1 Vocabulary Story 980 The Compromise in the US Constitution
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The writing of the US Constitution occurred in Independence Hall
with its convex dome. It was meant to be a panacea to rectify
the problems of weak government. The former arrangement was culpable of
garnering grievances between the states. In the end it was a contrived
compromise. Small states had a predilection for one state one vote,
big ones wanted population representation. Both sides were tenacious. Two different
houses - the Senate and House of representatives satisfied both sides.
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2 Vocabulary Story 980 The Compromise in the US Constitution
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The writing of the US Constitution occurred in Independence Hall
with its round dome. It was meant to be a cure-all to fix
the problems of weak government. The former arrangement was guilty of
storing up complaints between the states. In the end it was a made up
deal. Small states had a desire for one state one vote,
big ones wanted population representation. Both sides were firm. Two different
houses - the Senate and House of Representatives satisfied both sides.
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1 Vocabulary Story 979 Saint Francis was Different
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Prosperous clergy thought it propitious to wear rich apparel; trumpery
that menial country priests could not afford. They even went around
the altar in aseptic conditions.
So it seemed oddly quixotic that Saint Francis did menial tasks
and he was chastised when he cared for the sick when an eruption
of small pox broke out.
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2 Vocabulary Story 979 Saint Francis was Different
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Wealthy clergy thought it favorable to wear rich clothing; trashy stuff
that humble country priests could not afford. They even went around
the communion table in spotlessly clean conditions.
So it seemed oddly foolishly idealistic that Saint Francis did lowly tasks
and he was scolded when he cared for the sick when an outbreak
of small pox broke out.
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1 Vocabulary Story 978 The Dome in Florence
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It took finesse and a lot of finagling to build the concave dome
of the cathedral in Florence. Its copper alloy roof shines in the
turbid Tuskin sky.
The cardinal became disconsolate at his libertine congregation which
abounded with scoundrels. Chloroform was invented in the city which
was a boon to medicine.
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2 Vocabulary Story 978 The Dome in Florence
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It took skill and a lot of craftiness to build the pushed in dome
of the cathedral in Florence. Its copper mixture roof shines in the
murky Tuskin sky.
The cardinal became depressed at his immoral congregation which
was full of bad guys. Surgery gas was invented in the city which
was a boost to medicine.
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1 Vocabulary Story 976 Why have Boot camps?
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Boot camp is a potpourri of experiences to eventuate changes in
a person to inculcate army values.
A person’s ambiguous quirks are pushed at, exerting pressure.
It is analogous to sanding wood. Some recruits are skittish at having
the mess hall sergeant as their restauranteur. They also suffer distended
body parts.
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2 Vocabulary Story 976 Why have Boot camps?
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Boot camp is a mixture of experiences to cause changes in
a person to instill army values.
A person’s odd peculiarities are pushed at, causing pressure.
It is like to sanding wood. Some recruits are jumpy at having
the mess hall sergeants as their restaurant owner. They also suffer swollen
body parts.
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1 Vocabulary Story 975 Tigers are Trained to be Around People
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Menageries raise tiger whelps to keep themselves solvent. These
predatory animals must be habituated to the public, rendering them
less dangerous. It’s like a pact is made with them to be cool, yet
mimic ferocious growls.
They are put in provisional displays. It is a real problem that
some bad people bombard them with small objects.
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2 Vocabulary Story 975 Tigers are Trained to be Around People
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Animal exhibits raise tiger kittens to keep themselves financially viable.
These hunting animals must be trained to get used to the public, making them
less dangerous. It’s like a deal is made with them to be cool, yet
imitate fearsome growls.
They are put in temporary displays. It is a real problem that
some bad people pelt them with small objects.
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1 Vocabulary Story 974 Governments are Evil Sometimes
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Sometimes governments underwrite skulduggery. Gangs are permitted
to replenish their supplies, causing great travail and a legacy of
suffering.
Bad governments implement subtle changes. Yes, the public pans
then but waffles and acts tentatively.
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2 Vocabulary Story 974 Governments are Evil Sometimes
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Sometimes governments support wrong doing. Gangs are permitted
to restock their supplies, causing great turmoil and a heritage of
suffering.
Bad governments institute crafty changes. Yes, the public criticizes
then but wavers and acts hesitantly.
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1 Vocabulary Story 973 Jobs at Sea
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Maritime occupations have a lot of menial work that repulses the
majority of the population. The median wage is only $15,000. However;
the categorical freedom causes ebullience in some, reducing the antagonism
caused by harsh conditions. People with vague life goals can benefit
by going away.
Moby Dick is a condensed description of life ate sea. Now sailors
work under canopies to reduce sunburn.
