Monthly Archives: May 2011

I know nothing

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Michaela

Say ” I know nothing” in your mind and see the madness of your judgement Say ” I know nothing” in your heart and experience Life in and around you Say ” I know nothing” in your gut and be … Continue reading →

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Illumination

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Michaela

A poem by William Blake, using the art of ” Illumination”. The British Library has wonderful examples of “Illuminated Manuscripts”

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Finally – a change of thinking

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Michaela

The International Monetary Fund has realised that a nation’s economic well-being depends on social equality and justice. By Joseph E Stiglitz The annual spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund was notable in marking the Fund’s effort to distance itself … Continue reading →

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Holy Man

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Michaela

Smoking Sadhu in India Source: National Geographic

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The Inspector

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Michaela

By Leslie H. Gelb The Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei has stated his intention to “nominate myself” to be president of Egypt, but this memoir will not improve his election prospects. In personal terms, it’s hard to imagine anything less thrilling to Egypt’s street … Continue reading →

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Light and Shadow

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Michaela

How does a part of the world leave the world? How does wetness leave water? Dont’ try to put out fire by throwing on more fire! Don’t wash a wound with blood. No matter how fast you run, your shadow … Continue reading →

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Clear and present danger

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Michaela

Fears and Failure by Paul Krugman  From G.D.P. to private-sector payrolls, from business surveys to new claims for unemployment insurance, key economic indicators suggest that the recovery may be sputtering. And it wasn’t much of a recovery to start with. … Continue reading →

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LoL

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Michaela

No offense…

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Carrots in the city

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Michaela

Urban gardens and farms play an important role in the City of Detroit.  They provide thousands of pounds of fresh, nutritious produce for Detroit families and improve our communities by connecting neighbors, providing an attractive alternative to trash-strewn vacant lots, … Continue reading →

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Corporate Corruption

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Michaela

This is an article about the alarming incidence of business corruption at the highest levels. And we are not talking about poor third world countries – this is about advanced economies with “good governance”. But it is all in the open, … Continue reading →

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