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As blue state Democrats head to the polls, they must grapple with which type of minority is more viable in Middle America. Or do they?

Don't be too fast to buy into the opinion of some that Red State America is "only" fly-over country.

I live in what is considered, politically, a red state. The state is so red that folks here would vote for George W. Bush's reelection in 2008 if the Constitution didn't prohibit it. That's one of the many things that has me feeling blue.

I've never been a black-and-white -- or more specifically, a "red and blue" -- thinker. I can see both sides to any issue -- almost. That's why I find it hard to fit in to either a red or blue state.

What the cola wars say about the political system in the United States

Red Rock Canyon is famous for its stunning views and unique landscape. Used in a number of movies over the years, it has long been a Hollywood staple for desert locations. However, it is also an excellent campground, one that goes almost unused.

The origin of some U.S. state names are more obvious than others, though, more than half come from tribal languages, with several still a mystery to scholars; here's all 50 state name origins alphabetically.

Would the Founding Fathers even recognize the country they helped start? Some parts, probably, but far too many others they would probably shake their head sadly at.

Red Cliffs is a great place to spend the day, or even to camp and spend the night.

Review of the grounds at red top mountain state park in georgia

Phantom Alert has introduced new GPS technology to help avoid traffic tickets by alerting you to the presence of red light cameras, speed cameras, or speed traps.

Illinois' second state fair, the DuQuoin State Fair in Southern Illinois, will feature a major switch this year, going from Western World to a jungle theme. On the grandstand: Sawyer Brown and two American idol veterans.

In Bangkok you can see dogs, cats, snakes, even monkeys and elephants - but all in a very sad state of health.

Describing some of the best young high school players in the state of Ohio for this season.

The latest buzz in the financial world is new Red Flags Rules, which should be in place for financial institutions by November of this year.

A paper that discusses the characterization of The Continental Op, the protagonist of Dashiell Hammett's noir novel, "Red Harvest". Also highlights the similarities between the novel's setting and the socioeconomic conditions of America in the 1920s.

A great summer red wine that accentuates red meats that are cooked on the grill.

Insight and critical analysis on the question of applied governance in a socialist state; specifically referring to the works outline by Lenin, Marx, and Engels. Offers a contemporary Marxist-Leninist view on the subject - combined with a modern outlook.

Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology are conducting a study of Neanderthal DNA and have newly discovered that at least one percent of Neanderthals might have had red hair.

Discussion of Hawaii's many state flowers

How to Tips for Catching Red Drum from my own experience.

This guide outlines the steps involved in the legislative process on the state level and lays out the steps involved in the proposal, approval, and passing of state legislation.

Enjoy being a Red Sox fan, and not a Yankee

A small American Red Cross sandwich board sign is the center of controversy in a town whose chief elected official has been arrested on cohesion and extortion charges.

10 Red Flags for Checking References and Deception when Hiring an Employee

The Red River Zoo in Fargo, although small, is growing and becoming a major attraction for the state of North Dakota. They have more than 300 animals in 75 species. Read on to learn more about the Red River Zoo.

When you order at a restaurant in New Mexico you will be asked the question, "Red or Green?" This is not a Christmas quiz or a test for color blindness.

Learn about DIxie State College in St. George, Utah. St. George is rated the 6th best city in the USA!

What it's like for a Red Real Guy to live in the Blue

A look at the state of American professional soccer, particularly Major League Soccer and Bruce Arena's role in changing the perception that is a league for semi-retired international stars. (Part one of two)

Red Bank is a very nice town, with a great variety of stores, plenty of places to eat and a river that is home to one of the top fireworks displays in the United States of America.

Professional sports have an interesting twist in New England. The "Munson-Nixon" line runs through Connecticut creating a physically imaginary/emotionally very real border between the Red Sox Nation and Yankees Nation.

Rhode Island has felt the brunt of hurricanes before and likely will again. The question is, will the new level of preparation reduce the level of death and destruction in the Ocean State.

