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  • If you want a cultural revolution, here’s what needs to be done.

    If you want a cultural revolution, here’s what needs to be done.0

    Reflecting on the American Revolution in 1818, John Adams wrote, “The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments of their duties and obligations.” And so it is today. Last week’s tectonic shifts in law and culture were not aberrations; they were the culmination of a revolution

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  • The Amazing Maturity of the Young Declaration Signers

    The Amazing Maturity of the Young Declaration Signers1

    When we think of Independence Day and the men who affixed their signatures to the Declaration of Independence, it’s easy to lump them all together as wizened old men. But while some – such as 70-year-old Benjamin Franklin – were certainly getting up in age, many others were remarkably young. Consider the following list of

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  • July 4th Trivia: Who Said It?

    July 4th Trivia: Who Said It?0

    As Intellectual Takeout noted yesterday, American students are sadly failing in the areas of civics and history. According to the 2014 Nation’s Report Card, only 23 percent of students achieve proficiency in civics and only 18 percent met U.S. history proficiency standards. Unfortunately, such limited knowledge can often lead to some embarrassing moments. Check out

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  • Why Aren’t Americans Using Their Vacation Time?

    Why Aren’t Americans Using Their Vacation Time?0

    Today, many Americans are busy getting out of town for a 3-day weekend.   But not as many as you think. According to a recent report by Project: Time Off, in 2015, Americans wasted 658 million vacation days, and 55 percent of Americans forfeited at least some of their time off. Why on earth would

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  • Roseanne: ‘Hillary Owns the Press’

    Roseanne: ‘Hillary Owns the Press’0

    It is a wise general rule to pay little or no attention to anything celebrities say. I am usually a firm subscriber to this rule, but I’m going to break it here. Roseanne Barr actually said something in an interview yesterday that piqued my interest. Barr, who unsuccessfully ran for president in 2012, was quoted

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  • 10 Traits of Highly Sensitive People

    10 Traits of Highly Sensitive People0

    Empaths and sensitive people tend to possess traits and qualities that differ from the average person.  In fact, Dr. Elaine Aron, a research psychologist, has been studying the world of introverted Empaths for quite some time, documenting any shared patterns and traits. Sensitive people were the subjects of her studies.  Specifically, she sought out people

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