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Why Every Woman Should Read Barbara Bush’s 1990 Commencement Speech 0
- Culture
- April 18, 2018
The death of any famous person inevitably brings his or her accomplishments back into the light for one last hurrah. Former first lady Barbara Bush is no exception to this rule. And judging from the articles following her death on April 17, 2018, one of Bush’s most remembered accomplishments is the commencement speech she gave
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The Imitation of Christ: The Most Influential Book After the Bible 0
- Literature
- April 18, 2018
If someone asks you to name the all-time bestselling book, you’d most likely answer “The Bible.” And you’d be right. According to Guinness World Records: “Although it is impossible to obtain exact figures, there is little doubt that the Bible is the world’s best-selling and most widely distributed book. A survey by the Bible Society
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Why Gerry Rafferty’s Lyrics in ‘Baker Street’ Are Worth Paying Attention to 8
- Culture
- April 18, 2018
I was recently in a bar having dinner with a friend when Gerry Rafferty’s hit 1978 song “Baker Street” came on. When my friend mentioned that he loved the song, I agreed and noted the song’s powerful lyrics. “Really?” he responded. “I never paid much attention to the lyrics.” Most people, of course, remember “Baker
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Near-Bankrupt Illinois Aims to Deflate ‘Golden Parachute’ Payouts for Public Officials 0
- Economics
- April 18, 2018
In Illinois, neither scandal nor misconduct have sufficed to keep some government officials from receiving lavish severance payouts. One proposal in the General Assembly, however, aims to relieve taxpayers of this obligation. Senate Bill 3604, filed April 10 by state Sen. Tom Cullerton, D-Villa Park, would limit government workers’ ability to collect extravagant severance packages,
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New York City Ideologues Get Indigestion Over Chick-fil-A 0
- Culture
- April 18, 2018
America’s fastest-growing food chain has come to New York City. But as Hunter Baker notes in this week’s Acton Commentary, the “company’s success sticks in the craw of some who find it to be an alien presence due to the Christianity of the family who owns the company and their traditional values.” A recent New Yorker piece refers
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4 Steps to Ensure Children Become Well-Adjusted Adults 0
- Culture
- April 17, 2018
I recently had a chance meeting with the father of a childhood acquaintance. Upon realizing who he was, I mentioned that I used to hang out with his daughter a bit. He laughed and replied, “She probably wasn’t the best influence on you.” I gave a polite chuckle in response, and we soon parted ways.
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