The greatest shame is to have felt the touch of happiness and to have not shared it- to rid it of the opportunity to reach others. Maybe what makes me happy can make you happy too...
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The Astounding Design of Eixample, Barcelona
Constructed in the early 20th century, Eixample is a district of the Spanish city of Barcelona known for the urban planning that divided the district into octagonal blocks. Influenced by a range of schools of architecture, Eixample was designed in a grid pattern with long streets, wide avenues, and rounded street corners. Despite being in the center of a thriving European metropolis, the district provides improved living conditions for inhabitants including extensive sun light, improved ventilation, and more open green space for public use. And of course, the result from the grid-like structure is astounding from above.
JOHN PAUL: A Letter to Michele Bachmann
Dear Congresswoman Michele Bachmann,
Your district, Anoka, Minnesota, has been the site of a culture war for quite some time - even before you took to the national stage during the GOP primaries.However, it seems that you and your allies have made public schools ground zero in your efforts…
