, a thriller that builds tension so slowly as to be fairly dull most of the way, only picking up a bit toward the end. Supposed to have some symbolic meaning in relation to the Franco regime.
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A Little Stiff Movie ReviewReview of the autobiographical movie A Little Stiff, Caveh Zahedi's re-creation of his brief relationship with a girl at UCLA, with everyone playing themselves. Mostly lame and amateurish, mildly interesting for its honesty.
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Ready to Work: Portraits of Braddock Movie ReviewReview of the documentary Ready to Work: Portraits of Braddock, about the prospects for rejuvenation of down-on-its-luck Pennsylvania steel town Braddock.
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Caraca! Short Film ReviewReview of the Brazilian short film Caraca!, a simplistic, mildly entertaining fable about high school crushes.
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I Don't Hate Las Vegas Anymore Movie ReviewReview of the autobiographical documentary I Don't Hate Las Vegas Anymore, a genuinely awful film in just about every respect. Has a certain honesty to it though, a willingness to not cover up its technical or human flaws.
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Tigerland Movie ReviewReview of the movie Tigerland, about a defiant soldier trying to maintain his humanity while undergoing final training to be sent to Vietnam. Raises compelling ethical issues. First half is stronger than second half, but fairly good overall.
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Trojan Eddie Movie ReviewReview of the movie Trojan Eddie about a man looking to break away from the criminal lifestyle of the "Travellers" in Ireland. Surprisingly dull movie given the subject matter.
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Underground Zero Movie ReviewReview of the movie Underground Zero, a series of short documentaries by indie filmmakers all related'"some very loosely'"to the 9/11 attacks. Predictably a mixed bag in terms of quality, but worthwhile overall.
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Montenegro Movie ReviewReview of the movie Montenegro, an offbeat comedy about a frustrated wife in Sweden who falls in with a band of gypsies. Atmosphere is interesting, but most of it isn't very funny, and the lead character is repellent.
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Distant Voices, Still Lives Movie ReviewReview of the British movie Distant Voice, Still Lives, a skillfully made but ultimately quite dreary take on the petty, small-minded, sexist postwar lives of an English family.
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Marvin's Room Movie ReviewReview of the movie Marvin's Room. A star-studded cast, compelling subject matter, but only a so-so end product.
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Pecker Movie ReviewReview of the John Waters comedy movie Pecker, about a sweet-natured Baltimore boy who survives the corrupting influence of the New York art world when his photographs gain him acclaim. Pretty tame for Waters. Funny in places; not great.
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Home Movie Movie ReviewReview of the horror movie Home Movie. The gimmick that all the footage is take from home movies shot by the family only sort of works. But aside from that, this is flat out one of the creepiest, get-under-your-skin movies you'll ever see.
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Chan is Missing Movie ReviewReview of the movie Chan is Missing, Wayne Wang's first feature film. Very low budget black and white film set in Chinatown. A whimsical mystery where the story is a pretense to talk about the life experience of Chinese Americans. Well done.
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Where God Left His Shoes Movie ReviewReview of the movie Where God Left His Shoes, an engaging drama about a down-on-their luck family in New York struggling together against difficult odds.