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  • Louis C.K. Sets the Record Straight on What’s “Fair”

    Louis C.K. Sets the Record Straight on What’s “Fair”0

    • September 9, 2015

    Louis C.K. is a comedian with some insightful social commentary. Here’s a gem from his FX show Louie that touches upon modern society’s insatiable thirst for fairness and equality: An important lesson for children to learn? N.B. Here’s a link to the full scene. Save this article to favorites

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  • Is Despondency the Disease of Our Modern Age?

    Is Despondency the Disease of Our Modern Age?0

    • September 9, 2015

    We hear a lot about “depression” these days, but not much about “despondency” – a state characterized by low spirits and a loss of hope. It’s also known by a term even less frequently heard of today – acedia – which was traditionally listed as one of the “seven deadly sins.” However, the symptoms of

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  • America Needs More of These Skilled Workers

    America Needs More of These Skilled Workers0

    • September 9, 2015

    Do you know the median hourly wage for an entry level welder? According to Salary.com, it’s $18 per hour, but judging by a recent article from NPR, that wage may be set to skyrocket due to an increasing welder shortage. “America needs more welders — and soon. Baby boomers with the skill are retiring and

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  • A Man’s Life is of More Weight Than His Words

    A Man’s Life is of More Weight Than His Words0

    • September 9, 2015

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  • Why is It Increasingly Difficult to Make Friends?

    Why is It Increasingly Difficult to Make Friends?0

    • September 8, 2015

    I recently wrote about the decline of community and the losses which ensue from such a state. In response, one of our readers commented, “Best article of the day….I’m 56, single, can count my closest acquaintances and girlfriend on 1 hand.” Judging from a recent New York Post article, our commenter is not alone in

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  • What Teachers Make in 10 Cities Across America

    What Teachers Make in 10 Cities Across America0

    • September 8, 2015

    1. Los Angeles Unified School District: $75,504 2. Pittsburgh Unified School District: $73,483 3. Chicago Public Schools: $71,739 4. The School District of Philadelphia: $70,790 5. St. Paul (MN) Public Schools: $70,166 6. San Francisco Unified School District: $69,135 7. Newark Public Schools: $68,000 8. Portland (OR) Public Schools: $58,210 9. Fort Worth (TX) Independent

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