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Smartphones are Killing Relationships 0
- Culture
- December 14, 2016
The majority of our relationships are in shambles. The U.S. divorce rate hovers at 40 percent, but that’s not the whole story. Many intact relationships are on life support. According to a survey by the National Opinion Research Center, 60 percent of people in a relationship say they’re not very satisfied. There are some familiar
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There’s a Secret Code in One of Your Favorite Christmas Carols 0
- December 14, 2016
You’ve most likely heard the hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” played during the holiday season. What you might not know is that it refers to a yearly tradition that begins on December 17 each year, namely, the “O Antiphons.” It is the Christian belief that Jesus Christ was the Messiah, and that his coming
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Quick Quiz: Do You Know the Basics of Modern Philosophy?0
- Education
- December 14, 2016
The ideas of the great modern philosophers have shaped the way men and women today view the world. Therefore, for the sake of cultural literacy, one should have some familiarity with these ideas. Take this brief quiz below to see if you’re up to speed with some of the basics of modern philosophy.
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Why the Hell Are Politicians Trying to Run Airlines?0
- Economics
- December 14, 2016
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, the incoming Senate minority leader, is angry that United Airlines is planning to charge an overhead bin fee to passengers buying the cheapest economy seats. Consider your customer service experience. Who provides better service: the Motor Vehicle Administration or L.L. Bean? The Post Office or FedEx? Your cable company or Netflix?
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4 in 10 Completely Clueless on 1st Amendment 0
- Culture
- December 14, 2016
December 15th marks the anniversary of the American Bill of Rights. At the time the Bill of Rights was inaugurated, Thomas Jefferson noted that every government is obligated to provide such rights for its citizens. Unfortunately, many Americans today seem oblivious to this entitlement. Take, for example, the man-on-the-street interview Jay Leno conducted several years
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Feminism Demands Too Much Intellectual Conformity of Women 0
- Culture
- December 13, 2016
I am a woman, proudly so. I believe women are as smart as men, as capable as men, and ought not be satisfied if considered otherwise. I am one of those who would love to see that last and greatest of glass ceilings broken. I think there are a lot of smart women, and I
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