John Stuart Mill Quote – Belief
“One person with a belief is equal to a force of 99 who have only interests.” – John Stuart Mill
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Pope Francis Quote – Become Agents of Dialogue and Collaboration
“As disciples and friends of Jesus, become agents of dialogue and collaboration with those who believe in God who rules the universe with infinite love.” – Pope Francis
Read moreChina’s Environment Authorities To Screen Chemical Hazards Following Explosion
On Aug 12, two blasts ripped through a warehouse in Tianjin Port, where large amounts of toxic chemicals were stored, including around 700 tonnes of sodium cyanide. Death toll from the blasts exceed 160. Thousands of dead fish washed up on a riverbank near the site of the explosions last week. White foam filled the streets during the first rain […]
Read moreMan Slips Out of Prison
Prison officials in Tennessee say an inmate escaped from jail by smearing himself in grease and squeezing between the bars of his cell. Kristopher White, 23, is 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds, yet he managed to writhe his way between bars that were only four and a half inches apart. White then scaled a barbed-wire fence and led police on a […]
Read morePoem – WHAT LIES BENEATH (By Ray Gallucci)
WHAT LIES BENEATH At base of elevator shaft Lives planet I once knew (Preserved by technologic craft) On which earth’s surface grew. Beneath a roof of greenhouse glass Lies planet of my birth Supporting seven levels vast Of Hotel Planet Earth. Atop the seventh level like The Babylon of old Are gardens hanging lush and ripe […]
Read moreMark Twain Quote – The Day You Find Out Why
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
Read morePoem – Hi-Tech Times (By Gary Beck)
Hi-Tech Times In every hand an Iphone owner busy talking, texting, an innovative comfort allowing constant communication anytime, anywhere subject to interruption of cellular service, yet more and more prevalent facilitating contact, no matter what the content. Gary Beck/Ignition Point ‘Ignition Point’ is an unpublished poetry collection that looks at some of the struggles and tensions of our […]
Read moreThomas Jefferson Quote – Our Greatest Happiness
“Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.” – Thomas Jefferson
Read moreBirth Control May Be Linked To Depression
A study in JAMA Psychiatry found that women using hormonal birth control had an increased risk of receiving treatment for depression. Those on progestin-only pills or IUD’s were 34% more likely, respectively, to begin using antidepressants than women not on birth control.
Read moreCartoon – How Times Have Changed
