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THE PEACE WITHIN “True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice”…Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi are widely known for their peaceful demonstrations because they believed it was the most effective way to achieve social justice. However, their stance was not …
A Smile is a curve that sets everything straight”, Phyllis Diller There is a popular Expression that says “When you smile, the world smiles with you and when you frown, you frown alone”. The phrase is believed to have roots in a 1883 poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox titled “Solitude“, in which the poet begins the poem with these lines, “Laugh, …
“The Earth is what we all have in common”…. Wendell Berry Earth Day has been observed on April 22nd in the United States for more than half a century and has expanded globally to nearly 200 countries. The purpose of Earth Day is to raise awareness about environmental issues. Many people also celebrate “Earth Week” which is an unofficial extension …
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Valentine’s day is widely known as a collective day to express extra love and affection to our loved ones. However, there are some who believe that you don’t need a specific day to do this. In fact, no matter how many flowers, candy or gifts you may give to your loved ones, it doesn’t mean …
The Grammy and Video music Awards have seen its share of controversies, and the 2023 Grammy Awards was no exception. Many fans from around the world including those in the Grammy audience were shocked to learn that Harry Styles won best Pop Vocal Album of the year instead of Beyonce. Despite her loss in that category, …
“Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life”…Bob Marley FIGHT FOR YOUR DREAMS Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, was one of the most influential leaders of the 20th Century. He spent over a decade fighting for social justice and equal rights by helping to spearhead the civil …
“Every great move forward in your life begins with a leap of faith, a step into the”…Brian Tracy One afternoon, I had a brief conversation with a stranger in a parking lot. We both had just finished shopping at the same store and started sharing stories about the positive experience we had while shopping. However, …
Since the early 1900s the vast number of Americans have been springing forward and falling back in time as a result of Daylight Savings Time (DST). DST was first practiced in the United States during World War I as a way to conserve energy. However, over the years, DST evolved to a twice-yearly daily shift …
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which debuted on Netflix in September of 2022, became one of the most popular watched Netflix original series, and it also ranked in the top 10 on the Nielsen Streaming Ratings for the highest viewership since Nielsen began tracking streaming activities. However, despite the show’s popularity, it became re-traumatizing for some …
The month of October is known for many festivals, national holidays, important events, and important days which include: Halloween, Oktoberfest,Yom Kippur, Breast Cancer Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness, and National Boss’s Day. Boss Day or Boss’s Day is generally observed on or around October 16th in the United States and dates back to the 1950s. It …
