Demystifying
the 'Art' of Purchasing Art
(ARA) - Consumers stepping into an art gallery for the first
time often feel a mixture of delight and intimidation at the wonderfully strange
sculptures and paintings before them. This is especially true for buyers who feel they
lack the basic knowledge to recognize the difference between, say, an impressionistic
painting and a surrealistic one. Whether you're shopping for yourself or a loved one, how
do you know what to look for when buying a work of art? Read More..
Paddling the Land of Wow:
Rivers of our National Parks
by Ben Long
Every summer, millions of us launch our own personal
adventures, heading for these select parks. RIVER Magazine has compiled a list of some of
the best National Parks for river lovers. And if you go without a canoe or kayak atop your
car, or without packing your flyrod ... well, don't blame us for the "wows" you
miss. Read More..
More Adventures Paddling the
Land of Wow: Rivers of our National Parks
by Ben Long
This time Ben investigates the thermal attractions of
Yellowstone and the 12,000 ft peaks along the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park.
From there, he leads us to Harper's Ferry along the Potomac, the Congaree River in
South Carolina, the Yukon in Alaska, and the Rio Grande. To enjoy his latest
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Courting Rituals in 1900 Versus Courting Rituals in 2000
(ARA) - How has the mating game changed over the past 100
years? Dramatically! The folks at Fannie May Candies were eager to find the differences,
since their boxed chocolates have played such an important role in the lives of young
couples since 1920, when the company was founded. Read More..
There are Wrecks, and Then There's
the Coolidge
by Phil Carta
Imagine a 654 foot long, 22,000 ton luxury passenger cruise liner. Imagine it lying in
only 60 to 200 feet of water and just barely offshore, easily accessible from boat or
shore. Imagine it almost completely intact and littered with artifacts. Then imagine you
are actually able to dive down to see them. What a vacation, eh? Read
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Searching for Your
Heritage Online
by Robin Nobles
Our individual heritage fascinates most of us. We're interested in our ancestors, in where
they lived, in what wars they fought, and how they got to this continent. More and more
people are working on their family trees. After all, if we don't capture the information
now, it could be lost for future generations. Find out where to search on the internet to
find information on your geneology. Read More..
The Third
Degree
What is your new man really like? Generous or stingy? Faithful or faithless? An
imaginative lover or a selfish one? Read on and find out how to get past the outer layer..
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