Tag Archives: North America

America’s history is filled with failed utopian societies — Quartz

Posted on March 4, 2017 by agogo22

The utopian communities that sprouted across the United States in the 19th century were built in an era of experimentation and optimism. Founded by religious leaders, philosophers and even business owners, isolationist groups like the Perfectionists of Oneida, New York, … Continue reading →

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Showdown at Standing Rock Is Not Just About the Dakota Access Pipeline — Observer

Posted on November 24, 2016 by agogo22

The Sioux are not alone among indigenous people pushing for the rights and protections they’ve long been denied. via Showdown at Standing Rock Is Not Just About the Dakota Access Pipeline — Observer

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Progressive fundamentalism: how Hollywood and the media fortify the bubbles we all live in – Updated by Todd VanDerWerff Nov 14, 2016, 11:00am EST — Just Sayin’

Posted on November 15, 2016 by agogo22

The left can win over rural America without compromising its values. But it will take time and building relationships. When I go home to South Dakota to visit my family, I speak two languages. One is the language of my … Continue reading →

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Shredding on a Shovel With Three Strings Attached — TwistedSifter

Posted on October 8, 2016 by agogo22

Watch recording artist Justin Johnson play some blues on a three-string shovel guitar built by Mississippi Blues Guitars. via Shredding on a Shovel With Three Strings Attached — TwistedSifter

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Local lobsterman hauls in a rare blue lobster off Plymouth – The Boston Globe

Posted on August 28, 2016 by agogo22

It was Wayne Nickerson’s second blue lobster over his 35-year career. Officials say the odds of catching one are 1 in 2 million, although sightings have increased recently in Massachusetts. Source: Local lobsterman hauls in a rare blue lobster off … Continue reading →

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TIMELINE: RIP Muhammed Ali: Today we mourn a man, a boxer and fighter for freedom who started as Cassius Clay born on January 17, in Louisville, Kentucky. 1954 and died on Friday June 03: 2016 of Parkinson’s – @AceNewsServices — Ace News Services

Posted on June 4, 2016 by agogo22

#AceNewsReport – June.04: MUHAMMAD Ali’s one-liners often packed as much punch as that famous right-hand…. Died Friday June.03: 2016 of Parkinson’s disease … God Bless .. Muhammad Ali: A Timeline Muhammad Ali 1942 — Born Cassius Clay on January 17, … Continue reading →

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