Cath Haftings
I have published poetry and fiction in little and literary magazines. I am currently a Geography teacher and am planning on a PHD in soil ecology.
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Collecting Inheritance Can Be Full of Legal and Financial Obstacles for the FamilyWhile my mother planned how her children would inherit her estate, there are still legal and financial obstacles. There is, however, also extra money coming from various financial agencies.
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Dental Care is Health CareReturning to the dentist after years of being away due to lack of money and health insurance, has opened my eyes to the importance of dental care for my general health.
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Three Tips to Hiking in the Wintery Snow and IceWhen it comes to hiking in the winter, parking needs to be done in a place that is regularly shoveled while hiking needs to be done in a place that is regularly walked. -
Five Tips of Dealing with Below Freezing Temperatures While at HomeIf the normal heater isn't doing the job, find some alternative solutions such as the stove, electric heater, wearing extra clothes indoors, drinking plenty of hot liquids and shutting off extra rooms.
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Driving and Parking Your Car in Blizzard and Near Blizzard ConditionsBlizzard and near blizzard conditions can be dangerous to drive in. They can also be quite harmful to a parked car. -
Why is Cannabis Only Considered a Drug?Cannabis is very versatile. It can be used for medical purposes as well as creating paper, food, and clothes. The idea of Cannabis as a social drug, is only a small part of what it is capable of.
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Why is Giving Medical Morphine Okay and Not Medical Marijuana?While dying from a growth in her brain, my mother experienced nausea and pain. Because she lived in Nebraska, she did not have the chance to try medical marijuana to see if it might help her. They did, however, give her morphine.
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Beginners Guide to Purchasing Kits for Needle CraftsKits for different types of needle crafts may not have all of the materials that are needed to complete a project. The kits, however, can help people who want to quickly start learning a craft.
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The Rye Patch Reservior of NevadaRye Patch Reservior -
When is a Stranger a Predator?When is an over friendly greeting really a mask for control? What starts out as strange can quickly become scary and potentially dangerous.
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The Penny Whistle Vs. The RecorderWhile not being able to afford a traditional flute, I first purchased a recorder and then a penny whistle to learn how to play a less expensive flute. The penny whistle had better sound quality and was easier to learn how to play.
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The Great Salt Lake and Small Salt Ponds of Northern UtahThe Great Salt Lake is just north of Interstate 80. There are also small salt ponds both north and south of Interstate 80. They can be hiked to by rest stops along Interstate 80. -
What Are Your Options when Taking Calculus and Other Tough Subjects in College?There may be options besides dropping out of college or retaking a tough class that seems impossible to pass.
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6 Easy Steps to Creating Graphs and Tables on a Graphing CalculatorThere are six easy steps to creating graphs and tables on a graphing calculator. This includes creating and using the graphs and tables. The graphs and tables can also be changed after they have been created by the user to show different information. -
2010 Budget Passes in Omaha, NebraskaAlthough the budget has passed in Omaha Nebraska for the 2010 year, there are still concerns about increases in taxes. This piece includes observations of the author at the meetings around Omaha, Nebraska.
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Wyoming's Interstate 80 TreasuresA tree growing in a rock and a Lincoln Monument can be seen from Interstate 80 In Eastern Wyoming. -
The Cost of Health Care in the United StatesThe idea of quality health care for everyone in the United States is a reasonable idea. However, there are political reasons that may make it hard to be passed in Congress.
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Pine Bluffs: Wyoming's Rest Area, Hiking Area and Archeological SitThe rest area in Eastern Wyoming by the City of Pine Bluffs has an archeological dig as well as a large city park. There is breathtaking scenery as well as hiking trails that leave the interstate area. -
Soybeans Are the Plants that Provide ProteinAlthough soybeans are plants they provide protein. Soybean protein is also cholesterol free and low in fat. There are cancer concerns about Soybeans. Combinations of food can also provide the protein that is needed.
