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Taiwan Foreign Minister: China May Attack If Their Economy Slows Down
Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Wu said that people in Taiwan do not want the same situation that is happening in Hong Kong under the so-called 'one country, two systems' model [Fabian Hamacher/Reuters] *Reuters: **Taiwan warns of possible attack if China's slowdown 'becomes serious'* TAIPEI (Reuters) - Beijing could resort to military conflict with self-ruled Taiwan to divert domestic pressure if a slowdown in the world’s second largest economy amid trade war threatens the legitimacy of the Chinese Communist Party, the island’s foreign minister has said. As Taiwan’s presidential... more »
Constitution Under Attack: Article V Convention Greater Threat Than Open Attacks
[image: constitution-under-attack-article-v-convention-greater-threat-than-open-attacks] Parts of the political Left are coming right out and admitting that they want to get rid of the U.S. Constitution, in favor of pure democracy — despite the dangers — and many conservatives are helping them.
Italy to Mandate “Climate Change” Instruction for All Students
[image: italy-to-mandate-climate-change-instruction-for-all-students] Italy will become the first country in the world to mandate that schools indoctrinate students in the climate-change agenda.
Religious Liberty Sacrificed for Abortion “Rights”
[image: religious-liberty-sacrificed-for-abortion-rights] A new Trump administration rule that would have allowed healthcare clinicians to refuse to provide abortions for moral or religious reasons has been struck down as “unconstitutional.”
Chinese Commerce Ministry Requires Phased Tariff Roll-back to Advance any Trade Deal….
There is a lot of banter amid the punditry class of trade and finance watchers surrounding a statement from Chinese Commerce spokesman Gao Feng claiming that U.S. and China negotiators were discussing a ‘phased’ roll-back of U.S. tariffs as part … Continue reading →
What does it feel like
To have an adult son with brain cancer. It’s sort of, kinda Like I fell and broke my femur, but someone wants me to run a marathon. Like I have a hundred pound sack on my shoulder and I’m on a treadmill going nowhere. Like a good night’s sleep is a vague, impossible to recover, memory. Like the Psalms suddenly make sense and they never did before. Like we’ve talked more in 4 weeks than the previous 30 years. Like life is one long asthma attack. Like noticing strange, unimportant things— he has no gray hair and a very large vocabulary. Like the world stopped on October 1, 2019.
The Coup Against Trump; Calling All Patriots to Intelligence War - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat
End the McCarthyite Witch Hunt Against China and President Trump - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat Video of End the McCarthyite Witch Hunt Against China and President Trump - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat Mark Zaid, the attorney for the fake whistleblower, Eric Ciaramella, laid out the entire plot of what we now see unfolding before our eyes in a series of tweets, starting back in January of 2017. Zaid tweeted: “the coup has started" and “impeachment will follow ultimately." In July of 2017, Ciarmella said that CNN would play a key role in the coup and that, "We will get rid of him, and th... more »
Is This a 28-Foot-Long Crocodile That Was Killed in Australia in 1957?
An old photograph of a large crocodile is real, but the accompanying caption is factually challenged.
MP El-Tantawy has no place in Egypt now according to parliament speaker
On Tuesday, Egypt’s House of Representatives announced that it referred MP Ahmed El-Tantawy to a disciplinary committee. The decision was taken after reportedly 95 MPs reported him and demanded that he would refer to the disciplinary committee with a possible outcome of being expelled. “Who speaks about the elections, the constitutional amendments, the nation and the political leadership negatively has no place in Egypt,” House of Representatives Speaker Ali Abdel Aal said on Tuesday while raising the bar for Pro-regime speakers before him or after him. MP Ahmed Tantawy in one of t... more »
Summary: WhatsApp Suit Against NSO Group
Source: Flickr/Marina Stroganova WhatsApp, which is owned by Facebook, filed a complaint on Oct. 29 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Israeli cyberintelligence company NSO Group Technologies, asserting that NSO Group spyware had been used to infect 1,400 cell phones with the purpose of surveilling the communications of a target class of WhatsApp users. This lawsuit comes on the heels of a number of news stories linking NSO Group technology to state-sponsored campaigns against human rights activists and journalists, such as Jamal Khashoggi,... more »
DIY Pyramid Blocks & Tiawanaku Stone – Geopolymer
How to make a pyramid block, or a 20 ton 'volcanic' rock, in your back yard with just a few friends and bit of chemistry, plus common materials. Continue reading →
Will America Continue to Compete for Skilled Labor?
*Daniel Griswold* *economy, Americas* [image: Flickr / Sandia Labs] Educated, high-skilled immigrants don’t take jobs from other Americans—they fill in gaps or innovate in ways that stimulate America’s economy, leading to more employment opportunities. The U.S. job market is strong, and the technology and health care sectors, in particular, are booming. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that employment in health care and in professional and business services have continued to drive employment gains as the unemployment rate hit its lowest level in fifty yea... more »
Can Vietnam Be America’s New Ally Against China?
