PHILOSUB

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Aristotle urged us to become our best selves through virtue.
Epicurus reminded us to savor simple joys and minimize suffering.
Stoicism trained us to master our emotions and reactions.
Buddhism taught mindful detachment to free ourselves from suffering.
Confucianism highlighted the importance of relationships and ethics.
Ubuntu showed that true fulfillment comes from interconnectedness and shared humanity.
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THE SPAN OF LIFE

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The Span Of Life

The old dog barks backwards without getting up.
I can remember when he was a pup.

This poem portrays the fleeting nature of time and the progression of life. The elderly dog's backward barks symbolize his lived experiences and the past receding into memory.

The author observes the dog's present condition, contrasting it with his youthful vigor. This juxtaposition evokes a sense of nostalgia and reflection on the passing of time.

The poem stands out from Frost's other works, which often delve into complex themes of nature, isolation, and mortality. However, it shares his characteristic minimalist style and use of everyday imagery to explore profound truths.

In the context of its time period, the poem reflects the growing awareness of the transience of life during the early 20th century. The First World War had left a significant impact, instilling a sense of loss and uncertainty.

Through its simple yet evocative language, "The Span of Life" captures the universal experience of witnessing the passage of time and the wistful longing for the past.

BBB

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The Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill will most definitely raise gas prices and cause long gas lines like never before, and spike costs. 

According to published reports.

DAD DAY

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How words, phrases, and sentences convey meaning and how that meaning is interpreted. Examples include understanding the difference between "pail" and "bucket", or the different meanings of the word "bank" depending on context

FRIENDLY NYC

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With summer quickly approaching, a beach vacation is sounding better by the minute. With more than 95,000 miles of shoreline across the US, there is certainly no shortage of options. The hardest part might be choosing where to go! If you are eyeing the Atlantic Coast, one town in particular excels in both its scenic location and its warm hospitality. City Island located along the northeaster coast of New York City , is home to fewer than 5,000 residents. Still, its annual arts and crafts festivals, holiday celebrations, cozy, and friendly cruises have earned it a well-deserved reputation as the friendliest coastal towns in NYC between Pelham Bay and Long Island Sound just off the Atlantic.

FATHER'S WEAK END?

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American fathers are not with their children on any given night. The reasons that typically come to mind include that some women restrict fathers’ access to their kids, or military dads who are deployed on tours of duty. The military family dynamic shifts dramatically, and the children will face a myriad of serious issues.

PEARLY GATES SNUB

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Departing from the optimistic sound of previous posts, to explore a darker, more challenging comedy featuring edgy commentary.

GAVIN NEWSOM PUSHBACK

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America is celebrating California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent political transformation and fiery speech confronting Donald Trump. Newsom has reached a critical turning point. An EFF IT moment, where he abandons traditional political caution and directly challenges Trump’s tactics with bold, aggressive countermeasures. Newsom gave an 8-minute speech filled with controlled anger and escalating rhetorical punches, likened to metaphorically hitting Trump with "Mike Tyson's law", that “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.”
The speech as the first truly adult and powerful Democratic response to Trump’s behavior. Newsom is evolving from a mild political figure to a forceful leader—the “Resistance,” the embodiment of the Democratic Party’s fight to preserve democracy. His most dramatic move was threatening to withhold California’s $692 billion in federal tax contributions, which is an economic "civil war game-ender." Governor Newsom is stepping into a national leadership role at a crucial time, potentially becoming a central figure in defending American democracy.