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Turkey folklore difficult to trace - roanoke.com

roanoke.com
Nov 24, 2008
        

Q: Just got this bit of info: Ben Franklin wanted our national bird to be a turkey, but Thomas Jefferson opposed him with the bald eagle. Franklin then coined the male turkey as "Tom" to spite Jefferson. Tom Turkey has been...

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Speech Led To Thaw

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Nov 24, 2008 1,483 related
        

The thaw in the resentful relationship between the most powerful woman in the Democratic party and her younger male rival began at the party's convention this summer, when Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton gave such a passionate...

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#10: American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House

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Nov 23, 2008 2 related
        

American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham (Author) Average Customer Review: Buy new: $30.00 $16.50 34 used & new from $16.44(Ranking is updated hourly. Visit the Bestsellers in Books list for authoritative...

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Obama and Clinton: from rivalry to growing respect

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Nov 23, 2008 2,618 related
        

From fierce rivalry to growing respect Obama, Clinton build professional relationship ahead of Cabinet decision By ELISABETH BUMILLER New York Times MONICA ALMEIDA NEW YORK TIMES Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton, shown...

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NYT: Clinton, Obama achieve détente

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Nov 23, 2008 2,618 related
        

Few are predicting that this new relationship will grow into a tight bond between the new president and the woman who will be the public face of his foreign policy, though some say it is not impossible.

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Red Cross Awards Inaugural Humanitarian Prizes

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Nov 20, 2008 5 related
        

Recognizing the achievements of individuals who have tangibly improved life and living conditions in one of the world's most challenging regions, the American Red Cross, in partnership with The Atlantic, announces the first...

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Red Cross presents first Humanitarian Prizes

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Nov 20, 2008 1 related
        

Thursday, November 20, 2008 — The American Red Cross, in partnership with The Atlantic, has announced the first recipients of the American Red Cross Humanitarian Prize. The award recognizes individuals who exhibit extraordinary...

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(CSRwire) Aspen Environment Forum to Draw Leaders in Energy and Environment for Second Year,...

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Nov 18, 2008
        

Forum Will Focus on Energy Solutions and Innovation (CSRwire) WASHINGTON - The Aspen Institute and National Geographic have again joined forces to host the second annual Aspen Environment Forum March 25-28, 2009, in Aspen,...

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Soros-Funded Democratic Idea Factory Becomes Obama Policy Font (Bloomberg)

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Nov 18, 2008 12 related
        

Bloomberg - Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Three blocks from the White House, on the 10th floor of a sleek glass building, young workers pound at computers, with giant flat-screen TVs overhead. It has the look and feel of a high-tech...

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Quickie Review: "Einstein"

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Nov 17, 2008 2 related
        

When Mariah Carey can (and does) name an album for Einstein's most famous declaration (E=MC squared) then you come to one insanely obvious conclusion - Einstein was very, very influential. So influential that the normal...

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