*Anders Corr* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] America must strengthen its containment of Beijing. Since July, China’s Haiyang Dizhi 8 survey ship and a coast guard escort have spent large amounts of time in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea. The region of the dispute, around three Vietnam-occupied islets at Vanguard Bank, is closer to Vietnam than any other country and is claimed by Vietnam as within its EEZ. China’s claim to the area as a historical territory is based on its so-called nine-dash line, which was ruled without a legal basis by the Per... more »
Trump Needs to Reestablish Deterrence with Iran
*Kaleigh Thomas* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The escalation ladder with Iran has lost several rungs. The attack attributed to Iran on Saudi Aramco oil facilities is the latest in a series of Iranian escalations—the May 14 and June 13 tanker attacks, the June 20 downing of a U.S. drone, and July 19 seizure of the Stena Impero, a British oil tanker—in recent months that have been met with relatively minimal response by the U.S. or international community. The attack on Saudi Arabia only resulted in a renewed push for diplomatic engagement with Iran on the sidelines of ... more »
Can Russia's Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E Beat the F-35?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: By Oleg Belyakov - http://www.airliners.net/photo/Russia---Air/Sukhoi-Su-35/1570109/L/&sid=7adfd8f27673cbbb0d20ba69478da963, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11500200] In a dogfight, maybe. *Key point:* The F-35 is stealthier and more advanced, but it doesn't perform as well in close-quarter dogfights. The Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E is the top Russian air-superiority fighter in service today, and represents the pinnacle of fourth-generation jet fighter design. It will remain so until Russia succeeds in bringi... more »
Cold War Doomsday: Inside Russia's World War III Nuclear War Plans
*Zachary Keck* *History, Europe* [image: By Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office - This image is available from the National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Site Office Photo Library under number XX-11.This tag does not indicate the copyright sta] The end of humanity? *Key point: *Any plan to use WMD was (and is) both foolish and would kill many millions. World War II was the most destructive war in human history. Consider that, *a conservative estimate of World War II fatalities* is 60 million people, or roughly 3 percent of the... more »
Room 5 feat. Oliver Cheatham - Make Luv
Thursday night is an unusual evening to have a musical interlude, but it is what it is.
Another Dem Mayor discovers actions have consequences
Dem Mayor Facing Multiple Felonies After Clashing with Police: Report Western Journal Jack Davis November 3, 2019 The mayor of an Indiana community has been charged with multiple felonies amid a heated battle with his police department. Michigan City Mayor Ron Meer faces two misdemeanor charges of false informing and six felony counts for intimidation and official misconduct, WNDU reported. The false informing charges claim Meer’s conduct resulted “in substantial hindrance to law enforcement.” Attorney Scott King, who was meeting with Meer to discuss the charges, said he had “no ide... more »
More Good News for Gen Flynn! 2 Articles to Peruse.
From the Western Journal and Natural News: DOJ Admits Unbelievable Error Around Peter Strzok in Michael Flynn Case Excerpts: The case of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has taken some strange twists over the past two years. But this week might have seen one of the oddest twists of all: The Department of Justice admitted it had reversed the identifications in recently filed paperwork of two key players in the whole Flynn story. The agents who conducted that interview were Peter Strzok and Joe Pientka. At what was supposed to be a hearing in September to set a new sente... more »
Gotham City Digest
(Where we would never compare Trump to a higher class of mobster.) ------------------------------ Typical right wing asshole. Bevin loses but refuses to admit it. And Trump was there just last night making it, as usual, all about himself. "Don't let them do this to me!" he whined. The voters of Kentucky did it to him, anyway. Now go on Twitter and bad mouth Bevin for losing his election for you, you venomous orange tree toad. ------------------------------ Another migrant dies in ICE custody but this story has a twist- He was taken off life support over the family's ob... more »
Emerson College Looks to Absorb Marlboro College
Officials from Emerson College said that it is considering a plan to merge with Marlboro College, a small liberal arts school located in southern Vermont. Due to declining college enrollment nationwide, Marlboro, like many other schools, has struggled financially in recent years. In a statement Marlboro’s President Dr. Kevin Quigley wrote, “While this announcement is […]
What I Learned from The Vagina Monologues
One of the proudest accomplishments of my undergraduate experience was my involvement with the V-Day Movement that produces The Vagina Monologues every year. Freshman fall, I joined this organization whose mission is to “end violence against all women and girls (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid identities that are subject to gender-based violence).”
Massasoit Community College Joins Boston’s Tuition-Free Community College Plan
Massasoit Community College will join Boston’s Tuition-Free Community College Plan, which aims to increase higher education accessibility. Under the program, up to three years of community college tuition is covered for eligible low-income students. The application deadline is Dec. 8 and students can start their courses during the spring 2020 semester. In order to be […]
Syrian Army tanks roll into northeastern Syria for possible showdown with Turkish troops
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Turkish military expansion in northeastern Syria has been obstructed by the recent arrival of Syrian Arab Army (SAA) tanks and heavy weapons, a source from the Syrian Armed Forces told Al-Masdar News this evening. According to the source, the Syrian Army has deployed heavy armory to several border points […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS attacks government fuel transport leaving SDF areas
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) carried out a new attack against the Syrian state this evening, as the terrorist group targeted the latter’s fuel transport in the Al-Raqqa Governorate. According to the terrorist group’s official media wing, the Islamic State fired rockets at a government fuel transport that was traveling through […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Powerful explosion reported at key oil refinery in western Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – A powerful explosion was reported this evening at one of Syria’s most important oil refineries. According to a report from the coast, the explosion took place at the Baniyas Oil Refinery in the Tartous countryside. The reason for the explosion is still unknown. Update (9:20 P.M.) – a fuel tanker […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Several ISIS terrorists killed in clashes with Syrian troops in eastern Homs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – For the second day in a row, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is involved in a fierce battle against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) in the desert region of eastern Syria. A joint unit of the Syrian Arab Army and National Defense Forces (NDF) reportedly clashed with the Islamic State terrorists […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army deploys entire brigade with tanks to front-lines in northeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – A new batch of military reinforcements from the Syrian Arab Army arrived in the al-Hasakah province on Thursday after traveling through a highway (al-Hasakah – Raqqa) passing through the Tal Abyad area, which is the third batch of its kind since the Syrian Army started deploying along this border strip […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US gives Syrian oil revenue to SDF: Pentagon
Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Rath Hoffman has assured that the proceeds from the Syrian oil fields under its control would not go to the US, but to its Kurdish allies, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). He added that despite the US withdrawal from the country’s north, announced in October, Washington continues to work with the SDF, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Armenians seek safety in Russian-Turkish agreement
Immediately after its launch this October, Turkey’s “Peace Spring” operation in northern Syria has become a huge headache for all sides of the Syrian conflict, but first and foremost for the US. Washington found itself cornered with two mutually exclusive options: salvage relations with its NATO ally Turkey or keep the promises given to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Unrest In Bolivia Continues To Escalate
Young men carrying batons and wearing masks chanted, 'Murderess, murderess,' as they marched Arce to a platform where they cut her hair before the baying mob *Daily Mail:* *Bolivian mayor is dragged through the streets, covered in red paint and has her hair hacked off by furious mob who blamed her for the deaths of two opposition protesters* * Mayor Patricia Arce was dragged from the town hall in Vinto on Wednesday * Furious masked men chanted 'Murderess, murderess' and cut off her hair * Arce was released after four hours of degradation, the town hall was incinerated * Bolivia ha... more »
Appreciate Your Support
I’ve been working full time on climate research without pay for almost three months, and am running out of money and time to work on climate. The generous support I have received via donations has kept me going so far. … Continue reading →
A Generation Asleep? Narcolepsy in Teens and Young Adults by the Children’s Health Defense Team
By the Children’s Health Defense Team Narcolepsy, a severe sleep disorder that typically emerges in adolescence, appears to be on the rise in the U.S. A new analysis of U.S. health care claims reports prevalence roughly 50% higher (1.6 per 2,000) than the upper limit cited in most prior studies (1 per 2,000), with the […] The post A Generation Asleep? Narcolepsy in Teens and Young Adults by the Children’s Health Defense Team appeared first on Health Nut News.
