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Existentialism is a European philosophical movement that was fostered by Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard in the early 19th Century. French writer Jean-Paul Sartre revived existentialism in 1943 with the publication of Being and Nothingness. Sartre and Kierkegaard are examples of the extremes...

In 2004, with the goal of not only seeing, but touching, a whale, I boarded Searcher out of San Diego. This narrative was composed mostly on board and two weeks later, at the end, in the Cabo airport. And yes, I did touch a whale.

Connie Kreski was among the most visible of the Playboy Playmates of the 1960s. She was Playmate of the Month of January 1968 and was selected Playmate of the Year. Soon she entered movies and television, playing small roles in a variety of popular 1970s comedy series and crime dramas. Among these...

“The southern part of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia ranges to a height of 4784 feet on Brasstown Bald with several other peaks approaching that height. The average rainfall recorded for the years 1969-1991 in parts of northeast Georgia along the Blue Ridge Mountain crest and into South Carolina...

"The Cop" is a story about the police officer who had had once a tragic experience and dreamed of becoming a policeman. When his dream came true, he did not waste time to help those who are in need and ensure law enforcement. He wanted to serve and protect the people in their city, give...

Of the 17th century French explorers of North America, La Salle was among the most ambitious. The Griffon or Griffin was a ship that was built from the white oak trees native to the Niagara Falls region. My e-book looks at La Salle's embassies to the Seneca Indians and their capitol Tagarondies...

Louis Pioggi was a gangster who worked in association with Paul Kelly, a notorious Five Points underworld figure. This was an era that produced Monk Eastman, Kid Twist, Sam Tietch, the Sirocco gang and many more notorious hoodlums. Pioggi hung out at dives in Coney Island, Brooklyn and Manhattan....

After his fiance suddenly left him, our main character Jack has gone deep in depression. Taking to the internet, he has begun a blog to try and vent his demons all the while give those who are going through similar situations the feeling that they're not alone. These are his first ten entries...

Lessons in Responsibility. (Duty)An imperative subset of Responsibility is Discipline – doing What needs to be done When it needs to be done – especially when you don’t feel like it.Mark Twain said, “If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning....

Lessons in Leadership - 'One Bite at a Time'“Vision without Action is a daydream.Acton without Vision is a nightmare.” - Japanese Proverb“Leadership is a ‘can-do’,‘get-it-done’,‘everyone-pull-together’,‘whatever-it- takes’ attitude.” - Orville SchellGiving...

Lessons in Relationships - 'One Bite at a Time'This compilation of essays, quotations, and sayings from past and current sages on Family & Friends, Service, Thankfulness, and Spirit can guide and energize you into taking action that will support your ever-increasing personal development,...

Lessons in overcoming Adversity - 'One Bite at a Time'This compilation of essays, quotations, and poems from past and current sages can guide and energize you to take action that will support you to overcome Adversity leading to ever-increasing development and success.“I...

The William E. Dickens-Sidney Power Gang was active in the New England states in the late 1930s. The gang leaders were killed in shootouts with law enforcement by the end of 1937. However several associates weren't apprehended by law enforcement until early 1938 and later. The gang pulled robberies,...

The years 1926 and 1927 marked the beginning of an anti-obscenity campaign in Philadelphia. According to news accounts many publishers and distributors of illicit literature had relocated to Philly from other major cities. Despite the support of Catholic leaders and others New York City didn't approve...