dem·o·crat (dĕm'ə-krăt') n. An advocate of democracy. One who believes in social equality or discounts distinctions in rank. Democrat A member of the Democratic Party. [French démocrate, back-formation from démocratie, democracy. See democracy.] dem·o·crat·ic (dĕm'ə-krăt'ĭk) adj. Of, characterized by, or advocating democracy: democratic government; a democratic union. Of or for the people in general; popular: … Continue reading Democrat v. Democratic
Day: November 27, 2006
Don’t worry, be happy!
Researchers are looking at ways to increase the amount of happiness we experience. In an article that was reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, prior researchers felt there was no need to look into this: For decades, a widely accepted view has been that people are stuck with a basic setting on their happiness thermostat. It says … Continue reading Don’t worry, be happy!
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