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  Moscow State University Address

  Ronald Reagan

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  On May 31, 1988, at the request of General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev, and standing below a bust of Lenin, Reagan spoke to and answered questions from a large audience of students and teachers at Moscow State University.  
  Reagan says “I wish you success” in Russian to the students on their upcoming exams. Reagan brings “a message of peace and good will and hope for a growing friendship and closeness between our two peoples.”  
  An information revolution is sweeping the globe that will transform our lives with robots, genetic coding, spacecraft, and other technologies. The key to progress is economic freedom. Entrepreneurs with the courage to take risks “are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the United States.”  
  The Republic of Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, India, and China are seeing the power of economic freedom. Freedom “is the continuing revolution of the marketplace.”  
  Nations “must renounce, once and for all, the right to an expansionist foreign policy.” “People do not make wars; governments do.” “Americans seek always to make friends of old antagonists”, for example, Britain, Germany, and Japan.  
  Nothing would please me more than to see “a growing, exuberant, exporting Soviet Union that had opened up to economic freedom”. In this Moscow spring of May 1988, we hope for a new world of reconciliation, freedom, and peace. 
  Following the speech, Reagan fields questions from the audience on a variety of topics: the START ballistic missile treaty, how young people have changed since he was a student, conflicts in Namibia and Nicaragua, the return of missing Soviet soldiers from Afghanistan, what’s unique about the U.S. Constitution, Reagan’s speaking plan on the mashed-potato circuit after retiring, American Indians, and Soviet dissidents. 
  Audio recording courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. 
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  You Are the Reality of the...

  Pastor Philip

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  Becoming aware of God is a gift that sets His creation before us.  Look around you. Wherever you are, you will see the greatness of God and cannot help but praise Him.

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  The Shocking Truth about...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  Technology has transformed nearly every aspect of modern life. From the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep, screens surround us—our smartphones, computers, tablets, and televisions keep us connected, entertained, and informed. While technological advancements have undoubtedly improved communication, productivity, and convenience, they have also created a growing dependency that many people fail to recognize. The line between regular technology use and addiction has become increasingly blurred, making it crucial to examine the true impact of our digital habits.  
  The rise of digital dependency is not an accident. Social media platforms, video games, and even workplace tools are designed to keep users engaged for as long as possible. Algorithms tailor content to our interests, notifications demand our attention, and the allure of endless scrolling can make it difficult to put our devices down. The result is a society where people check their phones hundreds of times a day, struggle to focus without digital stimulation, and feel uneasy when disconnected. What once seemed like simple entertainment has evolved into something far more powerful—an addiction that can reshape our thoughts, behaviors, and even brain chemistry.  
  Scientific research has shown that excessive technology use can rewire the brain in ways similar to drug and gambling addictions. Dopamine, the neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, plays a key role in keeping users hooked. Each "like" on social media, each message received, and each new piece of content triggers small dopamine releases, reinforcing the habit and making it difficult to stop. Over time, this can lead to compulsive behavior, decreased attention spans, and an inability to find pleasure in offline activities. 

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  Obfuscation - Deliberately...

  Cito Harder

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  Obfuscation is the deliberate act of making information unclear, ambiguous, or misleading to obscure the truth. It is a technique used in various fields, from politics and business to science and everyday communication. Whether through complex language, excessive detail, or intentional vagueness, obfuscation serves to manipulate perceptions, control narratives, and, in many cases, maintain power. Understanding how and why obfuscation is used is essential to identifying and countering its effects in a world where misinformation and deception are widespread. 
  Throughout history, obfuscation has played a critical role in shaping societies. Governments have used it to control populations, corporations to shield questionable practices, and individuals to navigate social interactions. In politics, leaders often employ ambiguous language in speeches and policies, leaving room for multiple interpretations and avoiding accountability. Businesses use complex legal terms in contracts to obscure hidden fees or unfavorable clauses. Even in science and technology, obfuscation can be found in manipulated research data or complex algorithmic systems that hide biases. 
  One of the most common techniques of obfuscation is the use of technical jargon and complexity. Specialized terminology, while necessary in professional fields, can be used to confuse outsiders and prevent scrutiny. Legal documents, financial statements, and medical reports often contain dense language that makes it difficult for the average person to understand crucial information. This deliberate complexity benefits those in power while keeping the public uninformed.

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  For the Boys - The True Account...

  N.C.R. Davis

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  A month after her 24th birthday, Lt. Mary Elizabeth Balster collapses among the rubble of a shelled supply room. On the night of November 30, 1944, holed up in the Heinrich Himmler Barracks in Morhange, France, Lt. Balster's evac receives a typical patient load, but this time one of the admissions is a 19-year-old tanker she'd nursed back to health five months before in Normandy. The charge nurse on Surgical gently informs the lieutenant that the private is critical. Rising determined to save him, Balster limps toward the shelled supply room determined to search for any blood plasma bottles still intact. 
   
   
   
  Recaptured from her mother's reminiscences and letters home, N. C. R. Davis takes listeners through every heat-of-battle harrowing moment as Balster lived it, achieving a rare glimpse of one nurse's point of view during the latter part of the European conflict. 
   
   
   
  The book mixes Lt. Balster's observations, memories, and dreams to tell the story of a richly rebellious woman trying to navigate her life while nursing wounded and dying frontline soldiers. Her strong-willed, beguiling personality fosters the grit necessary for her success as a combat nurse, but these same characteristics cause two men to fall in love with her. And the personal cost of war comes to a heartrending conclusion, as she must choose one man over the other.

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  Childhood Denied

  Jim Colajuta

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  Throughout history, violence against children has taken every possible form (physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, neglect, and child labor), at times adopting quite strange shapes. He went on to say that in ancient times, even the right to life had to be conferred by a rite; before that, a kid with no rights might be disposed of as casually as an aborted fetus.Throughout much of history, adult-adolescent sexual interaction was not only permitted but often the standard; adult-child sexual interaction was somewhat less common but still reasonably prevalent. Many famous historical characters demonstrate that adult/adolescent, and to a lesser extent adult-child, sexual behavior was widespread and generally tolerated. The man-boy partnerships that were frequent in ancient Greece and Rome are one of the most well-known examples. Individual examples include St. Augustine, and Mahatma Gandhi.Child abuse and neglect do not often have visible warning signals. However, by learning to spot the indicators of a problem, you can make a significant impact on a child's life. Child abuse is more than simply black eyes. While physical abuse is horrifying because of its scars, not all indications of child abuse are as visible. Ignoring a child's needs, leaving them unsupervised in risky settings, exposing them to sexual situations, or making them feel worthless or foolish are all forms of child abuse and neglect that can leave profound, lasting scars on children.Abuse and neglect of any kind leave permanent scars. Some of these scars may be physical, but emotional scarring has long-term consequences, affecting a child's sense of self, future relationships, and capacity to perform at home, work, and school.Individuals who have been traumatized as children face unique issues that can be addressed via various healing techniques. The approach used and its efficacy differ from person to person and frequently change over time as the nature of trauma and healing shifts.

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