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May 12, 2008

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Secrets Unveiled

The world is made up of all sorts of people, who believe all sorts of different things. One of the most provocative demonstrations of belief is a Muslim woman decked out in al niqab, which is the Islamic full face... Read the story »

March 23, 2008

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Van Morrison - Wikipedia

The first Van Morrison song I heard was probably Brown Eyed Girl. It was catchy enough, but it really didn't capture the nearly unimaginable genius of its creator. No, to do that, you really need to listen to a number... Read the story »

February 28, 2008

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Music Stars' Real Names

Okay, quick: who's Farrokh Bulsara? How about Arnold George Dorsey? One last one, who is Robert Van Winkle? These are the names of some singers that you are probably familiar with, just not by those names. How do you keep... Read the story »

February 25, 2008

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Eons

Today's FamilyFirst pick is aimed at mature audiences. Get your mind out of the gutter! I mean mature as in Baby Boomers! Today's pick is Eons. com. There are some big doings over at the social site for Boomers. First... Read the story »

February 02, 2008

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Family Athletics

Despite our best efforts, we relentlessly grow older. But we can still rage against it. For example, I know a lady who just turned 80. She gets up before dawn and jogs five miles. Sometimes it's in single-digit temperatures. Today's... Read the story »

January 31, 2008

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Disabled World

It has become politically incorrect to use the term "disabled." Nowadays, the PC police insist on terms like "physically challenged," "mentally challenged," or "developmentally challenged." Heck, aren't we ALL challenged? I mean, unless you have someone paying your bills, giving... Read the story »

January 16, 2008

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James Best

Perhaps you've heard of James Best. Perhaps you haven't. But I'm betting you've seen him, especially if you watch Nick at Night. James Best was (he's still around, just retired) was a character actor. He played in over 600 TV... Read the story »

November 29, 2007

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The Jerry Quarry Foundation

Remember Irish Jerry Quarry? If you can remember the 60's, and was familiar with boxing, odds are you do. Quarry was a heavyweight fighter who won 53 bouts. But he is also famous for losing to Muhammad Ali twice in... Read the story »

October 19, 2007

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What People Eat Around the World

A recently published book called Hungry Planet has people talking about what we eat and how much we spend on it. Everybody, no matter where they live, has to eat. And what we eat and what we spend on it... Read the story »

October 04, 2007

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Rachel Carson

Have you ever heard of Rachel Carson? The name just might ring a bell. She was a very famous lady in her time. You non-Alaskans, have you ever seen a bald eagle, golden eagle, or peregrine falcon in the wild?... Read the story »

October 01, 2007

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Jean Shepherd Archives

Man, what a sheltered life I've led. A couple of weeks ago, a visitor at my I Remember JFK nostalgia site suggested that I write a column about Jean Shepherd. I went "Who?" Well, I am now a dyed-in-the-wool fan... Read the story »

September 21, 2007

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NASA Looking for Astronaut Recruits

Are you looking for a job? Well, NASA is looking for employees. And not for just any job. They are looking for astronauts! Today's FamilyFirst site is NASA's recruitment page for new astronaut candidates. That's right, you (if you're not... Read the story »

September 06, 2007

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Erin Brockovich's Blog

Have you seen Erin Brockovich? No, no, not the movie, ERIN BROCKOVICH? The blogger? Erin Brockovich was based on a real person named Erin Brockovich. And while the movie took artistic liberties, as movies do, it was still largely true... Read the story »

August 29, 2007

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Generational Profiles

"People try to put us down Just because we get around!" So sang Roger Daltrey so many years ago about his own generation, which would be the baby Boomer one. Generations didn't mean a whole lot once upon a time,... Read the story »

August 08, 2007

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The Learning Doctor

Everybody gets depressed from time to time. This is especially true of parents. Parents have a tough time. Raising kids is an expensive, sometimes emotionally draining process. It's easy to slip into the blues. Today's FamilyFirst site is for them.... Read the story »

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