How even teenagers can have a bill passed in our state congress if they are determined enough to follow through with all the requirements that are needed to get the job done!

Florida -- dubbed the Sunshine State -- will be under storm watches, Red Flag Warnings and a large cloud of smoke for at least another 24 hours.

If you are an outdoor adventurist, than Picacho State Park is for you. The park is located 24 miles north of Interstate 8 and Yuma, Arizona. It's nestled on the California side of the Colorado River, and is surrounded by the mountains and a wonderful desert terrain.

The summer activity and events line up at Allegany State Park offers something for everyone this summer. Nature lovers will enjoy the many educational activities presented by park naturalists.

This article is about summer time hikes in Washington state that will teach you about glaciers and their affects on geology. Expect to find places to get cool and your hands on rocks.

Celebrate the 4th of July at Clement Park with friends and neighbors and enjoy the free music and firework display.

We all know the glory and majesty of Red Rocks. But do you know how it all got started?

The Red Knot's population has gone from 250,000 to 12,000 in less than two decades, and now a ban which prevented the harvesting of their food staple has been lifted. Computer models predict the bird will be extinct by 2010 if more is not done to save it.

A great summer red wine that is the perfect accessory to the red meat that is cooked on the grill!

Learn how to save money on a great outdoor honeymoon near Red Bluff, California.

You can avoid buying cheap overseas knockoffs of American Indian art and jewelry by attending one of America's premier Native American art and jewelry shows and buying directly from the artist or from their website.

This is a beautiful park and campground with lots of things for the entire family to do. Enjoy the serenity of nature, fish on the lake and just relax!

This article reviews "Red Hot & Blue" Restaurant.

Cabernet Sauvignon is a great red wine that has healing powers and a rich burgundy taste/full body.

Larissa Abramova, the violinist, does not believe her dress was to blame for the Iranian Foreign Minister's exit. As many others, she feels there is more to the story.

Caumsett State Historic Park, situated on the beautiful north shore of Long Island, offers some 27 miles of hiking and biking trails on 1,500 acres that once served as the magnificent summer estate of department store heir Marshall Field III.

As I was driving along the highway yesterday afternoon, I spotted something most unusual. Zooming along in the lane next to me was a truck with Indiana license plates, and a "Clinton/Obama 2008!" bumper sticker prominently displayed in the back window.

Researchers have found that men who drink an average of four to seven glasses of red wine per week are 52% less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer as those who do not drink red wine.

A brief review of North Bend State Park in western West Virginia.

Americorps, American Cadet Alliance and the Red Cross are teaming up in helping flood victims in Rushford, Minnesota

Anyone wanting to see the Sept. 9 Penn State Nittany Lions play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Beaver Stadium in Happy Valley better be ready to spend some cash. Ticket brokers are currently pricing tickets for the game at an average of $1,100 per seat.

Hound Dogs pizza is located right off of the Ohio State Campus, and reason enough to become a buckeye

I really enjoyed the Autumn Bird Walk at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the different colors, and sounds that defined each species.

The red wolf is a critically endangered species. Read on to learn some interesting facts about the red wolf.

Red Road paints a disturbing picture of our security-obsessed culture, demonstrating the inherent abuse of power made possible by widespread deployment of security cameras.

Soaring property taxes and uneven assessments have homeowners seeing red and suing the State. In a down market, this is a hard hit for many.

state symbols of Texas

If you enjoy the outdoors, a trip to one of the many Louisiana State Parks is the perfect outing for any family.

New Jersey is so misunderstood and Garden Staters know it. Most people think of factories and the Sopranos when they think of New Jersey, never realizing that New Jersey is actually a diverse, beautiful and fascinating place.

The 2nd Annual Red Dirt Roundup presented by Cross Canadian Ragweed and featuring The Black Crowes will be held in the historic stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas Sept. 2nd.

Cherry Springs State Park located in Potter County is home to avid astronomers

The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world for 41 years and is sadly (due to the events of 9/11/01) once again the tallest building in NYC.

