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Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Wikipedia defines murder as “the unlawful killing of another human person with malice aforethought, as defined in Common Law countries”. Notice the phrase “with malice aforethought”; though most people would like to believe that the phrase means “premeditated”, in this case, it embraces different concepts. According to the same Wikipedia entry, various states of the [...]
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Exclusively looked upon as a masculine affair, athletic competition has always been reserved for the male of the species. In ancient times, athletic competitions were held among warriors to prove their fighting skill or otherwise show their virility. Ancient women, on the other hand, were not allowed to compete or even to watch competitions in [...]
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008
I love painting and I love going to art exhibits. I would usually visit nearby art galleries and just appreciate all of the art works that were displayed. I took several minutes usually in one painting alone appreciating the artist’s unique style and use of colors.
Style varies. The artworks of Van Gogh are much different [...]
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008
When we visit an art gallery, the viewers of the paintings connect to the creativity and poetic imagination of the painter. The different colors in the painting show the emotion of the artwork.
The painter speaks directly to the viewers through his paintings. The painting, in a literal way, suggests mood and depth but, like music, [...]
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008
One of my favorite things to do to unwind is to travel. And Hawaii is one of those places I want to visit soon. They say they have fresh and floral air that can energizes your mood. The place boasts of warm, tranquil water that refreshes you. They have breathtaking and natural sceneries that [...]
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008
Apart from being the second largest country in Europe next to France, Spain is also rich in tourist spots that will really make your stay an unforgettable one. Though there are lots of Metropolitan areas in Spain, the Balearic Islands still have a certain aura that attracts tourists, one if which is Menorca.
Hotels in Menorca [...]
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Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
So does the Joker’s famous statement along with some other wicked lines in the movie “The Dark Knight”. Watching the pure two and a half hour of action, wit and flawless entertainment, the Batman sequel takes a deep dive into one of movie’s iconic psychopathic villain hiding under an ironically scary clown make-up, green hair [...]
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
The gruesome Metrobank (in Cavite, Philippines) hold-up which took place months ago could have been prevented if the bank’s closed circuit TV (CCTV) cameras were functioning properly. Whether in banks or retail stores, CCTV cameras are a must.
A working CCTV camera will allow bank authorities, and shopkeepers, to keep a close watch on [...]
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Monday, September 22nd, 2008
Just this July of 2008, Senator Manny Villar introduced the Anti-Obscenity and Pornography bill of 2008 for deliberation. With a lofty preamble about the state valuing the dignity of every human person and safeguarding the moral, spiritual and social well being of its youth and women from “the pernicious effects of obscenity and pornography.
The [...]
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
For several months now, Britney Spears has been keeping an unusually low profile. Well, at least low enough so that the paparazzi are left with no choice but to look for other stars to focus their lenses on. A lot of speculations have also been coming out about her “new body”. This time around, there [...]
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