Monthly Archives: November 2014

Before the Throne of Death by Khalil Gibran

Marriage in these days is a mockery whose management is in the hands of young men and parents. In most countries the young men win while the parents lose. The woman is looked upon as a commodity, purchased and delivered … Continue reading

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WE and YOU By Khalil Gibran

We are the sons of Sorrow, and you are the Sons of Joy. We are the sons of Sorrow, And Sorrow is the shadow of a God who Lives not in the domain of evil hearts. We are sorrowful spirits, … Continue reading

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Love Letters in the Sand Some Quotes of Kahlil Gibran

Originally posted on Grit Flow:
Kahlil Gibran Khalil Gibran (January 6, 1883 – April 10, 1931) was a Lebanese-American artist, poet, and writer.Born in the town of Bsharri in the north of modern-day Lebanon.He is chiefly known in the English-speaking…

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homeless people in Ft. Lauderdale

It’s illegal to feed homeless people in public in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Earlier this week 90-year-old Arnold Abbott was arrested and now faces 60 days in jail for offering food to the homeless with his church. Ft. Lauderdale police should … Continue reading

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anti-GMO salmon petition

The company creating the first-ever genetically modified salmon for human consumption, AquaBounty, has repeatedly violated environmental regulations, but the FDA is still considering approval of the company’s dangerous GMO salmon. I just signed an important petition urging the FDA to … Continue reading

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Ophelia

Ophelia is a fictional character in the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare. She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes, and potential wife of Prince Hamlet. She is one of the few female characters … Continue reading

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Kahlil GIBRAN

Kahlil GIBRAN (1883-1931) The Prophet (1923)–Text—ZIP—HTML Jesus the Son of Man (1928)–Text—ZIP—HTML A Tear and a Smile (1914)–Text—ZIP—HTML The Broken Wings (1912)–Text—ZIP—HTML The Earth Gods (1931)–Text—ZIP—HTML The Forerunner (1920)–Text—ZIP—HTML The Garden of the Prophet (1933)–Text—ZIP—HTML Lazarus and his Beloved (1929)–Text—ZIP—HTML … Continue reading

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Christian Science

Christian Science is a 1907 book by the American writer Mark Twain (1835–1910). The book is a collection of essays Twain wrote aboutChristian Science, beginning with an article that was published in Cosmopolitan in 1899. Although Twain was interested in … Continue reading

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Theodor W. Adorno

Theodor W. Adorno (/əˈdɔːrnoʊ/;[5] German: [aˈdɔʀno]; born Theodor Ludwig Wiesengrund; September 11, 1903 – August 6, 1969) was a German sociologist, philosopher and musicologist known for his critical theory of society. He was a leading member of the Frankfurt School of … Continue reading

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paranoia

The New York Department of Corrections released a statement that have many scratching their collective heads: “We regret that this situation escalated, however the WNYT news crew blatantly disregarded a state officer who informed them they were trespassing. Department regulations … Continue reading

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