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  • This is How the Irish Saved Civilization

    This is How the Irish Saved Civilization0

    The title chosen Thomas Cahill’s bestselling book—How the Irish Saved Civilization—was definitely a marketing triumph. Even many of those who have never read the book are now aware that the Irish were somehow involved in “saving civilization.” On this, the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, I thought it a fitting time to repeat Cahill’s basis

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  • The Main Purpose of Education in a Republic

    The Main Purpose of Education in a Republic0

    When it comes to education, it seems everyone has a different idea as to the best course of action: Do we keep Common Core or ditch it? Should we test more, or do we have too many tests already? Should they learn critical thinking or should they be taught to memorize facts? And on it

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  • Should We Care that Military History is Neglected in School?

    Should We Care that Military History is Neglected in School?0

    In his book Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child, Professor Anthony Esolen relays the following story of two homeschool brothers: “[They] got their hands on battle plans, pored over them, committed them to memory, and turned the basement into a battlefield. They drew out the woods and hills and rivers in chalk,

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  • Oh, no! WhereWhitePeopleMeet.com Exists

    Oh, no! WhereWhitePeopleMeet.com Exists0

    For a while now the dating site WhereWhitePeopleMeet.com has been causing controversy. It’s silly really. If you’re seeking a life-partner, you’re going to want to start with some commonalities. Which commonalities are important to a person are of personal opinion. Attractiveness and personality naturally rank high among qualities, but once you move beyond those things

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  • It’s Refreshing to Hear about These Frugal Pro Athletes

    It’s Refreshing to Hear about These Frugal Pro Athletes0

    Professional athletes do not have the best track record for making prudential decisions about money. As an example, an infamous 2009 Sports Illustrated article reported that within two years of retirement nearly 80% of former NFL players “have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress because of joblessness or divorce.” That’s why it’s been refreshing

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  • Is a Lack of Healthy Fear Behind Today’s Discipline Problems?

    Is a Lack of Healthy Fear Behind Today’s Discipline Problems?0

    It seems that American schools aren’t the only ones having problems with student behavior. According to a recent Telegraph article, English schools are also experiencing a rise in student attacks on teachers, including headbutts, knife attacks, and biting incidents. But apparently the English are not as “PC” as Americans when it comes to poor discipline

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