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Similarities and Differences of the Great Depression and The Current Recesssion

Today I was asked to put together a piece on current recession compared to the great depression of the 1929. First thing to point out in this case is there was similarities. However i would also like to...

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Minimalism and Happiness - A Perspective

Some of you might associate the word "minimalism" with the post WWII art movement in which the works were stripped down to it's most fundamental features. Other folks might think of the musical term in...

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San Francisco, California. After forty-four years of Republican administration, California gets a Democratic administration. The California "New Deal" faces same opposition as the national "New Deal".69

Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?

     When our country started out the forefathers did the best they could to set us up for success. They could not possibly foresee the path our country has taken over the years. With that said, they,...

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Afghanistan population pyramid in 2005, nearly identical as the United States' in the 1930's.  Notice the massive youth population that could support those who were 55 and up.86

Why Social Security Will Collapse

Social Security is an important topic in the United States, especially for Americans in the baby boomer generation and thus the aging population of the country. Many younger individuals ask "will the money...

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Obama Plans Fail as Economic Recession The Great Depression of 2009 Grows

Will the United States economic recession become the great 2009 depression? World Wide Depression 2009 or 2010. Hyperinflation is a guaranteed result of bailouts and stimulus, take that to the bank.

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Walker Evans or Is It?

The New York Times article linked below raises interesting questions about how digital reproductions of famous photographs should be regarded. The article was occasioned by an exhibit entitled "Walker...

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US History: Forgotten Symbols of the USA

Do you know how a Bald Eagle becomes Rejuvenated? America has been recognized by several iconic symbols, but many have fallen into disuse or non-rememberance. The American Creed is rarely seen or hear, the Charter Oak is used for a bank name, and the rules for displaying the Georege Washington Rose are known to but a few people. Over a dozen symbols for the USA exist and this Hub will discuss each one.

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Great Depression Unemployment

Unemployment levels in the United States during the Great Depression reached as high as 25%. There were essentially two main causes behind this massive unemployment rate. After the Wall Street Crash in...

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No Woman No Cry by Chris Ofili (1998). The painting stands on two dried, varnished lumps of elephant dung. A third is used as the pendant of the necklace.66

We Should Be Reaching for the Stars

Old-timers like me lament the decline of moral and ethical values we've all witnessed over the last several decades. We were, and are, far from perfect. We've said and done things we're not proud of, but, then, we're human aren't we?

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7 Main Differences between the Great Depression and what will be an even Greater Depression

There are 7 main differences between the Great Depression and what I think will be an even Greater Depression coming. Those differences are both economic and social as well as global. I'm going to make this...

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