July 2008
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Inspiration: “The Gates of Dawn,” by Herbert James Draper
Draper’s most productive period began in 1894. He focused mainly on mythological themes from ancient Greece. His painting The Lament for…
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Co-Ed Showers in Maryland?
Critics said the bill also has no exemption for religious organizations or educational institutions, no exemption for renters looking for roommates…
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Lesbos Loses Lesbian Legal Case
Three residents of the Greek island of Lesbos have lost an attempt to ban the use of the word “lesbian” to…
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Americans Believe Media Makes Economy Look Worse Than it Is
Only a quarter (25%) think reporters and media outlets present an accurate picture of the economy and 18% believe they actually…
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Victory? Christian Boycott May Have Ended ‘Golden Compass’ Trilogy
It looked increasingly unlikely yesterday that cinema audiences in this world will get to see the planned film sequels in Philip…
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Another Reason to Lose Weight: You Can Escape From Jail
A man charged with murder was on the loose Saturday after he broke out of jail by climbing through an air…
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Biography: Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in…