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Our Corporatized Milieu: From Chronic Stress to Depression
In the United States today, everyday life has become for many an anxiety-driven race to nowhere, a stress-filled sprint on the work-and-spend treadmill. Under such dehumanizing conditions, people try to cope with such chronic stress through compulsive access to mood-altering drugs, food, alcohol, TV, the Internet, shopping, pornography and sex.
Theodore Roosevelt: Moral Critic of Oligarchy
After he lost the 1912 presidential election on the Progressive Party ticket, Roosevelt wrote his lengthy Autobiography. His insights on “the malefactors of great wealth”–and the urgent need to regulate and/or dismantle them–remain as perspicacious as ever.
Kings-Queens of Scotland. Walter Stewart.
Birthdate: 1293 AD Birthplace: Dundonald, United Kingdom Died: April 9, 1327 Walter Stewart, the 6th Hereditary High Steward of Scotland, played a significant role in the governance and administration of the Scottish realm. As High Steward, he was responsible for overseeing royal finances, managing the king’s household, and participating in important decision-making processes.
Scottish Towns-Cities. Motherwell.
Motherwell (Scots: Mitherwall, Scottish Gaelic: Tobar na Màthar) is a town and former burgh in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, south east of Glasgow.It has a population of around 32,120. Historically in the parish of Dalziel and part of Lanarkshire, Motherwell is the headquarters for North Lanarkshire Council.
HAPPY NEW YEAR. 2025.
William Sinclair Manson My name is William. I am originally from Scotland born and raised in Edinburgh, but now live in a small Town called Horsham, in West Sussex England. I hope you are all good. I have been writing blogs for many years and love it, it’s a pleasure to have people read my work and many people do. I welcome all of you warmly. I will also follow you if your blog is of interest. Please feel free to follow me.
Mental Health. How it affects us-williams writings
Mental health has a profound impact on various aspects of our lives, shaping not only our emotions but also our physical health, relationships, and productivity. When mental health issues arise, they can affect how we perceive the world around us, often clouding thoughts with negativity or overwhelming feelings. These emotions can lead to heightened stress levels and a tendency to withdraw from activities that once brought joy.
Infamous Scots. Esme Stewart-williams writings
In 1581, Esmé Stewart was created Earl of Lennox. He was in support of Queen Mary and acknowledged Catholic concerns at a time when the Reformation was well established in Scotland. The Presbyterians believed Lennox to be an agent for the Counter-Reformation and a Catholic spy.
Scottish Football Teams. Montrose F.C
Montrose Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. The club was founded in 1879. They are members of the Scottish Professional Football League and currently play in Scottish League One, the third tier of football in Scotland. The first Montrose Football Club was formed on 25 February 1871 after a meeting of local young men seeking to organise the practice of the ‘national game of football’ on the Links of Montrose.
Scotland and its History. Dunvegan-williams writings
One of the most treasured possessions of the clan MacLeod is the famous Fairy Flag of Dunvegan. The story behind the flag is one of the greatest romantic tales in all the highlands… A great young Chief of the Clan MacLeod fell in love with a fairy princess, a bean sidhe, one of the Shining Folk. The pair were determined to marry but the King of the fairies forbade the union. Such was the young fairy princesses distress that he finally relented and agreed to a period of ‘Handfasting’.
Scotland and its History. The Luckenbooth-williams writings
The Royal Mile is a long cobbled street that runs down from Edinburgh castle to the palace of Holyrood. When Edinburgh castle was first established this was the only accessible route, the castle’s situation on the dark rocky plug of an extinct volcano made it impregnable from all but the east where the weather battered remains of the old volcano formed a natural ramp.
Famous Scots. Sorley Maclean-williams writings.
Sorley MacLean (Scottish Gaelic: Somhairle MacGill-Eain, sometimes “MacGilleathain” in earlier publications) was born at Osgaig on the island of Raasay on 26 October 1911. At that time on Raasay, which lies between the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Mainland, Gaelic was the first language. His grandmother, Mary Matheson (Màiri ‘ain ‘ic Sheumais ‘ic Dhòmhnaill Ruaidh) was a great influence on the young Sorley.