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Nebraska's Lake McConaughyLake McConaughy is Nebraska's largest lake. It is a reservoir and is used for recreation and irrigation. -
Voice Omaha: A New Voice in Omaha, Nebraska is About CommunityVoice Omaha is about looking beyond partisan politics and looking towards community involvement on many levels.
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Snow in Nevada at Angel LakeAngel Lake is above the snowline in Northeast Nevada. It has camping, fishing, hiking trails, and breathtaking views. -
Water Contamination Near Mead NebraskaA former State Senator and other citizens of Nebraska are concerned about water contamination at a Superfund Site near Mead.
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Nebraska is Home to Both Earthquakes and TornadoesNebraska has had many earthquakes and tornadoes in its history. They are both currently occurring in Nebraska even though the earthquakes are very rarely mentioned.
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Should Hal Daub Become the New Mayor of Omaha?Hal Daub has been both a Congressman for the state of Nebraska and Mayor for the city of Omaha. He has been involved with concerns about pollution in Omaha and also worked for George W. Bush in Washington D.C.
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Nebraska's Legislating of Stem Cell ResearchStem cell research can only easily be done with cells from embryos. The embryos in question are eggs that have been fertilized by sperm but never inserted into a woman's uterus. -
Neal Woods is the Fontenelle Forest of Northern Omaha, NebraskaLike Fontenelle Forest, Neal Woods has trails. These trails lead through woods and hill tops full of prairie grasses. Neal Woods also has an observatory. The days can be spent hiking while the nights can be spent watching the stars. -
State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in the State of NebraskaWhile President Obama signed into the law the expanded SCHIP program of the United States, the improved SCHIP program of Nebraska waits in the Heath and Human Services Committee of Nebraska.
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Minneopa State Park of MinnesotaMinneopa State Park has it all. Campgrounds, trails, history, and waterfalls. There is also the Minneopa cemetery from 1855. While the town of Minneopa no longer exists, the Minneopa cemetery is still in operation.
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The Debate Over the Nebraska Death Penalty Heats UpThere are two bills in the Nebraska Legislature about the Death Penalty. One would abolish the death penalty in Nebraska while the other would allow a new way to execute prisoners.
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How to Connect with Nature at Acorn Acres of Fontenelle Forest: Children Can Enjoy and Learn About Nature Near Omaha, NebraskaAcorn Acres has nine natural activities where children can be active and learn about nature. This occurs during the summer months and is within the Riverview Boardwalk so it does have wheelchair access. -
The Walls Between Israel and PalestineJerusalem's Wailing Wall goes back centuries and is steeped in history and religion. Bethlehem's dividing wall goes back years and has been compared to the wall in Berlin, Germany. -
Hanscom Park in Omaha, NebraskaHanscom Park is the oldest surviving park in Omaha, Nebraska. Old and new landscapes meet in this historic park. -
Tips on Reusing Paper and Plastic Bags at Grocery StoresConcern about the environment has caused customers and stores alike to use reusable shopping bags.
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Five Ways to Study for and Pass a TestStudying can be greatly helped by reading material before a lecture, creating notes on index cards and studying the index cards.
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Minnesota's Blue Earth Rest Stops Along I-90 Can Be Called ParksThe Blue Earth Rest Stops along Interstate 90 in Minnesota are connected via bike trails under both eastbound and westbound I-90. They are a beautiful park area as well as rest stops. -
President-elect Obama Appears to Have Won One Electoral Vote from the Red State of NebraskaAlthough President-elect Obama only won 41% of the vote in the state of Nebraska, he may have won the second congressional district of Nebraska which includes Omaha, Nebraska.
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Health Care in the United States Versus Health Care in JapanWhile many United States Citizens have to go without health care, the survivors of the atomic bombs who live in the U.S. and are U.S. citizens look to Japan for their health care needs.
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The History of the Falls in Sioux Falls, South DakotaThe attempts to use the Falls of Sioux Falls, South Dakota as energy never did work but they are a spectacular sight to see.
