Monthly Archives: September 2011

Crumbling

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Michaela

By Tomas L Friedman I’ve never been more worried about Israel’s future. The crumbling of key pillars of Israel’s security — the peace with Egypt, the stability of Syria and the friendship of Turkey and Jordan — coupled with the … Continue reading →

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The empathic civilisation

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Michaela

Jeremy Rifkin on TED

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Yoga at the MoMA

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Michaela

Elena Brower does yoga at the Pipilotti Rist Pour Your Body Out Installation at the MoMA Music: To Build A Home (Feat Patrick Watson) The Cinematic Orchestra

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A good job

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Michaela

From the Economist WITH unemployment stubbornly high and an August jobs report showing no net job creation, some people might argue that American workers should be happy with whatever employment they can get. But others are making a very different … Continue reading →

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That’s what freedom all about

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Michaela

Back in 1980, just as America was making its political turn to the right, Milton Friedman lent his voice to the change with the famous TV series “Free to Choose.” In episode after episode, the genial economist identified laissez-faire economics … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Michaela

Recently I read a study estimating the prevalence of mental disorders in the European population about 38%. Anxiety and panic disorders took the larges share with about 14% , followed by depression. This is about 60 Mio people in fear … Continue reading →

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Birds

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Michaela

Painting:  Young knight in a landscape ( V Carpaccio c 1510) Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza Madrid

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Happiness

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Michaela

Anthony de Mello on happiness

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Selling crazy

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Michaela

By Thomas L Friedman Every time I listen to Gov. Rick Perry of Texas and Representative Michele Bachmann of Minnesota talk about how climate change is some fraud perpetrated by scientists trying to gin up money for research, I’m always … Continue reading →

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Change od season

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Michaela

Ceremonial driving down of cattle from the mountain pastures to the valley in autumn

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