In May of 2018, Nicolas Maduro was re-elected for another term as Venezuela’s president and sworn into power on January 10th 2019. This second term will continue to 2025. However, foreign powers such as the European Union, United States, and the Lima Group have denounced Maduro as Venezuela’s president. In the months following Maduro’s “election,” […]
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As an extension of postmodernism, the antihero has taken hold in storytelling with disastrous consequences. More often than not, this is a character who achieves greatness by violating social norms. In fact, the antihero often presents more of an obstacle to him- or herself than any outside antagonist — think Dexter, Tony Soprano, or Walter
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Bathroom, Restroom, Lavatory, The Facilities, The John, The Loo, Little Girl’s Room, The Latrine, The Crapper…Why are there so many different names for this common place that all humans go to regularly? At some time in the past a bathroom was just that – a room that contained a bathtub, which was the centerpiece, the
We were in my father’s ’72 Duster, which was colored with years of rust and roadside grime, and it shook from the springs and bent frame as we rocketed down the muddy highway. My mother and father were in the front seat, and my mother’s sunbonnet was pulled over her eyes. I was in back with my
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Manitou Springs, Colorado is a metaphysical mecca replete with natural mineral springs, eclectic shops, and a diverse population. It also harbors a noticeable homeless community. Wanting to learn more about this, some friends and I decided to spend time with the Manitou Springs homeless. We wanted to gain insight into how they live and interact with those
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Despite facing intense adversity in its early stages, the Sydney Mardi Gras festival has become the largest annual event held in Sydney, Australia that celebrates the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual) community. The celebration is an explosion of color, creativity, and, most importantly, acceptance. The party lasts for three weeks and people from around the
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