Protecting Women's Choice From The Trumpists
Trump doesn't give a whit about women's Choice one way or the other and the only thought he ever put into it before being persuaded it can be used as a potent political weapon against his enemies, was when he was relieved legal abortion could be used to get rid of fetuses in women he had knocked up. But as a political weapon... now you're talking his language! Yesterday NPR reported his regime was defeated in court over the "Conscience Rule," another bogus attempt by the far right to infringe on Choice. In a blow to the Trump administration, a federal court in Manhattan has kno... more »
Syrian Army Secure Oil Field Near Northeastern Border with Turkey
*Syria News* | Unfortunately for the Kurdish militants, the US will not be underwriting their separatist dream for much longer.
Did Eisenhower Say ‘If You Want Total Security, Go to Prison’?
A paraphrase of the five-star general's comments was used in a meme about "socialism."
Judge Orders Trump to Pay $2M for Charity Foundation Misuse
A New York judge has ordered President Donald Trump to pay $2 million to an array of charities to resolve a lawsuit alleging he misused his own charitable foundation to further his political and business interests.
Russia's Supersonic MiG-25 Interceptor Was Nearly Obsolete the Day It First Flew
*Robert Farley* *Technology, Europe* But continued to serve Moscow with distinction. *Key point: *It was good enough that it was purchased by countries around the world. The MiG-25 (NATO reporting name: Foxbat) was one of the most awesome, yet most misunderstood, fighters of the Cold War. Envisioned as an interceptor designed to destroy U.S. supersonic bombers and high-flying spy planes, the Foxbat also put its high speed to good use as a reconnaissance aircraft and, to less good effect, as a fighter-bomber. The Foxbat also became a mainstay on the global export market, eventua... more »
Republican Senators Ask Pompeo for Biden-Linked Burisma Docs
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: Former senior advisor Michael McKinley sits behind U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo duirng a meeting with foreign ministers of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand August 1, 2019.] They're not fooling around. - *Two Republican senators are asking Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to provide documents regarding any meetings that a consultant for Burisma Holdings had with State Department officials.* - *Sens. Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson ... more »
Brazilian Reporter Slaps Glenn Greenwald During Live Broadcast
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: Author and journalist Glenn Greenwald attends a meeting of the human rights committee of the Chamber of Deputies in Brasilia, Brazil June 25, 2019. REUTERS/Adriano Machado] Ouch. Journalist Glenn Greenwald was slapped in the face on air by a Brazilian journalist, shown in a video posted Thursday on Twitter. Greenwald and Augusto Nunes were speaking on “Jovem Pan News,” a Brazilian radio station, according to the video posted by journalist George Marques. The two men are seen arguing in Portuguese, and the disagreement escalates when ... more »
Here's Bernie Sanders's $30 Million Plan to Reach Older Voters
*Audrey Conklin* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks at a campaign rally in front of the State House after filing his declaration of candidacy papers to appear on the New Hampshire primary election ballot] He's aiming at swing states. *2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders plans to spend more than $30 million on TV ads in early states, according to people familiar with the plan.* - *Democratic consultant Joe Trippi said Sanders’s TV ad efforts are also likely an effo... more »
Bill Gates Open to Voting Trump, Worried about Warren's Tax Plan
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: Bill Gates, Trustee and Co-Chair of the Global Commission on Adaptation, speaks as Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Amazon-based indigenous leader Tuntiak Katan look on during the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit at U.N. headquarters] 'I’m not sure how open-minded she is,' Gates said about Warren. Billionaire Bill Gates panned Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax ideas Wednesday and did not rule out possibly voting for President Donald Trump in 2020 if he is the more “professional” candidate. “If I had to pay $20 bil... more »
We've Got the Details on China's Submarine Drones
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/CHINA-ARMY-NUCLEAR-RC18C69C4570.html] The real deal? *Key point:* America and China are both rushing to build robots to fight each other's neighbors. China may soon have a new weapon to help defend itself against enemy submarines. For years, many have commented on Beijing’s lack of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. The Department of Defense’s 2016 report on China’s military, for instance, noted that Beijing “continues to lack either a robust coastal or deep-water anti-submarine warfare capabi... more »
Don't Sleep on North Korea's Large (But Really) Old Submarine Fleet
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * It only takes one torpedo to kill a lot of people. *Key Point: *Although old and obsolete, North Korea’s submarines have the advantage of numbers and, in peacetime, surprise. Pyongyang’s history of armed provocations means the world hasn’t seen the last of her submarine force. North Korea should by all rights be a naval power. A country sitting on a peninsula, Korea has a long naval tradition, despite being a “shrimp” between the two “whales” of China and Japan. However, the partitioning of Korea into two countries in 1945 and the stated goal of uni... more »
Look Out America, China Is Building Navy Railguns Of Its Own
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* The race comes to a head in 2025. *Key point:* Beijing may end up beating America in building a working, viable naval railgun. China could have the world’s most powerful naval gun by 2025, according to a U.S. intelligence report. China is testing a ship-mounted railgun “capable of striking a target 124 miles away at speeds of up to 1.6 miles per second,” according to CNBC, citing anonymous sources familiar with the report. “For perspective, a shot fired from Washington, DC could reach Philadelphia in under 90 seconds.” A railgun is a sort of exo... more »
Fines dished out after rat fur and faeces found in rice in Canberra restaurant
The previous owner of the Two Sisters Lao Thai Cuisine restaurant in Canberra's city centre has been fined $10,000 after health inspectors found filthy work surfaces, uncovered food, and a rat infestation.
