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1. Benjamin Franklin's Virtues to Live By At the age of 20, Benjamin Franklin developed a list of virtues to live by. The original list had 12 virtues but when a Quaker friend commented on his pride, Ben added the 13 virtue, humility. Benjamin Franklin strove to practice these virtues throug...
2. Benjamin Franklin If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing. B. Franklin Benjamin Franklin lived by his edict. His writings and his work had a profound impact on people around t...
3. Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) was a famous American statesman, printer, scientist, and writer. As one the Founding Fathers of the United States, he helped draft the Declaration of Independence and was one of its signers. Franklin made important contr...
4. Daylight Saving Time Begins March 14, 2010 You know the old saying: spring forward... fall back. During Daylight Saving Time, which begins in the spring, clocks are turned forward an hour, shifting an hour of light from the morning to the evening. When Daylight Saving Time ends in the fa...
5. my collection of funny quotes I am starting a collection of funny quotes from various people. My hope is that it grows to be quite sizable. I would appreciate any quotes that you can post in the Guest Book, providing that they are clean and funny. Thanks. Clipart
6. Franklin Half Dollars The Franklin Half Dollar was the fifty-cent coin minted in the United States from 1948 to 1963. The coin pictured a bust of Benjamin Franklin in profile on the obverse (heads) along with the word "Liberty," the inscription "In God We T...
7. Unapologetically Conservative T-Shirts I am an unapologetic conservative, even a constitutionalist. I believe the Constitution was built to last and we should stop messing with it. The founding fathers gave us an unbelievable founding document that has been the envy of the world. It is al...
8. Thunder and Lightning A flash of lightning followed by a roll of thunder has instilled both fear and fascination in man since the beginning of time. For the Greeks, the lightning bolt was the weapon of the gods. Angered, Zeus would hurl his lightning bolts and roar. Thor...
9. History of the United States 1660s -1763 This is a resource for those studying for the History of the United States I CLEP exam, or simply for those who love to study history. The History of the Unites States I CLEP exam covers U.S. history from early colonization to 1877. This lens is one...
10. Benjamin Franklin Biography Benjamin Franklin, Revolutionary War Figure / Inventor / Writer     * Born: 17 January 1706     * Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts     * Died: 17 April 1790 (pleurisy and old age)     * Best Kn...
11. Why you must visit Boston There are a number of great vacation destinations located in the New England area of the United States, one of the most popular though is the city of Boston, Massachusetts.  The city has a long history dating back to the early colonial days of t...
12. Get Gun Training, your civic responsibility "It is sobering to reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence." - Charles A. B...
13. Half Dollars -- An Introduction Half Dollars minted in the United States are some of the most interesting coins in the world! Whether the image be a fallen President, Lady Liberty herself, or a renowned statesman/philosopher/scientist, the minted image is striking. Whether you are...
14. The American Revolution The American Revolution (1775-83) (also known as the American War of Independence) was a major military struggle in which the 13 British colonies of the east coast of North America became independent from Great Britain and became the  United Sta...
15. Benjamin Franklin Look through this lens at an "original" American, Benjamin Franklin. Recently added: Franklin's home in Philadelphia, Franklin and the Internet and The Quotable Franklin. Check them out. This lens is a work in progress. If you have suggestion...
16. Glenn Beck Glenn Beck stirs up controversy like a short order cook whipping up some waffles at "Awful House" for drunks at two in the morning. He's That Good! Whether you love Glenn Beck or dis-love him, the simple fact is he is one of the only guys out there...
17. Benjamin Franklin Quotes Get inspired by this collection of Benjamin Franklin Quotes on Knowledge, Investment, Peace, Growth, Liberty, Opportunity and many more.
18. Busy Lizzy's Lenses Before I sat down to create this lensography, I took a look at my list of lenses. They are as varied as the students in my classroom. Can one be passionate about so many different things? I say yes. My passion is writing, but I am first and foremost...
19. Benjamin Franklin Was A Vegetarian Benjamin Franklin was a vegetarian. In his own words: "When about 16 Years of Age, I happen'd to meet with a Book, written by one Tryon, recommending a Vegetable Diet. I determined to go into it. My Brother being yet unmarried, did not keep House,...
20. The Wisdom Bookstore Welcome to The Wisdom Bookstore. The "One Stop Shop" for all the BEST books pertaining to Life, Wisdom, Money, Leadership, etc. FOR PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT!!! FOR SUCCESS!!! FOR EXCELLENCE!!! During these uncertain days, it's more important than EVE...