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The hobby of coin collecting draws in millions of people worldwide and is a pastime that is enjoyed by the young and old alike. While many enjoy the hobby and its usual objectives, there are many who ...
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Published: May 02, 2008
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Lumber is a basic for numerous do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, and is an essential element in home construction, home maintenance, and yard and furniture projects. However, before purchasing lumber, th...
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Published: May 01, 2008
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The Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Flatbread Sandwich with Fajita Beef and Salsa makes for a delicious and inexpensive lunch you will want to have again and again.
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Published: May 01, 2008
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Nabisco's Wheat Thins are a longtime favorite for many. One of my new favorites is Nabisco's Sundried Tomato & Basil Wheat Thins.
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Published: May 01, 2008
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If you can't get to a bakery (or a wedding) to get a taste of a wedding cookie, why not run out to the grocery store and buy a box of Keebler's Danish Wedding Cookies.
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Published: May 01, 2008
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There are millions of people walking around this nation right now who either are diabetic and don't know it, or are at risk of becoming diabetic and do not know it. Adult-onset diabetes, otherwise kno...
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Published: Apr 30, 2008
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Not sure what you want to give your mother for Mother's Day? While a mother of any age would enjoy the gifts below, these ideas are especially tailored to those whose mothers are in their 50s.
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Published: Apr 29, 2008
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New polls coming out of Indiana are showing mixed results for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in Indiana.
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Published: Apr 29, 2008
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Though polls still show Barack Obama ahead in North Carolina, Hillary Clinton appears to be gaining ground---fast---in the Tar Heel State.
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Published: Apr 29, 2008
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The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia is a fun and educational way to spend an afternoon while taking in the sights along the historic Independence Mall.
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Published: Apr 26, 2008
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The 1985 Dodge Ram B-250 Wagon (a full-size window van) is a tough, strong, durable vehicle among that class of old trucks which will never die.
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Published: Apr 26, 2008
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Is your mother Catholic? Here are several Mother's Day gift ideas she will certainly love.
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Published: Apr 24, 2008
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With votes from Pennsylvania's Democratic Primary still being counted, exit polling data is starting to tell people just exactly what voters in Pennsylvania---and perhaps the rest of the nation---are ...
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Published: Apr 22, 2008
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After writing for Associated Content for just about a year now, I finally was given a chance to introduce myself not only to those new to me, but also to my loyal subscribers (whom I appreciate very m...
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Published: Apr 21, 2008
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What are five words and terms you should avoid when giving a public speech? Here they are.
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Published: Apr 21, 2008
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As a college student, I have come to learn many things---including how best to prepare for college exams. In this article, I will share with you five tips that may help improve your exam-taking perfor...
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Published: Apr 15, 2008
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Many post-secondary education opportunities abound in Florida, including a number of community colleges. With tuition prices rising in the state's public universities, Florida community colleges are b...
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Published: Apr 08, 2008
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As a native Floridian, I can tell you that Florida really is a great place to spend the summer, but our summer weather can be harsh if you don't know how to cope with it. Here are five tips you should...
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Published: Apr 02, 2008
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I have been hearing this term a lot in recent years: "Generation Y." Does this generation consist of everybody under age 21? Those in their 20s? Does it include me?
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Published: Apr 01, 2008
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You probably toss them aside because they only get in the way. Perhaps you have many of them sitting in drawers, jars, boxes, bags, or between couch cushions. Yes, 'm talking about the penny, and here...
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Published: Mar 31, 2008
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Sometimes, nothing can be more fun than whacking a ball around a Putt-Putt golf course. It's great fun for the whole family, a great place to go for a date, and makes a playful destination if you are ...
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Published: Mar 31, 2008
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In this day and age of text messaging and using shorthand spelling for everything, we have gotten used to seeing acronyms, those groups of initials which make the National Football League the NFL and ...
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Published: Mar 27, 2008
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Oh, if there is one temporary, mildly debilitating malady I dislike most, it is the head cold. Like most of us, I get them every now and then. And when I do, I know what I am in for: 3 to 5 days of sn...
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Published: Mar 18, 2008
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On March 13th, the Federal Reserve Board released the first of millions of new $5 dollar bills designed to make counterfeiting far more difficult.
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Published: Mar 16, 2008
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Campbell's has long been known for it delicious soups, but I have discovered something else Campbell's sells that is, well---I have to say it---"Mmm Mmm Good!" Campbell's Pork & Beans make a great sna...
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Published: Mar 07, 2008
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Personal trainer and Gold's Gym award winner Jennifer Marnell dropped 180 pounds through her enthusiasm to live a healthy life. Also in this article is Associated Content writer Joshua McMorrow-Hernan...
