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Monthly Archives: August 2011
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A tiny detail from Giovanni Bellini’s painting ” St Francis in the Desert”
Posted in Arts & Crafts, God in the Detail
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I don’t know
Japanese scientist Shunichi Yamashita is a leading expert on the effects of nuclear radiation. In a SPIEGEL interview, he discusses his work in communicating the potential dangers of exposure to residents living near the Fukushima nuclear plant. How dangerous are … Continue reading
Posted in The world we live in Now
Tagged CFancer, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, nuclearpower, Radiation
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Shortage
Federal officials and lawmakers, along with the drug industry and doctors’ groups, are rushing to find remedies for critical shortages of drugs to treat a number of life-threatening illnesses, including bacterial infection and several forms of cancer. The proposed solutions, which … Continue reading
Pontiff
Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the World Youth Day’s opening ceremony on a vast white stage adorned with an image of Mary and Jesus at Cibeles square in Madrid on August 18, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI is heading to Madrid for … Continue reading
Irrationality
By Danny Schechter Thank you, Wikipedia, for this definition: “Irrationality is cognition, thinking, talking or acting without inclusion of rationality. It is more specifically described as an action or opinion given through inadequate reasoning, emotional distress, or cognitive deficiency. The … Continue reading
Wrongheaded
From the New York Times Nothing can justify or excuse the terrifying wave of violent lawlessness that swept through London and other British cities earlier this month. Hardworking people in struggling neighborhoods were its principal victims. Public support for racial … Continue reading
Posted in The world we live in Now
Tagged austerity program, crime and punishment, David Cameron, Democracy, Riots, social media
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Come sing with me
COME SING WITH ME by Justme Come sing with me, oh choir of man For knaves and kings and precious things You have not known or understand. Come dance with me, oh child of God For her and he and … Continue reading
Activism
From the Economist ANNA HAZARE, a 74-year-old activist fond of calling hunger strikes to demand a tougher fight against pervasive corruption in India, was due to start a big protest in Delhi on August 16th. But at dawn, as he … Continue reading
Posted in Breaking the mould, The world we live in Now
Tagged ANNA HAZARE, Corruption, India
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Greed
An Essay by Thomas Hüetlin The blazing infernos which took hold in the UK’s biggest cities have shocked British society. It wasn’t a desire to protest that drove the brutal looters onto the streets, but pure consumer greed. Bankers, politicians … Continue reading
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