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2 Vocabulary Story 973 Jobs at Sea
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Sea occupations have a lot of lowly work that repels the
majority of the population. The average wage is only $15,000. However;
the complete freedom causes excitement in some, reducing the hostility
caused by harsh conditions. People with unclear life goals can benefit
by going away.
Moby Dick is a shortened description of life ate sea. Now sailors
work under coverings to reduce sunburn.
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1 Vocabulary Story 972 The Shakespeare Controversy
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Many malcontents call the author with the non de plume Shakespeare
spurious. They lope to conspiracy theories deviating from the tradition
leaving Shakespeare unscathed as the great English playwright. They
cite the play’s archaic accents as evidence.
They say narcissism must have been an asset to a person writing
such material as in the plays.
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2 Vocabulary Story 972 The Shakespeare Controversy
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Many unsatisfied people call the author with the pen name Shakespeare
a phony. They run to conspiracy theories parting from the tradition
leaving Shakespeare unharmed as the great English playwright. They
quote the play’s old fashioned accents as evidence.
They say self love must have been an aid to a person writing
such material as in the plays.
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1 Vocabulary Story 971 Crisis on the US Border
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There is a migratory mania on tne US border. It’s reaching a terminal
stage. People arrive with alacrity, carrying their bibelots. Some
suffer corporeal hardships.
It’s been ballyhooed that patriotism and nationalism is passe.
This has created the right ambiance for an influx of migrants. However;
this is not pristine without a lot of crime and political intrigue.
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2 Vocabulary Story 971 Crisis on the US Border
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There is a influx craze on the US border. It’s reaching a final
stage. People arrive with joyful quickness, carrying their treasurers. Some
suffer bodily hardships.
It’s been advertised that patriotism and nationalism are out of date.
This has created the right atmosphere for an inflow of migrants. However;
this is not clean without a lot of crime and political scheming.
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1 Vocabulary Story 970 The Desperate Plight of U.S. Cities
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U.S. cities have become squalid with impecunious residents. Diverse
criminals skulk and impulsively hurt others. Drug addicts laze in
stupors in sultry tenements. Old people are euthanized when they can’t
pay for nursing homes.
The constituencies are tricked to continue to vote in Democrats,
who abuse them. These Democrats are more interested in gemology than
the cities.
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2 Vocabulary Story 970 The Desperate Plight of U.S. Cities
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U.S. cities have become foul with impoverished residents. Various
criminals prowl and hurt others at a whim. Drug addicts lay in
a daze in hot damp tenements. Old people are killed when they can’t
pay for nursing homes.
The voters are tricked to continue to vote in Democrats,
who mistreat them. These Democrats are more interested in gems than
the cities.
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1 Vocabulary Story 969 The Movie Visions
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The movie Visions is a paregyric to Hildagar of Bingham. It
is set in the end of the first millennium, 1000 AD. It was a world of
nepotism and demagogues, were people paid homage to military power.
Hildagar was somewhat incongruous to this world, stigmatized
by her love of learning. She reviled self mutilation for religious
devotion; thought to be only a pecadillo then.
She studied art and semantics and became the Abbess of a new nunnery.
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2 Vocabulary Story 969 The Movie Visions
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The movie Visions is a hymn of praise to Hildagar of Bingham. It
is set at the turn of 1000 AD. It was a world of favors to family and friends
and rabble rousers, were people respected only military power.
Hildagar was somewhat out of place in this world, made suspect by
by her love of learning. She criticized self harm for religious
piety; thought to be only a minor fault then.
She studied art and word meaning and became the head of a new nunnery.
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1 Vocabulary Story 968 The Crude Juggernaut of American Industry
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The inchoate U.S. industrial sector in the 1870’s showed an
unfaultering itinerary of ruthless growth.
Forensic study of records, expurgated at the time, prove this.
The weak were winnowed out and the derring do rewarded. The poor were
strictly partitioned from the rich. Nothing palliated this and the country
was heartened by its success.
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2 Vocabulary Story 968 The Crude Juggernaut of American Industry
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The forming U.S. industrial sector in the 1870’s showed an
unwavering agenda of pitiless growth.
Historical study of records, edited at the time, prove this.
The weak were sifted out and the daring rewarded. The poor were
strictly walled from the rich. Nothing softened this and the country
was encouraged by its success.
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1 Vocabulary Story 967 Secrets of the American Revolution
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Cynics will say the rebels of the American Revolution were rambunctious
and more full of adrenaline than sense.
Access to secret records does show an inclement chronology symptomatic
of that view. One faction even wanted to confederate with the Crown
, undermining the very cause of the Revolution itself.
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2 Vocabulary Story 967 Secrets of the American Revolution
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Mocking critics will say the rebels of the American Revolution were out of
control and more full of passion than sense.
Access to secret records does show an unfavorable order of events indicating
that view. One group even wanted to join with the Crown, weakening the very cause,
of the Revolution itself.
