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Category Archives: Thought For the Day
Thought For the Day: The Work of Science Has Nothing To Do With Consensus
“The work of science has nothing whatever to do with consensus. Consensus is the business of politics. Science, on the contrary, requires only one investigator who happens to be right, which means that he or she has results that are … Continue reading
Thought for the Day: When Books Are Allowed To Burn, Men Burn Next
“Whenever books are burned men also in the end are burned.” – Heinrich Heine, poet, journalist, and essayist (13 Dec 1797-1856)
Sonic Gems: Nat King Cole – The Christmas Song
We have previously discussed the career of the one and only Nat King Cole. That being said, he is a unique part of American entertainment history that I will always treasure in my memories. Though I was not but an … Continue reading
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Thought For the Day: All Opinions Are Not Equal
“All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated and well supported in logic and argument than others.” – Douglas Adams, in The Salmon of Doubt (2002)
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Sonic Gems: Bing Crosby – Merry Christmas
On May 3, 1903, Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby Jr., was born to become a renown American singer and actor before his passing on October 14, 1977. His signature bass-baritone voice helped him become of the best selling record artists of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bing Crosby, Childhood, Memories, Merry Christmas, Sonic Gems, White Christmas
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Thought For the Day: Consideration of Thought Does Not Mean Its Acceptance
“It is the mark of an educated man to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” — Aristotle (384-322 BC) Greek philosopher Sometimes deep contemplation on the thoughts of others sharpens your own that are contrary. Consider the above. … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Aristotle, Comprehension, Consideration, Education, Multiple Sides, Non-Acceptance, Understand
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Sonic Gems: Frank Sinatra – A Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra
An iconic American singer, actor, and producer, Francis Albert Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915 and passed away on May 14, 1998. He was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century having sold … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Plutarch’s Lives – Alcibiades
Aloha Promises Forever has previously discussed both Plutarch and his parallel biographies known as Plutarch’s Lives . In this post, we will discuss Alcibiades. Alcibiades, son of Cleinias, lived from approximately c. 450 – 404 BC and was a prominent Athenian … Continue reading
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