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Final Thoughts on the Floating World
In Professor Burton’s novel Artists of the Floating World, Burton challenges the reader to open up to the vast cultures and narratives that surr... read more
red slippers
Rushidie's short story describes the auction of an item so sacred that is has magical powers in the minds of it... read more
Life of Brian
I think that the film was hilarious and the satirical comedy was not inappropriate at all. I laughed a lot during the film. I sometimes use satirical ... read more
Greed>>
Religion is world renown. One can either believes in its faith and trust in the miracles that it creates or choose not to. Religion has many different... read more
GO GREEN
“In 1972, only 36 percent of the nations assessed stream miles were safe for uses such as fishing and swimming: today, about 60 percent are safe... read more
The "name"
Colin G. Wilson. That name was given to me by my parents before I was born. I did not choose it but have grown up with it. Now many people know me as... read more
Altruism lecture
“Altruism is selfless concern for the welfare of others. It is a traditional virtue in many cultures, and central to many religious traditions... read more
Peace Corps- The opportunity of a lifetime
Its funny how some things just happen. Prior to Thursday’s class I had been pondering the Peace Corps or any other form of service that I... read more
Mission Assignment
Every man and woman can choose there own mission or assignment in life. This became apparent to me when I finally made the decision to come to... read more
Do we have a chosen path?
Do we chose what happens in our lives, or are our lives set in stone even before time began? Is there an exact plan that has been predestined... read more
