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The Negatives of Borrowing Student Loans: Avoid Sallie Mae & Private Loans

There are many reasons why you should NOT get a private student loan. If I can warn you about one thing, avoid Sallie Mae's private student loans at all costs! And here's why...

7 comments    education politics interest
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Fashion History - Early 19th Century Regency and Romantic Styles for Women

Ladies clothing styles of the early 1800's are characterized by a high waist line called an Empire waist also referred to as Directoire style of dress. Recalling classical Greek style of dress, Empire style employed the use of soft, light weight fabrics and draping. Later Romantic style included large sleeves and widened, decorated hems.

17 comments    fashion history empire waist
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Who Is The Rothschild Family? What Is The History Of The Rothschild Empire?

When researching The Illuminati, one of the names that keeps recurring is that of the Rothschild family. Who is the Rothschilds? How did they become so powerful? What do the Rothschilds have to do with the Illuminati? Does the Rothschild family control the world through the Illuminati?

19 comments    england london illuminati
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Guide to Roman Replica Armor

The Roman military was the most advanced in the world. Here you can learn about the armor they wore, and where you can buy replica Roman armor for Halloween or reenactments.

2 comments    roman empire ancient rome
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Fall of an Empire - Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of my novel 'Fall of an Empire.' Adon and Evo finally arrive at the Chamber of Sacrifice, in search of the Grand Priest. Adon's two priestly messengers find a grizzly surprise on their way to the viaduct. The alarm is sounded and the evacuation begins! Enjoy the read!

17 comments    light fall for
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National Anthems

Do you know your country's national anthem? Really? Can you sing it? Can you hum it? Do you know all the words? Even the ones that don't appear in the first verse?  Do you know who composed the music and who wrote the lyrics? Most people don't....

20 comments    anthem star spangled banner
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Who was Chanakya

Like Chandragupt Maurya, Chanakya also became a Jain monk after his retirement from his Ministership. Unfortunately, when he was meditating in a jungle with other monks, the jungle was set on fire by a minister of Bindusar, the son of Chandragupt, and it was the end of the life of Chanakya.

6 comments    chanakya mauryan empire
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A Symbol of Eternal Love: Taj Mehal

The most beautiful building in the world. In 1631 the emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz, who died in childbirth. The white marble mausoleum at Agra has become the monument of a man's love for a woman. It's symbol of love. It's the love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, two people from the course of history who set an example for the people living in present and the future to come.

26 comments    travel india taj mahal
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Different Basic Dress Styles for Your Body Type

There's nothing better than a successful shopping trip. However, these expeditions can turn in to a nightmare when everything fits wrong, or just looks wrong. Looking for a dress can be especially confusing. It's helpful to know a few basic dress...

61 comments    dress dresses wedding dress
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The Wolf - Ancestral Guardian & Power Animal

The wolf is one of the ancestral guardians of Britain. But along with this powerful symbol, this beautiful animal, as a spirit guide, can teach us much about ourselves.

25 comments    nature dog wolf
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