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Thursday, October 23, 2008

The Perfect Solution

Posted on 1:59 PM by christofer D
I would like to take back the word “perfectionist.” Let’s start by assuming that perfection is something we can actually attain. For instance, some people say that people there is no such thing as a perfect circle, but, for all practical purposes, there is. Let’s call this perfect. Near perfect is perfect.Why am I defining perfection? Because I have seen many screenwriters and others use
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Sunday, October 12, 2008

Our Very Own Library of Alexandria

Posted on 2:22 PM by christofer D
The Library of Alexandria was the largest library in the ancient world. The aim of this ancient Egyptian library was to collect the world’s knowledge. It was said that when foreign ships came into port that their books, and all written material was confiscated, copied, and returned to its owners.The library was tragically destroyed in a fire. Scholars still lament the loss of this vast repository
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