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Senator Obama's Colorful LimerickA limerick about Senator Obama's color.
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Obama Campaign Office in Omaha Sparks Anti-AbortionistsSenator Obama's presidential campaign has opened up an office in Omaha in an attempt to win one electoral vote from Nebraska. This has attracted the attention of anti-abortion protesters.
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Anti-Affirmative Action Ballot Item in Nebraska and ColoradoDespite a great deal of opposition and accusations of fraud there will be ballot items affecting affirmative action in Nebraska and Colorado. In California, Michigan and Washington the new laws have created lawsuits and loss of diversity.
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Obama - McCain Political Haiku: Going Beyond the Shades of Black, White and BlueBoth Obama and Biden have long and varied careers. They also have a history of crossing the political aisle to accomplish their goals.
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The Connection Between Peace Vigils, Offutt Air Force Base and HiroshimaPeace vigils about Hiroshima take place at Offutt Air Force Base on a regular basis. It was at Stratcom that the aircraft that dropped the atomic bombs was created. A speaker that was at Hiroshima talked about it in Omaha.
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Diabetes, Insulin Reactions and Family IssuesMy diabetic brother has changed a great deal in the last two years. He can be difficult and moody. It is no longer easy to tell if he is having an insulin reaction or simply responding to the rest of his family.
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Local Protest at Offutt Air Force Base was Closed Down Due to Disorderly ConductThe annual protest at Offutt Air Force Base against the dropping of the atom bomb on Japan during World War II was brought to an untimely close due to a police issued ticket about disorderly conduct.
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Catholic Priests, Celibacy and Sex ScandalsCatholic Priest Sex Scandals have been occurring since 1950. The Catholic Church appears to finally be apologizing for this. The next best step may be to allow Catholic Priests to marry and no longer be celibate.
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Piercings and Tattoos as Rites of PassageThe piercing of the body or the making of tattoos can be potentially dangerous. Still, many young people do change their bodies for these rites of passage.
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Five Easy Ways for Voters to Check the Facts About CandidatesFive ways to check out the facts about candidates include local newspapers, project vote smart, the candidate calculator, the congressional record, and a local legislative journal.
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Dogwood Overlook Trail, Ozarks Hiking Trail by Eureka Springs, ArkansasA short ozark trail that starts with steep steps leads to a valley with an impressive view.
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Controlled Burning of the Prairies Near Omaha NebraskaControlled burns occur for many reasons. They include preventing the spread of trees into the prairies or removing dry kindling in case of an uncontrolled burn. Controlled burns include having people who start limited fires and people with water to put out the fire.
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Native Americans, Fishermen and Shareholders Want the Dams on the Klamath River RemovedThe Klamath River dam controversy reaches all the way to Warren Buffet's stockholders meeting for Berkshire Hathaway. It appears that it is more than about salmon and Native Americans now. With litigation and the expense needed to maintain the dams, it is now about money.
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Driving in the Hail Storm in Omaha, NebraskaThe hail storm came up quickly. The skies were getting darker but it had been raining on and off for days. The rain came and then the hail. After the rain slowed down, it was a question of getting the car safely home through water and fallen trees.
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Will Rogers of Claremore and Oologah, OklahomaWill Rogers may be best known for being a star. He was, however, also part Cherokee and a writer of contemporary political philosophy. His humorous words were chuckled at and appreciated by many people during the early days of the Great Depression.
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Crystal Cave Provides Unusual Cave Formations and Native American GravesA walk through Crystal Cave provides close glimpses of many strange and beautiful cave formations. Some of them are quite unusual. The guide, who is also the owner, provides the history of the cave and information about its formations while taking a small group through it.
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Local Grocery Stores Closed Due to Tornado WarningsPeople seeking to shop for groceries around 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, had trouble in Omaha, Nebraska. There were, however, a couple of grocery stores, in South Omaha, that were open.
