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Rocking Through the Decades
Today in Music History: December 13Classic rock, R&B, smooth jazz, gospel, and country dominated the music scene through the decades from the 50s to the 90s. Even soundtracks from movies and...
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Alabama: Echoes from the Heart of Dixie
This Day in History: December 14, 1819Alabama,The Yellowhammer State; The Heart of Dixie; The Cotton StateAlabama State Motto: "We dare maintain our rights"(Audemus jura nostra defendere)Â Tidbit of...
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The Soup You Have to Crack
 During the winter months, comfort foods provide warmth from the chilly winds that cut right through to the bone. Such foods usually are presented in the form of hot beverages, soups, stews or chili....
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Motown Renaissance Man
Today in Music History: December 14, 1968A traditional and long-established style of music is that which is categorized as 'soul'. Soul music originated in the United States in the 50s combining...
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Oh! Those tiny little cakes!
A favorite sweet treat for everyone is the cupcake. Perhaps it's individuality is the key to the success of these tiny little cakes. You get the whole cake and eat it, too! No more waiting for the cake...
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Melt, Dip or Drizzle!
It is well known that chocolate goes with just about everything. If you are unsure or have some kind of questionable combination, then go ahead and give it a try. You can always scrape off & eat...
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Gritty, Downright Playful Rockers
Today in Music History: December 15, 1970To have one single or one album reach gold certification on any given day is exceptional for sure. Then, to have multiple singles is the icing on the cake. But,...
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Not Your Ordinary Tea Party!
This Day in History: December 16, 1773 Throughout American history is story after story, event after event, that helped shape our nation. Many defining moments are embedded, so engrained, that they...
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First in Flight
This Day in History: December 17, 1903In the 21st century, travel by air is commonplace, maybe annoying, untimely and aggravating all too often, but available on short or long notice if willing to pay...
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Sweet & Syrupy
 Who would have ever thought sap from the maple tree would become a hit of the breakfast table! Was it the Native Americans who first harvested and boiled the sap into a thick syrup or do we thank the...
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Extreme Glam Rock Fashion
This Day in Music History: December 17, 1973With less than a week remaining until Christmas, having the spotlight on a Christmas song is perfect timing. There are numerous songs around the country that...
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"The Inimitable"
This Day in History: December 17, 1843Have you ever heard of, or a better choice of words 'read', the Pickwick Papers? Um-m-m-m? What about David Copperfield (1850), Great Expectations (1861), or A...
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The Lion Sleeps but Still Roars!
Today in Music History: December 18, 1961There are songs we hear which we like but do not necessarily purchase a copy or load it onto our personal iPods. Then, there are songs we really like and add...
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Bake 'em & Eat 'em!
With cookies having already been celebrated throughout the year, why another 'cookie' day? There was even an entire month devoted to the cookie, the month of October. Since we are in the midst of the...
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New Jersey: Industry, Immigrants & Innovation
This Day in History: December 18, 1787New Jersey,The Garden State, The Clam State, The Jersey Blue StateNew Jersey State Motto: Liberty and Prosperity A Bit of Trivia...Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie...
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Unsung Heroes
There are countless nameless heroes throughout history. These are the lesser-known persons who encourage and inspire by example or deed. They are the champions of unrecognized contribution doing what...
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Smooth Balladeer
Today in Music History: December 19, 1958A taste of country. Behind all the southern drawls, guitars and cowboys is an affluence of emotion. Country music reaches deep into real life, real emotion that...
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Titanic Sails & Sinks...Again
This Day in History: December 19, 1997The Titanic. Its history is of epic proportion from the time of its inception to its shattering ending. On this day in 1997, the Titanic sailed once again but this...
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Folk Legends - greatest folk artists ever!
Today in Music History: December 20, 1969In the 1960s, Greenwich Village was a crucible of creativity. Involvement in music was a matter of joyous discovery, not business. Everyone knew folk music was...
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Fruity, Spiced Wine
The holiday season is a blissful season, times spent with family and friends in a joyous atmosphere. During this time parties commence, people come and go, bringing forth festive food and spirits....
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