In a surprise move the American Red Cross has announced a unique partnership with the Iranian government

Arkansas State University is searching for a new mascot.

Still looking for activities to participate in on the fourth of July? Come down to Charleston, IL, home of Eastern Illinois University. Red, White, and Blue Days will kick of the Fourth of July festivities with two free concerts to be held at Morton Park in Charleston.

A change in the fee schedule effects a number of state parks, mostly forcing beachgoers to pay more while some inland park visitors on weekdays will be charged less.

The Great Indiana State Fair will run from August 8-19, 2007 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianopolis. The State Fair features live animals in livestock barns, entertainment, exhibits, competitions, agriculture, food and fun.

The Red Cedar Bike Trail is a bicycle trail in Western Wisconsin. It is a beautiful trail that goes from Menomonie, Wisconsin down to Durand, Wisconsin.

Kevin Smith reveals the premise for his upcoming horror film "Red State". Can he escape the Jay and Bob movies?

Many people are familiar with the unique design of the New Mexico state flag. Most people see the sun symbol as a reference to the state's southwest location, but not many know the history of this symbol and why it was chosen to represent New Mexico.

An analysis of Zhang Yimou's 1987 movie Red Sorghum, its themes and images,

Staying calm and knowing what to do when an accident happens is very important in New York State. There are certain things you need to do at the scene of an accident in order to avoid liability.

When marking the beginning of summer with barbeques and parades, why not begin a tradition of planting red poppy seeds for Memorial Day? As the flower of rememberance, poppies will provide many days of reflection.

Find window tinting laws in your state, think about your choice to tint your windows before you choose to. There are consequences to every action, just be careful.

Enjoy the health benefits of the sauna with heat therapy and Far infra red technology. You can relax naturally, detoxify, and enjoy the healing properties of heat without leaving home!

You are the only one who can protect yourself. The state of Indiana will not help if you hold a signed contract with a dishonest individual.

the Red Sox are no longer the lovable losers of Major League Baseball

Having seen a lot of schools in 21 years, I was really floored by this one.

An October 2005 interview with potential candidate Peter Veeck for State Representative of Texas in District 62, which is both Grayson and Fannin counties. Mr. Veeck is "mad as hell" about the problems that begin nowhere but inside of our country.

One cool spring evening my husband and I jumped on his Harley Davidson motorcycle to join a group of friends for a ride. As we rounded a corner we approached an unexpected check point set up by the State Patrol...

Goliad State Park offers overnight camping, day use, swimming, nature trails, and historic sites.

In 1920, the Boston Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees, and the "Curse of the Bambino" was begun. The Red Sox had won the World Series for the fourth time in 1918...

Monte Sano, Spanish for "Mountain of Health" is the home of Monte Sano State Park. The park boasts gorgeous views of the Tennessee Valley, and its twenty mile trail system is popular for hikers and bikers as it runs along the mountain's Northeast face.

Montgomery Bell State Park in Dickson County, Tennessee is filled with natural beauty, from bubbling streams to majestic oak and red bud trees stretching towards the sky. Most people wouldn't expect to find the remains of a colonial industrial empire.

An overview of Devil's Lake State Park and all of its trails and campgrounds. The Park offers numerous activites in every season, and the area features many attractions nearby the Park.

Rocky Fork State Park is nestled in Highland County and gets its name from the stream flowing through the park.

Wild Ginseng is highly prized for its natural health benefits. Many collectors in the state of Ohio harvest this herb annually. If you're interested in becoming a collector and making some extra cash, then read this informative article today!

Sir Paul McCartney travels to Russia to play an historic concert in Moscow's Red Square. Unfortunately, the DVD that was supposed to bring the magic home to the rest of us fails miserably at catching the energy and magic of the moment.

Allegany State Park is one of the most popular summer vacation destinations for families who enjoy camping

Throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and New York, deep-discounter Ocean State Job Lot, OSJL, has proven that Wal-Mart is not the only place where low prices and name brands can be found.

The State of Comedy compares the level of number of working comedy acts in generations p