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Published: Mar 01, 2008
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Ralph Nader, who is running for president in 2008 as an Independent, has announced that he has chosen Matt Gonzalez as running mate. But who is Matt Gonzalez?
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Published: Feb 29, 2008
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Cliff Bleszinski, also known as "CliffyB," of Epic Games and a major figure in the PC gaming world, has made some controversial comments about the state of the PC gaming industry.
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Published: Feb 27, 2008
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With the news that Michael Jackson's famous 2,800-acre spread, Neverland Ranch, is in foreclosure, one's mind begins to wonder how this vast piece of property could be used should it go to auction and...
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Published: Feb 27, 2008
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Marshmallow Fluff, produced by the Massachusetts company Durkee-Mower, has a flavor that stands alone. It is tasty on a peanut butter sandwich and is the base for many great recipes, including Never F...
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Published: Feb 27, 2008
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Richard R. "Dick" Fletcher, an award-winning Tampa Bay area weatherman, has passed away after suffering a stroke on February 18th; he was 65.
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Published: Feb 26, 2008
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Stella D'oro, a manufacturer out of Brooklyn, New York offers Italian cookies as well as other tasty baked treats like biscotti, bread sticks, and breakfast biscuits.
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Published: Feb 26, 2008
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University Mall, located near the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, is a mall that is unique in many ways. The mall caters to an increasingly young and urban crowd, but relatively few know a...
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Published: Feb 25, 2008
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Old malls never die, they just shut their doors. While Tampa, Florida, has seen a number of malls rise and fall over the decades, one mall seems to maintain quite a following---years after its closure...
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Published: Feb 25, 2008
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I have long enjoyed Nabisco's Nilla Wafers. The package says Nilla Wafers are "simple goodness." How refreshing to see a slogan that gets right to the point---and accurately describes the product.
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Published: Feb 25, 2008
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There are many ways to build a trusting relationship. Though trust is acquired often through a natural sequence of events, transactions, conversations, and encounters with another, here are ten ways t...
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Published: Feb 25, 2008
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Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida, offers an extensive Continuing Education program that helps individuals enrich themselves both personally and professionally.
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Published: Feb 22, 2008
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If you are a college student in Florida, you have probably heard of the CLAST exam. But what exactly is the CLAST exam, and what are some of the basic matters surrounding this college exam? Let's take...
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Published: Feb 20, 2008
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Piccadilly, a chain of cafeteria-style restaurants located throughout the greater Southeast United States, has combined good food, reasonable prices, and quick and friendly service.
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Published: Feb 20, 2008
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When spring rolls around, one can be assured of two things: flowers will bloom and grass will grow. A great way to keep the lawn nicely manicured (without carbon emissions) is with the trusty Craftsma...
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Published: Feb 20, 2008
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When spring rolls around and things begin heating up in the sub-tropical paradise of Tampa, Florida, there is one great place to cool off: Adventure Island.
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Published: Feb 20, 2008
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On February 14th, Mitt Romney extends to John McCain a Valentine's Day gift sweeter than chocolcate or roses: an endorsement.
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Published: Feb 14, 2008
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Now that the United States Mint has finally released the last 50 State Quarters proof set, it is now possible to have a complete collection of all 50 quarters of the U.S. Mint's vastly popular 50 Stat...
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Published: Feb 13, 2008
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Following disappointing results on Super Tuesday, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney officially "suspended" his presidential campaign on Thursday.
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Published: Feb 08, 2008
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Canadian proof-like sets offer the collector of Canadian coins an affordable and easy way to assemble a beautiful collection of the coins of the North. Way up North.
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Published: Feb 07, 2008
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Though I live in a Crest toothpaste family, we are longtime Oral-B floss adherents. I choose to compare two Oral-B varieties here that I have used frequently.
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Published: Feb 07, 2008
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There are many instant potato products on the market, but I enjoy one that actually tastes like potatoes: Betty Crocker's Potato Buds Mashed Potatoes.
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Published: Feb 06, 2008
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Chocaholics, rejoice! There is a scrumptious cake mix you can buy at the supermarket, and it is sold by none other than Betty Crocker, the confectioner of great food for decades.
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Published: Feb 06, 2008
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The Florida State Fair, an event in Tampa that occurs annually in February, draws hundreds of thousands to enjoy rides, shows, food, and fun.
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Published: Feb 05, 2008
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Thousands turned out at Los Angeles' Kodak Theater to watch an historic debate occur between Democratic contenders Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. What did the two say, and what will the debate do ...
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Published: Feb 01, 2008
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This afternoon, the Federal Reserve made its second interest rate cut this month. But what might this mean for you and the economy?