Christians voted for Trump in huge numbers. This evangelical pastor wants that to change
Doug Pagitt is a man on a mission. For decades, evangelical Christians in the US have overwhelmingly voted for Republications. He wants that to change.
Vietnamese priests embrace Australian life to meet shortfall in local clergy
With many Australians questioning their faith, the Catholic church is looking further abroad in recruiting for its next generation of leaders.
Just one phone call was all it took to leave this homeowner feeling 'cheated, angry and powerless'
After Michael Golding had bought land, his bank called to say it was actually in the next suburb over, where the median price for a three-bedroom home is more than $200,000 lower.
Watch the moment this man tells police he killed Sydney schoolgirl Quanne Diec
The moment Vincent Tarantino walked into a police station and told stunned detectives he killed missing schoolgirl Quanne Diec has been released by the NSW Supreme Court after he was this week found not guilty of the crime.
Two former Labour MPs urge voters to keep Corbyn 'away from Downing Street'
Two former Labour MPs urge voters to support Prime Minister Boris Johnson ahead of the UK Opposition Leader in the upcoming general election, with one saying he would do "everything he can to stop Jeremy Corbyn from getting into power".
Gusty winds predicted to fan high fire risk across steamy south-east Queensland
Parts of south-east Queensland face an extreme fire danger risk today, with very hot, dry and windy conditions expected.
Boutique dried fruit businesses feeding from share platter trend
Small business with the time to value-add to dried fruit products hit the mark with consumers who are keen to hear the backstory behind the product.
Fake Halloween cobwebs and plastic appearing in birds' nests
Fake Halloween cobwebs are being found in birds' nests more than a week after Halloween, but it's unclear how dangerous that can be.
Your best photos of the week
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Female athletes deserve overdue pay reward after long struggle
Prominent Australian sporting codes may be remembered fondly for doing the right thing by the pioneers of women's sport and their talented successors, and it will be the young female athletes who benefit in the future, writes Richard Hinds.
How the boomer meme-industrial complex helped shred Bill Shorten's campaign
A video has emerged of a Liberal Party consultant revealing details of the social media savvy used to outflank Labor in the election and win the 'battle of the thumbs'.
Are we more self-centred than we used to be? Australians have made a call
With social media a parade of puffy-lipped peacocks and popinjays, it bears asking, are we a bunch of rabid self-promoters? James Valentine weighs in.
Diesel filter problems 'widespread' as experts call for regulators to step in
Peter Banks was driving on a freeway when his car suddenly lost acceleration. He was told the car was doing exactly what it was designed to do, but that's a problem.
'Remarkably underappreciated': Tony Abbott bows out with one final dig
A Liberal Party who's who gather to honour former prime minister Tony Abbott's 25-year political career at a dinner where he describes his government as "remarkably underappreciated".
He raped girls at knifepoint and boasted about his 'conquests' but never went to jail
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I once worked with a boy whose known career as a sex offender started at age 12. By the time he turned 16, he had a long line of sexual assault victims. So where were the consequences? asks Rachael Sharman.
The Church's 'surplus women' have grand plans — that don't involve husbands
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Being Christian presents unique challenges when looking for love, and as Christian women outnumber men, some are realising they may never have families.
Ninety people with disabilities to lose their jobs before Christmas
Every morning Charlie Sinn takes a taxi to his job at HiCity Garden Maintenance, a not-for-profit operation in Melbourne's north-east. Now he and other workers with a disability are facing redundancy as the company shuts down, leaving parents and the local council angry and upset.
'They've squandered it': Why the NSW Government is at war with itself
A civil war is brewing within the Coalition over how to handle the big dry after the Premier was blindsided by the Nationals' decision to sack NSW's drought boss Jock Laurie, writes state political reporter Ashleigh Raper.
'Heinous' fishermen who murdered 16 crewmates face historic deportation to North Korea
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South Korea has deported two North Korean fishermen after it was revealed they had killed 16 other crew members on their boat and then fled to South Korean waters.
