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Olympism Intertwined with Politics

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Patrick Chang) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:39:18 EDT

The Olympic Games are supposed to be displays of olympism by athletes and countries, but often are intertwined with political statements: cancellations from wars, boycotts, North vs South Korea tension and reconciliation, attacks, bombings, and symbols.

Contributor: Patrick Chang
Published: Feb 10, 2012

The Bible Plan Series | David's Faith 1st Samuel 28-31

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Angelo David) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:00:57 EDT

Leadership doesn't change a person, it merely makes them more of what they already are. It takes great faith not to waiver when there is no solution presented. What made David a great King is the same thing that made him great before he was a King.

Contributor: Angelo David
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Italian Renaissance

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (H.D.Stockwell) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:20:06 EDT

An insight into renaissance Italy, viewpoint of a student and cited for factual detail

Contributor: H.D.Stockwell
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Ron Paul Wants to Abolish the Federal Reserve-Why

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Doc Vega) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:26:17 EDT

President Woodrow Wilson lamented in 1916 that he had unwittingly brought the US into financial ruin after signing the Revenue Act of 1913, and bringing the Federal Reserve Bank back into existence. Why?

Contributor: Doc Vega
Published: Feb 10, 2012

The Confrontation with Iran Could Decide the Presidential Election of 2012

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mathew Paul) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:24:26 EDT

The world is following the Republican primaries to see who will run against President Obama, and just about everyone believes jobs and the economy will decide the election. This article will demonstrate that foreign policy could decide this election.

Contributor: Mathew Paul
Published: Feb 10, 2012

A History of Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lily Anderson) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:11:22 EDT

Ancient Egyptians were the first to use makeup in 4,000 BC. Learn more about eyeliner made of galena, kohl or green malachite and discover how Egyptians mixed, applied and wore makeup.

Contributor: Lily Anderson
Published: Feb 09, 2012

The Clothing and Fashion of Ancient Egyptian Women

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lily Anderson) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:10:59 EDT

Like every other civilization, Ancient Egyptians had their own ideals when it came to beauty and fashion. This article discusses Ancient Egyptian clothing, wigs, hair, sandals and jewelry.

Contributor: Lily Anderson
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Old Cereal Characters: The Trix Rabbit and Friends

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Scott Brodie) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:36:55 EDT

The Trix Rabbit is over 50 years old. Before that, Stick Figure Boy appeared on Boxes of Trix. During the past five decades, Mickey Mouse, Trix Boys and Dr. Hypnosis have all endorsed Trix. This is the history of old cereal characters who sold Trix.

Contributor: Scott Brodie
Published: Feb 09, 2012

'Lincoln, Inc.: Selling the Sixteenth President in Contemporary America'

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Deidre Woollard) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:18:43 EDT

Abraham Lincoln is our most revered president and he's also an industry, inspiring museums, books, collectibles and much more. How we honor and remember the president says a great deal about our current culture.

Contributor: Deidre Woollard
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Black History Month is the Best Time to Celebrate Your Parents

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (S. E. Masters) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:13:34 EDT

We shall never forget our parents who were committed to ensuring that their children would not longer be oppressed.

Contributor: S. E. Masters
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Naomi Watts to Play Princess Diana in Upcoming Biopic

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Zack Mandell) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:39:32 EDT

Gearing up for what could be the defining role of her career, Naomi Watts has been named as the lead in an upcoming biopic about the late Princess Diana.

Contributor: Zack Mandell
Published: Feb 09, 2012

'Civilization: The West and the Rest' By Niall Ferguson

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lois Weisberg) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:12:07 EDT

Ferguson traces the rise and fall of many powerful civilizations and then compares the similarities of how they rose and why they failed with the current decline of the modern west - which includes the United States.

Contributor: Lois Weisberg
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Malcom X Speaks Again

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Eliot Elwar) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:31:49 EDT

Recently, an audiotape of Malcolm X's 1961 speech surfaced after 50 years of silence. This Malcolm X speech was rediscovered by 22-year-old Brown University student Malcolm Burnley.

Contributor: Eliot Elwar
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Psychics and Mediums: A Brief History

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Therese Relucio) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:04:27 EDT

History of psychics and how the modern psychic medium can be of guidance. The reputation of psychics in history has always been a love and hate relationship. Anyone seeing a psychic should have a basic understanding of psychic history first.

Contributor: Therese Relucio
Published: Feb 09, 2012

True Separation: Why a Genuine Separation Between Church and State is Essential to Liberty

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurel A. Rockefeller) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:48:32 EDT

Many organized religious groups have grown political in recent years. Yet in touting the First Amendment, they ignore its text mandating no preference by the State and the need for true fairness regarding religion.

Contributor: Laurel A. Rockefeller
Published: Feb 08, 2012

2012 is the Apocalypse Near, the World Coming to an End in December?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Adam Cole) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:04:46 EDT

Many people believe that the ancient Mayan calender may be the tool on earth with which predicts that the world will end at a certain date in 2012.

Contributor: Adam Cole
Published: Feb 08, 2012

LA's Bradbury Building

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Barry Redmond) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:38:27 EDT

Downtown Los Angeles boasts one of the coolest buildings anywhere: the Bradbury, which dates to the 1890's and has appeared in countless movies, television shows, and TV commercials.

Contributor: Barry Redmond
Published: Feb 08, 2012

Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Perfumes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lily Anderson) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:28:53 EDT

In the arid climate of Ancient Egypt, perfumes were highly regarded by all. Egyptian perfumes were noted for their intensity throughout the world and were highly sought after.

Contributor: Lily Anderson
Published: Feb 08, 2012

Under Pressure: U.S. Rep Giffords and Your Loved Ones

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jens Amundsen) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:53:12 EDT

Under Pressure: how U.S. Rep Giffords and your loved ones cope with stress and serious life crisis.

Contributor: Jens Amundsen
Published: Feb 08, 2012

The Simon Brothers Baseball Team of Pottawatomie County, Kansas

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Elaine L. Orr) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:12:14 EDT

Ten brothers, one baseball team, and a trip to the 1930 World's Fair in New York.

Contributor: Elaine L. Orr
Published: Feb 08, 2012