THE GREED PLAGUE

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The debate over greed and inequality traces back to ancient philosophy. Plato warned that unchecked pursuit of wealth could threaten social stability, a concern that continues to shape modern economic discussions. Greed is an insatiable desire for material gain or social value, such as status or power, often at the expense of others. Dr. Strangelove sees everyone and everything fitting perfectly into the internal logic of a nuclear Cold War.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

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George Martin himself, aka The "Fifth Beatle," knew better than anyone what made the following songs resonate so deeply with the #FabFour.

CUBA CONCERNS

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Russian oil and gas shipments delivered to Cuba in POTUS defiance, while protests continue during blackouts as Castro’s regime warns U.S. to stay away. Meanwhile brazil-joins-mexico-canada-russia-spain-china-belarus-and-more-countries-in-uniting-for-immediate-humanitarian-and-tourism-relief-to-cuba

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

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A US citizen's path to amend the Constitution. Congress won't reform itself, but a citizen-led amendment path could.
We the people should do what our representative government officials have not done…

7 DON'T DO PAST 7

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After 7 p.m., focus on reducing stress and supporting your body’s natural rhythms. Better nights lead to a healthier heart.

MEGASTORM

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In the New York City are the temperature changed by 50 degrees almost overnight.

OSCAR BANS + POST

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences makes sure that those who violate their code of conduct are no longer welcome. Here's a list of celebrities who have been banned from the awards ceremony or expelled from the Academy. IMDB

JUST FOR FUN?

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What are other words for just for fun? for the hell of it, for the heck of it, for the sake of it, for fun, for no reason in particular, for no particular reason, for no good reason… etc.

KEEP READING

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In Plato’s Phaedrus, Socrates tells the story of Theuth. He's the Egyptian figure credited with inventing writing. Theuth offers it as a gift, a powerful tool that will aid in memory and make people wiser. But King Thamus isn't persuaded. Writing, he says, will not deepen wisdom at all. It will weaken memory by moving knowledge outside the mind, and it will leave people with the appearance of understanding rather than the real thing. Writing didn't destroy thought. It became one of its great vessels of expression.

EAT ME

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They're full of nutrients, but consume in moderation