Clintonville, Wis. A series of underground booms and explosions rattled the nerves of residents in this small city this week, sending police and public officials searching for a cause. Resident Al Miller likened the sounds to “a heavy-duty thunderstorm,” while a neighbor said it “sounded like a bomb had gone off.” On three successive nights, loud sonic disturbances roused people […]
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A Bit of News Not Fake An article in the paper reports something one doesn’t see happen in America very often. Eighty billionaires, millionaires and others close to that level in New York have written to their lawmakers and governor asking to have their taxes raised. They want to support schools, build roads and bridges, and help the poor […]
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“God answers all our prayers. Sometimes the answer is yes. Sometimes the answer is no. Sometimes the answer is ‘You’ve got to be kidding.’ ” – Jimmy Carter
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“Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb
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Since the start of the Syrian civil war four years ago, the average life expectancy in the country has dropped from 79.5 years to 55.7 years, about the same as in South Sudan and Malawi, according to a new U.N. report
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“It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: They must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.” – Charlotte Bronte
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“We are always the same age inside.” – Gertrude Stein
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In the World I’m tired of the high-minded voices I know talking about not being of the world. Like, what does that really mean? I’m the substance of this known universe. I have dirt under my nails. I eat from the ground. Get used to it. It’s not that I disagree with their stance on life, the universe, and a […]
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In many developing countries, poor hygiene and sanitation can be a death sentence. That fact led sales exec Shawn Seipler to quit his job seven years ago to launch Clean the World, a charity dedicated to collecting and recycling leftover hotel soap for those in need. His company has since partnered with Global Soap, and together the two groups have […]
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