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It Should Be Absurdly Easy to Become a Millionaire
Becoming a millionaire is a sign that you've arrived. Most people think it's impossible to achieve. However, becoming a millionaire should be absurdly easy for those who start early and stay disciplined.
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A Basic Review of the Rules of Baseball
Wondering how to play baseball? Confused by the rules? Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the US. Here is an explanation of how the game works.
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Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: A Great Starter Rewards Credit Card
When it comes to earning great cash-back or travel rewards, few credit cards will provide as much benefit as the Chase Sapphire Preferred. It comes with a 60,000-point signup bonus, and this bonus can provide some great flexible benefits.
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Lowest Scores in Major Golf Championships
Before 2017, no one had shot below 63 in one of golf's major championships until Branden Grace shot a 62 in the British Open. Johnny Miller was the first to card a 63 in a major. Since then, 34 players have equaled this score on 37 separate occasions.
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The Best Tax-Advantaged Account for Early Retirement
The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement has gained traction in recent years. The best retirement account for early retirement is the 457 account.
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Alternative Energy Creates Jobs in the US
Alternative energy fields promise to create thousands of sustainable jobs in the United States over the next decade. Here's what will be some of the hottest careers and how you can get a head start.
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Dividend Investing for the Long Term
When it comes to investing, it's easy to forget dividends when calculating total returns. Dividends can help provide passive income that can replace income from work.
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Two Years on HubPages and Going
Earlier this month, I received an email from HubPages noting that I had reached my second anniversary with the site.
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What Do Historians Do?
Many people have a fundamental misunderstanding of what history actually is. The work of historians is much more involved than just accumulating a bunch of facts. What exactly do historians do?
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Did the Founding Fathers Want a Very Weak Government?
Many argue that the American Founding Fathers were interested in keeping the government weak. Read on for my analysis of the Founding Fathers' desires for the American government.
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Fast Food Workers Strike: Will it Work?
American fast food workers called for an August 29, 2013 strike to protest low wages. These workers are calling for raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour. President Obama wants to raise it to $9.
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How To Make Tasty Lasagna
Who does not like lasagna? I'm sure there are a few people out there who don't, but many people would hold lasagna as one of their favorite meals. As far as pasta dishes lasagna takes the cake.
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Pocono Raceway Race Track
One of the most unique race tracks on the NASCAR circuit is the Pocono Raceway. This track, located in Long Pond, PA, is known for its unique triangular layout.
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Talladega Superspeedway Race Car Track
The biggest and baddest track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit is the Talladega Superspeedway. Those who like fast cars and close-quarters racing will enjoy watching a race held at Talladega.
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Golfing in Grand Forks
Grand Forks is a city that sits right across the river from Minnesota in North Dakota. It is just over 70 miles from the Canadian border. There are three golf courses open to the public.
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Can Renting Make Financial Sense?
Most Americans want to own a home so that they feel that they've achieved the American Dream. While owning a home is a big aspiration, renting can sometimes make more financial sense.
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College Savings Tips for Parents Starting Late
Saving money for college is getting more expensive by the year. Those who have children who are about to embark on getting a higher education need to start saving money now if they have not done so.
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Five Good Reasons to Change Jobs
The current job market has not been terrible good for workers. Many people are thrilled just to have a job. Therefore, they are very reluctant to leave a sure thing for a new job.
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Darlington Raceway NASCAR Track
The oldest speedway on the NASCAR circuit, Darlington Raceway was the first stock car track to exceed one mile in length. The track held its first Southern 500 in 1950 on Labor Day.
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Types of Home Mortgages
A home is the most expensive investment that many people will make in their entire lives. There are many options when it comes to taking out a home mortgage.
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Charlotte Motor Speedway Race Car Track
One of the most popular tracks in NASCAR is the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Three weekends a year, the track is host to the top stock car racing series in the nation.
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Martinsville Speedway, the Oldest Nascar Sprint Cup Race Tracks
The oldest track on the NASCAR circuit is Martinsville Speedway. It also has the distinction of being the shortest track on the Sprint Cup circuit at 0.526-mile.
