Politics – Men vs. Women
“In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.” – Margaret Thatcher
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Cartoon – Pet Therapy
The Befuddling Effect of Poverty
The strain of worrying constantly about making ends meet depletes poor people’s brainpower, making them more likely to make bad decisions that can perpetuate the cycle of poverty. In fact, Princeton University researchers conclude in a new study, just feeling poor can quickly knock 13 points off a person’s IQ.To determine how financial worries affect thinking, the researchers posed various […]
Read moreProtestor Dies After 30 Year White House Vigil
In January 2016, Concepcion Picciotto died at the age of 80 after holding vigil outside the White House to protest the use of nuclear weapons. She was a familiar sight to passersby and tourists as she protested the use nuclear weapons. One of her signs read “Read My Lips, No New Wars,” and one other one stated “Live by the […]
Read moreWayne Gretzke Quote – Miss The Shots You Don’t Take
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzke
Read moreArthur Schopenhauer Quote – Genius
“Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can see.” – Arthur Schopenhauer
Read morePaul Auster Quote – A Place Beyond Our Understanding
“Our lives don’t really belong to us, you see — they belong to the world, and in spite of our efforts to make sense of it, the world is a place beyond our understanding.” – Paul Auster
Read moreQuote – Necessary Evils
“It may be necessary temporarily to accept a lesser evil, but one must never label a necessary evil as good.” Margaret Mead
Read moreOnly in America
■ Residents of New York City’s SoHo neighborhood are now paying a delivery service $100 for a single “Cronut”— a trendy new combination of a croissant and donut.The line at the bakery that makes the coveted pastries begins forming at 5 a.m., with a limit of two per customer. So Premium Cronut Delivery sends employees to stand on line.The price […]
Read moreCartoon – Mexizona