Scottish Battles-Langside-williams writings.
Queen Mary’s reign was in tatters when she escaped from Loch Leven Castle on 2 May 1568. A week later she had gathered six thousand men willing to fight for her as she headed for the safety of her strong Dumbarton Castle, which Lord Fleming was holding for her. Lord James Stewart, her half-brother, recognised the security Dumbarton Castle would give her and moved his smaller, better-trained army to intercept.
Worldwide Murder/Mysteries. Sodder-williams writings.
On the night before Christmas in 1945 in Fayetteville, West Virginia, George and Jennie Sodder were asleep with nine of their children when a fire started in the house around 1:00 in the morning. George, Jennie, and four of their children managed to escape. The remaining children: 14-year-old Maurice, 12-year-old Martha, 9-year-old Louis, 8-year-old Jennie, and 5-year-old Betty still remained in the house. Between the five of them, they shared two bedrooms located upstairs.
Scotland and its History. The Reformation-williams writings
This article presents the role John Knox’s leadership played in the success of the Scottish Protestant Reformation in 1560. John Knox, born in approximately 1514 in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, is considered as one of the founders of the Scottish Reformation which was established in 1560. Knox’s unfortunate beginnings provided a catalyst for his ambitious revelations of reform and dedication to adapting the national beliefs of the Scottish realm.
Scottish Tartans. Agnew-williams writings
Also Known as MacAgnew Designer: Agnew/Lindley Tartan date: 1976 Available in: Lightweight (Lochcarron) and Heavyweight Registration notes: Recorded in Lyon Court Book. LCB35 dated 17th August 1978. Lyon count: B106 G84 R28.- the definitive count as stated by Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw Bt. The tartan was laughingly referred to as the MacAgnew tartan in the family. Like this: Like Loading... Related
Public Poetry. Forage-williams writings.
In the night, a black bear climbs a pear tree, snaps branches, feasts on pears in the grass; one night you turned onto a dead-end street and—click click click click—in your headlights, two guys, stripping wheels off a car jacked up on blocks, turned and fled. You glimpsed their faces; at the post office, the clerk has a face like sunlight that dims then brightens as he ticks a countdown to retirement; when he reaches zero, will white spikes precipitate out of solution? Will he detonate?
The Broons. Speech-williams writings
William Sinclair Manson My name is William. I am originally from Scotland born and raised in Edinburgh, but now live in a small Town called Horsham, in West Sussex England. I hope you are all good. I have been writing blogs for many years and love it, it’s a pleasure to have people read my work and many people do. I welcome all of you warmly. I will also follow you if your blog is of interest. Please feel free to follow me.
Pubs in Scotland. A compilation-williams writings
William Sinclair Manson My name is William. I am originally from Scotland born and raised in Edinburgh, but now live in a small Town called Horsham, in West Sussex England. I hope you are all good. I have been writing blogs for many years and love it, it’s a pleasure to have people read my work and many people do. I welcome all of you warmly. I will also follow you if your blog is of interest. Please feel free to follow me.
Scottish Mysteries.The Great Lafayette-williams writings
On 9th May 1911, The Palace Empire Theatre in Edinburgh was packed with an audience of 3,000 people. They were there to see the spectacular illusions of the world’s most talented and famed magician, The Great Lafayette. A friend of Harry Houdini and a much-copied illusionist, offstage The Great Lafayette was a private individual who shunned social events and had little to do with his fellow magicians. Houdini was an exception.
Scotland and its History. St Andrew-williams writings
The union flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is sometimes referred to as the Union Jack and is made up of three overlaid crosses. One of these crosses is the flag of the Patron Saint of Scotland, Saint Andrew, although he was not actually born in Scotland. Andrew’s home was the village of Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee, and like his brother Simon Peter, he was a fisherman. Andrew, along with Peter, James and John formed the inner circle of Jesus’ 12 apostles.
