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82Thoroughbred Racing and Unwanted Horses Rescue
Is the horse racing industry doing enough to help solve the growing problem of unwanted horses? Not only many Thoroughbreds suffer at the end of their lives. All breeds are under duress.
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77“Missile Mail”: Rocket Mail Test using Regulus Missile Successful
On June 8 of that year, a U.S. Navy submarine, the USS Barbero, launched a Regulus I missile traveling from Virginia to Florida. Unlike a typical missile, this one was not carrying a warhead. Instead, it carried 3000 letters as a test ...
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74The High Renaissance: Rome and Florence vs. Venice
The well-known painting Last Supper in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, created by Leonardo da Vinci from 1495-1498 will be compared and contrasted with Last Supper by Tintoretto in 1594,...
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73Important Dates in U.S. Post Office History: 1945 - Present; Postal Mail Delivery Services
Important events in the history of the United States Postal Service (USPS) beginning in 1945. This history contains information including the Citizen's Stamp Advisory committee, Missile Mail, Zip Codes, passports accepted, Jackie Strange, female federal agents,etc. A detailed description of postal history beginning in 1945 and proceeding through the present day.
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71ReRun Gives Race Horses a Second Lease on Life
Some of us can't get the picture of Eight Belles out of our minds as she crumbed to the ground just as she came in second at the Kentucky Derby. This high profile story comes only two years after Barbaro broke a leg in the 2006 Preakness Stakes. He...
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69Poetry: Thoroughbred Racehorses and Broken Bones
Poetry for Thoroughbred broken bones. Are we doing enough to help prevent this tragedy?
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66A life interrupted: Ode to Barbaro
I was there when it happened that sixteenth day in May. The crowd anticipating another win that day. I'd watched him win the Derby excitement filled the air, and all the horses in the race were taking on the...
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66Poetry: Haiku for The Thoroughbred Racehorse
Great American Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup competitors speak for themselves in verses of Haiku. From Smarty Jones and Funny Cide to Big Brown and Zenyatta, these all-out winners recall decisive moments in their careers.
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55Larry King Your Retirement Is On Line Four
I don't watch Larry King every day but I have to say that through the years I have caught a number of his interviews and have always thought that he does a great job interviewing. As of late, he has seemed a...
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