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Steps to Getting a Mortgage
Getting a new home can be near impossible for most people without taking out a mortgage. There are several steps that people have to take to make sure that they can get a good mortgage.
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Considerations for Financing Grad School Education
Going back to grad school is a choice that many people are making with the current economic situation. Getting an advanced degree can be fulfilling, but it is important to find a way to pay for it.
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What to Take to Watch a Car Race
NASCAR is a popular sport. Millions of fans attend races on an annual basis, and new fans show up each year. Here are some tips on what to take to your first automobile race.
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How to Achieve a High Credit Score
One of the most important assets that people can have is their credit score. A high credit score allows people to have much more financial flexibility than those who have a lower score.
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Is Inflation Always Bad?
Many pundits on television news programs talk about inflation and how it causes the value of the dollar to go down. Most people think this is a bad thing for everyone, but is it?
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Honor the Emperor: Disturbing Trends in Political Discourse
Many Christians fall on the conservative side of the political spectrum. Some of these individuals are very critical of President Obama. The attacks seem to get very personal and crude.
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Historians v. Politicians: A Dangerous Mixture
Politicians frequently try to rewrite state history standards over concerns that historians focus too much on minorities and the common folk. Is this an attempt to remove the founders from history?
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How to Volunteer Abroad
When looking to go on vacation to interesting areas of the world, many Americans are starting to turn to the volunteer vacation. These trips are great ways to both help people and learn a new culture.
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Could Ronald Reagan Win a Republican Nomination Today?
Watch any conservative pundit on Fox News, and the hero of all seems to be Ronald Reagan. It is almost as if the 40th president has been beatified. Would these same pundits support Reagan today?
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Using the Self-Check Line in WalMart: I Refuse to Do It!
Back in the late '90s, I worked at a major regional grocery chain. There were rumbles that automated check lanes were about to become the norm. I must admit that I feared for my job.
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NASCAR Restrictor Plate Races
The goal of racing is to go as fast as possible. NASCAR found that this goal could lead to the possibility of injuring fans and drivers. Then they instituted restrictor plates to slow cars down.
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Football Cards
Many an adult can remember their childhood and the fun that collecting football cards provided. While most of the football cards from the 1980s were overproduced, there are many that are worth money.
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Ways to Get Paid to Attend to College
College can be one of the more expensive endeavors people can embark on. There are ways, however, to get paid to go to college. Getting paid will help cut debt later on.
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Attending Graduation: To Go or Not To Go
Attending graduation is a great way to complete a college career. Of course, not everyone shows up at their own graduation. So, is attending graduation a must or an option?
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Earning and Using Frequent Flier Miles and Hotel Points
Many Americans enjoy travel. One of the easiest ways to travel without going paying full price is through the use of frequent flyer miles and hotel points.
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How to Read a Golf Scorecard
The tips in this guide will help golf newbies read a scorecard and learn terms like "slope rating" and "handicap."
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Should Kids Get a Facebook Account?
The official rules of Facebook state that users are supposed to be 13 years old. Many parents allow their kids to start Facebooking well before their 13th birthday. Is this appropriate?
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How to Survive a Blizzard
One of the most dangerous weather conditions to survive is a blizzard. The very cold temperatures make hypothermia a risk. The poor visibility and heavy snow drifts can get people lost very quickly. Staying indoors is best, but here are some tips that can help you survive a blizzard.
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What Is Guest Blogging and Can You Drive Traffic with It?
Just about every blogger on the blogosphere, unless they are writing for a very specialized personal audience, wants to drive traffic to their blog. Guest posting can definitely help in this regard.
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Homeschooled Kids: How to Get a Summer Job
Summer is a great time for kids to get a job and make some money while also getting some useful experience for the future. Here are some ideas for homeschoolers to get a summer job.
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Top Ten NASCAR Drivers Ever
Like all other sports, the best NASCAR drivers of all time are measured in wins and championships. From 1949 to the present, drivers of varying ability have tried to achieve the ultimate racing prize.
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The Top Ten Best Golfers of All Time
When most people think of the top 10 golfers of all time, Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus are likely to come to mind. However, there are many golfers from earlier eras that also deserve a look.