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Jim Willis
Jim Willis, author of *Lost Civilizations: The Secret Histories and Suppressed Technologies of the Ancients*, published by Visible Ink, was this week’s guest. Although his book didn’t do more than touch on the idea of Ancient Astronauts, that was sort of the theme that I explored with him. You can listen to the show here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19895196 I did start with something of a snarky comment, asking him what sort of background he had in anthropology and archaeology. His bio suggested that his professional education had been in music and theology. He did say that ... more »
French President Macron: Closing Off Dialogue With Russia A 'Huge Mistake'
Kremlin.ru *Moscow Times*: *Closing Off Dialogue With Russia a 'Huge Mistake,' France's Macron Says* Europe shouldn’t make the “huge mistake” of avoiding dialogue with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron told The Economist, continuing his recent overtures to the country that the West has shunned over its annexation of Crimea. Macron previously attempted to bridge the European Union’s differences with Moscow this summer, warning against the “strategic error” of isolating Russia and describing Russia as “deeply European.” The EU, the United States and other Western allies hav... more »
CEO Apple Appointed Chair of Board at Premier Chinese University
BY EVA FU October 22, 2019 Apple’s CEO Tim Cook recently became the chairman of an advisory board at the business school under China’s prestigious Tsinghua University, as the tech giant faced criticism for caving in to the Chinese regime’s censorship rules owing to its business interests in China. Cook’s role at the board was to make Tsinghua’s School of Economics and Management a world-class institution during his three-year stint, according to the school website’s report on an advisory board meeting held on Oct. 18. Cook hosted the meeting with 35 members in attendance. The a... more »
MAGAnomics – Weekly Jobless Claims Drop 8,000 – Main Street Employment Remains Very Strong…
Unemployment claims dropped by 8,000 last week showcasing a very strong job market for all sectors of employment. The U.S. Dept of Labor Report shows continued strong jobs growth surprising most economic pundits. (DOL Report – pdf page 4) (Reuters) … Continue reading →
Journalist Augusto Nunes Attacks Glenn Greenwald on “Panico” Radio Show
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Journalist Augusto Nunes, from Jovem Pan, Veja e Record, today Thursday, November 7th, attacked Glenn Greenwald, from The Intercept, during his participation in the Jovem Panic program. The assault happened after Greenwald called Nunes a coward for commenting on his and his husband's children. After the assault, moderator Emilio Surita […] The post Journalist Augusto Nunes Attacks Glenn Greenwald on “Panico” Radio Show appeared first on The Rio Times.
French President Macron: NATO Is Experiencing 'Brain Death'
It is high time for Europe to "wake up", according to Emmanuel Macron. Read an astonishingly candid interview with France's president https://t.co/bYuTBTgURL pic.twitter.com/z4RMjqqBI7 — The Economist (@TheEconomist) November 7, 2019 *ABC News Online: **NATO is suffering from a 'brain death' — the EU is the cure, says Emmanuel Macron* French President Emmanuel Macron says Washington's antipathy to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) alliance is causing its "brain death", which should prompt the European Union (EU) to step up as a world power. "What we are currently exp... more »
"When one gets anguished over the poor conditions faced by some people at any given stage of economic and historical development, one is obliged to ask two fundamental questions: compared to what and why were they poor in the first place?" #QotD
*"When one gets anguished over the poor conditions faced by some people at any given stage of economic and historical development, one is obliged to ask two fundamental questions: compared to what and why were they poor in the first place?"* ~ David Hart, from his 2018, essay, 'The Problem of Terminology: Why ‘Capitalism’?' -- part of a cross-party discussion on 'Marx and the Morality of Capitalism' [hat tip Don Boudreaux] . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Latest Findings from Voyager 2
It’s heartening to consider that the two Voyager spacecraft, though built for a 4 ½ year mission, have continued to function ten times longer than that. This fact, and data from other missions, will help us get a handle on longevity in spacecraft systems as we contemplate pushing out beyond the heliosphere with a spacecraft […]
Free Download: Joseph Heller, “Catch-22”
*“Catch-22”* by Wikipedia “’Catch-22’ is a satirical novel by the American author Joseph Heller. He began writing it in 1953; the novel was first published in 1961. It is frequently cited as one of the greatest literary works of the twentieth century. It uses a distinctive non-chronological third-person omniscient narration, describing events from the points of view of different characters. The separate storylines are out of sequence so that the timeline develops along with the plot. The novel is set during World War II, from 1942 to 1944. It mainly follows the life of Captain Joh... more »
Bitter cold all the way into the Deep South
Farther north, Philadelphia could see the coldest Saturday morning since 1976. “It (will) feel more like the middle of winter rather than early November in some places,” says Accuweather. By Friday the chill will penetrate into the Deep South. with afternoon highs 10-20 degrees below normal for early November across the Southeast. “The low temperature ... Read moreBitter cold all the way into the Deep South The post Bitter cold all the way into the Deep South appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Musical Interlude: Thomas Bergersen, “Promise”
Thomas Bergersen, “Promise”
Attack On Canadian Mine Convoy In Burkina Faso Kills 37, over 60 Wounded, And Dozens Are Still Missing
*NBC/Reuters:* *At least 37 killed in attack on Canadian mine convoy in Burkina Faso* The attack is the deadliest in recent years as the military struggles to contain Islamist violence that has overrun parts of Burkina Faso. NAIROBI — Thirty-seven civilians were killed and more than 60 wounded when gunmen ambushed a convoy transporting workers of Canadian gold miner Semafo in eastern Burkina Faso, regional authorities said on Wednesday. The attack is the deadliest in recent years as the military struggles to contain Islamist violence that has overrun parts of Burkina Faso, in we... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“How massive can a normal star be? Estimates made from distance, brightness and standard solar models had given one star in the open cluster Pismis 24 over 200 times the mass of our Sun, nearly making it the record holder. This star is the brightest object located just above the gas front in the above below. *Click image for larger size.* Close inspection of images taken with the Hubble Space Telescope, however, have shown that Pismis 24-1 derives its brilliant luminosity not from a single star but from three at least. Component stars would still remain near 100 solar masses, making ... more »
Chet Raymo, “Whence Ourselves?”
*“Whence Ourselves?”* by Chet Raymo “I recently thought of David S. Goodsell's "The Machinery of Life," and I found myself reading the book again. There is nothing I didn't already know, but it's worth reading again for the same reason one might read, say, Anna Karenina or Moby Dick several times in the course of a life. In fact, Goodsell's book would be a good candidate for the one science book I would recommend to someone stuck on a desert island. Step by step he takes us through the molecular machinery shared by all life on Earth. Humans have a lot more in common with a bacteriu... more »
The Poet: Theodore Roethke, “The Geranium”
*“The Geranium”* “When I put her out, once, by the garbage pail, She looked so limp and bedraggled, So foolish and trusting, like a sick poodle, Or a wizened aster in late September, I brought her back in again For a new routine - Vitamins, water, and whatever Sustenance seemed sensible At the time: she’d lived So long on gin, bobbie pins, half-smoked cigars, dead beer, Her shriveled petals falling On the faded carpet, the stale Steak grease stuck to her fuzzy leaves. (Dried-out, she creaked like a tulip.) The things she endured! The dumb dames shrieking half the night Or the two of us, a... more »
"Seasons And Cycles..."
