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Thought For the Day: It Took Five Billion Years To Make Man
“It took less than an hour to make the atoms, a few hundred million years to make the stars and planets, but five billion years to make man!” – George Gamow, physicist and cosmologist (4 Mar 1904-1968) … Continue reading
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Sonic Gems: Captain Beefheart – Trout Mask Replica
Born on January 15, 1941, Don Van Vliet fka Don Glen Vliet was an American singer-songwriter and visual artist known by his stage name Captain Beefheart before he passed away from multiple sclerosis on December 17, 2010. With his rotating … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Benvenuto Cellini – Autobiography
Born on November 3, 1500, Italian goldsmith, sculptor, soldier, musician and artist Benvenuto Cellini became fame for his poetry and autobiography prior to his death on February 13, 1571. He was one of the most famous artists of Mannerism. Aloha … Continue reading
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Thought for the Day: Looking Fear In Its Face Will Make You Braver, Stronger and More Confident
“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. — Eleanor Roosevelt, (1884-1962) American First Lady and Political Activist
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Thought For the Day: All Great People Eradicate Hypocrisy From Their Hearts
“The first virtue of all really great men is that they are sincere. They eradicate hypocrisy from their hearts.” – Anatole France
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Thought For the Day: You’re Never Too Old To Set Goals and Dream
“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis
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Thought For the Day: Our Nation Is In Need Of A Spiritual Awakening
“Our country’s in great need of a spiritual awakening. There have been times that I’ve wept as I’ve gone from city to city, and I’ve seen how far people have wandered from God. … God loves you, and He’s willing … Continue reading
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Sonic Gems: Ryan Adams – Heartbreaker
Born on November 5, 1974, American singer-songwriter and poet David Ryan Adams is best known for his solo career in which he released 16 albums and his alternative country band Whiskeytown. His debut solo album, Heartbreaker, was released September 5, 2000, … Continue reading
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