Richard Wermske
In the dim and foreboding annals of human strife, a sinister and ongoing war inflicted upon a proud and noble Ukrainian people by the festering pustulant of suffering, President Putin. This dire conflict, known as the Russo-Ukrainian War, has plagued the hapless nations of Ukraine and Russia since the morrow of February 2014. The tumultuous strife followed the cataclysmic events of the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity. Russia and its malignant tendrils reached out to envelop the fates of both Crimea and the shadowy realm of the Donbas, territories whose allegiance is claimed by the beleaguered Ukraine.
Speculative fiction, my dear seeker, is a realm of endless possibilities—a playground for the imagination where the wildest of dreams come to life. Within its folds, you'll find worlds of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, where the mundane rules of everyday existence shatter and give way to the extraordinary. But how does one sift through the glittering sands of this literary landscape to find that elusive, shining nugget of gold—the genre that resonates most deeply with one's soul?
In the shadowy realm of media, where lies and deceit often reign supreme, there dwelt a man of unspeakable infamy—a host of the Fox News Channel, whose soul resonated with the darkness that pervades the most sinister corners of human thought. This man, Tucker Carlson by name, brought forth from the abyss a cacophony of conspiracy theories and malevolent ideas, casting a thick fog of despair upon the minds of those who dared to gaze into the dread abyss of his nightly program.
In this poetic effort, I have expressed the same ideas and images in three different languages - English, Arabic, and Hebrew.
Buddhism, a major world religion with a rich history spanning over 2,500 years, has attracted millions of followers worldwide. As a path that emphasizes self-discovery and personal growth, Buddhism encourages individuals to seek answers within themselves rather than relying on external authorities. This essay aims to guide those who are interested in embracing Buddhism by exploring its core teachings, practices, and ways to incorporate them into daily life. Sources will be cited throughout the essay to provide a well-rounded understanding of Buddhism, and further reading suggestions will be offered for those who wish to delve deeper into this enriching spiritual path.
Hinduism, recognized as the world's oldest major religion, encompasses a rich and diverse set of beliefs, rituals, and practices that continue to shape the lives of approximately 1.2 billion adherents, accounting for around 15% of the global population. As a way of life, it profoundly influences the cultural, social, and spiritual aspects of its followers, particularly in India, where over 94% of the world's Hindu population resides. Unlike many other religions, Hinduism lacks a single founder or specific moment of origin. Instead, it has evolved over thousands of years, incorporating various philosophical and religious traditions, from the ancient Vedic period (circa 1500 - 500 BCE) to the present day.
2pm -- “Another day...”, I say to with a sigh to no one in particular.
Today, there is a visceral sense of relief that is being felt by many Americans. The rousing performance by Joe Biden in the Super Tuesday primary represents the extraordinary angst many people have for the possibility of a Bernie Sanders presidency. A “feelings” trend appears to have emerged that has surprised quite a few people, including many that are completely comfortable with Democratic Socialism. The feeling is rooted in the fear and dread of a second-term Donald Trump presidency.
Massive amounts of fake news and conspiratorial content have spread over social media before and after the 2016 US Presidential Elections despite intense fact-checking efforts.
Research indicates that smart phones are 
Science is an endeavour that draws on all of our uniquely human abilities. The need of science appeals to and is guided by common values. Therefore, it needs feelings and imagination as much as observation, analysis and logic. However, here’s a view of science you might recognise as common, or at least see promoted:
In a newly released strategy, the United States has proposed an increased global effort to locate 300,000 or so Earth-impact risks and prepare for potential future meteor collisions that could destroy cities, civilization, or all life as we know it. Near Earth Objects (NEOs) are defined as asteroids or comets that come near our planet’s orbit.
In general, we feel awe when in the presence of something that is so big, beautiful, powerful or complex that it is hard to wrap our heads around (e.g. gazing at the stars and contemplating the vastness of the universe, witnessing the destructive force of a natural disaster). We feel it when we are struck dumb by the presence of the mysterious, magical, wondrous or beautiful and its experience drives us to seek explanations. Something has not only defied our expectations about how the world works, but it has made us want to understand, explain and find meaning in what has happened.
Most of us have experienced this creeping sense of being overwhelmed: the feeling not merely that our lives are full of activity – that can be exhilarating – but that time is slipping out of our control. The quest for increased personal productivity – for making the best possible use of your limited time – is a dominant motif of our age. And yet the truth is that more often than not, techniques designed to enhance one’s personal productivity seem to exacerbate the very anxieties they were meant to allay. The better you get at managing time, the less of it you feel that you have. It’s understandable that we respond to the ratcheting demands of modern life by trying to make ourselves more efficient. But what if all this efficiency just makes things worse?
