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~ Mahatma Gandhi
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Awareness Fridays: A Call to Action to Help Children and Families in Need</title>
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<description>A few short weeks ago, we made an announcement concerning a weekly event dedicated to helping worthy causes. From this announcement, the doors of opportunity opened for charities across the...</description>
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<title>Missing the Point</title>
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<description>The results are in and the same poll numbers that gave record ratings of confidence for the men and women in positions of leadership are now back to the record...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Freedom of Religion</title>
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<description>Of all the amendments to the United States Constitution none is held in higher regard than the right to believe or not believe in whatever religion we see fit to...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Lawsuit Generation</title>
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<description>There was a time in the not so distant past when disagreements were met with conversation as opposed to a rush to the courtroom. In this modern age of dramatics...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Awareness Event Series 2010: Raising Money and Awareness for Worthy Causes</title>
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<description>The Party we have all been eagerly awaiting kicks off in one week but before we begin the four month long celebration we must have a conversation about the role...</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>"Fourth of July Tribute"</title>
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<description>The fourth day in the month of July will always have a special place in my heart. A special place beyond the day off work, fireworks or the ability of...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Awareness Event Series 2010 Official Announcement</title>
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<description>Some dream of riches while others dream of fame. There are even some who dream of gaining power and spreading their influence to others while there are some who simply...</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Power of Apathy</title>
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<description>Understanding the story of being American is having the direct knowledge of living in a country that doesn't always get it right and the will of the people to stand...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Falling Down the Slippery Slope</title>
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<description>In a week that was meant to instill hope in the American people to everything that is wrong but is now being turned toward the side of right... I like...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>"Let Anger be your Guide"</title>
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<description>A philosopher once said that decisions made in anger never solved anything... This is the kind of philosophy we instill in our children but is not the same kind of...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>It's the End of the World as We Know It and I Feel Fine 2010 Edition</title>
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<description>There is something to be said about a society that continues to spin in the same direction no matter the consequences. The direction towards division, destruction and a lack of...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Re-Education of America</title>
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<description>For every Revolution, Movement for Change or Great Societal Moment there comes a time for balance after victory is won. Balance in terms of a society evaluating the reason for...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Great Oil Disaster and the Fallen Tree that Didn't Make a Sound</title>
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<description>The story of mankind is a tale of progress, prosperity, disaster and the sheer will of the human race to make the best out of any situation. In simple times...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 12:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Taking a Break</title>
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<description>After reaching unforeseen heights in readership, support and conversation the time has come to step back in order to move forward. Barring any major world events, urges to open up...</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Re-Defining Independence and the Dangers of Compromising with Wolves in Sheep's Clothing</title>
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<description>In an age of the 24-hour Television News Cycle, Internet News at the click of a button and Politicians deconstructing things that were once thought to be simple arguments; it's...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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