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Dalai Lama Quotes
First we should practice self-examination. Before pointing our finger at others we should point it toward ourselves. — Dalai Lama Quotes (@DalaiLamaPosts) September 12, 2014 “The only way to make a spoilt machine work again is to break it down, work on its inner system and fix it again. Screw out the bolts of your…

Trump: in need of a trigger warning
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Stealth Stress: Cumulative Stress and Burnout
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Brian Tamaki inspires spike in donations for Rainbow Youth
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/86646946/donations-pour-in-to-rainbowyouth–care-of-brian-tamaki A charity for gay and transgender youth has Brian Tamaki to thank for a spike in donations that’s seen more than $3000 raised in four days. The Destiny Church founder’s controversial sermon linking gay people to earthquakes prompted dozens of donations to RainbowYouth, with many humorously listed under Tamaki’s name. One donation came courtesy…