Category Archives: The world we live in Now

Observations and reflections of sweeping change

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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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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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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Know what is in front of you

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Michaela

Osama bin Laden took on a role the world needed. Archetypes are energies in all of us. I find it very useful to work with archetypes in terms of articulating what is going on in – and outside of ourselves. … Continue reading →

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Compassion and capital punishment

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Michaela

While emotions are running high about the death of Osama bin Laden, we forget that death penalty is still a reality in the US. This is the story of a Texan lawyer, Danalynn Recer, who is a prominent mitigation strategist, … Continue reading →

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He is my brother

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Michaela

By Justme Osama Bin Laden is dead. The leader of a terrorist group, Al Qaeda,  was once supported by the U.S and armed by the same to fight against the Soviets. The wealthy son of a Saudi construction company owner … Continue reading →

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Every question has to be on the table

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Michaela

Note: The story of Obama bin Laden and the world’s obsession with protecting their interest and imagined security, is a perfect example of how thought (energy)  creates reality (matter).  So let us take heart and see what is true and … Continue reading →

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The witch is dead

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Michaela

Finally, Osama bin Laden went off the stage. He has been the face of evil, threat and terror. That what caused death, destruction, instability, harm, terror and war. I lived in the US when the towers fell, and by chance … Continue reading →

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Old World or New Earth ?

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Michaela

Look closer….behind this very green ad is Lockheed Martin,  one of the biggest aerospace, defense and technology companies, makers of fighter jets, missiles, launch rockets, weapon systems, electronics ….Well, at least it’s good to know that they are thinking ecological.

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