Worldwide Murder Mysteries. Hinterkaifeck-williams writings.
On the evening of March 31, 1922, on Hinterkaifeck Farm in Bavaria, Germany, six residents were murdered with a pickaxe. The victims included husband and wife, Andreas and Cäzilia Gruber, their widowed daughter Viktoria Gabriel, Viktoria’s children, Cäzilia and Josef, and the family’s maid Maria Baumgartner. Two-year-old Josef was killed in his crib and Maria was killed in her bed while the rest of the family was then murdered in the barn and stacked on top of each other.
Infamous Scots. Madam Dora-williams writings.
Dora Noyce (born Georgie Hunter Rae, 1900[–1977) was a Scottish brothel keeper (“madam”) based in Edinburgh. Born Georgie Hunter Rae in Rose Street, Edinburgh, the youngest of five, her parents were Alexander Rae, a cutler, and his wife Mary. The poverty of her upbringing led Rae to prostitution and was working in the occupation before she reached her majority, soon adopting the accent of the affluent Morningside district of the city.
My Poetry. Whispers of Flowers-williams writings.
In the garden’s quiet hours, Softly bloom the tender flowers, Dressed in hues of dawn and dusk, Woven from the earth’s own musk. Petals dance on winds that sigh, Brushing lightly ‘neath the sky, Every leaf, a secret spun, Whispers tales to everyone. Roses blush with crimson fire, Sunflowers stretch with bright desire, Lilies, pale and soft as light, Glow beneath the moon’s soft flight.
Scotland and its History. Railway-williams writings
Rattling and screeching, the wooden waggon trundles down the track through fields and bushes towards the coast. Its heavy load of coal from Tranent is destined for the salt pans at Cockenzie. On top of the wagon sits the brakeman, clutching a lever to press against one of the wooden wheels and slow the train down as it approaches the bends at some speed. He shouts a warning to any one walking too near the rails as the waggon thunders past.
Famous Scots.Tommy Douglas-williams writings
Voted “the Greatest Canadian” in 2004, the diminutive Tommy Douglas was in fact born in Scotland and spent most of his youth there… The date is October 17th, 2004. The clock reads 7PM, central time. Canadians across the land are fixated on their television sets. This night they will choose a winner. The results of the second part of a two part voting system that has involved the entire country, are about to be revealed.
Contemplation: Which Values, What Actions?
By mediating between our minds and social reality, the all-encompassing communications media processes such raw social facts into more digestible morsels of factoids, benighted biases, ignorant assumptions, distorted opinions, and alluring pseudo-pleasures. But imagine the following scenario: all interactive media break down. Silence–and a blank, darkened screen.
Scottish Places of Interest.The Necropolis-williams writings
The Necropolis, Glasgow’s Victorian City of the Dead, is a vast and grand cemetery modeled on Père-Lachaise in Paris. Described as one of the most significant cemeteries in Europe, it is a major visitor attraction and patrolled by Park Rangers. Heritage Trail maps are available to guide the visitor to the memorials and tombs of some of Glasgow’s most eminent citizens. Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Scotland and its History. Unicorn-willams writings.
The unicorn: a mystical beast, representing both purity and innocence, power and ferocity, adopted as the national animal of Scotland in the 1300s. The unicorn is also the natural enemy of the lion, adopted by English royalty some 100 years before… 9 min read When one thinks about Scotland and all the cultural symbols, legends and rich heritage of the country, what comes to mind? Maybe the thistle, the famous tartan, the iconic bagpipes, or even the Loch Ness monster.
Scottish Tartans. Abernethy-williams writings
The earliest record of this name is that of an abbott of the Strathearn Monastery of Abernethy in Perthshire in the 12th century. His son was Orm de Abernethy, also an abbott who witnessed a Charter of William the Lion. Or may have given his name to to the lands of Ormison in East Lothian. Orm had a son called Lawrence. Lawrence went one to found the Baronial House of Abernethy, which lasted for over a Century.
