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69What Happens When the Fourteenth Dalai Lama Dies
A short introduction to the Dalai Lama, the Panchen Lama and the Gelukpa (also called Dge-lugs-pa, Yellow Hat) branch of Tibetan Buddhism. The article explores the future of religious life in Tibet, in Chinese occupancy.
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68Are There Ghosts In Gettysburg?
Are there ghosts in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania? Are the rooms in the Farnsworth House Bed And Breakfast, located at the edge of Gettysburg, really haunted? My friend, Jackie, and I, decided to find out. In April, 2004 and April, 2005 we visited the...
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82Use of French words in English language
French and English are a part of an open marriage where French words are conveniently and frequently used in the English language. French words are often used in English to sound snobby and sophisticated or to completely confuse the other person. Many French words and phrases have become irreplaceable in the English vocabulary, especially in areas of fashion, food, art, film, greetings, behavior and architecture. Let's take a look at few and how they are used.
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9510 Best Cities/ Towns To Visit In Pennsylvania (PA)
Pennsylvania is a really fascinating state to visit. On the one hand, Pennsylvania is a rural state filled with rolling hills and a leisurely way of life. On the other hand, Pennsylvania has some big urban areas (and easy proximity to the major...
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73Daddy - Daughter Date: A Day in Pittsburgh
This father took his two daughters to Pittsburgh, PA for a 'Birthday/Shopping Trip!' We had a fantastic, memorable, 'Family Day!' I learned many lessons ... plan for 'potty-breaks', take extra clothes, KNOW where to go to COOL OFF if it gets too warm .... and many more! This is a FIVE-STAR, highly recommended family trip. Pittsburgh is AWESOME!
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85How to speak American English
An account of my experiences speaking British English in America with some amusing misunderstandings!
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84Shopping the Backroads in Lancaster County, PA
Lancaster, Pennsylvania can be a madhouse or you can find locally owned, small shops. Route 322 and on into Ephrata, Lancaster PA features the quaint, unique shops that make for bargains and all the warmth, and folksy goodness that made Lancaster famous.
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74Minerals, Metals and Gemstones of Pennsylvania
This is a list of 60 minerals, metals and gemstones that are native to Pennsylvania. There are about 300 minerals which are known to occur in Pennsylvania. The minerals, metals and gemstones which follow are an alphabetical listing...
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76An Informative Guide To Jousting
Jousting was by far one of the favorite entertainment forms during the Middles Ages. Contests for jousting often took place during medieval tournaments that allowed knights to practice different forms of...
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