“All human life has its seasons and cycles, and no one’s personal chaos can be permanent. Winter, after all, gives way to spring and summer, though sometimes when branches stay dark and the earth cracks with ice, one thinks they will never come, that spring, and that summer, but they do, and always.” ~ Truman Capote
Students Pay Off Parking Fines With Peanut Butter and Jelly at the University of Alaska Anchorage
At the University of Alaska Anchorage, individuals can pay off unpaid parking fines with an unusual currency – peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. This is an annual tradition meant to combat student hunger. For a week, the university accepts peanut butter and jelly ingredients in lieu of cash. The food goes to a pantry for […]
Anger as Hancock offers string of seven-year-old policies on institutional care
Measures introduced this week to address the scandalous treatment of autistic people and people with learning difficulties in mental health hospitals are strikingly similar to failed government measures announced seven years ago. Health and social secretary Matt Hancock announced five measures this […]
DWP scraps plan to strengthen Disability Confident… after just four days
A government plan to strengthen its discredited Disability Confident employment scheme, and force leading employers to report on how many disabled people they employ, has had to be scrapped just days after it was announced. Work and pensions secretary Therese Coffey, who […]
Government ‘discriminating’ by refusing to meet disability costs of election candidates
The government has been accused of discriminating against disabled people standing at next month’s general election – and breaching the UN disability convention – by refusing to fund any of their disability-related campaign spending. The refusal of the Government Equalities Office (GEO) […]
Ruling on DWP’s misleading universal credit ads ‘is vindication for direct action’
Disabled activists who took direct action against a national newspaper – after it published untruthful Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) adverts praising its much-criticised universal credit benefit system – say a watchdog’s ruling has vindicated their activism. The Advertising Standards Authority […]
DWP’s disability adviser questioned over PIP omission from Boris Johnson letter
The head of a UK leisure industry body – a government disability adviser – has been forced to explain why his organisation wrote to the prime minister but failed to ask for action to address disabled people’s barriers to physical activity. Ukactive […]
Disabled activists back call for action on disability pay gap
Disabled people will effectively work for free for the last 57 days of this year because of the huge gap between their earnings and those of non-disabled employees, new TUC research has shown. Disabled activists this week backed the TUC call to […]
Dismay over psychiatrists’ failure to speak out on ‘abusive’ universal credit project
Five grassroots groups of disabled people have asked psychiatrists to explain why they have not spoken out publicly about a scheme that allows work coaches to refer universal credit (UC) claimants for mental health treatment. Mental Health Resistance Network, Disabled People Against […]
Project Veritas – leaked, ABC quashed story on Epstein three years ago
Leaked Insider Recording From ABC News Reveals Network Executives Killed Bombshell Story Implicating Jeffrey Epstein . . Project Veritas Eric Spracklen November 5, 2019 Newly revealed footage leaked by an ABC insider has exposed how network executives rejected allegations against Jeffrey Epstein years ago, even though there was content regarding the merit of those claims in-hand. “I’ve Had This Story for Three Years… (ABC) Would Not Put It on The Air” says Good Morning America Breaking News Anchor, and 20/20 Co-Anchor Amy Robach. “It Was Unbelievable … We Had – Clinton, We Had Every... more »
FOIA – Burisma, Biden, Deep State Cover Up
NEW MEMO ON UKRAINE: Hunter Biden & associates used State Department to kill Burisma investigation Glenn Beck November 5, 2019 –##– Hunter Biden’s Ukraine Gas Firm Urged Obama Administration to End Corruption Allegations: Report The Epoch Times Isabel van Brugen November 5, 2019 The Ukrainian gas firm where Hunter Biden was employed as a board member, Burisma Holdings, allegedly pressured the Obama administration to end corruption allegations against them during the 2016 election cycle, according to a report. In February 2016, one month before former Vice President Joe Biden reported... more »
Impeachment pall descends over State Department…
…blame the idiot Dimorats like Pelosi and Schiff, the Obama administration, or the Deep State folks you guys took orders from and aided in their attacks on our sitting President. What did you think would happen when information was hidden or leaked? What did you expect would be the outcome of illegal activities? Did no one ever think about all those little profits finding a way into their hope chests? For those innocents caught in the middle, yes I do feel for them and hope there is help to get their departments back in order while taking out the trash. … Continue reading →
Global Debt Hits An All-Time High Of $188 Trillion
IMF *AFP:* *Global debt hits an all-time high of $188 TRILLION – more than DOUBLE the world's economic output – the IMF warns* * IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned global debt has surged to a all-time high * Debt is at $188 trillion - which is around 230 per cent of world's economic output * Kristalina Georgieva said high debt burdens left many governments vulnerable Global debt has hit an all-time high of $188 trillion, which is more than double the output of the global economy, the IMF warned today. The global debt load has surged to a new record of around 230 per cent of wo... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/7/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Trade “China says it has agreed with U.S. to cancel tariffs in phases” [CBC]. “China and the United States have agreed to cancel in phases the tariffs imposed during their months-long trade war, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said Thursday without specifying a timetable. An interim U.S.-China trade deal is widely […]
"The Literature Network"
*Welcome to The Literature Network!* "We offer searchable online literature for the student, educator, or enthusiast. To find the work you're looking for start by looking through the author index. We currently have over 3500 full books and over 4400 short stories and poems by over 260 authors. Our quotations database has over 8500 quotes, and our quiz system features over 340 quizzes. Have a question about literature? Why not ask it in our Literature Forums. Thousands of members are waiting to talk to you!" - http://www.online-literature.com/ A new "Favorite", enjoy!