Unless You Have Something to “Sell” …
Let us first dispense with a misleading (and superannuated) word: “society.” You and I, mere human beings scrambling to survive, inhabit a marketplace. From the moment we step outside our door, figuratively speaking, contractual and civil laws circumscribe each and every interaction we have with our fellow citizens/consumers.
Kings-Queens-Scotland. Cuilén
Cuilén (also Culén, Cuilean, anglicised Colin; died 971) was an early King of Alba (Scotland). He was a son of Illulb mac Custantín, King of Alba, after whom he is known by the patronymic mac Illuilb (also mac Iduilb, mac Ilduilb etc.) of Clann Áeda meic Cináeda, a branch of the Alpínid dynasty. During the 10th century, the Alpínids rotated the kingship of Alba between two main dynastic branches.
Infamous Scots. Lady Emily Gordon Cathcart-williams writings
Lady Emily Eliza Steele Gordon Cathcart (née Pringle) was born in 1845. Her father was John Robert Pringle. Her first marriage was to Captain John Gordon in 1865. The natural son of Colonel John Gordon “the richest commoner in the northern kingdom” he had inherited his father’s extensive assets, valued at £2-3 million in 1858, on the lower estimate equivalent to £203,000,000 in 2019. The estate included Cluny Castle, North and South Uist, Benbecula and Barra.
Scotland and its History. (Poll Tax)
The Community Charge, commonly known as the poll tax, was a system of taxation introduced in replacement of domestic rates in Scotland from 1989, prior to its introduction in England and Wales from 1990. It provided for a single flat-rate per-capita tax on every adult, at a rate set by the local authority. The charge was replaced by Council Tax in 1993, two years after its abolition was announced. Origins.
Famous Scots-Sir Sean Connery-williams writings
Sir Thomas Sean Connery CBE (born 25 August 1930) is a Scottish retired actor and producer, who has won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (one being a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award), and three Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award and a Henrietta Award. Connery was the first actor to portray the character James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films (every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again), between 1962 and 1983.
Worldwide Murders/Mysteries-williams writings.
The next unsolved mystery: November 24, 1971. Dan Cooper was a passenger on Northwest Airlines Flight 305, from Portland to Seattle—a 30-minute flight. He was described by passengers and flight attendants as a man in his mid-40s, wearing a dark suit, black tie with a mother-of-pearl tie-clip, and a neatly-pressed white collared shirt. He took his seat, lit a cigarette, and politely ordered a bourbon and soda, for which he paid cash.
Scottish Bands-Music. Relaxing-williams writings
Hello friends.. Continuing on my music Journey of Scottish Music, I came across this beautiful medley. enjoy. Like this: Like Loading... Related
Scottish History. Massacre at Glencoe-williams writings
The Massacre of Glencoe (Scottish Gaelic: Murt Ghlinne Comhann) took place in Glen Coe in the Highlands of Scotland on 13 February 1692, following the Jacobite uprising of 1689–92. An estimated 30 members and associates of Clan MacDonald of Glencoe were killed by government forces billeted with them, on the grounds they had not been prompt in pledging allegiance to the new monarchs, William III of England and II of Scotland and Mary II.
Infamous Scots-sawney bean-williams writings
in Scotland in the 16th century who were reportedly executed for the mass murder and cannibalization of over 1000 people. The story appears in The Newgate Calendar, a crime catalogue of Newgate Prison in London. While historians tend to believe Bean never existed or that his story has been greatly exaggerated, it has passed into local folklore and become part of the Edinburgh tourism circuit. According to The Newgate Calendar, Alexander Bean was born in East Lothian during the 16th century.
