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Disney’s Most Racist Films and Characters

For all Disney’s contributions to American culture, Disney children’s films are not without fault. Widely accused of sexism and poor ethics, several Disney movies also express and romanticize racism, one of the ugliest traits seen throughout American history. While it could be argued that racism can be seen to some degree or another in nearly ...

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Sell Your Used Textbooks for Cash

Textbooks can be a major purchase. Unfortunately, textbooks are only used for one semester and then you’re stuck with them. But, that doesn’t have to happen. This year, why not sell your textbooks for cash? Sell Your Used Textbooks for Cash #1: College Bookstore Many college bookstores will buy textbooks that will be used the ...

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Guide to the Best Gardens and Conservatories in Chicago

The motto of the City of Chicago is “Urbs in Horto” which means “City in a Garden” and as a result Chicagoans and visitors to Chicago are privileged with some of the best gardens and conservatories in the country. Chicago is dedicated to creating and updating current parks and gardens within and around the city ...

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“The Bath,” “Axe Handles” by Gary Snyder

In “One Should Not Talk To A Skilled Hunter About What Is Forbidden By The Buddha,” Gary Snyder for some reason wants us to look deep into nature because that’s where the answer is, whatever it is that we are looking for, “Stomach content: a whole ground squirrel well chewed/plus one lizard foot.” And the ...

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Monty Python’s Flying Circus Quotes

Monty Python’s Flying Circus was a British comedy program on BBC. A classic that is repeated ad nauseum today, some don’t even realize they are quoting a Monty Python skit. The show started late in 1969 and is still being sold on DVDs, played through streaming video on the internet, and through specials. Monty Python ...

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Natural Remedies for Curing Dysentery

Dysentery is one of the most common diseases found in many parts of the world. It refers to a condition which affects the large intestine and is characterized by a colic pain in the abdominal region, ulceration and inflammation of the bowel and passing of semi formed or liquid stools along with blood and mucus. ...

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Monster (2008) – a Movie Review

Monster is a 2008 direct to video action/horror movie starring Erin Sullivan and Sarah Lynch. The summary on the DVD box cover is listed as “In 2005, it was reported that Tokyo, Japan had been devastated by a massive earthquake. It was reported that thousands were dead. In 2007, a camera belonging to two missing ...

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How to Have a “Staycation” in Phoenix

Summer is quickly approaching and a vacation may seem like an unaffordable luxury. A lagging economy and prohibitive transportation costs are forcing many families to stay in their own hometown. This is not a burden, but a blessing. Staycations (vacations close to home) are becoming more and more popular. They allow people to save money ...

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Columbus, Georgia’s Springer Opera House: Haunted by Edwin Booth

I recently visited Springer Opera House in Columbus, Georgia to see if the rumors of it being one of the ten most haunted places in America were true; they were. Springer Opera House is no stranger whatsoever to visits from the other side: there are regular sightings of orbs of light, cold spots in the ...