Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) US elections: Should military officers be allowed to appear in uniform supporting a political candidate?

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There has been some discussion in the press lately about whether U.S. military officers and enlisted personnel should be allowed to appear in uniform supporting political candidates. The question is important, and not just because we are in an election year. And my answer may surprise some of you. Contrary to what some may... More..

Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Banned Books Week 2008

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The 27th Annual Banned Books Week will be held September 27th through October 4th, and will involve special events and displays at libraries and bookstores across the nation. Banned Books Week began in 1982 as a collective effort between the American Library Association, the American Booksellers Association, the Association o... More..

Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) Community observances of Memorial Day

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Memorial Day is always packed with family activities, and as usual barbecues, parades, and fireworks will be on everyone's agenda. But just as the real meaning of Christmas goes far beyond presents and mistletoe, Memorial Day is much more than an excuse to grill burgers and drink beer. Memorial Day is also about patriotis... More..

Arts & Humanities > European History Goals of the Council of Trent

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The Council of Trent was convened by Pope Paul III in 1545 in order for the Catholic Church to respond to what it saw as the heresies of the Protestant Reformation, particularly the doctrines put forth by Martin Luther and John Calvin. The Council met in twenty-five sessions between 1545 and 1563 under the reign of three Pope... More..

Arts & Humanities > European History Canons and decrees of the Council of Trent

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The Council of Trent was an Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church convened as a response to the Protestant Reformation. The Council met in twenty-five sessions between 1545 and 1563 and clarified, through decrees, the Church's teaching on many of the key areas of dispute between Rome and the Reformers. In addition t... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) 2nd Annual Script Frenzy Competition

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With all of the focus on the writers' strike in Hollywood, the writer's role in creating the films we see has finally come to the forefront, albeit not in the way the writers would prefer. It has also probably made more than a few people dust off the idea of writing a screenplay. It's not as common a thought as writing the Gr... More..

Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Bruce Springsteen's best songs and what makes them so good

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With Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on tour supporting their new CD Magic, this is a good time to take a look back at some of the songs that stand out from a 35-year career. Springsteen is one of those rare artists whose songs impact us differently at different points in our lives; a song like Thunder Road can mean s... More..

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