“Medicalization”: Profit and Behavior-Control
Thanks to the credulity and docility of the majority of Americans, Big Pharma has largely succeeded in medicalizing virtually every deviation from corporate-dictated, machine-like, behavioral uniformity. In an era of expanding ignorance, fear sells–especially through meticulously crafted TV ads.
Scottish Football Teams. (Hamilton)
William Sinclair Manson My name is William. I am originally from Scotland born and raised in Edinburgh, but now live in a small Town called Horsham, in West Sussex England. I hope you are all good. I have been writing blogs for many years and love it, it’s a pleasure to have people read my work and many people do. I welcome all of you warmly. I will also follow you if your blog is of interest. Please feel free to follow me.
The Irrational “Greed” of Geriatric Plutocrats
In his book Totem and Taboo, Sigmund Freud indulged in a speculative scenario for the origins of society. Everyone, young and old alike, once lived together in a “primal horde”– ruled by an aging, domineering father-figure, who selfishly monopolized the women for his own satisfaction. But one day (so to speak), the deprived “sons” defiantly rose up, challenged his control–and slew him.
The Sanctum of Self-Identity
In early 6th century Athens (BCE), it was all the rage. Introduced by Thespis, play-acting quickly attained widespread popularity among the Athenians who, like most people, were looking for diverting forms of entertainment to fill the evening hours. On one such evening the aged patriarch Solon, celebrated lawmaker and civic founder, was persuaded to attend a performance.
Scottish Architecture. Roman structures-williams writings
The Romans began military expeditions into what is now Scotland from about 71 AD. In the summer of AD 78 Gnaeus Julius Agricola arrived in Britain to take up his appointment as the new governor and began a series of expeditions to Scotland. Two years later his legions constructed a substantial fort at Trimontium near Melrose.
Infamous Scots. Gilbert Balfour-williams writings
Gilbert Balfour lived from about 1520 to 1576. He served as Sheriff of Orkney and is chiefly remembered for his building of Noltland Castle on Westray and his involvement in two notable murders, of Cardinal Beaton and of Mary Queen of Scots’ second husband, Lord Darnley. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline. Gilbert Balfour appears to have been born in Fife in around 1520.
Phoenix DREAM Job Fair - 2024-03-28 March 2024
Image from phoenixdreamjobfair.com Phoenix DREAM Job Fair hosted at GateWay Community College and facilitated by DREAM Fair Volunteer Committee. The Event Features 44 EMPLOYERS Hiring for Hundreds of Jobs. It takes place twice a year and assists all populations of Job Seekers an opportunity to meet face-to-face with Employers who practice inclusive hiring and are seeking candidates in many industries.
DREAM Pre-Employment Fair - 2024-03-21 March 2024
Featured Image from phoenixdreamjobfair.com The DREAM Pre-Employment Fair is on Thursday, March 21st, 2024 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM and is the prelude to the big event of the DREA<M Job Fair on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM.
Scottish Architecture. National War Museum-williams writings
The museum was opened in 1933, becoming the first war museum in Great Britain. It is housed in an old warehouse from 1755. The tickets for this historic building are free when purchased with an Edinburgh Castle ticket. The National War Museum, situated within Edinburgh Castle, is Scotland’s national war museum reflecting over 400 years of Scotland at war, which due to its strategic position, has suffered through many years of conflict.
SEC will consider climate disclosure rules for US companies on March 21 - it’s already facing threats of lawsuits
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Worldwide Murder Mysteries. Translator
In 1988, Salman Rushdie published The Satanic Verses. The book was scorned by the Muslim world and labeled blasphemous. Iranian Ayatollah Khomeini even issued a fatwa, calling for the death of Rushdie and his publishers. This was no empty threat. There were several attempts on the author’s life. His Norwegian publisher, William Nygaard, was shot three times but pulled through. The Italian translator, Ettore Capriolo, was stabbed in his apartment but also survived.
Scottish Places of Interest. Museum-williams writings
Free Entry. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is Scotland’s most visited free attraction. With 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects, the collections are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally-significant. Like this: Like Loading... Related
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