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The internet’s influence
To date, the internet is one of the most advanced things the human species have built. It allows us to connect with anyone we want, watch videos wherever we want, look up information about what we want and do so much more. It is truly amazing if you think about it. It is only 100…
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Story of Roma community
The history of the Roma community is full of inequality, marginality and injustices but the Second World War is without the doubt one of the most dramatic pages, especially in Romania. But, why this cruelty with the Roma people? They are in fact the largest ethnic minority in the European Union. This ethnic comes from…
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A dog’s life
He’s white with brown elements on fur. On the head he has a brown patch and it makes him look like a pirate. Together with My friends we named him Sparrow. He is always happy when he sees me and ready to follow me anywhere I go. He is adult but still likes to play…
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Generation gap
Have you ever heard somebody say back in the day, when grass was greener and life was more simple. Well the reason behind that could be generation gap. Generation gap is differences in values, actions, opinions, morals etc. between two or more generations. Throughout all history there has been generation gap, but it has become…
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Superstitions
Superstitions are beliefs about certain things that happen that result in good or bad omens. Most countries have their own superstitious beliefs I this big and multicultural world we live in, there are certain things people do which make cultures have differences, and also a lot of similarities. Among these are superstitions. The question is,…
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ACAB or not?
The force, institution of public trust or corrupted armed group under politicians’ control? Coppers, dogs, donut squad, cunt stubble, fizlove – called many names, often insulted: the Police. I always wondered about the duality of policeman’s image. Kids idealize them, look up to the righteous knights of modern times that defend people. Often they…
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Cartoons in the 90s
The 1990s was notable for a lot of things, but one thing not many people really think about is the types of cartoons and the impact these cartoons this decade brought with it. It’s Saturday morning. No school today, but somehow we’re able to wake up early to catch our favourite shows on TV. This…
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Body of Passion
Between sharp technique and passion, pain and sweetness, rehearsals and performance… Ballet dance is indeed one of the most paradoxical and fascinating discipline. In appearances, during a ballet at the opera, we only see beautiful dancers in bright tutu (the dance costume for girls), turning and flying on stage as light as feathers. Grace personified…as…
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Vegetarians & vegans – not only about the animals
For the most part, going vegetarian or vegan is usually about preserving life and not killing animals, but there is a lot more to it as well. People who have not eaten meat for a long time shed some light on this matter In this day and age, eating meat is so normal and not…
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An open letter to drugs
Dear Drugs, It has been a while since our last exchanges. It is rather obvious that for the past decades our relationship was quite tumultuous, to say the least. I could argue for hours and hours about the intricacies, causes and effects of my current behavior towards you. Some plead that we need to, perhaps,…
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Air pollution in Macedonia
When I started my European Voluntary Service in Macedonia I had high hopes for what I would see and experience. I thought I will be in a country that’s rather different from Estonia. I was particularly excited about exploring Macedonian culture and nature. In my …
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