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1 Vocabulary Story 966 The Fumbles Before the Fall of Rome
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Right before the incipient fall of Rome, a triumvirate ruled the
breadth of the empire.
There were cabals with contorted ulterior motives; rebellions
proliferated. Narcissism was definitely a factor. Rash decisions limited
the production of needed munitions.
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2 Vocabulary Story 966 The Fumbles Before the Fall of Rome
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Right before the about to occur fall of Rome, a 3 person team ruled the
width of the empire.
There were plots with twisted hidden agendas; rebellions
multiplied. Self-centeredness was definitely a factor. Hasty unthought out decision
limited the production of needed war materials.
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1 Vocabulary Story 965 Conan the Barbarian from Birth to Old Age
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In the museum is a diorama of Conan the Barbarian in exacting detail, with
even nominal features. It is in a somber period; for him,
when he was disheveled and daubed with mud; languishing at the
grist mill. He had to gesticulate to communicate.
The diorama follows his life from birth into his dotage.
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2 Vocabulary Story 965 Conan the Barbarian from Birth to Old Age
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In the museum is a model of Conan the Barbarian in fine detail, with
even minor features. It is in a depressing period; for him,
when he was untidy and smeared with mud; wasting away at the
grain mill. He had to do hand gestures to communicate.
The model follows his life from birth into his old age.
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1 Vocabulary Story 964 How Germany Fighter Pilots were Pampered
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German Fighter pilots in World War Two led an imperial modus
vivendi. They were frankly impudent with their servants.
Orders emanated from Berlin to give them draconian powers, to enfranchise
them on issues of the war. They seemed indefatigable with their big
powerful planes. Yet they were querulous and would jettison at the
first sign of trouble.
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2 Vocabulary Story 964 How Germany Fighter Pilots were Pampered
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German Fighter pilots in World War Two led a noble life style.
They were bluntly rude with their servants.
Orders were issued from Berlin to give them drastic powers; to give them a
vote them on issues of the war. They seemed invincible with their big
powerful planes. Yet they were complaining and would bail out at the
first sign of trouble.
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1 Vocabulary Story 963 How the Pirates were Destroyed
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One winces to think of the pirates. Concurrent influences caused
motley crews to join in a nonpartisan way to traumatize trade and travel
on the sea. They even talked in their own violent pirate jargon.
This fomented the British Navy to fight against them until they
dissipated and became a nonentity.
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2 Vocabulary Story 963 How the Pirates were Destroyed
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One cringes to think of the pirates. Simultaneous influences caused
oddly mixed crews to join in an independent way to terrorize trade and travel
on the sea. They even talked in their own violent pirate language.
This caused the British Navy to fight against them until they
melted away and became a thing of little importance.
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1 Vocabulary Story 962 What Killed off Arabic Spain
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Arab Spain had prudent potentates with inborn wisdom, able to channel their
people’s energies. They were able to repulse illicit immigrants and
invaders for decades.
However; when they became indifferent and lolled in luxury, a
malaise began; they became dejected leading to their downfall.
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2 Vocabulary Story 962 What Killed off Arabic Spain
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Arab Spain had wise leaders with inborn wisdom, able to focus their
people’s energies. They were able to throw off illegal immigrants and
invaders for ten’s of years.
However; when they became noncaring and lazed in luxury, a
illness began; they became depressed leading to their ruin.
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1 Vocabulary Story 961 What kept Beethoven Going
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People rhapsodize Beethoven’s music. He scioned a new style of
music. However; he was deliberately slandered in his own
time. It is amazing how he stayed sedate with all those negative critiques
and provocations.
His own art had an innate impenetrable power and satisfaction that kept him
mollified.
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2 Vocabulary Story 961 What kept Beethoven Going
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People enthusiastically praise Beethoven’s music. He gave birth to a new style
of music. However; he was intentionally defamed in his own time.
It is amazing how he stayed calm with all those negative reviews
and taunts.
His own art had an internal untouchable power and satisfaction that kept him
satisfied.
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1 Vocabulary Story 960 The Barbarian Takeover of Britain
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The people were alienated to the Romans when they pulled out of
Britain. The tribes did the toil of coming from the mainland. The Angles,
Saxons and Jutes were principal among them. They proclaimed the
land theirs.
They elicited the appellations of every rotund feature like hills
and dells; though they felt the latitude to merge them with their
own words and ideas.
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2 Vocabulary Story 960 The Barbarian Takeover of Britain
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The people were estranged to the Romans when they pulled out of
Britain. The tribes did the work of coming from the mainland. The Angles,
Saxons and Jutes were chief among them. They announced the
land theirs.
They asked for the names of every round feature like hills
and valleys; though they felt the freedom to combine them with their
own words and ideas.
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