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I Can't Stand It: Keystone Study Foolin' Around With Oil Market

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By Loren Steffy, Contributor

Many years ago, my son was riding in the car with me and he made a startling statement: the Backstreet Boys, he said, must be better than Eric Clapton. As I struggled to keep control of the car, and as I wondered how I could have failed so colossally as a parent, I managed to calmly ask how he came to such a conclusion. Well, he explained, Clapton has to play his own instrument. But the Backstreet Boys could hire people to do that so all they had to do was sing. …read more

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This Day in History

Today in History for 20th March 2013

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Historical Events

1760 – Great Fire of Boston destroys 349 buildings
1852 – Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” published (Boston)
1916 – Allies attack Zeebrugge Belgium
1922 – WIP-AM in Philadelphia PA begins radio transmissions
1980 – US appeals to International Court on hostages in Iran
2012 – 50 people are killed and 240 injured in a wave of terror attacks across 10 cities in Iraq

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Famous Birthdays

1828 – Henrik Ibsen, Norway, playwright (Peer Gynt, Hedda Gabler)
1840 – Illarion Pryanishnikov, Russian painter (d. 1894)
1928 – Anthony Blond, British publisher (The Publishing Game, Book Book)
1932 – Tod Dockstader, composer
1971 – Janis Kelly, Winnipeg Manitoba, volleyball player (Olympics-96)
1976 – Chester Bennington, American musician (Linkin Park)

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Famous Deaths

687 – St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (b. c. 634).
1568 – Albrecht von Hohenzollern, 1st duke of Prussia, dies at 77
1962 – C Wright Mills, US sociologist (Power Elite), dies at 45
1991 – Conor Clapton, Eric Clapton‘s son, falls out of 53rd floor window at 5
2000 – Gene Eugene, Canadian actor and singer (b. 1961)
2007 – Hawa Yakubu, Ghanaian politician (b. 1948)

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History

Lincoln artifacts appraisal released

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By hnn

Mark McGwire’s 70th home run ball. A guitar once owned by Eric Clapton. A model of the Starship Enterprise.

These are among the items that an appraiser used in 2007 to establish the value of a collection of Lincoln documents and artifacts held by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Appraiser Seth Kaller accepted the asking price of $23 million as the fair-market value of the collection sold by Louise Taper, a California collector, to the museum’s private fundraising foundation, which is now raising money to retire the debt.

Kaller, who owns a business that acquires historic artifacts in New York state, wrote in his appraisal that he accepted the museum’s claim that the items are authentic and that his assignment did not include authentication….

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Illinois Times

Source URL:
http://www.illinoistimes.com/Springfield/article-11049-lincoln-appraisal-re.html

Date:
2-15-13

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at History News Network – George Mason University

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Suspected gunman manifesto: Politics, pop culture

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The rambling manifesto police say was written by suspected killer Christopher Dorner focuses mainly on his anger at the Los Angeles Police Department and those he felt wronged him. But it also shows a more human side, including musings about music, celebrities, politics and even the proper room temperature. Here are some samples, which are as originally written but in some cases edited for length:

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“It’s kind of sad I won’t be around to view and enjoy The Hangover III. What an awesome trilogy. Todd Phillips, don’t make anymore Hangovers after the third, takes away the originality of its foundation. World War Z looks good and The Walking Dead season 3 (second half) looked intriguing. Damn, gonna miss shark week.”

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“Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five” is the greatest piece of music ever, period. Hanz Zimmer, William Bell, Eric Clapton, BB King, Bob Marley, Sam Cooke, Metallica, Rob Zombie, Nora Jones, Marvin Gaye, Jay-Z, and the King (Louis Armstrong) are musical prodigies.”

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“The honorable President George H.W. Bush, they never give you enough credit for your successful Presidency. You were always one of my favorite Presidents (2nd favorite). I hope your health improves greatly. You are the epitome of an American and service to country.”

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“Hillary Clinton. You’ll make one hell of a president in 2016. Much like your husband, Bill, you will be one of the greatest. … Look after Bill. He was always my favorite President. Chelsea grew up to be one hell of an attractive woman. No disrespect to her husband.”

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“General Colin Powell, your book “My American Journey” solidified my decision to join the military after college. I had always intended to serve, but your book and journey motivated me. You are an inspiration to all Americans and influenced me greatly.”

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“Gov. Chris Christie. What can I say? You’re the only person I would like to see in the White House in 2016 other than Hillary. … Do one thing for your wife, kids, and supporters. Start walking at night and eat a little less, not …read more
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