Demand For Natural Gas In 2050
By Paul Homewood Pleased to see my letter in today’s Telegraph, along with another appropriate response to the ban on fracking: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2019/11/07/lettersthe-one-priority-election-leaving-eu-liberal-establishment/ Just to recap on the CCC’s projections, gas power generation (with CCS) is planned to be 151 TWh. This is an increase on last year’s figure of 119 TWh: https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2019/06/16/net-zero-power-scenarios/ Projected […]
New ‘big global warming scare’ is simply a ‘con’ -Andrew Bolt
By Paul Homewood More on that letter from 11000 “scientists” with Andrew Bolt: My favourite is this guy from Namibia!
Whistleblower's Attorney In 2017: 'Coup Has Started'
#coup has started. First of many steps. #rebellion. #impeachment will follow ultimately. #lawyers https://t.co/FiNBQo6v0S — Mark S. Zaid (@MarkSZaidEsq) January 31, 2017 *FOX News*: *'Coup has started,' whistleblower's attorney said in 2017 posts calling for impeachment* Mark Zaid, one of the attorneys representing the intelligence community whistleblower at the center of the Democrats' ongoing impeachment inquiry, tweeted conspicuously in January 2017 that a "coup has started" and that "impeachment will follow ultimately." Then, in July 2017, Zaid remarked, "I predict @CNN will ... more »
New York Times drops bomb on Flint!
*THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019"Nothing but damaged kids left:"* We can only hope that Kevin Drum will spend some time on this New York Times front-page report. That said, has there ever been such an unfortunate muddle? Early in this massive report, are we being told that the Flint water crisis has produced a lot of new disabilities among the children of Flint? Or are we being told that it's all pretty much an illusion? GREEN (11/7/19): Five years after Michigan switched Flint’s water supply to the contaminated Flint River from Lake Huron, the city’s lead crisis has migrated from its... more »
JEFF SESSIONS IS AS NAIVE ABOUT THE GOP AS JOE BIDEN
*The Washington Post*'s Amber Phillips seems not to grasp that Jeff Sessions is on a suicide mission. *Jeff Sessions dares Trump to flex his kingmaking abilities in Alabama* After being fairly timid amid the president’s attacks on him throughout his tenure as attorney general, Jeff Sessions is challenging President Trump in a bold way on his path back to power. And it’s not clear which giant of Republican politics is going to win. Actually, it's 100% clear: Sessions is going to lose. Trump’s former attorney general is expected to announce Thursday that he is running for Senate in ... more »
Pam Bondi Says She Might Be Joining White House…
Oh noes… Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared on Fox News to discuss the likelihood of her joining the White House team in some capacity. . A mechanic is changing the car oil; you walk up to him and … Continue reading →
Did President Trump Want Attorney General William P. Barr To Say Publicly The President Broke No Laws With Ukraine
*Washington Post: **Trump wanted Barr to hold news conference saying the president broke no laws in call with Ukrainian leader * President Trump wanted Attorney General William P. Barr to hold a news conference declaring that the commander in chief had broken no laws during a phone call in which he pressed his Ukrainian counterpart to investigate a political rival, though Barr ultimately declined to do so, people familiar with the matter said. The request from Trump traveled from the president to other White House officials and eventually to the Justice Department. The president h... more »
World News Briefs -- November 7, 2019
Iran’s plans to increase its nuclear activity at Fordow raise concerns that Iran is positioning itself for a rapid nuclear breakout. It is now time for all nations to reject its nuclear extortion and increase pressure. — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) November 7, 2019 *Al Jazeera:* *US warns Iran is preparing a 'nuclear breakout'* Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounces Iranian 'extortion' and demands world powers act on nuclear deal breaches. The United States has accused Iran of preparing "a rapid nuclear breakout" after it began pumping uranium gas into hundreds of centrifuges,... more »
"The Trojan Horses Of Our Demise"
"Equo ne credite, Teucri. Quidquid id est, timeo Danaos et dona ferentes." (”Do not trust the Horse, Trojans. Whatever it is, I fear the Greeks even bearing gifts.”) –Virgil, "The Aeneid" *"The Trojan Horses Of Our Demise"* by Former meretricious traveller of the IPC "The Trojan horses of our demise: ignorance, arrogance, violence and greed. If we seek analogies for our financial collapse, Trojan horses are more instructive than horsemen of the apocalypse. The latter may be useful to the Fundies with their tiresome end-time fantasies. The horsemen externalize evil; they are children... more »
Former British Ambassador to Syria: UK complicit in Trump’s Syria Oil Grab
The cat is out of the bag. The UK is potentially complicit in a war crime. With typical insouciance the U.S. military dropped this bombshell by tweet and apparently without realizing the implications for U.S. partners:
UK General Election News Links 5-7 November 2019
7 November 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back [I’ve included all the BBC ‘news’ coverage of the general election. Mostly it’s trivial but you be the judge. WB] Lewes Bonfire Night effigies include a urinating Boris Johnson … Continue reading UK General Election News Links 5-7 November 2019
Reports: ISIS is Active Again in Daraa, Syria
*Khaled Iskef* | Several incidents have taken place during the past months in Daraa, including targeting members of the Syrian Army and security forces.
Behind the Israeli Effort to Falsify Palestinian History and Steal its Heritage
*21WIRE + MEM* | This systematic effort sanctioned by Israeli government is central to the construction of its nationalist myth.
Study Says School Shooters Showed Warning Signs
The study by the Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center is one of the most comprehensive reviews of school attacks since the Columbine shootings in 1999.
Steyer Aide Offered Money for Endorsements
Several state lawmakers and political candidates said they were surprised Tom Steyer’s campaign would think he could buy their support.
Whistleblower’s Attorney Has Been Plotting “Coup” Since 2017
[image: whistleblower-s-attorney-has-been-plotting-coup-since-2017] The lawyer for the ballyhood CIA whistleblower who lit the latest impeachment fire has been plotting a coup against the president since at least 2017, his Twitter feed shows.
California Shrinking: A Million Have Left, More to Follow
[image: california-shrinking-million-have-left-more-to-follow] To discourage Californians from leaving the state, California Democrats would either need to cut back on the onerous government controls it has generated or institute "capital controls" to keep people from taking all of their money and property with them.
