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The most popular lists are either informative or funny. My favorite lists are both. Speaking from experience, if people hate your top 10 list they definitely let you know in the comments.
First, let me emphasize that I personally don’t hate any of the lists I’ve used as examples. Now, here are my :
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As a homage to one of his major influences: the Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky, Camus wrote The Fall. Its themes and narrator who directly addresses the reader mimics Dostoevsky’s Notes from the Underground, which has been widely considered as one of the pioneering works of Existentialism.
The novella begins as you (the reader) enter a bar in Amsterdam and try to order a drink, but are ignored by the bartender. A fellow who’s sitting next to you says that the bartender only speaks Dutch, and then politely orders your drink. Slowly, this fellow begins a conversation with you that evolves into a confession of his soul and a reflection of war stricken Europe.
The Fall works on so many levels and deserves to be analyzed on each and every one of them, but the strict use of stream of consciousness prose makes it easy to get swept away, and the narrator was incredibly self-indulgent. I’d call it a minor classic to say the least; worth reading, but Camus definitely has better books.
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"Smooth seas do not make a skillful sailor."
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Today's Featured Article, Website or Blog:If You Are Looking for Fun Christmas Crafts for Your Family -- Look No FurtherIf a memorable, creative time is what you are looking for this holiday season, then these fun Christmas crafts are for you! These clay pot figures are fun for people of all ages. You decide how simple or complex you'd like your decorations to be. Make some hot cocoa, pop in the Christmas tunes and clear off the kitchen table so you can begin this family fun Christmas craft: If You Are Looking for Fun Christmas Crafts for Your Family -- Look No Further
Did you Know...... that today is Greetings Across the Miles Day? In 1958, the first broadcast from space carried a message from President Dwight Eisenhower wishing peace on earth and good will to all people. Take time today to send a greeting to friends and loved ones around the world.
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"When you haven't forgiven those who've hurt you, you turn back against your future. When you do forgive, you start walking forward."
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Today's Featured Article, Website or Blog:Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Everyone in the FamilyIt's easy to forget buying a stocking stuffer in all the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and preparations, but don't let that happen. The Christmas stocking should be that special treat your family looks forward to digging into. So, don't make it hum drum and boring, get ideas for stocking stuffers with these helpful lists: Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Everyone in the Family
Did you Know...... that today is Nuts to You Day? During the Battle of the Bulge in 1944, the U.S. 101st Airborne Division was trapped by German forces. Faced with a German demand to surrender the city of Bastogne, Belgium, U.S. Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe replied,
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"Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life."
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Today's Featured Article, Website or Blog:Chocolate Fondue: Using Your ImaginationWe've always had a soft place in our hearts for chocolate fondue. After all, who can resist the idea of warm, creamy chocolate just waiting for you to dip your favorite treats? And of course, there's something cozy and friendly about sitting around a table and sharing a communal pot with your closest friends. These days, chocolate fondue pots are inexpensive, readily available, and come with a wide variety of pre-made sauces. But what if you're not a pre-made kind of person? Fortunately, there are many ways to get creative with a chocolate fondue. Read on to find out what they are: Chocolate Fondue: Using Your Imagination
Did you Know...... that today, besides celebrating Christmas in the U.S., is the anniversary of Washington Crossing the Delaware? In 1776, General George Washington and his troops made a daring crossing of the Delaware River to attack the Hessian troops at Trenton, New Jersey. The next day they won a major victory for the American patriots.
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"If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders."
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Today's Featured Article, Website or Blog:Cut Costs to the Bone -- Save Money On SeasoningsThere's saving money on your grocery bill and then there's saving money on your grocery bill. You know what I mean. There are different levels when it comes to saving money. What is frugal to one family is a drop in the bucket to the next. If you're ready to take saving money to the next level and would like to save money on groceries, here's how you can save money on seasonings: Cut Costs to the Bone -- Save Money On Seasonings
Did you Know...... that today is Boxing Days? The two weeks beginning on December 26th are set aside by the Corrugated Packaging Council to encourage people to recycle their corrugated packages and other holiday packaging materials. Trivia fans: Corrugated is the single most recycled packaging material: 80.7 percent of corrugated produced in 2008 was recovered for recycling, and almost all of that material was recycled into new products.
