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Battleships of the South
Battleships of the South Imagine having to build a ship, one that could withstand the tricks of the sea and accommodate passengers. Imagine having to build a ship that could do that, and protect against enemy attack. A real life game of Battleship, where there is no such thing as red and white pegs to…
Read MoreCelebrating the 4th of July
Celebrating the 4th of July I lived in the little town of Harrisburg, North Carolina, for about 16 years. For as long as I can remember, every summer I looked forward to the annual 4th of July parade that took over one side of the street through town. I would get up early on a…
Read MoreTreasure Hunting on the Southern Coasts
Adventure Awaits! The paper is thick, and brown with age. It has been rolled and hidden for safekeeping for so long that when uncurled, it needs the weight of something heavy to keep it flat. The edges are torn and jagged. The only markings on the paper are long lines, all leading to a particular…
Read MoreMusic from the Movies, NC Symphony Style
Sundays are a day for relaxation. No matter how much sleep you got the night before, or how busy you were the entire weekend, Sundays are just lazy days.
Read MoreIron Man 3 & Other Well Known Movies Made in the South
Here is a list of some other movies and TV shows that have been filmed all around the South.
Read MoreIdeal Living’s Top Mountain Destinations : The Appalachian Trail
Ideal Living’s Top Mountain Destinations: The Appalachian Trail Escape humidity and lower the temperature, enough to need a night-time cover. Enjoy cool mountain springs and hike amidst breathtaking peaks and vistas. Where can you find this relief?…The Appalachian Range! Discover the Best Mountain Retirement Communities. That perfect mountain retreat from the summer’s sweltering heat awaits.…
Read MoreWineries of American South Pour Over
In addition to everything else it has to offer, this region is becoming increasingly well-known as one of the nation’s premier winemaking centers.
Read MoreImprove Your Health with Green Tea
Widely known for its many and varied health benefits, green tea has been a staple of Eastern cultures for centuries. Archeological evidence suggests that people consumed tea leaves steeped in boiling water as long as 50,000 years ago. Today, millions of people around the world consume green tea, and scientific research is providing hard evidence for the health benefits that have long been associated with drinking green tea.
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