"The Good Fight"; “The 13th Warrior: Prayers Before Final Battle”
*"The Good Fight"* by Paulo Coelho "In 1986, I went for the first and only time on the pilgrimage known as the Way to Santiago, an experience I described in my first book. We had just finished walking up a small hill, a village appeared on the horizon, and it was then that my guide, whom I shall call Petrus (although that was not his name), said to me: "We must never stop dreaming. Dreams provide nourishment for the soul, just as a meal does for the body. Many times in our lives we see our dreams shattered and our desires frustrated, but we have to continue dreaming. If we don’t, o... more »
Meet the SOBR: Russia's Super Special Forces Unit
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* [image: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DMVY-3xWAAAMEMw.jpg] One of the most elite forces. *Key point: *The SOBR teams have an important police role to play. If asked to name a counterterrorism unit in Russia, most people would probably think of the FSB’s elite “Alpha” unit. Alpha participated in the 1993 constitutional crisis, the Nord-Ost theatre siege and the Beslan hostage crisis, and are called out on the biggest and most sensitive incidents. However, they don’t deal with the majority of terrorism incidents in Russia. Rather, this responsibility... more »
The Mach 3 D-21 Drone Was a Secret America Cold War Spy Machine
*David Axe* *History, Asia* [image: By CIA - https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/csi-publications/books-and-monographs/a-12/images-and-thumbnails/ch8_2.jpg/image.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9928913] It was used to keep tabs on Red China. *Key point: *It was only recently that Cold War documents were declassified, providing more details on the D-21's many spy missions. Between 1969 and 1971, the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office deployed super-fast spy drones over China in an abortive attempt to spy on Beijing'... more »
No F-35 Required: These 5 Weapons Show Why Fighting Israel's Military Is A Losing Battle
*Robert Farley* *Technology, Middle East* A frighteningly effective military machine, even without the F-35. *Key point:* A nation always at war is always prepared. Since 1948, the state of Israel has fielded a frighteningly effective military machine. Built on a foundation of pre-independence militias, supplied with cast-off World War II weapons, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have enjoyed remarkable success in the field. In the 1960s and 1970s, both because of its unique needs and because of international boycotts, Israel began developing its own military technologies, as wel... more »
Whistleblower...Or Blowing Smoke? Should Trump's Accuser Appear?
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) took to the Senate floor this week to make the case that, yes, whistleblowers should have better protection whether government employees or contractors, but, he said, legislation and statutes cannot supersede the US Constitution, which gives everyone the right to face their accuser. So, should the CIA "whistleblower" be forced to appear before the Congressional impeachment committees? Today on the Liberty Report:
US Congressional Panel Outlines Next Phase of Dirty War on Syria: Occupy Oil Fields and Block Reconstruction
[image: undefined] Despite President Donald Trump’s order of a partial withdrawal of troops from Syria, the United States’ regime-change war against the country continues in broad daylight. At a US government-funded think tank at the forefront of shaping Washington’s interventionist designs, an American official succinctly laid out the continued-regime change strategy. Dana Stroul, a longtime US diplomat who oversaw a congressionally mandated study of Syria, outlined the four-pronged plan for what she called the “new phase” of the war: - US military occupation of Syria’s “resource... more »
Ice Eggs Cover Finland Beach
*Apparently the house is not on fire? How will the Greta Cult react?* Snow and Ice * Nov. 07/19 and It's SNOWING2 days earlier for snow then 2018 Ice Eggs on the Beach- BBC Ice Eggs on Beach *"Amateur photographer Risto Mattila was among those who came across the "ice eggs" on Hailuoto Island in the Gulf of Bothnia between Finland and * *Sweden.* *Mr Mattila, from the nearby city of Oulu, told the BBC he had never seen anything like it before.* *"I was with my wife at Marjaniemi beach. The weather was sunny, about -1C (32F) and it was quite a windy day," he told the BBC.* *"Ther... more »
"A Few End-Of-The -Day Questions"
*"A Few End-Of-The -Day Questions"* “It's not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. May I suggest that it be creating joy for others, sharing what we have for the betterment of personkind, bringing hope to the lost and love to the lonely. Asking yourself questions and answering them honestly is a good path to self-knowledge. In keeping with this idea, I'd like to propose a few end-of-the-day questions for each of us... Is anyone a little happier because I came along today? Did I leave any concrete evidence of my kindness, any sign of my love? Did I t... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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"Maybe, Just Maybe..."
"What would it hurt for me to give that homeless guy a couple bucks? Who the hell cares if he spends it on beer? Maybe beer is a step up for him from the harder stuff that knocked him onto the streets in the first place. Maybe, just maybe, he's actually going to spend it on food (homeless people do eat, right?). Maybe, he really is a desperate human being who is trying to change his situation." - Dan Pearce
The Poet: Jane Hirshfield, “The Task”
*“The Task”* "It is a simple garment, this slipped-on world. We wake into it daily- open eyes, braid hair- a robe unfurled in rose-silk flowering, then laid bare. And yes, it is a simple enough task we've taken on, though also vast: from dusk to dawn, from dawn to dusk, to praise, and not be blinded by the praising. To lie like a cat in hot sun, fur fully blazing, and dream the mouse; and to keep too the mouse's patient, waking watch within the deep rooms of the house, where the leaf-flocked sunlight never reaches, but the earth still blooms.” - Jane Hirshfield
"We Define Ourselves..."
"We're all faced throughout our lives with agonizing decisions, moral choices. Some are on a grand scale, most of these choices are on lesser points. But we define ourselves by the choices we have made. We are, in fact, the sum total of our choices. Events unfold so unpredictably, so unfairly, Human happiness does not seem to be included in the design of creation. It is only we, with our capacity to love, that gives meaning to the indifferent universe. And yet, most human beings seem to have the ability to keep trying, and even try to find joy from simple things, like their family,... more »
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