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The Top Eight College Homecoming Celebrations in America

September 7, 2016

Jamie Stewart

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Back in the 1960’s, The Beach Boys had a hit entitled “Be True to Your School”. Part of the lyrics went like this, “…be true to your school now, like you would to your girl or guy, be true to your school now, let your colors fly…”. To me, these lyrics define the meaning of […]

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Pours on the Prairie: Top Beers in the Midwestern States

August 17, 2016

Jamie Stewart

States

Iowa PseudoSue American Pale Ale – Toppling Goliath Brewing Company For me, the first thing I noticed about this PseudoSue American Pale Ale (5.8% ABV) brewed by Toppling Goliath Brewing Company, in Decorah, Iowa was its name. This American Pale Ale is named after the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil ever found. The Brewer’s feel that […]

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Tailgating at America’s Best Country Music Fests

August 8, 2016

Alana Armstrong

Suburbs

A tailgate party is just like any old party but it’s held in a parking lot, with people gathered around the open tailgate of a vehicle or two. But real tailgating can occur with vehicles that, gasp, don’t even have tailgates. It’s as democratic as its birthplace, the United States. These days, it seems that […]

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America’s 10 Most Unique State Capitals

June 28, 2016

Lana Pelly

447

Cities

A state capital is often portrayed as the principal city and constitutional capital, acting as a hub spot for government activities and seats for political power. State capitals are typically well decorated with historic landmarks, as a representation of the state. But some state capitals have the distinction of being truly unique and unmatched in […]

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Check Out America’s 10 Most Intelligent Mid-Size Cities

March 14, 2016

Ashley Evans

886

Cities

An “intelligent” city is one that underlines the importance of innovation, focuses on the quality of local communities, amenities, and smart incentives that will help promote discovery. It is a city that has an active labor market with a sustainable employment, has an edge for environmental sustainability and alternative energy sources, and strives to reduce […]