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Was John D. Rockefeller a “Robber Baron”?

Beginning in the late 19th century, new technological advances spurred the development of the 2nd Industrial Revolution. Mass production, which was made possible by new machinery from this technological revolution, created a consumer economy in America. Along with consumerism came the development of large corporations such as Ford Motors and Standard Oil. However, the owners ...

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Red Hot Deals on Broadway Show Tickets

What’s one of the best ways to score cheap, same-day tickets to a Broadway show? Look no further than the TKTS booth in Times Square. Don’t feel like standing in line or worried that your favorite Broadway show will be sold out? Buy your tickets in advance of the trip. That way, when you touch ...

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Grow Your Own Plants from Seed

This article tells you how to start garden plants from seed. There are a lot of good reasons to grow your own plants from seed. First, you save money. Second, you can start the exact variety you prefer. Third you can grow healthier more disease free plants. Finally, it’s just plain fun, and even educational. ...

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5 Things You Must See in Memphis

Known for being the home of Elvis Presley, Memphis, Tennessee offers many great attractions all served up with warm Southern hospitality. If you are planning to travel to Memphis but have a limited schedule, don’t miss out on the following five most popular things to see in the city. 1. Graceland Hands down, the most ...

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Alcoholics Anonymous Members and Dating

Being a single heterosexual male and longtime member of Alcoholics Anonymous, I often wonder about the issue of Alcoholics Anonymous members and dating. I usually attend four or five AA meetings each week and truth be told, I do scout the room at each AA meeting that I attend, to see which women are present. ...

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Family Restaurant Does Cool: NightSky Coffee House in Troy, Ohio

After sleeping in and enjoying some of the most marvelously burned pancakes my husband and two children have ever made, we all decided to cap off our Mother’s Day celebration with a trip to our favorite restaurant in Troy, Ohio. NightSky Coffee House is an eclectic little eatery located in picturesque downtown Troy. It’s a ...

How to Sneak Fat-Blasting Cardio Time into Your Day

Ever wonder why those little lunchtime walks and brisk trips up the stairs that everyone recommends don’t help you lose any substantial weight? That’s because they simply aren’t intense cardio routines. If you really want to lose weight, you have to get your heart rate up for at least forty five minutes or so a ...

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First Ever Review of Fluoride/thyroid Toxicology Shows Risk

There is clear evidence that small amounts of fluoride, at or near levels added to U.S. water supplies, present potential risks to the thyroid gland, according to the National Research Council’s (NRC) first-ever published review of the fluoride/thyroid literature.(A) Fluoride, in the form of silicofluorides, injected into 2/3 of U.S. public water supplies, ostensibly to ...

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Winter Wedding Hairstyles 2009

Winter is a beautiful time to get married, but it presents some hardships as what to do with your hair to make sure that you look elegant on this special day. The climate you live in partially determines just how your hair is going to look when you get married. Unfortunately, you can’t always stay ...