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The Executioner’s Granddaughter

5/29/12 7:35am by ARollingCrone
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The Story Behind the PhotographLast week, as I was selecting antique photos of children with toys from my collection for my post of May 18, I picked up this one of a curly-headed moppet holding a toy lamb and a riding crop.    Read more >

Life Lessons Learned at the Zoo

5/27/12 6:10pm by artfulthinkers
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A rare reprieve of relentless Arizona summer temperatures provided a great day to visit The Phoenix Zoo.  Walking through all the exhibits inspired me to think about life lessons you can learn at the zoo.  Read more >

this is me, ladies and gentlemen

5/26/12 10:32am by luisa.rodriguez
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 Well, I was raised with certain beliefs that I once dared to completely rebel against only to eventually end up failing miserably [oh, those bittersweet teenage years...]. But don't worry: I am not going to discuss different political viewpoints on anything right now: I hardly ever miss an opportunity like this, though. But just for this once, I think I'll just pass.  Read more >

Dear JPMorgan: The speed limit is 60 mph.

5/21/12 5:10pm by wqbelle
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The bank J PMorgan Chase has lost two billion dollars. To paraphrase Jamie Dimon, current chairman, president, and chief executive officer of the bank, "Oops, sorry.  Read more >

Threshold in Intelligence

5/15/12 8:16am by JourneyofLife
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I once wrote Motivation and Us, where I have mentioned that "Self motivation! Without it, even a gifted child can perform less than one! In fact, I was told that there are plenty of gifted children that aren't doing well in this world and some parents considered gifted is a curse!"  Read more >

I am inspired by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

5/7/12 11:13am by Barbarahughes
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 I have just finished a book called "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy" by Eric Metaxas. It is about the famous theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He lived during the years leading up to the reign of the Third Reich in Germany and during those years. He opposed Hitler is his writings and sermons and speeches. He believed that Christians should seek to know the will of God and then take concrete action in the world in which they find themselves. He taught at an illegal seminary of the Confessing Church which opposed the Hilter run German Christians.  Read more >

North Battleford, Westridge Buick GMC remembers Poundmaker

5/2/12 7:28am by jazzulmer
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Is it right, really, to call somebody Poundmaker, when their name is said Pitikwahanapiwiyin? The story, as I read this morning, was that Chief Pitikwahanapiwiyin inherited his name from his own grandfather, who had a special ability to attract buffalo into pounds. The buffalo pound was a huge coral that had piled up leaves and brush along the edges to confuse the buffalo, so they could be killed and used for food, housing, and supplies. There's a story where his spirit helpers helped him sing and play the drum to lure 500 buffalo.  Read more >

4-Year Old Boy Positive For Cocaine :(

4/30/12 4:56am by Anne Mercado
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There are few times when writing makes me cringe.This is one of them.Basing from the title, you understand why.Last week we touched on why parents don’t let kids play much outside.One of the reasons was fear of putting children in danger whether it be accidents or criminals.And while I’d like to think every parent struggles with managing such fears, there are a few who seem to manage well – to the point of endangering their children.  Read more >

Souq Waqif in Qatar's Doha for Perfumes, Spices, Silver & Gems

4/30/12 2:36am by Renee Blodgett
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The market in Doha Qatar is actually new but it was built to look old, so it has that old town look-and-feel, which adds to the charm when you’re shopping or dining.   Read more >

Suites, Neon Blue & Poolside Drinks at Kempinski & W Hotels in Qatar's Doha

4/28/12 9:03pm by Renee Blodgett
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  I’ve stayed at a Kempinski property in the past (if I recall  Read more >