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Dr. Jacob Jaffe is a psychologist who has taught at Columbia and the City Universities. He has published two novels. "Hobgoblins", a political-psychological thriller and,"Land of Dreams" a family saga of the immigrant experience. Visit his website at http://www.jaffeauthor.com

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From "Open Doors" To "Engines Of Inequality"
Over a hundred and fifty years ago, after years of controversy and struggle, New Yorkers voted by a 6 to 1 margin to establish the Free Academy for the Poor Man's Children. That trailblazer college removed the barrier of tuition for its first class of 149 college students and over... Read
By: Jacob Jaffe | 16/01/2007 | Education
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Eternal Vigilance To Protect Democracy WC 860
Thomas Jefferson said, "Eternal vigilance is the price of democracy," but besides preserving our democracy we are also in a never-ending struggle to create and expand our rights. While our founding fathers called for freedom and democracy, our people had to struggle to enfranchise poor whites, to end slavery and... Read
By: Jacob Jaffe | 02/01/2007 | Politics
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Reducing The Stress In Your Life: Personal
Stress, like the weather, is ever present in our lives. While unavoidable, we can make it more manageable, just as we can dress appropriately to suit weather conditions. Stress, defined as our reactions to external situations or internal psychological states, affects our physical health and emotional well-being. Despite all the... Read
By: Jacob Jaffe | 01/01/2007 | Self Help