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Pigeon Funeral Service

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Some people claim that animals do not have feelings or emotions. With that said, I was surprised to see a group of pigeons mourning the death of an avian comrade. I’m normally apathetic to the plight of the bird nicknamed, “Rat With Wings”. Although, this very somber scene tugged on my heart strings and I [...]

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Political Single Narrow-Mindedness

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I don’t understand how people can narrow down all the important variables in a candidate into one particular issue. The single-narrow mindedness is maddening. There are a plethora of reasons to despise a politician. i.e…perpetuating the oppression of Cubans through our ridiculous embargo, non-involvement in Sudan, not being proactive in dispensing generic drugs to fight [...]

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‘Pretend to be an Illegal Alien’ Weekend Getaway

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I’m subscribed to Kayak.com for travel deals. Normally, I get emails that tell me when flights to Orlando dip down below $150 or if there are any spectacular packages to London but today I got this treat: “Night Border Crossing Experience”. Your ‘coyote’ guide, Pancho, pulls off his black ski mask while actors gather around [...]

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SAD People are pathetic!

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I’m so glad it’s hot again. Not because I especially like sweating, I like when it gets warmer because people who claim to be “suffering” from SAD aren’t whining as much. seasonal affective disorder n. (Abbr. SAD) A form of depression occurring at certain seasons of the year, especially when the individual has less exposure [...]

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Disoriented Tourist

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Whenever, I surface from the subways, and confidently head in one direction on an avenue. Inevitably, someone walking beside will notice my keen navigational skill and will ask me, “Are we going up or down?” I have two responses: 1. “Actually we are going horizontal. Our vertical displacement is zero. What are you stupid?” Then [...]

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