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Fifty-five years ago she stood up by sitting down.
Rosa Parks was not the first person to sit down on a bus and refuse to give up her seat, but she was a catalyst for the REAL Civil Rights movement. When people like her stood up, even without violence, they were doing a radical thing that was easily taking their lives into their hands. Read more
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The first AIDS free generation since 1980.
Today, December 1, is World AIDS Day. (Project) RED has announced the goal of zero HIV born children by 2015 through its funding of organizations like the Global Fund. The Space Needle in Seattle (and Morrison Bridge in Portland) will be the red Pacific Northwest landmarks. There has been so much progress into testing and treatment Read more
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Wake up call.
This plinky prompt was Do you believe everything happens for a reason? Why or why not? I would have to say yes. Do I believe that we always know or find out the reason? No. Saturday morning I was up really early starting my day. When I start my day, the television is not on. Read more
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I’m going to go for warm and comfortable.
Thanksgiving is over. A lot of the black Friday festivities are over. I think I’ll stay warm at home and catch up on my reading. This sweater would be very good for that. Read more
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