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Five Easy Steps to Create Instant Cold Orange Juice TeaThe Orange Juice Tea is quick and easy to make. It only needs an orange, a large glass and instant tea. Processed sweetener is optional.
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Is Global Warming Cooling or Slowing?Global Warming is considered a fact by many people but scientists see it as a theory. Even though Global Warming may continue to be a problem for the world the trend can contain cooler weather. Skeptics may also put a spin on Global Warming.
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Camelot, the Kennedy Legacy and Ted Kennedy's Endorsement to Barack ObamaThe Kennedy Clan has inspired and uplifted the United States for many years. It is no surprise to me that Ted Kennedy would endorse Barack Obama to the White House since Barack Obama inspires the same hope and courage for change as John F. Kennedy did so many years ago.
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Ban on Affirmative Action Petitions Are Being Circulated in Omaha and Lincoln, NebraskaNebraska, as well as other states, have been targeted for a ban on affirmative action. The money and paid petition workers are coming from outside of Nebraska
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Offutt Air Force Base is Omaha Nebraska's Open Military SecretWhile it is known that Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha Nebraska is a military base, it is not well know that it has been the subject of protest since the 1970's.
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U.S. Foreign Policy Has Been Influenced by Oil Since at Least 1953The United State's Government Foreign Policy Towards Iran Has Been Influenced by Oil Since at Least 1953 when the CIA overthrew a democratic government in Iran.
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History of Peace Protests at Offutt Air Force Base Near Omaha NebraskaProtests have been occurring at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha Nebraska since the Vietnam War. There have been multiple arrests due to the civil disobedience that has occurred during these peaceful protests when many protesters would trespass onto Offutt Air Force Base.
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I Learned I was Lactose Intolerant and Had to Give Up Milk ProductsAfter years of wondering why my stomach feels so queasy much of the time, I find out that I'm lactose intolerant and can feel better just by giving up milk products
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Counting Calories Allows Me to Eat More Food Without Gaining WeightCounting the calories of the same types of food can show how a pound or a cup of food can vary tremendously in calories.
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Learn How to Quit Smoking for GoodAfter quitting smoking in my early twenties then returning to smoking in my thirties, I finally learned how to quit smoking. It wasn't will power. It was priorities.
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Five Reasons Why I Will Vote for Hillary Clinton but Not as the Democratic CandidateThere are many issues that I agree with Hillary Clinton about. She would be a formidable candidate but she is sending the wrong message with her negative campaigning.
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Peace Rally at Stratcom Near Omaha Nebraska.The Peace Movement is concerned that Stratcom at Offutt Air Force Base by Omaha Nebraska is about Thermonuclear war.
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Three Days of Earth Day Events Near Omaha, NebraskaThe Earth Day Event on April 19 in Elmwood Park had over 50 exhibitors and vendors. Two more exhibits happened during the next two days. This occurred at Fontenelle Nature Association on April 20, and the Metropolitan Community College Elkhorn Valley Campus on April 21.
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Mother's Day Gifts Catholic Moms Will Love: Cross Pendants and Other Symbolic GiftsMy mom has always enjoyed receiving angels and Pendants with crosses for gifts. She also has an interest in the Kennedy Family. There were always books of saints around and it turns out my mother's name is the same name as a mountain that is sacred to Catholics.
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Annual Sandhill Crane Migration on the Platte River in NebraskaThe Sandhill Cranes and other migratory birds use the Platte River in Nebraska as a stopover on their way from south of the U.S. border into Canada.
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How Much Has the Iraq War Cost Your City or State?This website shows the amount each state has paid for the Iraq War and other things that the money could have been used for.
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Sand Hill Cranes Flying Overhead Near Kearney NebraskaThe Sand Hill Cranes at sunset in the Platte River by Kearney Nebraska. The video was taken on an old railroad bridge that is now used by people to watch the Sand Hill Cranes every Spring.
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Distant Sand Hill Cranes During Sunset by Grand Island NebraskaThe Sand Hill Cranes can be heard and seen in the distance as they fly over the Platte River Valley at sunset by Grand Island Nebraska.