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Should You Work Part Time While Looking for a Full Time Job?
During the current economic downturn, many people lost jobs that supported a solid standard of living. Should these people work part-time while looking for full-time work?
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What to Do in Bismarck
The capital city of North Dakota is Bismarck. This wonderful city is a great hub for exploring more of the state, and there are several attractions in Bismarck worth checking out.
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What to Do in Fargo
When people think if Fargo, they think of cold weather. While winters can get quite chilly, Fargo can actually be a great vacation destination with lots of opportunities for fun.
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What to Do in North Dakota
What to do in North Dakota? Many people think the state is a barren wasteland with nothing but snow and ice for 8 months of the year. There is much to do in this Northern Plains state.
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The Great Awakening in America
Historians agree that one of them more significant events in colonial America was the religious revival known as the Great Awakening.
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Grand Forks Airport
Grand Forks International Airport, also known as Mark Andrews Field is one of the busiest airports in the United States as a result of the University of North Dakota's flight school.
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Reina Beatrix Airport Aruba
Those traveling by air to the tropical paradise of Aruba can expect to spend some time at the Reina Beatrix airport. Those coming from America can expect to spent more time on the return.
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How to Become a Scholar
Scholars are among the more respected people in many societies. The road to becoming scholarly can be quite lengthy. Here are some tips to successfully becoming a scholar.
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Quick and Easy Tips to Cut Heating and Cooling Costs
Americans are spending more on on energy now than they have throughout much of the nation's history. By using some quick fixes, people can save on the expense incurred to heat and cool their homes.
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All-Time Best Football Quarterbacks for Sports Card Collecting
Many quarterbacks are hot properties for a handful of years. Football card collectors flock to get their cards. The really good quarterbacks have staying power that will not wear off.
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Nascar Short Tracks for the Monster Energy Cup
Short tracks on the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup circuit are some of the more popular races in the series. Martinsville, Richmond, and Bristol provide some up-close and personal racing.
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How to Buy NASCAR Tickets
There are several ways to buy NASCAR tickets. Here are a few tips to getting the best seats at the next NASCAR race.
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Should You Rent or Buy a House?
Should you rent or buy? This is one of the biggest questions a young family can ask. Here are additional questions that can help answer the big question.
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Using Advertising to Support Your Blog Expenses
An increasing number of people are using blogging as a method of supplemental income. Advertising can play a large part in earning money through blogging.
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What Is American Exceptionalism? A Historical Overview
American exceptionalism, the belief that America has a special destiny, has been a popular, yet controversial idea in the nation's history.
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What Is the Difference between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?
What is the difference between a traditional and a Roth IRA? Does one make more sense for investors who are looking to retire early?
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Skiing in West Virginia
Most people think the Rockies have the best ski areas in the US. Those in the East will want to check out the slopes in West Virginia.
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Benefits of Working at Home for Dads
Moms are not the only people who are working at home. Today, more and more dads are starting to work at home for some or all of their income.
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Top Valentine's Day Gifts for Husbands to Buy Their Wives
Valentine's Day can be a stressful time for husbands. With this great gift ideas, any husband can find a special gift for his special spouse.
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Getting to Aruba for Less than $300
Luxury vacations seem out of the reach of most Americans. With frequent flyer miles and hotel points, I got a vacation to Aruba for less than $300.
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Tips to Help You Learn to Play Golf
Playing golf can be frustrating for beginners. These easy tips can make it more enjoyable for just about any golfer.
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5 Ways to Get on Sound Financial Footing
Financial freedom is elusive for many people, but by sticking to these five tips, just about anyone can have less financial stress in their life.
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How to Get Peers to Respect Your Home School Education
Many people question the decision to homeschool. A number of studies show that homeschooled students actually perform as well or better than their peers.
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Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America
When it comes to the winter months, those who like amusement parks are limited in their options. The Mall of America in Minnesota has an indoor park with 27 rides and attractions.
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Yeager Airport, Charleston, West Virginia
The busiest airport in West Virginia is located less than five miles from the capital city of Charleston. Yeager Airport, formerly known as Kanawha Airport, is named for General Chuck Yeager, the military pilot who was the first person to break the sound barrier.