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Published: Jan 30, 2008
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John McCain may soon become the Republican party's nominee, but he is getting no support from one of the conservative movement's most prominent voices: Rush Limbaugh.
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Published: Jan 30, 2008
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As the early returns come in here in Florida this Primary night, the nation can begin to see what may come of the Democratic and Republican races.
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Published: Jan 29, 2008
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Maxine Waters, the influential and well-known congresswoman from California, today announced she will be endorsing Hillary Clinton.
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Published: Jan 29, 2008
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Who doesn't love bread? Nothing beats bread straight from the bakery, but if you are shopping for a delicious roll that rank high with picnic and party guests, family members, and even you, then you m...
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Published: Jan 29, 2008
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For the best in processed, bagged doughnuts, there is only one brand I know of that combines good flavor, soft texture, and a reasonable price: Merita's Sweet Sixteen Sugar Donuts.
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Published: Jan 29, 2008
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Wow, fifty years, and Lego blocks are still among the most popular toys on the market. Legos were among my favorite toys when I was a child, and I never could play with them enough.
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Published: Jan 28, 2008
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Ah, a winter marriage; basking in the warmth of a log-driven fire in the hearth with your newlywed while the white snow falls outdoors is a bliss unmatchable. But what about wedding dates in the winte...
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Published: Jan 28, 2008
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February 14th is Valentine's Day, the most romantic day of the year and a perennially popular date for all couples who want to tie the knot amid Cupid's arrows. However, what else has happened on this...
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Published: Jan 28, 2008
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Coin collectors in the United States rejoice---if you are looking for something fresh for your coin collection, why not take a numismatic trip to Canada, a nation whose coins are filled with images of...
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Published: Jan 28, 2008
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Barack Obama won South Carolina this weekend, and John McCain was victorious in the state last week. But will Obama and McCain be their respective parties' nominees? This question will be answered on ...
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Published: Jan 28, 2008
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The British government wants a man to demolish a castle which he hid under hay bales for more than four years.
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Published: Jan 25, 2008
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The paper napkin is good for so much more than simply preventing or cleaning up messes. Let's look at eight other ways we can use our trusty, reliable friend we call the napkin.
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Published: Jan 25, 2008
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Randy Salerno, a veteran news anchor for Chicago's WBBM CBS-2, was killed at the age of 45 after a tragic snowmobile accident in Mercer, Wisconsin Thursday night.
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Published: Jan 25, 2008
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In what has been one of the most controversial and contentious legs of the Democratic presidential primary race, South Carolina is shaping up to be a make or break state for all the candidates in the ...
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Published: Jan 25, 2008
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You are in Tampa, Florida, and craving a high-quality Chicago-style pizza, then look no further than Windy City Pizza. Located in Carrollwood, Tampa's trendy northwest suburb, Windy City Pizza bills t...
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Published: Jan 24, 2008
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Hillsborough Community College (HCC), located in Tampa, Florida, offers their eCampus which, during the college's Spring 2008 term, offered more than 200 sections of online, telecourse, and multi-medi...
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Published: Jan 24, 2008
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Billboard Top Hits CDs are wonderful collections of top hits from each respective year spanning from the 1950s into the 1990s.
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Published: Jan 23, 2008
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In 1963, Martin Luther King told the world he had a dream. Fast forward to 2008, when former President Bill Clinton showed the world that he could dream, too---during a Sunday event in Harlem honoring...
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Published: Jan 22, 2008
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Roller-coaster enthusiasts rejoiced when Magnum XL-200, the world's first Hypercoaster, opened at Cedar Point Park in 1989.
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Published: Jan 22, 2008
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There is one coin that would certainly appears on the wish lists of coin collectors who love rarities, American coin series, and Lincoln cents: the 1909 S V.D.B. Lincoln cent.
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Published: Jan 18, 2008
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The Bat was a suspended roller coaster at King's Island which helped launch a generation of roller coasters which thrill millions today. However, the Bat was plagued with problems and ultimately was c...
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Published: Jan 16, 2008
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Roller coasters have not always looped-the-loop. How is it that today's steel roller coasters got to the point of flipping riders upside down one, two---or seven---times? Take a look back at the origi...
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Published: Jan 15, 2008
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Liberty Head (or "Barber") dimes, quarters, and half-dollars are a hot collectible, especially as their values increase and their importance in type sets and series sets continues. But finding quality...
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Published: Jan 09, 2008
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We have barely entered 2008, but the fervor over what 2009 has to bring to pockets and purses all across America has people talking.
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Published: Jan 09, 2008
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Combining high-octane motors, water, and powerful vehicles, speed boat racing makes for one of the most exciting sports to both watch and take part in.
