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Rooting the Civil War in Song: Three Union Anthems
45+ min ago (437+ words) In this installment of "The Art of Liberty," we learn that George Frederick Root composed patriotic songs during the Civil War. Rooting the Civil War in Song: Three Union Anthems The Civil War inspired a wealth of songs. It arguably…...
Shen Yun Organizers Heartbroken After Toronto Shows Cancelled Over Fake Threat They Say Traces to Beijing
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (1464+ words) All remaining Shen Yun Performing Arts shows scheduled to play in Toronto have been cancelled by the hosting venue following a fake bomb threat on March 29 that disrupted that day's performance. Shen Yun's local presenters, who say the Chinese Communist…...
Replace Worn Carpet With Laminate
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (503+ words) With the proper tools and instructions, laminate flooring can be installed by anyone with reasonable do-it-yourself skills. Replace Worn Carpet With Laminate Dear James: With my active family, the living room carpeting is badly worn. I want to replace it…...
Russia Bans Producers From Exporting Gasoline
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (464+ words) Oil prices continue to be volatile due to restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Russia Bans Producers From Exporting Gasoline Russia extended a temporary ban on gasoline exports to producers, Moscow said on April 2, citing the need to stabilize the…...
Pork Chops Basque Style With Spaghetti and Peas
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (440+ words) The Basque region of Spain is celebrated for its vibrant, fresh flavors and its devotion to the very best seasonal produce. Pork Chops Basque Style With Spaghetti and Peas The Basque region of Spain is celebrated for its vibrant, fresh…...
Château d’If: Royal Fortress to Legendary Prison
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (580+ words) In this installment of "Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages," we explore a French prison that became the setting for "The Count of Monte Cristo." Ch'teau d"If: Royal Fortress to Legendary Prison Rising sharply from the Mediterranean, just…...
Tiger Woods Turns Down Ryder Cup Captain’s Job and Seeks Treatment Out of Country
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (460+ words) Tiger Woods Turns Down Ryder Cup Captain's Job and Seeks Treatment Out of Country Tiger Woods formally turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy Wednesday as he steps away from golf activities, and a Florida judge approved his motion to leave…...
Has Concern Over Hormuz Made Us Forget the Red Sea?
14+ hour, 3+ min ago (73+ words) The issue of Red Sea security is far from resolved and is becoming more dynamic. Has Concern Over Hormuz Made Us Forget the Red Sea? Wartime concerns about the security of maritime energy traffic through the Strait of Hormuz'connecting the…...
Alberta Tables Bill to Establish Official ‘Alberta Whisky’ Label
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (81+ words) Alberta Tables Bill to Establish Official "Alberta Whisky" Label Alberta has tabled legislation to create an official provincial whisky label, with Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally saying he wants it to earn the same global recognition as Bourbon whiskey from…...
Gen Z Becomes Most Interstate-Mobile Generation for First Time: Report
12+ hour, 43+ min ago (130+ words) South Carolina and Missouri were the top two destinations for Gen Z movers in 2024, offering lower housing costs and growing regional job markets. Gen Z Becomes Most Interstate-Mobile Generation for First Time: Report Generation Z, including those aged 18 to 29, for…...