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Renaissance Aruba Resort
There is only one major hotel in the capital city of Oranjestad. This hotel is the Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino. The Renaissance is a member of the Marriott family of hotels, and visitors will appreciate some of the higher-end amenities.
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How to Defend Your Reasons for Not Going to College
There is no doubt that a college degree will pay off for most people in the long run, but there can be very good reasons for people not to go to college, especially right out of high school.
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Discover Aruba Tour: A Great Vacation Day Trip
Baking on the beach is fun, but there is usually quite a bit more to see on Aruba that can interest just about anyone. The Discover Aruba tour by De Palm Tours is a great option to see many of the major sites on the island.
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Applying to Grad School: Admissions Tips
Getting into graduate school is possibly more competitive now than it ever has been. Those who follow a few easy steps can find themselves coming to the top of the pile of applications for a small handful of open positions.
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How to Make and Achieve Financial Goals
It is difficult to achieve financial independence. With a bit of discipline, it can be done, however. Here are a few tips to paying off debt and building a solid savings account.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd: Top 5 Classic Songs
Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of the few classic bands that have actually held up over time. Their Southern Rock style still appeals to fans of all ages and tastes.
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My First Year at Hubpages: What I've Learned
In a year at HubPages, I've published many hubs. I've also earned a few bucks along the way. I'm hoping my second year is twice as successful.
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How to Survive a Terrifying Roller Coaster
Roller Coasters can by way scary to the uninitiated. Here are some tips that should keep riders calm and safe as they ride a scary coaster.
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Tips to Retire Early
Retirement seems like a pipe dream to many Americans today. A large number of Americans saw their level of retirement savings fall in the Great Recession. Pay attention to these tips to retire early.
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Ways to Save on College Tuition
The average cost of college tuition has been increasing at a rate that has greatly exceeded the general inflation rate for the past few decades. Students can expect a sticker price of over $22,000 if they get no financial aid. In spite of the increase in average college tuition, there are some...
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Using eBay to Buy and Sell Sports Cards
Buying and selling cards on eBay is not much different than buying or selling anything else on the online auction giant. The first thing that prospective buyers or sellers need is an eBay account. After signing up, users can then post their items for sale or bid or purchase cards.
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Top 5 Ways to Earn Frequent Flyer Miles
Flying is expensive for those who pay full price. However, with tons of ways to earn frequent flyer miles, it's not usually necessary to pay for anything but taxes. Successful mile collectors can earn hundreds of thousands of miles by using a combination of the tips noted in this article.
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How to Ride a Roller Coaster Without Holding On
People of all ages love to ride roller coasters. I've seen people in their sixties and seventies on them. There are few things that can excite grown adults like a great coaster. Those who choose to ride without hands separate themselves from the average coaster rider. Because of physics, it's...
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The Beast Roller Coaster at Kings Island, Ohio
My favorite roller coaster is still the Beast at Kings Island. Learn how tall and fast this ride is, and you'll be convinced to go yourself.
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Duck Dynasty: A Surprisingly Funny Hit Show
I first saw the advertisements for Duck Dynasty in the early part of 2012. Never before had I seen so much facial hair. ZZ Top only has two excessively bearded men. The fellows at Duck Commander all have beards that can compete with the veteran rockers from Texas
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Olomouc, Czech Republic: Important Moravian City
When people think of the Czech Republic, the capital city of Prague usually comes to mind. The "City of a Thousand Spires" is quite impressive. Prague is quite expensive, however. Food can cost as much as twice what it does in the outlying areas of the Czech Republic. There are many other cities...
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The Men Who Built America: Review of the History Channel Series
The Men Who Built America is a new 4-part miniseries that is currently airing on Tuesday nights on the History Channel. While much of what is now on the History Channel, such as Ice Road Truckers and Ancient Aliens, does not actually qualify as history, this miniseries definitely qualifies as...
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Charles I and Parliament: Regicides and the Beheading of a King
One of the most cataclysmic events in English history was the beheading of King Charles I for treason. This led to the beginning of a period known as the Interregnum, and the rule of Oliver Cromwell, and later his son Richard, was so unpopular that it led to the reestablishment of the monarchy...
