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The Philippine Revolution
The first anti-colonial independence movement in Asia, the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1902 ended almost 350 years of Spanish rule.
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The History of Philippine Cinema
We examine the rich history of Philippine cinema, which has seen artistic highs as well as exploitative "bomba" (erotic) films.
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The Healthiest Fast Food
You can order healthy fast food, but they don't make it easy, and you may be eating more calories than you think. Learn how to order fast food that doesn't go straight to your waistline.
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Is There Extraterrestrial Life?
Some scientists believe there must be extraterrestrial lifeforms; some may have visited Earth. Astronomers are discovering ever more planets; one of them is likely to host intelligent life.
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Cream: Possibly the Greatest Rock Band of All Time
Was Cream the greatest rock band ever? There is a strong case, but that's for you to decide. Regardless, this trio of virtuoso musicians changed rock music forever.
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Sex and Golf: I Knew There Was a Connection
The AHA says it's okay for heart patients to have sex, and it's no more strenuous than golf. Of course, that depends on how many topless caddies are cavorting about.
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A Survey of Thoughts on the Meaning of Life
Many people ponder the meaning of life. Some spend all their time on it and miss the whole ride. Others blithely waste their lives with nary a thought. Give it some thought, then go out and live it fully, with no regrets.
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Country & Western Music: The Singing Cowboys
The singing cowboy summons images of the solitary men who worked the range. Cowboy music was first documented in two books in the early 20th century. Movie cowboys started singing in the 1930s, and cowboy singers still perform today.
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The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Recording Bans of 1942-1944 and 1948
The American Federation of Musicians struck against record companies twice in the 1940s. The recording ban had repercussions, some unanticipated.
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Country Music: Roots of the Bakersfield Sound
The Bakersfield sound developed from rock and rockabilly in the town's many honky tonks. While primarily known for Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, the town's sound was the product of many musicians.
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The Trucker Song in Country Music
Trucker music rode high in the 1960s, came back a decade later and is still made today. We survey the genre from its roots in 1939 to current practitioners.