Cartoon – Du-Wop Sheep
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Lillian Smith Quote – Closing Door After Door
“I learned to believe in freedom, to glow when the word democracy was used, and to practice slavery from morning to night. I learned it the way all of my Southern people learn it: by closing door after door until ones mind and heart and conscience are blocked off from each other and from reality.” – Lillian Smith
Read moreBill Clinton Quote – Pessimism Is An Excuse For Not Trying
“Pessimism is an excuse for not trying and a guarantee to a personal failure.” – Bill Clinton
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Smarty pants, after Google developers announced that they were teaming up with Levi’s to make jeans with conductive fibers that could be used as touch screens, allowing users to answer the phone or send a text just by swiping their thighs.
Read morePoem – Tropical Garden (By Mary Bone)
Tropical Garden In my mind I see a tropical garden with Palm Beach petals. The flowers are natural and colorful, reminding me of a rain forest in Brazil. There was a russet hue from the sun. This was truly a dream in paradise.
Read moreEzra Pound Quote – The Less We Know
“The less we know, the longer our explanations.” – Ezra Pound
Read morePablo Picasso Quote – The Older You Get
“The older you get, the stronger the wind gets—and it’s always in your face.” – Pablo Picasso
Read moreCartoon – Fireworks Booth
Poem – Majestic (By Alozor Michael Ikechukwu)
MAJESTIC Like my shadows Yesterday’s echoes roped me I, racing the fastest Farthest from the takeoff line At each turn of the track. Suited in fatigue Like a lost bird at sea Nowhere to rest wings Dazed, dizzy, disoriented A sailor with no sea legs. Like the sea breeze Gentle, yet penetrating You reached deep into me […]
Read moreAir Pollution in India
According to the U.N., India has 13 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities. Low vehicle-emission standards, booming industrialization, crowded cities and the burning of trash means that the vast majority of Indians breathe unsafe air.
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