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Definition of Home Based Business
American society has greatly changed over the past thirty to forty years. In years gone by, most people could expect to get a job out of high school and then stay with one, or maybe two, companies throughout their working lives. After working 35 to 40 years, they would then retire to enjoy their...
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The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution was in effect a coup d'etat that occurred in late seventeenth-century England. It saw the "abdication" of King James II and the rise of the joint monarchy of William and Mary. The revolution is called glorious because it was achieved without bloodshed and because it...
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The Trans-Canada Highway: Road Trip Planning
Many Americans love road trips. Most of these lovers of long drives tend to focus their activities in their native land of the United States. The massive country of Canada is just above the northern border, and road trips in the northern neighbor of the United States can be a new and enjoyable...
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6 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to North Dakota
North Dakota has many wonderful qualities, including a wide range of economic opportunities. Here's what you need to know before deciding to relocate to this state.
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How Does the Electoral College Work?
Every four years, the American public go to the polls to vote for their favorite candidates. For most of these elections, the person with the most votes wins. In the case of the presidential election, the person with the most votes may not actually win the election. Just ask Al Gore, Andrew...
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Why Celebrate Columbus Day
Every October 12, the United States and several other countries have a holiday. Traditionally, this has been held in honor of Christopher Columbus's discovery of the New World. It was on this date that the fleet of the Genoese explorer that was on the edge of a mutiny sighted land in the distance....
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Should I Buy a New Computer?
Today, in much of the world, a computer is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity. There are many opportunities for education and employment that utilize computers, or some derivative like tablets or smart phones. Making money is much easier with a computer because of the ability to sell and answer...
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Fun Basketball Games
Most people who coach basketball will never show up on television coaching the Lakers or the Celtics. Most coaches can be found just trying to help kids develop their skills in rec leagues and middle schools across the country. It can easily be argued that these coaches are often the most...
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Air Travel Packing Regulations
One of the biggest pains in travel since the advent of enhanced security measures can be standing in the TSA security line at an airport and then having to unload everything in a carry-on bag for investigation. The biggest pain in travel is having to throw away a health or hygiene product that is...
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Discount Golf Guide
One of the sports most associated with the upper crust of society is golf. The sport's origins as an upper class game generally played in exclusive clubs that rejected the lower sort did nothing to alleviate this idea of the sport. Increasingly, however, less expensive public courses have opened...
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Jet Lag Resource Guide
The best strategy for dealing with jet lag is trying to get adjusted to the new time zone as quickly as possible, especially for those who have trouble sleeping on an airplane. The most tempting strategy for dealing with jet lag after a long flight is to take a long nap in the hotel bed. However,...
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Cheap Travel Options
There are no free rides in life, but there are very inexpensive vacations. Researching hotels and utilizing loyalty programs such as frequent flyer accounts can lead to vacations that cost pennies on the dollar. The best thing about these cheap vacations is that just about anyone can score one...
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Doctoral Programs In History
Many people think a degree in history is a bad move. What can one possibly do with such a job? Aren't most people "living" as adjuncts because there are no jobs anymore? These are definitely good questions to ask. While there are not as many tenure track jobs for historians as there were in the...
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Types Of NASCAR Tracks
This article will focus upon the tracks that host Sprint Cup races over the course of a year. The stats of the various tracks vary widely, as do the seating arrangements. Most provide fans a great experience as the cars reach up to 200 miles per hour on the straight stretches of several tracks.
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About the NFL
The acronym NFL stands for the National Football League, the most popular professional sports league in the United States. Many people who are not of American extraction may confuse the term "football" with futbol, or soccer. The NFL started operations in 1920 as the American Professional Football...
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Lake Nakuru National Park: A Great Opportunity for a Kenyan Safari Adventure
Those who know about African safaris know that Kenya is one of the leading countries for such a holiday. This nation that was formerly a part of British East Africa ranks near the top of sub-Saharan safari destinations, along with its East African neighbor of Tanzania and South Africa. Massai Mara...
