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Dumbing Down From
LaReineAndrea
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(331 days old)
During my years at school, I was a quiet, very shy, learned and sensitive girl. By the time I had finished elementary school, I had read most of Shakespeare's works, some Jane Austen and many other cl… more
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Even Shakespeare knew what was right... From
LaReineAndrea
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(331 days old)
Some glory in their birth, some in their skill,Some in their wealth, some in their bodies' force.Some in their garments, though new-fangled ill,Some in their hawks and hounds, some in their horse,And … more
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What a beautiful dress! From
LaReineAndrea
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(333 days old)
The famous portrait of Empress Elisabeth of Austria.… more
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Moral Atheists From
LaReineAndrea
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(389 days old)
As Atheists and Humanists, it is our duty to be kind, rational and moral people. Some religious persons would say that Atheists and Non-Believers are immoral. This is false. It is true, however, that … more
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The Good Wives' Guide From
LaReineAndrea
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(432 days old)
The following is an exact copy from a 1950s Home Economics Textbook.Have dinner ready:Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting… more
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Back in London From
LaReineAndrea
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(467 days old)
I am back in London and am very much enjoying being again in the company of my beloved. I arrived and it was a beautiful, sunny day and then it became gray and rainy later on in the day. My great boyf… more
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Le Nozze di Figaro by Mozart From
LaReineAndrea
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(474 days old)
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An Affair to Remember From
LaReineAndrea
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(476 days old)
This part gets me every time! … more
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Poem by Emily Dickinson From
LaReineAndrea
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(479 days old)
I went through an Emily Dickinson phase during my first year in college and this is one of my favourite poems that she wrote. If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If… more
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Interesting Thought From
LaReineAndrea
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(483 days old)
"Bachelors live like Kings, but die like beggars." &… more
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Join Me... From
LaReineAndrea
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(487 days old)
What a beautiful, tragic song. This is Gregorian and Amelia Brightman (the latter I shall see in concert in November with her sister, Sarah) in a cover of H.I.M's classic. I've been a fan of Gregorian… more
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Possible Cannibalism in the Ancient Southwestern U.S.? From
LaReineAndrea
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(487 days old)
For our course, Archaeology of the Natives of the Southwestern United States, my fellow wannabe anthropologists and archaeologists are debating over new research which points to cannibalistic activiti… more
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One Year Ago From
LaReineAndrea
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(490 days old)
One year ago today I received a message on Facebook from a wonderful man on the topic of reason. We started off with a good friendship, and when we finally met a couple of months later, we hit it off,… more
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Incest? From
LaReineAndrea
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(490 days old)
A question was asked on a forum which read: "Is it wrong to get pregnant by your own brother or father?"I answered as follows:"I shan't delve into the obvious cultural problems ari… more
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A great 31:07 minute clip From
LaReineAndrea
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(490 days old)
This man knows his stuff. If only the power in the world was had by those who are best able to wield it. … more
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Why Men Don't Iron From
LaReineAndrea
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(492 days old)
The following information was taken from an 1998 anthropological survey which sought to answer what emotional differences exist between men and women.Men are neurologically primed to find the househol… more
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Chrysler Building From
LaReineAndrea
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(492 days old)
It's official. Abu Dhabi has BOUGHT the American landmark this week. What next? Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and others are considering buying the Empire State building, too. O woe...How the vultures beg… more
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Import Mexico, Boycott China From
LaReineAndrea
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(492 days old)
I live in the United States and pretty much everything that is sold in stores comes from China. The products, for the most part, are extraordinarily mediocre in quality, yet are (unsurprisingly) inexp… more
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The Good Life From
LaReineAndrea
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(501 days old)
The show about the self-sufficient couple. … more
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Beauty From
LaReineAndrea
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(501 days old)
Physical beauty has always been important for mate selection, as we wish to continue to see certain physical traits in our offspring. This biological trait is hard-wired into our nature. However, as m… more
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Thoughts about Life From
LaReineAndrea
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(504 days old)
We often ask ourselves the ever-popular question, "what is the meaning of life?" But, as I stared into the face of my little newborn nephew earlier today, a torrent of emotions and thoughts … more
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Baby Names From
LaReineAndrea
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(506 days old)
I just had a conversation with my sister (who's baby is due tonight) and her husband about what names they will give their son. They have chosen Tyler, a name which has historically been given as a su… more
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Horrific News From
LaReineAndrea
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(506 days old)
I was watching the news while working out this morning when a very disturbing news report was shown. A woman in Washington was found tied up and stabbed to death and her unborn child was cut out of he… more
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A More Family-Oriented Time From
LaReineAndrea
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(507 days old)
Here are some clips from some great American television shows and commercials which promoted good values, family unity, and just plain human decency. Watch and learn! The Donna Reed Show. How Impor… more
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Tobacco Usage: The Negative Consequences of a Nasty Vice From
LaReineAndrea
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(508 days old)
I've been researching this topic for some time now and I must say, some smokers are good people. Ok, this we know. But by now, we should all also know that use of tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars,… more
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Beautiful song From
LaReineAndrea
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(509 days old)
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The Painted Veil (2006) From
LaReineAndrea
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(510 days old)
I just finished watching this film and I was deeply moved by it. I must say I am easily moved, but this was a good film and the two leads, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts were highly impressive. It wasn… more
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"E Strano!" di La Traviata From
LaReineAndrea
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(511 days old)
Avec la chanteuse Anna Netrebko.… more
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The Problem with Affirmative Action From
LaReineAndrea
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(511 days old)
This law is a plague upon society here in the United States, and to see a twin version of it being proposed in the United Kingdom is extremely disheartening. I am a white, educated woman in my early t… more
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Very true indeed From
LaReineAndrea
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(514 days old)
Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. - Eleanor Roosevelt … more