Monthly Archives: September 2011

The megaphone

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Michaela

The media, war on terror and failing to ask the tough questions.

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The Intelligence War

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Michaela

This is the story of the secret war behind the ‘war on terror’.

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Tell the truth

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Michaela

 By Kishore Mahbubani Dictators are falling. Democracies are failing. A curious coincidence? Or is it, perhaps, a sign that something fundamental has changed in the grain of human history. I believe so. How do dictators survive? They tell lies. Muammer Gaddafi … Continue reading →

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Inner work life

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Michaela

By Teresa Amabile Labor Day is meant to be a celebration of work. Yet, on this Labor Day, few have reason to rejoice. Even those who have jobs. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which has been polling over 1,000 adults every day … Continue reading →

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Falling down

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Michaela

By Malcolm Fraser If the broad post-World War II prosperity that has endured for six decades comes to an end, both the United States and Europe will be responsible. With rare exceptions, politics has become a discredited profession throughout the West. … Continue reading →

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An unequal society

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Michaela

By Robert B. Reich THE 5 percent of Americans with the highest incomes now account for 37 percent of all consumer purchases, according to the latest research from Moody’s Analytics. That should come as no surprise. Our society has become more … Continue reading →

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Revolution and spin

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Michaela

The role of the media in the Arab spring.

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Abide as the Self

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Michaela

The essential teachings of Ramana Maharshi

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Pacific

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Michaela

” I am a musician and my medium is dancing” Mark Morris

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Wag the dog

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Michaela

Is anyone surprised ?  

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