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Republocrat: A Book on Liberal Conservatism?!?
Most people equate conservative Christians with the current Tea Party movement. Theologically conservative scholar Carl Trueman isn't sure that should necessarily be the case. Here is a review of his 2010 book Republocrat.
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Interesting Facts About the First 10 Presidents
This article provides a handy list of the first ten presidents that includes the years that they served as president and a few interesting facts about each of them. Can you list the first ten presidents? Read on for some fun facts about the men who launched America.
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Life for the Urban British Underclass: A Review of Domestic Service and Gender (in London) by Tim Meldrum
n Domestic Service and Gender, Tim Meldrum argued that the idea of separate spheres between domestic servants and their masters is largely inaccurate. In this social history, Meldrum drew extensively from church court records for his evidence, although he also used some diaries, most notably that...
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Should I Buy a House Now?
Some people may feel that it's a bad time to buy a house because of the economic uncertainty. Actually, it's probably more likely that right now could be the best opportunity to buy a house that will be available for some time. Here are a couple of really good reasons why it might be time to buy.
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Crazy History: Pope Formosus and the Cadaver Synod
Pope Formosus was the only Pope Formosus. Hence, there is no I, V, or XIV after his name. He died and had his body exhumed and put on trial. Not having uttered a defense, he was declared guilty.
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What To Do in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is the capital and largest city in the state of Utah. The city has a population of approximately 190,000. The city got its start when Brigham Young led early Mormons into the valley of the Great Salt Lake. There are impressive mountains on three sides of the city that provide a...
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Who Was the Best President?
Many people are quick to argue in the current political climate that either George W. Bush or Barack Obama has been the worst president ever in US history. They are wrong. The questions remain, however. "Who was the best president?" and "How is the best president determined?"
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The 1832 Election and Electoral Innovations--The Rise and Fall of the Antimasonic Party
Today, many Americans watch the History Channel. One of the frequent topics on this particular outlet for entertainment is the role of the Freemasons in the rise of America. Books have been written on the subject--some with a level of scholarship, others...not so much. Regardless of whether George...
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Classic West Virginia Amusement Park--Camden Park
Amusement parks are in short supply in West Virginia. In fact, the only one in the state is Camden Park, just outside of Huntington, which has origins dating to 1903. While it's not the biggest park out there, it can still provide a fun day for kids or a nostalgic day for adults.
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Pay Your Mortgage off Early?
Paying off debt early is always a good idea. However, what debt is best to pay off first. This article will give some pros and cons of paying off a mortgage early.
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The Safest Country in the World? Try Antarctica--This Piece Will Explain It All!
People are frequently scared of many of the bad things that can happen to them. They wonder where the safest place on earth is. My guess is Antarctica. There are few people, few animals, and few diseases.
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Knowing Jesus through the Old Testament--Book Review of Christopher Wright
When looking at the life of Jesus, it is important to understand that he lived in the world of the Old Testament, as Christopher J. H. Wright argued in his 1992 book "Knowing Jesus through the Old Testament."
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Can You Make Money Online? The Top Ten Things I've Learned in Six Months on HubPages
I'm still a relative newbie at this hubbing thing, but I've learned a thing or ten about the site and making money through it. The major thing I've learned in six months is that there is a snowball effect for both traffic and revenue.
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Travelers Can Earn Free Hotel Nights Through Rewards Programs--Marriott Rewards
Many people in America and other nations travel on a frequent basis. The wealthy may travel for pleasure regularly. Those involved in business often have to make trips to deal with clients in person. For most people, the jetsetters live in a world unknown to them. Just because the jetsetting class...
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What Can You Do with a History Degree?
Every year, hundreds of thousands of American youths begin the rite of passage known as college. Many of them know exactly what they want to do with their lives--some of them are mistaken. Others have absolutely no clue as to what type of career they desire. For many, college looks like the logical...
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Early Puritan Historiography: Max Weber--The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
An understanding of Puritanism is quite important for gaining an understanding contemporary Western society. Another problem in tracing the thread of Puritanism is the extensive number of articles and books that historians and other humanists or social scientists have written on the topic. In spite...
