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ISSUE: November 15, 2009
Articles about English Channel
Changing the Channel
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8-15-2009
When American Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, she claimed a historic victory for herself, her country, and women everywhere.
Article Excerpts:
...Ederle became the first woman to swim across
English Channel
, she claimed a historic victory for herself, her...
...attempt, became the first woman to swim across
English Channel
. She made it in 14 hours and 39 minutes, two...
Happy New Mistake
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12-15-2004
Its that time of year again. Time to take stock of the previous 12 months so that you can avoid making the same mistakes in the coming 12 months. Which, of course, you won't. you'll make them over and over and over. That, my friend, is what they call ...
Article Excerpts:
... several women doffed their tops and plunged into
English Channel
. Americans are justly proud of their right to...
Then And Now
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4-1-2001
Read about war in Jay Winiks
April 1965: The Month That Saved America
, then explore love in Anita Shreves
The Last Time They Met
.
Article Excerpts:
...1940, when Hitler was poised to cross the
English Channel
and only the Royal Air Force could stop him. Or...
Vacation Revelation
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2-15-2001
Will it take a bulldozer to get you out of the office for more than a power lunch? Not after you read this.
Article Excerpts:
...heart rate, and sweat. Biking, hiking, swimming
English Channel
, whatever appeals to your perennially active...
Troubled Man
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6-15-2006
Twenty-five years ago, Marvin Gaye rebuilt his mind, body, and eventually his career in an unlikely place: a tiny town on the coast of Belgium. retraces Gaye’s steps to find out what was going on back then.
Article Excerpts:
... Marvin Gaye was on the brink when he crossed
English Channel
on a ferryboat in 1981 seeking refuge in the...
Van Going
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5-1-2006
Vincent van Gogh’s dramatic and daring paintings deserve — no, demand — to be seen up close and in person. Here is one man’s quest to visit the world’s three major collections of van Gogh’s work. In three days.
Article Excerpts:
...of Holland, there to fulfill a desire to cross
English Channel
in the manner used by van Gogh when he traveled...