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Reflection: Violence Begets Violence

violenceDisclaimer: This is an open post and the subject may be sensitive.

 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said it best, “Hate begets hate; violence begets violence; toughness begets a greater toughness.”

Hate has been spreading like a disease in many places in the world. Violence because a group doesn’t agree with another group’s religion. People are fearful or distrustful of another group (i.e. race, ethnicity). Hatred over how an individual identify themselves (i.e. sexuality).  It all ends the same – with bloodshed and tears. Life lost too soon and a community struggling to understand why.
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Happy Fourth of July 2016

Fourth of July 2016Happy Fourth of July to our American visitors and subscribers! Please stay safe and have fun.  This year marks the 240th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. May this holiday serve as a day of reflection of what this country’s values.
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Turkey Terrorist Attack

Turkey Terrorist Attack

LATEST UPDATE:  Reports are stating the terrorists were from the Former Soviet Union (now Russia).

The death toll has also been raised to 44.

Turkish authorities have arrested 13 people over the attack according to officials.

(07/01/2016 7:30 a.m. EST)
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Brexit & What It Means To Leave The EU

BrexitIts been five days since the British people narrowly voted to begin withdrawing from the European Union. Since the decision was announced, the ramifications are being felt across the globe. From an outsider looking in, it may not seem all that big a deal. However, this is arguably the most seismic event in the history of the EU.

We will take a look at a few of the major issues and potential ramifications that surround the Brexit decision. The common vein throughout is that it represents a period of uncertainty, not just for the UK and the EU but also for global markets still making a shaky recovery from the 2008 global financial crisis.
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