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Vintage Collectibles: The T-206 White Border Baseball Tobacco Cards
When I began collecting cards, a wax pack of 15 to 17 cards and a stick of a very hard, somewhat sticky substance that attempted to pass as gum sold for a whopping 35 cents. A rack pack of 45 cards cost a buck. I can remember when the 1985 Eric Davis Topps rookie card ran up to $20 when he was the...
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You Can't Tax a Nation into Prosperity--The US Actually Did
Every time that someone in America talks of raising taxes on basically anything, a certain segment of the population mentions the famous quote by Winston Churchill about not being able to tax a nation into prosperity. Cutting out tax loopholes is considered a tax increase. Allowing tax cuts to...
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What Is the Difference Between the Pilgrims and Puritans?
When most Americans think of Puritans, they tend to think of guys who wear black all day, every day. They also think of people who were against anything that might result in fun. The caricature of the Puritans is actually far from correct.
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The 1992 Election and Ross Perot's Giant Sucking Sound
The year was 1996. It was my first opportunity to vote in a presidential election. The major candidates that year were the Democrat Bill Clinton and the Republican Robert Dole. I voted for neither. I tend to have a propensity of utilizing my vote in ways that most people would call wasteful. I...
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Can You Make Money Online? You Can! I'm a Two Figure Blogger!
It just hit me – like a truck – that I’ve just become two figure blogger. I have to confess that I stole this sentence, except for the two figure bit. A couple of years ago, I decided to try my hand at blogging to see if I could make a bit of cash on the side as I was about to start grad school...
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Free Online Image Editing with Picmonkey
Recently, I was turned on to a site called picmonkey. Although not terribly unique, picmonkey is a very user-friendly site that allows for very quick "improvements" through a process of online digital photo editing. No registration or payment is necessary for use the site. Visitors can start their...
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British Actions That Led to the American Revolution: The Boston Tea Party to the Shot Heard Round the World
After a decline in tension after the Boston Massacre, the British made a few policy decisions that inflamed animosity with their North American colonies. Among these bad moves was the Tea Act of 1773.
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The Flush Toilet--Interesting Facts on an Amazing Invention
Many people take the flush toilet for granted. This is truly a great invention with an interesting history all its own that includes a special holiday--World Toilet Day. Find out some interesting facts on the flush toilet here.
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Classic Historical Work--The American Revolution Considered as a Social Movement
In The American Revolution Considered as a Social Movement, J. Franklin Jameson argued that there was an important social component to this seminal event in United States history. The thesis of this work that was compiled from a series of four lectures was that "many economic desires, many social...
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Results of the Seven Years' War for Great Britain
The Seven Years’ War was in many ways a watershed in imperial history. The war sowed the seeds for both the end of the first empire and the beginning of the second empire. The original colonies in British North America perceived their rights eroding from British attempts at taxation, while the...
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Review of Carolyn Lieberg's Teaching Your First College Class
What should new college teachers expect? How should they set up their classes? Carolyn Lieberg gives many good tips in this book.
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Book Review: Christopher Hill's The Century of Revolution
This hub reviews The Century of Revolution, written by one of the leading scholars of seventeenth-century British history.
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Opening Day for America's Pastime
I can remember the days of my youth. Although baseball was never my favorite sport to play or watch, from about nine years of age, I can remember looking forward to coming home after school on the first Monday in April to watch the first game of the baseball season.
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Who Was the Worst President in American History?
When thinking of the worst president in US history, many Americans think about the recent past and name Donald Trump or Barack Obama. However, most historians look back to a run of really bad presidents around the Civil War era, with the notable exception of Abraham Lincoln.
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What Is Government and Why Is It Necessary?
There is great debate over how much government is necessary. What is government, and why do we have it?
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How Does a Caucus Work?
Most states in the United States hold primary elections to nominate presidential candidates. Some states hold to an older caucus system. Here is a quick overview of some of the differences between the primary and caucus systems.
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Review of Christopher Hill's Intellectual Origins of the English Revolution
Christopher Hill wrote extensively on seventeenth-century Britain. The Intellectual Origins of the English Revolution looked at how ideas provided the milieu for the coming of the revolution.
