probably the one and only politician/president who said "if one day, my words are against science, choose science." he still inspires turkish people as well as elon musk
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mustafa kemal ataturk
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reynolds school of journalism
has one of the best grad school programs at unr.
(see: university of nevada, reno)
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thomas hardy
a 19th-20th century author and poet. influenced by romanticism, namely the works of william wordsworth, he wrote many fine works. such works include tess of the d’urbervilles, far from the madding crowd, and several beautiful poems. (see: the darkling thrush)
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septum piercing
a piercing through the septum, the cartilage between the nostrils. commonly adorned by a ring, open ring/horseshoe, and sometimes a bar
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helix piercing
a piercing through the cartilage of the upper ear, usually worn with a stud or hoop
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pony express
from 1860 to 1862, the pony express operated as a mail service between san francisco, california, and st. joseph, missouri, with the u.s. postal service carrying the mail east from there. people were captivated by the image of brave riders speeding alone across the landscape, leaping onto fresh horses at every 10-mile station until they had completed their 200 miles. the pony express was fast - it took only eight days to get a letter to san francisco but it was stopped when the first transcontinental telegraph line was completed in 1862.
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robert m. la follette
robert m. la follette was the most famous progressive in state government. he fought to overcome the all-powerful political party machines in wisconsin before being elected governor in 1900. his nickname was "battling bob." la follette's goal was to give the people more control over government. wisconsin became one of the first states to use a direct primary, where voters rather than political parties choose candidates to run for office. "battling bob" also passed a law requiring that civil-service workers take exams to qualify for jobs. that way, party bosses couldn't hire their friends in exchange for political favors.
to reduce the power of utility companies, la follette established commissions to watch the cost and the quality of service. professors from the university of wisconsin served on the commissions, and he worked with the university's president to make sure powerful lumber companies did not overuse the state's forests. la follette's reforms became known as the wisconsin idea. -
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a society that erects taboos against a discussion of historical events and institutes related prohibitions cannot have a democratic future.
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connoisseur
expert.
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21/90 rule
the 21/90 rule states that it takes 21 days to make a habit and 90 days to make it a permanent lifestyle change.
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sola dosis facit venenum
the dose makes the poison.
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thales of miletus
there is the anecdote of thales the milesian and his financial scheme, which involves a principle of universal application, but is attributed to him on account of his reputation for wisdom. he was reproached for his poverty, which was supposed to show that philosophy was of no use. according to the story, he knew by his skill in the stars while it was yet winter that there would be a great harvest of olives in the coming year; so, having a little money, he gave deposits for the use of all the olive-presses in chios and miletus, which he hired at a low price because no one bid against him. when the harvest-time came, and many were wanted all at once and of a sudden, he let them out at any rate which he pleased, and made a quantity of money. thus he showed the world that philosophers can easily be rich if they like, but that their ambition is of another sort. he is supposed to have given a striking proof of his wisdom, but as i was saying, his scheme for getting wealth is of universal application, and is nothing but the creation of a monopoly. it is an art often practiced by cities when they are in want of money; they make a monopoly of provisions.
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ars longa, vita brevis
an aphorism of hippocrates
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ghosting
ghosting is a term that is used to describe the act of abruptly ending a relationship or friendship without any explanation or communication. ghosting is often associated with dating, but it can also happen in other types of relationships, such as friendships or professional connections. ghosting typically involves one person simply disappearing from the other person's life without any warning or explanation, and it can leave the person who has been ghosted feeling confused, hurt, and rejected.
in psychological terms, ghosting can be seen as a form of avoidance behavior. by ghosting someone, the person who is doing the ghosting is able to avoid dealing with difficult emotions or situations, such as having to break up with someone or confront a problem in the relationship. ghosting can also be a way for the person who is doing the ghosting to avoid taking responsibility for their actions and to avoid facing the consequences of their behavior. ghosting can be damaging to the person who has been ghosted, as it can leave them feeling rejected and uncertain about what went wrong in the relationship. -
mexico
a country in north america known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and diverse landscapes ranging from beaches to mountains. mexico is famous for its ancient civilizations, including the maya and aztecs, and its influence on global cuisine, art, and music.
capital: mexico city (ciudad de mexico)
population: approximately 129 million people (2024 estimate).
cuisine: tacos, tamales, mole, and tequila have become global culinary staples.
festivals: dia de los muertos (day of the dead) is a vibrant celebration honoring ancestors with colorful altars and traditions.
art: iconic figures like frida kahlo and diego rivera have left a lasting impact on the art world.