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Published: Jan 07, 2008
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With the Iowa caucus behind us, we are now off to New Hampshire, where front runners hope to remain out front and those who fared less as well hope to recover. Here are my New Hampshire Primary predic...
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Published: Jan 05, 2008
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Tony Elliott, who in the 1980s was a nose tackle for the New Orleans Saints, has died at the age of 48. Following his time in high school in Connecticut, Elliott played for the University of North Tex...
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Published: Jan 04, 2008
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Buying a new house or renovating your home can be exciting for homeowners of every age, lifestyle and budget, but there is always one particular decision that requires foresight and thought: Should yo...
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Published: Jan 04, 2008
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The Iowa Caucuses are happening today and the United States watches as the Heartland state helps our nation make a major decision: who will be our next president? Here are my predictions fo the Iowa c...
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Published: Jan 03, 2008
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Brr...Bundle up, Tampa Bay! Break out the parkas, fire up the chimneys, and brew up hot cups of cofee and cocoa. The coldest weather the area has seen in a few years will be heading your way beginning...
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Published: Jan 01, 2008
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A big sigh was just heard in America tonight-the New England Patriots just won, on live national television, their final regular game of the season to achieve a perfect, 16-0 season. But is the team t...
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Published: Dec 29, 2007
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John Keats' "Ode on a Grecian Urn" speaks volumes about not just humanity but about the timeless nature of art itself. In fact, it can be said that Ode on a Grecian Urn is a beautiful time capsule of ...
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Published: Dec 22, 2007
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There are several themes in Johann von Wolfgang Goethe's Faust. However, this brief
essay will comment on three that predominate in the work.
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Published: Dec 22, 2007
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Are we rational? In Book IV of Gulliver's Travels, Gulliver sure seems to think not, nor does the Houyhnhnm society in which the traveler finds himself living for years.
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Published: Dec 22, 2007
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The saints will soon be marching in at Mardi Gras, but are some of parade-goers just a little too--unsaintly? Indeed, one has to wonder how many horizontal black bars it would take to make a video of ...
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Published: Dec 21, 2007
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What sorts of gifts may satisfy the coin collector in your family? Consider these five gift ideas.
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Published: Dec 20, 2007
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Coin collectors need a place to store their coins, and there is no better way to keep and display coins than in a Capital Plastics coin holder. I have tried many different coin holders over the years,...
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Published: Dec 18, 2007
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"Distance learning" is all the rage these days. With more college students than ever before choosing to earn their degrees off the college campus rather than on the campus, students can earn a degree ...
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Published: Dec 18, 2007
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The half-dollar coin is something few of us use anymore, yet most everybody knows what the half-dollar coin is. A type set of this semi-retired coin is often not difficult to build and gives the colle...
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Published: Dec 14, 2007
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A collection of United States coins would not be complete without the silver dollar, one of our most important and historically significant coins.
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Published: Dec 12, 2007
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Pennsylvania's Governor Edward G. Rendell is joining forces with Pennsylvania mayors and police chiefs to make a tougher stand against crimes and violence that involve handguns.
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Published: Dec 11, 2007
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A new study shows that people's views about governmental restrictions on images of deceased soldiers arriving in caskets from Iraq and Afghanistan are largely reliant upon one's views about our Comman...
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Published: Dec 10, 2007
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If the old cottage next door was just torn down recently and replaced with a 3,500 square-foot, 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom behemoth, then consider it all part of a trend: the growth of so-called "McMansion...
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Published: Dec 10, 2007
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Can an expectant mother who exercises too much cause her to have a miscarriage? An Ohio State University study has come across women in a survey who just so happen to believe that and many other myths...
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Published: Dec 10, 2007
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The quarter is, perhaps, America's hardest working coin. Honor one of our nation's most important monetary denominations by building a set which includes one example of each major design variation dep...
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Published: Dec 07, 2007
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Can you spare a dime? Yes, the dime is a trusty member of our nation's commerce, and it also provides coin collectors a fun project in that they can be easily completed and make for a wonderful additi...
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Published: Dec 07, 2007
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For a fun, easy, and inexpensive coin-collecting project, consider building a type set of United States five-cent pieces.
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Published: Dec 07, 2007
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The University of South Florida (USF), a major research institution in Tampa, has released news of a new technological advancement that can be able to detect ovarian cancer in stage I, the earliest st...
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Published: Dec 07, 2007
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On Tuesday, December 4th, the United States Census Bureau released new figures that help paint a portrait of the U.S. trucking, warehousing, and storage scene, which represents a large portion of our ...
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Published: Dec 05, 2007
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The one-cent coin may be known by today's generation for being exclusively Abraham Lincoln's mod |
