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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Interesting Fourth of July facts: 3 of 26
Go forth armed with knowledge, patriotic zeal, and these interesting 4th of July facts:THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCEThe 4th of July commemorates the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. As the name implies, the document officially declared the colonies' independence from England and their desire to be... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Great children's books about real life situations: 1 of 8
Nobody loves anthropomorphic animals, space aliens, and flying dogs more than I do, but sometimes I prefer to read a book to my kids about real life:WHEN THE TV BROKE, by Harriet ZeifertWhat do you do when the unthinkable happens? Harriet Zeifert addresses this very issue through her protagonist Jeffrey, who watched TV every ... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Stocks for the long term investment: 1 of 8
When investing long term, buy low and invest in companies that will thrive long-term. For those looking to buy low, an investment in the beleaguered financial industry may prove profitable. For those wanting more security, look no further than "green" technology.GREEN TECHNOLOGYAs governments search for alternative energy and... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet (Other) To lose weight, have faith: 3 of 23
Having been a personal trainer and nutritionist for over a decade, I'm frequently asked which diet works best. In my early years, I tried to impress trainees with nutrition sagacity and the benefits of various weight loss programs. I soon realized, however, the only diet that actually works is the one people stick too, which ... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics The benefits of strength training for women: 5 of 37
Strength training benefits athletes of all shapes and sizes. In the past, strength training was considered appropriate only for men, not anymore. Women, too, can benefit from strength training. 20-minutes, three days per week will produce amazing results.LOSE FATWomen cite weight loss as the #1 reason for exercising; they res... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Karaoke at the wedding: 3 of 22
My first reaction when my wife first mentioned she wanted a Karaoke contest at our wedding reception was to call the wedding off. "We can't have Karaoke at the reception," I argued."Why not?" was her reply. I listed several reasons, such as my family doesn't sing, we don't have the equipment, there's no alcohol at our recepti... More..
Travel > United States Golfing on Kiawah Island, South Carolina: 1 of 7
Why limit yourself to one round of golf when you can hack your way to astronomical scores on 5 different courses. The Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers five championship courses for tourists seeking a complete golf vacation. Here's a look at each of the five:Cougar Point12 Kiawah Beach Dr.www.kiawahresort.com/golf/cougar-point... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball Classic college basketball rivalries: Duke and North Carolina: 1 of 7
Two of college basketball's greatest programs reside only eight miles apart in basketball crazed North Carolina. The University of North Carolina (UNC) and Duke University began playing each other in 1920 and have played at least twice per year ever since. It is a rivalry that transcends sports. Former Esquire editor and UNC ... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Basketball The best college basketball rivalries: 1 of 7
College basketball fans embrace the passion, a passion best demonstrated in college basketball's greatest rivalries.DUKE vs. NORTH CAROLINA All Time Series: UNC 129 - Duke 97 ACC Championships: UNC 26 - Duke 18 Final Fours: UNC 17 - Duke 14 National Championships: UNC 4 - Duke 3Two of college basketball's greatest programs re... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Players NBA profiles: Chris Paul: 1 of 7
Whether assisting off the court with a relief project or on the court with a crisp pass to an open teammate, Chris Paul has made his mark on post-Katrina New Orleans and on the NBA.UNHERALDED NO MOREAfter two years in Oklahoma City, the Hornets returned to New Orleans for the 2007-08 season. Without any history or expectation... More..