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by QueenTiye on March 19, 2007, 10:52:45 PM

What's it all about?

Here are some random facts:
  • People are social creatures
  • People tend to think that others are like themselves AND
  • People tend to want to be like others with just the right amount of uniqueness.
Studies suggest that people are most influenced by their speech environment - that is, people are less likely to lose faith in something, even in face of conflicting evidence, if they are in a speech community of people reinforcing their beliefs.

Given those facts - have you ever wondered what the long-term effects of cynicism are on the species?

How about the way the cynical view of humanity is reflected and reproduced through the mass media?

WHAT IF - we began to mass produce optimism, hope, and a positive outlook?

Would the world be a better place?

Explore the site for reflections on how the world can be a better place - and then visit our forum and enjoy conversation for a better world and a happy soul!
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by QueenTiye on July 02, 2009, 09:07:21 PM
I originally intended to do a chapter by chapter review of the book, once my friend remembered to send it.  Now that he's sent it, and now that I've read it, I will spare my...
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by QueenTiye on July 02, 2009, 10:19:59 AM
Today I turn 42. Smiley I have Douglas Adams to thank for thinking that this is a good thing... and a birthday to reflect on life, the universe, and everything.  Throughout the day today,...
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by QueenTiye on June 25, 2009, 10:16:59 PM
Some of his most uplifting contributions:

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Sarah Palin resigns the governorship of Alaska effective July 25 or 26 (link to follow). There is some speculation that she does this because she wants the freedom to enrich herself and her family with her newfound fame. This fits the “Barracuda” storyline – a woman for whom the governorship was “the big times” as was [...]
I attempted to post this on my windonwater.net site, but it didn’t work… so I’m posting here: Embedded video from CNN Video
I’m sorry to hear about AG Holder’s tooth. Toothache pain is miserable. I trust that AG Holder has dental coverage to not only have the tooth extracted, but the bridge put in place so his smile is retained, and his bite doesn’t get distorted as the teeth shift around the gap. I wish I [...]
Pentagon mulls easing ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ law: Gates – Yahoo! News. Gates offered as an example “when we’re given information from someone with vengeance in mind or blackmail, somebody who has been jilted. “If somebody is outed by a third party, does that force us to take action?” he said. “That’s the kind of thing we’re looking [...]
Barack Obama faced this question, but years ago, so did Michael Jackson. This video answered the question, and was SUCH a big deal, what with it’s all star cast (Eddie Murphy, Iman and Magic Johnson!). Plus – claiming Egypt for black folks. http://www.youtube.com/v/nDxsM5jLNxM&rel=0&fs=1
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