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MEGA

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Make Espanol Great Again. We were in America first as our history, language, and culture indicate that we are here to stay.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a 30-day month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. In 1968, it began as a weeklong celebration under President Johnson, and 20 years later in 1988, President Reagan expanded it to a full month. 

PROFOUND STRENGTHS

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Resilient folks embodying these traits know are crucial for navigating life's complexities with grace. We go deeper into these strengths:

Resilience is the cornerstone of enduring challenges. It’s about embracing adversity, learning from it, and moving forward with a renewed sense of purpose. People who exhibit this strength understand that while they may not control their circumstances, they control their reactions to them. This mindset transforms obstacles into opportunities for growth.

WRITING LESSONS

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According to a #GreekReporter article, finding the “oldest” languages can be challenging as they are often shrouded in mystery.

However, based on historical evidence and linguistic research, historians and philologists can make educated guesses.

Ancient written languages emerged as a revolutionary development in human history, allowing civilizations to record and preserve their knowledge, culture, and history for future generations.

ACADEMIC ACTIVISM

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American Colleges and Universities say activism is welcomed and encouraged on their campuses. US Students reacted.

This is not to say scholars don't have to arrive on time, engage in the classroom, and complete their assignments.
Student activism has its place, but institutions for higher learning must prioritize academic excellence and intellectual diversity over politics.

Activists can create an echo chamber and limit the exchange of ideas, hindering the true purpose of higher education.

BEST PHOTOBOMB

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As an American tourist Paul Cole was visiting London in 1969, he’d grown tired of visiting museums and went to Abbey Road.

He took a walk on the wild seat while waiting for his wife and by coincidence ended up in a photo seen around the world.

Mr. Cole can be seen in the photograph, taken by Iain Macmillan, wearing a brown jacket and glasses with his hands on his hips looking over toward the Fab Four. 

“I just happened to look up, and I saw those guys walking across the street like a line of ducks,” Cole called them. 

PARENT AND CHILD

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By incorporating the perspectives of friends or partners in addition to self-reported data, the research attempts to provide a more comprehensive understanding of personality inheritance. The approach adds an interesting layer of insight, as it accounts for how individuals are perceived by those close to them, rather than solely relying on self-perception.

STRANGE LANGUAGE IDIOMS

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Idioms are non-literal, but native speakers of a language rarely realize how nonsensical some sayings can sometimes be.
 

JAZZ IS AMERICA'S DNA

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Jazz originated in the late-19th to early-20th century. It developed out of many forms of music, including blues, spirituals, hymns, marches, vaudeville songs, ragtime, and dance music.

THE BEST ROCK SONGS?

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A #SingersRoom published report says, rock songs are the heartbeat of a generation, pulsating with energy, rebellion, and raw emotion.

Rooted in the blues and born out of the cultural upheaval of the mid-20th century, rock music has evolved into a diverse and dynamic genre that continues to captivate audiences around the world.