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Amboseli National Park: A Kenyan Safari Adventure
Amboseli National Park in the East African nation of Kenya provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to experience African wildlife in its natural habitat. While the park is known for its large packs of elephants, its position in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro also provides impressive...
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Brief Overview of the Historiography of the English Reformation
This is the final installment in my review of historians and the many ways in which they've interpreted the English Reformation.
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Post-Revisionist Views of the English Reformation
The fifth installment of my historiography of the English Reformation. This hub looks at some of those authors considered post-revisionist in their interpretation.
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The Libertarian Utopia: Sweet Dream or Nightmare? Part 1
Today, there seems to be a growing libertarian movement in the United States. Would this vision for America work? Thomas Jefferson was the most libertarian president in US history. Is the world of Jefferson much different than the one we inhabit today?
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Revisionist Historians and the English Reformation
Beginning in the 1960s and 1970s, revisionist historians began to look at the English Reformation differently than had their predecessors. Revisionists argued that the Reformation was forced upon the reluctant Catholic masses.
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Geoffrey Elton, A. G. Dickens and the English Reformation
Later Whig historians who studied the English Reformation saw the movement as coming from the people. Some, however, like Geoffrey Elton saw it as being forced from above. Elton argued that Thomas Cromwell was more influential than even Henry VIII in bringing about the break with Rome.
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Whig Interpretations of the English Reformation
One of the earliest views of the English Reformation involved viewing the Reformation as a spontaneous movement from the masses below. This popular movement led to a breakdown in religious hierarchy, which contributed to the move toward a more democratic society. There are problems with this view.
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Historiography of the English Reformation
Historians have interpreted the English Reformation in many ways. Here is the first part of an essay tracing some of the main arguments.
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How Did Medieval England Change from William the Conqueror to the Tudor Era?
The Tudor era in English/British history is often considered the beginning of the early modern period. Many changes took place in English society between the invasion of William of Normandy (the Conqueror) and the successful coup carried out by Henry Tudor.
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The Daytona 500--A Unique Racing Experience
The Super Bowl and the NFL season are over. What is a sports fan to do? The Daytona 500 provides a great diversion in a season that has few really great sporting events.
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How to Make a Really Good Mexican Macaroni and Cheese Casserole Bake
Kids like macaroni and cheese. Parents tend to like Mexican. Why not combine the two?
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How to Have a Puritan Christmas
You may have a problem with all of the commercialism out there this and every Christmas season. However, when you think you've got it bad, just think, you could've lived during the era of the Puritans and gotten fined for celebrating such a pagan holiday.
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Things to See in the Old Town Square in Prague
One of the most beautiful cities in Central Europe is Prague, Czech Republic. When visiting Prague, tourists need to be sure to check out the Old Town Square, which includes landmarks such as the Old Town Hall, Our Lady before Tyn Church, and the Jan Hus monument.
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Review of Mark Kishlansky A Monarchy Transformed
Mark Kishlansky's book provides a great overview of the long Stuart era in England. This book is a historical look at the early Stuarts, the Interregnum and Oliver Cromwell, the Restoration Monarchs and the Glorious Revolution. Britain changed much during this long seventeenth century.
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Christianity, Patriotism, and anti-Communism in Cold War America
Historians have noted the rise in church membership that characterized the post-World War II era. I wonder why this is the case. Were these people more pro-Jesus or pro-America/anti-commuunist?
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While in Prague Visit Bethlehem Chapel
When visiting Prague, Czech Republic, church history enthusiasts will want to visit Bethlehem Chapel. This fourteenth-century church is a short and cheap visit for the interested tourist.
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Should I Take an Interest-Only Mortgage
Is an interest-only loan a good option? That largely depends upon your future plans. Do you plan to move within a couple of years or do you plan to stay in a home until retirement and then cash out?
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Perry Miller's View of Puritans in the Errand into the Wilderness
The Puritans are a much misunderstood group. Perry Miller, himself an atheist, attempted to understand them on their own terms. What resulted was a surprisingly sympathetic look at the Puritans.