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Public displays of faith on public transport unwelcome; have modicum of respect for space of others
Letter to Editor “RELIGION is like underwear. It’s fine to have it. It’s fine to be proud of it. But please don’t flaunt it in public – and please don’t try to shove it down my throat,” opined comedian Bill Maher. The quote may sound gross and disparaging but it has been widely shared on the internet and it’s an opinion I am inclined to agree with.
Simply Sitting in the Midst of the Ordinary
Every month at Dai Bosatsu Zendo, New York Zendo, and the Zen Center of Syracuse, we hold a Mandala Day celebration to commemorate and pay homage to the predecessors in our lineage and all related teachers, sanghas, known and unknown, who helped to further the buddhadharma. The beauty of our monthly Mandala Day celebration is deeply felt in every season, no matter the weather. I remember during last August’s celebration, there was a greatly needed downpour.
How the Diamond Sutra Inspires COVID Reflection
March 13, 2023 marks three years since COVID was first declared a national emergency in the US. This week, we’ll be sharing pieces that reflect on how COVID altered all of our lives. Looking back at the challenges of the past three years, I find myself returning to the Diamond Sutra, which is such a guiding light. Short as it is—thirty-two brief chapters—it seems to convey exactly what I need to hear when I need to hear it.
We Shall Meet Again Tomorrow
I stumbled upon a massive procession of police officers on Broadway in Inwood this Sunday. They shut down Broadway and lined up outside the funeral home at the foot of the 215th Step Street to honor a 22-year-old officer who was killed when shot during a domestic violence call in Harlem. Jason Rivera grew up in Inwood. In his 2020 application to join the force, he said he wanted to bridge the gap between the police and our community.
R U OK? If so, ask someone else if they are – ‘cos they might not be
By Nathan Jolly Sep 14, 2017 By Nathan Jolly Sep 14, 2017 Hi there. Are you okay? If not, that’s quite alright. But you should tell somebody that you aren’t okay. You should seek help from loved ones, professionals, kindly colleagues, or anyone who can help lighten the burden. . It’s a very common problem, and it can be a temporary one. Life is hard, chemicals are unreliable, and the brain is a bent, flawed computer which often malfunctions. Depression, despair, and suicidal thoughts don’t discriminate.
Bands that wouldn't have gotten far with their shitty early band names
COMMENT As Juliet once said in Romeo and Juliet: “What’s in a name? That which we call a Jet, by any other word would rock as sweetly.” It’s true that if a band is good enough, their band name doesn’t matter a great deal. Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Depeche Mode, and Kajagoogoo proved this without a doubt during the ’80s.
There don't seem to be many upsides to marrying a prince
Over the weekend, we wrote about how the Royal Wedding was psychedelic, magic, and subversive. It was a collision of cultures, customs, and Clooneys – and managed to break the Guinness World Record for most references to fire at a Christian wedding by a bishop. But after the cake has been cut, the last waltz has been danced, and you’ve agreed to honour each other sexually in front of almost two billion humans, reality sets in.
Pineal Gland Our Third Eye: The Biggest cover-up in human history
The pineal gland (also called the pineal body, epiphysis cerebri, epiphysis or the “third eye”) is a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain. It produces the serotonin derivative melatonin, a hormone that affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns and seasonal functions. Its shape resembles a tiny pine cone (hence its name), and it is located near the center of the brain, between the two hemispheres, tucked in a groove where the two rounded thalamic bodies join.
Spot The Factory Orders Recession
When it comes to the US manufacturing economy, things are now abundantly clear: it is in a recession, the only question is how acute this recession will be, and how long it will last. According to the latest factory orders data released moments ago by the Dept of Commerce, while the headline number rose a modest 1.5%, above the 1.4% expected, the reality is that the baseline number was so low a sequential rebound was inevitable.
Brazil's Economy Is Now A Job Destruction Machine
In more ways than one (or two, or three) Brazil is the poster child for the global emerging market unwind that, thanks to China’s yuan devaluation, has accelerated dramatically over the course of the last week.
The Elevator Down...
REPORT: Al Gore Shoots Down Lewinsky Box Invite http://freebeacon.com/blog/al-gore-lewinsky-clinton/ PARIS — THE turquoise tranquillity of the Côte d’Azur was rocked a couple of times during the Cannes Lions Festival, the advertising world’s rosé-soaked answer to the Cannes Film Festival. Al Gore snubbed Monica Lewinsky.
The Latest Government Trust Fund To Go Bankrupt
The Latest Government Trust Fund To Go Bankrupt On June 6, 1932, President Herbert Hoover imposed the first ever national gasoline tax in the United States, initially set at 1 cent per gallon. It was a major success for the federal government; the tax on gasoline alone was responsible for over 15% of their 1933 tax revenue. What’s curious is that the Senate Finance Committee issued a report the following year stating that the federal gasoline tax should be repealed. But that never happened.
Wall Street's Next Bonanza: Subprime Marriage-Backed Securities
The last crash was caused by reckless investments in subprime mortgage-backed securities, an ingenious way to repackage and redistribute staggering amounts of credit risk to unsuspecting investors. After losing their house and their money, some investors may take comfort in their enduring marital relationships. Unfortunately, marriage is one of the riskiest bets of all, which makes it a prime, or should I say "subprime" target for Wall Street's masters of innovation.
UK Government Study Finds: If Nothing Is Done, Expect Civilizations' Collapse By 2040
New scientific models supported by the British government’s Foreign Office show that if we don’t change course, in less than three decades industrial civilisation will essentially collapse due to catastrophic food shortages, triggered by a combination of climate change, water scarcity, energy crisis, and political instability. Before you panic, the good news is that the scientists behind the model don’t believe it’s predictive.
Meet China's New 'Investor' Class: "It's A Lot Easier To Make Money From Stocks Than Farmwork"
After a very modest drop last week, outstanding margin trading balances in China have resurged to record highs this week as 'correction' dip buyers rampage back into the markets, hopeful of China's inclusion in (and devastation of) the MSCI indices. With China's market cap now nearing $10 trillion (40% of USA's, up from just 14% last year)... ...we thought a profile of just who is buying Chinese stocks - from plastic umbrella makers up 3000% this year to ponzi schemes like Hanergy.
The "Illegal Immigrant" Recovery? The Real Stunner In The Jobs Report
Traditionally, when it comes to job numbers reported by the BLS's Establishment (the source of the monthly nonfarm payrolls change) and Household (the source of the monthly unemployment rate data) surveys, there is a substantial discrepancy. However, in May's far stronger than expected report, the two for the first time were almost identical: the Establishment Survey reported an increase of 280K jobs, while according to the Household survey 272K jobs were added.
Confused Economists Ponder Missing Wage Growth "Mystery"
On Thursday, in “‘Where’s My Raise?’: American Workers Suddenly Realize The ‘Recovery’ Isn’t Real”, we once more took up the topic of America’s missing wage growth.
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