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7 min ago | LewRockwell.com

Preparing for the 'Apocalypse'?

Many of you read TheSurvivalMom blog may be familiar with the program on National Geographic, called 'Doomsday Preppers'. This show is an examination of the lives of real 'preppers' who are all trying to get their preparations in order before the inevitable apocalypse.

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Related Topix: National Geographic, Vocal

4 hrs ago | Las Cruces Sun-News

Memorial Day about more than hot dogs, baseball

Today is about more than hot dogs and baseball. We remember those veterans who died fighting for our country and those who served and have now passed away.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

8 hrs ago | Clarksville Online

National Geographic Channel show "Witness: G.I....

Washington, D.C. - On Monday, May 28th at 9:00pm, the National Geographic Channel will air "Witness: G.I. Homecoming" Memorial Day Special.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

12 hrs ago | Financial News & Daily Record

Water, water everywhere, but strategist says not enough

Quinlan referred to water that is usable for consumption and for personal, commercial and agricultural uses, and he contends that water is a 'huge political stress point' globally.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Downtown (Washington, DC), Downtown (Jacksonville, FL), University of North Florida

16 hrs ago | Great Falls Tribune

New Hutterite documentary debuts Tuesday

Bob Klein of Billings said it's worth the 270-mile one-way trip to Fort Peck Lake every... Sarah Hofer, Pam Hofer and Amanda Hofer work making soap at the King Colony.

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Related Topix: Billings, MT, National Geographic, Vocal, Great Falls, MT, Roy, MT

20 hrs ago | Patch.com

Bay Area Beach Named One of Nation's Best

A local favorite has made another "best beaches" list, just in time for the holiday weekend.

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Related Topix: Siesta Key, FL, National Geographic, Vocal, Best of 2007

Sun May 27, 2012

Chosun Ilbo

Obama Pops Up on Quiz Show to Ask Question About Korea

U.S. President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance on a geography quiz on Friday and asked a question to which the correct answer was "Seoul." According to U.S. media, Obama asked a question by video-link at the annual National Geographic Bee in Washington D.C. The event is held for students in fourth to eighth grades nationwide to promote ... (more)

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Examiner.com

National Geographic: Alien Invasion- Researchers... who skip the Research?

As a researcher of alien abductions, UFOs, and the paranormal for over thirteen years now, I felt it my responsibility to outline the major problems in the argument for an "alien invasion "putA forth by this National Geographic Documentary .

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Related Topix: UFO and Alien, National Geographic, Vocal, Science / Technology, Space, Robots

The Huffington Post

Baby Koala Peeks Out Of Mom's Pouch At Taipei Zoo

We can't get over this video of a baby koala from the Taipei Zoo peeking out of its mom's pouch.

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Related Topix: National Geographic, Vocal

Dan's Papers

Dr. Beach And National Geographic Give Nod To Cooper's and Main Beach

Professor Stephen P. Leatherman of Florida International University has a pretty sweet gig as the go to source for rating beaches in the United States.

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Related Topix: National Geographic, Vocal, Florida International University, North Sea, NY, Southampton, NY

Dan's Papers

Hamptons Beaches Get Love from Dr. Beach and National Geographic

Professor Stephen P. Leatherman of Florida International University has a pretty sweet gig as the go-to source for rating beaches in the United States.

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Related Topix: National Geographic, Vocal, Florida International University, North Sea, NY, Southampton, NY

Neatorama

Redwoods, the Super Trees

That sure looks high off the ground! National Geographic photographer Michael "Nick" Nichols snapped the photo of botanist Marie Antoine passing a core sample of a 350-foot, 750-year-old redwood tree, to ecologist Giacomo Renzullo.

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Related Topix: National Geographic, Vocal

Sat May 26, 2012

WSOCTV

KKK opponents proud to bring 'Harmony' back to the town

Harmony, NC is a quiet town that is not that big. But it drew quite a crowd Saturday.

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Related Topix: Harmony, NC, Statesville, NC, National Geographic, Vocal

MSNBC

iPad apps to keep you informed and entertained

News and reviews about the hardware you want and the software you need. For an up-to-date playlist of Gadgetbox videos and a full complement of the day's gadget news, go here .

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Related Topix: iPod touch App, iPad App, Twitter, iPhone and iPad App, iPhone App

WCHS-TV Charleston

Scientist: Evolution debate will soon be history

The Kenyan-born scientist serves as a professor at Stony Brook University on New York's Long Island.

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Related Topix: National Geographic, Vocal

WHIO

National Geographic pushes Four Corners tourism

It's no secret the Four Corners is a treasure trove of history and culture. But many sites are isolated and receive little publicity, and finding them can be a challenge.

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Related Topix: National Geographic, Vocal, US National Parks, Aztec Ruins National Monument, Travel

INDOlink

Indian-Americans Sweep National Geographic Bee in the U.S.

Washington: Indian-American students have swept the prestigious National Geographic Bee, bagging the top four positions of this year's tough national competition, where US President Barack Obama played a quizmaster.

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Related Topix: Indian-American, Asian-American, Texas

Fri May 25, 2012

Examiner.com

Traverse City named one of top 12 summer destinations by Nat Geo

National Geographic has named the Traverse City to its list as one of the top 12 Summer Travel Destinations.A The magazine's other top includes such spots as Bolivia, Barcelona, Spain, St.

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Related Topix: Traverse City, MI, National Geographic, Vocal, Travel, Russia Travel, Grand Traverse County, MI, Leelanau County, MI

National Geographic

Photo: The sun sets over the west shoulder of Everest and Nuptse.

Writer - and Everest expert - Mark Jenkins takes you all the way from Base Camp to summit with a video tour.

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Related Topix: National Geographic, Vocal

Jaunted

Free Stuff Alert.

Packing up to head out for Memorial Day weekend? If yes, don't forget to enter our two contests! If no, good-extra time to focus on entering our two contests! We just want you to enjoy nice things and travel better, and that's why we've partnered up this month with Cathay Pacific and National Geographic for two awesome, very easy to enter contests: ... (more)

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Related Topix: National Geographic, Vocal, Travel

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