Peace with everyone
Peace has mostly been the desire of humanity as a whole, at least on the surface. But in the heart of man is still the desire to contend, overpower, and conquer. Man is more than an animal, and yet for all his intellectual power, he is still beholden to the laws of the jungle: the need for food and shelter. Often, this is acted out by countries in the personas of the so called...
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Throughout the centuries, mankind has expressed his desire to make peace with the diverse other peoples of this planet. It hasn’t worked out, but the desire is there. There are too many excuses for warring against others: national and political excuses, religious and idealogical excuses, and pure prejudice come to mind. How is it, then, that an advanced society can still tolerate,...
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We all try to get out and try new things, but after living in the same city for a while, it can begin to seem as though you have exhausted all of your entertainment options. Whether you live in a big city or a small town, we all get sucked into routines, going to the same restaurants and bars week after week and forgetting to keep on exploring. No matter where you live, there are always some...
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It’s easy to head strait for a large franchise when you’re in need for groceries, furniture, fruit and many other necessities. What most people don’t realize is supporting local businesses puts your hard earned dollar to better use. Instead of going to “big box” stores to get pre-packaged food from all over the world, you should stop by a local fruit stand and help...
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A lot of young women periodically get caught up in the passing glamor of Hollywood’s starlets who, once famous for their flowing long tresses, suddenly get their hair chopped off really short. I mean, really, really short. Remember the year when Demi Moore shaved her head for a movie role in “G.I. Jane?” Or more recently, when Harry Potter actress and fashion model Emma...
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No one should ever say something as preposterous as “writing as a second language.” And yet, that is where we increasingly are in this country, as young people have drifted so far from a classical education model that being taught to write properly has fallen by the wayside. Good writers are the products of discipline and yes, also courage, because it takes a lot of self...
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