Public access to literature, art, music, and film is essential to preserving and building on our cultural heritage. Many of the most important works of American culture have drawn upon the creative potential of the Public Records. Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" is a classic example of a film that did not enjoy popular success until it entered the Public Records. Other icons such as Snow White, Pinocchio, Santa Claus and Uncle Sam grew out of Public Records figures.
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Don't worry. We have all done it so there is absolutely nothing to feel guilty about. Daydreaming on the job is nothing new—in fact, its perfectly normal.As we plow through the tedium that is the workday it is natural to look ahead and try to envision a future filled with countless weeks of the same. But what is at the end of that road? Living on a fixed income is no way to spend the Golden Years, now is it? Letting the television wash over us at the end of the day we are bombarded with images of people selling Click here to read more from this article
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