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Month: December 2017

Secrets
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There’s Science Behind the Secrets We Humans Keep

Posted on December 28, 2017February 28, 2018 by Laurie Dove

Have you ever been asked to keep a secret? Or confided in someone, only to beg them not to tell? You’re not alone. According to…

Poison
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Beyond Arsenic: 6 Weird Poisons Used Throughout History

Posted on December 27, 2017February 28, 2018 by Laurie Dove

Ah, poisoning. It’s a tried-and-true trope for television, film and novel. But all the imagined scenarios pale in comparison to what actually happened in history…

Naked Exersice
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Would Exercise Work Better if We Did It Naked?

Posted on December 26, 2017February 28, 2018 by Laurie Dove

The ancient Greeks found nudity both practical and pleasant, and wore draped garments that could be thrown off within seconds if the need arose. They…

Hotel Van Zandt
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The Hotel Van Zandt Offers Guests a Uniquely Austin Experience

Posted on December 18, 2017March 1, 2018 by Laurie Dove

The Hotel Van Zandt provides visitors a perfect balance between surprise and delight with its spin on an authentic Austin experience. The city of Austin…

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How Do Christmas Trees Get Their Shape?

Posted on December 13, 2017February 28, 2018 by Laurie Dove

During the final month of the year — and often, much sooner — vast numbers of harvested trees begin their migration indoors, where they are…

Chubby
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What’s the Relationship Between Chubby Checker and Fats Domino?

Posted on December 8, 2017February 28, 2018 by Laurie Dove

When Fats Domino died at age 89 on Oct. 24, 2017, his death drew renewed attention to the connection between this music legend and Chubby…

Hotel Emma
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19th Century Industrialism Meets Texas Grandeur at Hotel Emma

Posted on December 6, 2017March 1, 2018 by Laurie Dove

Once a 19th century brewhouse, Hotel Emma in now a flagship for The Pearl’s culinary and cultural community. The hotel features many artifacts that emphasize…

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Why Compressed Air Canisters Shouldn’t Be Shaken

Posted on December 6, 2017February 28, 2018 by Laurie Dove

Whether it’s dry shampoo or paint, we’re accustomed to shaking aerosol canisters before we spray them. So it’s only natural that when we pick up…

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Laurie Dove

Hi, I’m Laurie L. Dove, and I am an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and mayor. I thrive on public speaking with a focus on community engagement and leadership. I am currently the president of Dove Media Group Inc. and High Plains Marketing, serve on several boards and am a degree candidate at Harvard University. In addition to thousands of articles, I have authored or co-authored seven books, and I am the former owner of a newspaper and magazine. You can read my full bio here or inquire about my professional speaking services here.

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