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20Sep/160

Which philosophers of our time have achieved the greatest clarity? | Aeon

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20Sep/160

Why panpsychism fails to solve the mystery of consciousness | Aeon Ideas

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19Sep/160

How Pop Culture Wore Out Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ – The New York Times

Mr. Cohen’s hymnlike 1984 song has become shorthand for Big Emotional Moment everywhere from “Shrek” to the Emmys.

Source: How Pop Culture Wore Out Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ - The New York Times

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19Sep/160

What We Are Hearing About Clinton and Trump – The New York Times

A sad tale.  What is remarkable is that no one seems to ask what the consequences of round the clock polling amount to in terms of shallowness of discourse and the elevation of personalities, soporifics and nonsense to the fore.

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The type of information that gets through varies significantly depending on which candidate we’re talking about.

Source: What We Are Hearing About Clinton and Trump - The New York Times

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19Sep/160

Obama Sees ‘Personal Insult’ if Blacks Don’t Rally for Hillary Clinton – The New York Times

Many Democrats are afraid that Mrs. Clinton’s large edge among African-American voters may be undercut by apathy and low voter turnout.

Source: Obama Sees ‘Personal Insult’ if Blacks Don’t Rally for Hillary Clinton - The New York Times

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18Sep/160

Ultra Runner Karl Meltzer Sets Appalachian Trail Record, Fueled by Beer and Candy – The New York Times

He covered the 2,190 miles in less than 46 days, shaving about 10 hours off the previous mark.

Source: Ultra Runner Karl Meltzer Sets Appalachian Trail Record, Fueled by Beer and Candy - The New York Times

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18Sep/160

I can’t believe in an atheist minister — even in the United Church: DiManno | Toronto Star

The United Church is a broad church, and it has its appeals, but it’s not a country club, so Gretta Vosper must go, writes Rosie DiManno.

Source: I can’t believe in an atheist minister — even in the United Church: DiManno | Toronto Star

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18Sep/160

PROFESSOR PAUL ROGERS: WHAT ARE THE WAYS TO PEACE & SECURITY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY? – YouTube

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17Sep/160

How Donald Trump Built an Empire on $885 Million in Tax Breaks – The New York Times

Mr. Trump has relied on the government and taxpayers to benefit the 15 buildings at the core of his Manhattan real estate developments.

Source: How Donald Trump Built an Empire on $885 Million in Tax Breaks - The New York Times

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16Sep/160

Is Abortion Murder? Jack Nicholson’s Response Silenced EVERYONE! – The Political Insider

Jack Nicholson is 76 years old, and is a Hollywood legend. He has starred in at least 65 films since 1958. But unlike the rest of Hollywood, he is 100% […]

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