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William Rush's Indian Trader - 1790's merchant ship figurehead

In 1791 the merchant ship William Penn sailed from Philadelphia for London. Its figurehead, named the Indian Trader, had been carved by William...
Magazine Antiques, 12/01/99 by Sylvia Leistyna Lahvis · More from publication
The Skillin Workshop - ship figures by the Skillin family

Simeon Skillin Sr. founded the Boston shop that sold ship figures during the 18th century. Their works are among the few fine examples of early...
Magazine Antiques, 03/01/99 by Sylvia Leistyna Lahvis · More from publication

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Your Work Five Ways to Speak Like Obama

Five Ways to Speak Like Obama

Barack Obama is a master at grabbing and keeping his audience's attention, which is the number one goal of any public speaker. How does he do it? Here are five key lessons from Obama's rhetorical playbook.
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The House passed a bill reversing expected Medicare payment cuts to physicians. The CBO estimates that the legislation will cost the government $210 billion over 10 years.
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12 Tough Questions to Ask Your Parents

Talking with your parents about their estate is important to protect your family’s finances, but the conversation can be difficult at best. Here's what you need to ask and how to do it.