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Category Archives: True Life
Egypt’s actions signal the beginning of the end
Over the past few days, I’ve found out how proud I am to be an American citizen, and to enjoy the rights I have, as stated by the Constitution. The freedom of speech. The freedom of press. The freedom of life in a country that, despite internal disputes, remains unarguably one of the greatest in [...]
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To the “Tiger Mother”: You don’t represent everyone
Recently writing on the Wall Street Journal has made its rounds across media. Basically, one woman, Amy Chua, has raised her daughters in what she calls the “Chinese way”. She’s written a book entitled Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother on her parenting methods, and she’s been interviewed by MSNBC. Here’s what I have to [...]
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The “Keep a Breast” campaign, and how it may not be great
Our t-shirts and bracelets act as an awareness-raising tool that speaks directly to our target audience in a way that is authentic, inspiring and refreshing. # I love boobies, say bright pink wristbands that are now on the arms of so many of my classmates. Bold and daring, the bands provoke attention. Part of a [...]
Education, without a good heart, is dangerous
There is a very thin boundary line between many things in life. The line between playing around and harmful behavior is very small, very faint, but the consequences are anything but. We constantly hear about online cyber-bullying. In the news, we hear about people who have been arrested for harassment – and we always think [...]
To succeed in business, you must care
On a recent flight aboard AirTran Airways, I was pleasantly surprised to find that instead of the airline’s usual bland mix of music and talk, complimentary XM Radio was available. The flight also offered in-flight wireless internet (for a reasonable fee). Later during the flight, during the snacks I noticed on the bag of pretzels [...]
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The Advent of Tennis
Tennis – such a lovely sport. Watching a bright green ball fly from one side of a dark green court to another. Actually getting in the game, swinging your racket in just the right position, just the right spot, hitting the tennis ball and smiling in satisfaction of your perfect hit. But perhaps you’re not [...]
Chess, and How It Changed Entertainment at Camp
It is free time at a summer camp we have lovingly dubbed “nerd camp”. For one hour, we are free to do whatever we choose, within reason. Many of us watch television – the World Cup games are exciting, after all. Some go outside and play in the sun. Yet an entire group of people [...]
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The Fall of a Killer
Prose and poetry done at a recent writing class. “The visiting times have ended,” a nurse said to Jason. “I’m terribly sorry, sir, but rules are rules, and you’ll have to leave now. You’re welcome to come back tomorrow morning.” Jason watched the heart monitor screen fluctuate – up and down, up and down. IV [...]
To Love What You Do: A Pastrami Ham Story
This morning, as I got ready for school, my father helped me make a quick sandwich. As he got out the deli bag of pastrami ham we had purchased the previous day, however, we both noticed something peculiar. This bag of pastrami was different from before. I have eaten a sandwich for breakfast for the [...]
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The Current State of Music, and Popular Culture
Note: This is my personal take on a popular culture situation. Some discretion advised. Turn on the radio and tune into any top-50 hit music station in 2010, and you’ll discover a hip mix of rap, pop, and country. They’re the songs that make up the musical culture of today’s generation, with even kids listening [...]
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Five years ago, a battery