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We now often hear of child abuse stories in the news. It’s difficult for most people to hear about these tragic cases. Unfortunately, most people do not spend enough time contemplating such stories, because it’s just too painful. We all realize that sadly, a child abuse story may be readily found in our own hometown newspaper.

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Boston is a city with many attractions and one of the most popular ones for adults and children is the Boston Museum of Science. The museum opened in its present location in the Science Park on the banks of the Charles River in 1951 and it has expanded over the years with major renovation work undertaken in 2005 and 2006.

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Book lovers are always on the lookout for a new good read. Sometimes, a recommendation from a trusted friend is all you need. You may also pick up a book based on a good review from a critic you find reliable. However, just as with movies, many book gems go unnoticed by the big name critics and you can miss some great books by not looking a little further.

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There are certain musical artists that appeal across different genres and attract an audience from all age groups. This is the case with Bette Midler, a singer and actress, with a long and distinguished career. Some Bette Midler songs have achieved classic status and she is known for her passionate delivery of ballads and up tempo numbers.
Her varied career has brought four Grammy awards, an Emmy and a Tony. She has also received two nominations for an Academy Award.

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Maryland has many impressive cultural attractions to delight residents and visitors. Baltimore museums are an important contribution and there is something for everyone. The city is a major seaport and several attractions have a maritime theme. Sport is also of great interest to the city and local sporting triumphs are celebrated.

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Welsh born actor, Anthony Hopkins is one of the most respected actors in the world. After training at the prestigious RADA drama school in London, he had a distinctive stage career but wanted to break into films. Anthony Hopkins movies usually do well at the box office and directors are keen to work with him. His movie breakthrough came when he was cast as King Richard I in The Lion in Winter, starring Peter O’Toole as Henry II and Katherine Hepburn as Eleanor of Aquitaine.

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American Beauty used to be one of my favorite movies. From the very first time that I saw it, I was obsessed. Usually, I’m not into those big Hollywood blockbuster type of movies. This was something different, however. This movie had class and style in a way I hadn’t seen in a long time. American beauty dealt with some very heavy and very serious topics. It tackled The spiritual poverty of contemporary suburban life in a kind of brutal manner. The next-door neighbor was a drug dealer, the father and mother had a failing marriage, the daughter had a best friend who bullied her, and the neighbors father was a closet homosexual with serious emotional issues.