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Omaha Nebraska Protests the War in IraqOmaha Nebraska was one of many places around the U.S. that protested the war in Iraq on March 19. The protest included signs on a footbridge overlooking Dodge Street and speakers
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Omaha Nebraska's Stratcom at Offutt Air Force BaseComments about Omaha, Nebraska's Stratcom at April 19, 2008 Peace Rally. The comments stated and other thoughts about Stratcom will be looked at during the International Space Organizing Conference on April 11-13, 2008 in Omaha, Nebraska.
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A Rally in Omaha Nebraska Against the War in IraqThis took place at a rally against the war in Iraq on March 19 in Omaha Nebraska.
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The Moral Cost of War in IraqThe speaker in an anti-war in Iraq rally in Omaha, Nebraska is more concerned about the morality of war rather than winning the war.
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Five Historical Reasons to Visit Omaha's Fontenelle Forest TrailsWhile many people would come to Fontenelle Forest to walk the two barrier free boardwalks that allow everyone to enjoy nature, there is also a great deal of history that can be seen on the trails of Fontenelle Forest. This includes Native Americans and Mormons.
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Five Reasons Why I Will Vote for Senator Barack Obama Instead of Senator Hillary ClintonWhile I think that Senator Hillary Clinton would make an excellent president, it is Senator Barack Obama's message of hope that draws me in.
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Renting Married Priests and the Reverend Moon Courtesy of the Catholic ChurchThe historical Catholic Church had married priests and in some cases the current Catholic Church allows married priests. Why then is there such a concern over continuing celibacy in the Catholic Church? This is creating fringe groups.
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Two Main Pittfalls of Legally Not Paying on Student LoansThe amount of a student loan may go up after graduation due to graduated payments and deferments on the student loans due to interest on the student loans.
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Global Warming: Rachel Carson's Ecological Message of Concern Resonates Today"The Gentle Subversive" is about the rise of the Environmental Movement. The biography of Rachel Carson resonates with the ecological concerns not just of yesterday but of today. Global warming is about the poisoning of the earth through carbon dioxide emissions.
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History of Religious Women Leaders in the Early Days of the Catholic ChurchWhile many would think that the 21st century is attempting to change the Catholic faith by adding women leaders, Biblical scholars, religious artifacts and Bible passages show that during the first few centuries of the Catholic faith, women were leaders.
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Use Candidate Calculator to Find Your President MatchNot sure who to vote for? Curious about which candidate actually agrees with your political views? Look no further than the candidate calculator at VAJoe.com. Just plug in your political views and it will match you up with different candidates.
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Hummel Park in Omaha, Nebraska Has a History of GhostsThere are many urban legends about ghosts and uncountable stairs in Hummel Park of Omaha, Nebraska. Some are more factual than others in this beautiful and somewhat secluded area.
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Living in the George E. Barker House, Now the Castle Court ApartmentsCastle Court apartments is a beautiful old house with lovely apartments. It is situated on a quiet street with beautifully kept grounds. There is a sense of history here since it is over 100 years old.
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Tommie Smith's Olympic StatementTommie Smith's autobiography, Silent Gesture, shows that his raised fist was more of a sociological statement then a black statement. The track and field winner would also become a teacher. He taught volumes in 1968 at the Olympics in Mexico City.
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Five Things Every Student Should Know About Internet College ClassesAn internet college class meets the same criteria as any college class. It will require a lot of self motivation by the student and perhaps the need for computer troubleshooting
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10 Ways for Students to Succeed in Any College SubjectThe 10 Ways for Students to Succeed in College is about participation and effort.
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Connecting Global Warming to Human ActionIf humans can be connected to Global Warming then they can also be connected to preventing the continuation of Global Warming.
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Guide to Living in Downtown OmahaDowntown Omaha offers a variety of apartments and lofts with a variety of prices. It is worth the look to see what is available.