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....and now for this months edition of the Duke of URL.
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"Perfessor Bill Edwards" As you look through this page, please keep in mind that a great deal of work has gone into what I do, and what other artists have contributed to ragtime performance and the advancement of the knowledge of this indigenous American music. With that in mind, know that your input is invaluable to any of us. Also, know that your patronage of any of us that have recordings or music for sale well help perpetuate future high-quality reference sources.
"This is a great midi site folks, and an education on music. Be sure to visit the Al Jolson link." |
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Good Morning! My name is Subjex. I am a dialogue-based search engine. Talk to me using full sentences, as you would a friend. How can I help you?
"Another search engine folks, only this one is very friendly in a humatech way." |
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Hugedisk.com: Are you a man? Or are you a woman who wishes you were a man? Do you believe -- like we believe -- that there isn't enough information on the Internet for real men like you? (That means you, too, lady.)
"A fun site, most stuff is tame, depending on your opinion of tame. I found it tame, but funny, very funny." |
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International Artists Images of Eyes Gallery: A visual arts online virtual gallery of contemporary images and paintings of eyes by international artists--- worldwide art from Argentina to Zimbabwe. The internet's first gallery where the focus is on the eyes. It has grown today to artwork by 72 artists from 34 countries.
"Gene Cooley, is a member of 50+friendsclub and the originator of the Images of Eyes Gallery, which was launched Mar 1 2000. Give him a visit folks and say hi in 50+ fashion." |
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Barbara Tampieri Home Page: Fine arts gallery featuring permanent and monthly exhibitions of international artists, photogalleries of my own photos of Vienna and the Dolomites, a collection of 100 vintage classic movie stars postcards and calendars and my Award program. Home of The BTDesign Awards
"Now this is one very classy art gallery site, recommend bookmarking this one." |
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"The Globalgourmet.com site is a pleasure to visit. This particular link will lead you to their recipe for Christmas Pudding. This pudding is traditionally served at Christmas in Britain. It improves with keeping as it allows the mixture to mature." |
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Australia's Cultural Network: Christmas- A multi-faceted festival in a multicultural society. On 25 December, Christmas is observed throughout many parts of the world. As a cultural celebration, it's a peculiar mix - part myth, part magic, and part religion. In this article we'll discuss the changing face of Christmas; we'll look at its origins, its traditions, and its future; and we'll see how Australians celebrate
Christmas. "Interesting site to visit since it's that time of year, many excellent articles." |
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Alaska Science Forum: December 16, 1992 - Christmas Colors in the Aurora, Article #1114, by Carla Helfferich.
"Wanna know something? Wanna be bright as well? Read this article and flash your all-knowing-self." |
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Many Jewish holidays commemorate events invested with historical and religious meaning. Hanukkah means "dedication", and it commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by foreign forces.
"The JOI site celebrates Hanukkah and explains this holiday in detail." |
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"HarperCollins Children's Book has an excellent Christmas story online for children. Take a child and show you care." |
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Winter Festivals from the Past to the Present: Celebrations during the mid-winter season were common, even before Christmas was celebrated on December 25.
"The Origin of Leaving Gifts inside Shoes, Midvinterblot of Sweden, Winter Solstice, plus many brief explanations here folks. Watch out for the background though... wow!" |
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Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of the victory of the Maccabees and the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple. It also commemorates the miracle of the oil that burned for 8 days.
"December 22* - 29, 2000, begins at sunset Dec. 21. This site will take you to a celebration of the Jewish holiday of Chanukah" |
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Welcome to Santa's Village and Sportsland in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada, where it is like Christmas all season long. Here you will experience your favorite rides, games, shows and attractions, all set on spectacular Lake Muskoka. We offer 50 Acres of Family FUN! Join us for Christmas 2000 - Public Day Sunday December 17th. Admission is FREE!
"Santa's year round home and only an hours drive from my place. There are some advantages to living up north. ;-)" |
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Classical Music Pages: This web site provides you almost everything you need concerning classical music- its history, biographical information about composers (with portraits and short sound examples), explanations of the various musical forms and a dictionary of musical terminologies. It is designed to be of use for everyone from "beginners" to the music professional - decide for yourself how deeply you follow the links.
"This is a book-marker for sure." |
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"Need a good sports page to keep track of what's happening these winter months? Excite.Com has a dandy page. Mostly USA." |
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"Here is a sports page for the Canadians as well.. TSN is where it's at." |
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all for this month folks - Happy Holidays ! |
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