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    SOUTH KOREA SUSPENDS TRADE WITH NORTH KOREA
    May 24, 2010 - South Korea

    North and South Korea had suspended trade with each other after North Korea was blamed for sinking a South Korean warship. The South Korean government demanded an apology from the North before the freeze would be lifted. The trade suspension added further tension to the already volatile situation between the two countries.

    AUTO LITE PLANT IN TOLEDO OHIO
    May 24, 1934 - USA

    Fighting has broken out at the Auto Lite Plant in Toledo Ohio between non union members protected by the National Guard and union members with rocks being thrown by Union Members and the National Guard mounting machine guns to keep control of the plant. Gas Grenades were used to disperse jeering crowds who refused to disperse.

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  • The wealth of the nation
    by Earth Day, Gaylord Nelson

    "...The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats and biodiversity that'as all there is. That'as the whole economy. That'as where all the economic activity and jobs come from. These biological systems are the sustaining wealth of the world...."
  • Happiness
    by Thomas Jefferson

    "...Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits...."

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    Myth: Staring at a computer screen all day is harmful to the eyes. Fact: Spending the day staring at a screen can tire or strain your eyes, but it will not hurt them. Make sure lighting doesn't create a glare on your screen. When spending long periods at your keyboard, take a break now and then to rest your eyes to reduce fatigue. Also, don't forget to blink. Your eyes need to stay lubricated to feel comfortable. More vehicles
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The article is about famous quotes about life, love, friendship, business, money and other topics. Much attention is paid to the ways to introduce quotes in your speech.

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When you read a magazine or a book or when you watch television you may meet with quotations of famous people that are to the point of the conversation. A quotation in its wide meaning is commonly used in text to underline the words of another speaker or writer. When it comes to narrow sense, a quote represents a statement of a famous person that is not without wisdom. These quotes are as a rule ended with the name of the person who said them. But there are cases when a phrase is getting so popular that people apply it without referring to the original speaker or writer.

Reading quotations of famous people has a great impact on our mind. You probably not even notice it, but these quotes touch upon philosophic chords in your soul. You start to think of your mission in the world. On the subconscious level you concentrate on what you're doing in life and what your priorities are. It gradually leads you to better realizing of your aspirations and develops your soul. Another advantage of reading quotations is that you are able to show your brilliance talking to other people when you have such a chance. It'll raise your prestige in the eyes of the public. Just make certain that the phrase you would like to add is appropriate. In this case it will sound really impressive.

Otherwise the quotation will seem as if you want to show off and will be taken with at negative approach. So if you'd like to impress your colleagues and a pretty neighbor pay enough attention to reading famous life quotes and use them when appropriate. You will soon observe that people take pleasure in talking to you and consider you to be a smart and well-bred person. There are specialized books containing the quotations of great men on different topics. Having such a book in your house is a sign that you are a thinking person taking interest in philosophic questions. The World Wide Web is a good alternative to buying books with quotes of famous people. There are a number of web sites including thousands of quotations by great men of all times. Start right away and you will observe positive changes quite soon.

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