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On the Waterfront—Jon Schuller
One of my personal all-time favorite films is On The Waterfront, starring Marlon Brando. An all-star cast includes
Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, (in her first movie)Eva Marie Saint and several familiar faces of great character players in the 1950’s. Directed by the then-controversial Elia Kazan and screenplayed by Budd Shulberg it tells the true story of a local New Jersey man Malcolm Johnson who ratted out the Mob controlling the New York/New Jersey docks.read more |
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Full-contact democracy—Frank Brichetto
A while back, JP McDaniel wrote on these pages http://mjohnson2.com/Jonathan-McDaniel/To-the-oppressed.html of his shame over centuries of slavery, oppression, religious wars and conquests, racism and all forms of prejudice. He is basically apologizing for the actions of his direct ancestors and the burden of his cultural inheritance, going back centuries.read more
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Laissez les bon temps rouler!—Elizabeth Pancamo
Although I've never been to New Orleans, there's no reason I can't pretend I'm there just once a year. It seems to be a place I would not only enjoy for the obvious reasons of food and frolic, but also appreciate for its architecture and rich history. While the city most certainly must have been changed by Katrina, and is still in the process of rebuilding, the spirit of New Orleans endures. From all accounts, they still know how to "let the good times roll."
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Super Bowl party food—Elizabeth Pancamo
Ahhh, the Super Bowl. Some die hard football fans may consider this blasphemous to say, but I couldn’t care less about the big game. It may be due to my distaste over the years of cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles (Pronounced “Iggles” for the most loyal, multi-generational fans - you know who you are) only to be let down. The disappointment over a not so stellar season is fine, but in case you never noticed, Philadelphia fans don‘t always display the most sportsman-like behavior.read more
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Tips for taking online classes—Jo Johnson
Online classes are wonderful for students that do not have the means or time to take face-to-face classes. However, online classes can prove more difficult than traditional classes,and students considering enrollment in online classes should look into what online classes entail and what is expected of students as members of an online learning community.read more
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Forcing our children to attend college right out of high school: right or wrong?—Mike Johnson
My oldest son recently told me that his mother (she and I have split custody) told him that "college is not a decision; you're going." I thought about that for a minute and wondered 1) if I have any say in the matter (yes, I do.) and 2) if it's right for parents to force their children into college right out of high school. While I see both sides of the issue, it seems counterproductive for children to be forced into college directly after high school graduation.read more
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The power of dreams—Jon Schuller
Times are tough. 2009 ended one of the worst decades in American history. Jobs lost in the millions, dramatic home sale declines and home foreclosures breaking all records in over 70 years. Not too much cause for laughter or smiles. Many would agree it’s hard to keep dreaming...read more
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Change your thoughts...change your life—Ashley Dais
Change is in evident and weather you choose to move with it is up to you, but if you so choose not to make a change as the people and world evolve around you, you will never be able to bring out the true person you are. See, most women do the same things that keep us in the rut we don’t want to be in and constantly complain about it.read more
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Interview with Abyss—Donna Robinson
If These Blocks Could Talk, What would they tell you?!. Abyss had the entire audience at the Soul Sanctuary in Atlanta, GA…vibin' this socially distraught situation some of us have to face! Then he sings this ballad/Spoken Word piece of sorts… ‘I’d Rather Be With You!‘ When the women went berserk and the men nodded knowing exactly what Abyss spoke on. The 2001 HBO performance of...read more
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