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	A Day of Deeper Peace by Rene Wadlow 21 September is the U.N. sponsored International Day of Peace chosen to mark the annual start of the U.N. General Assembly. The General Assembly touches upon all the armed conflicts and tension areas. It can highlight the peace missions o
	Assange's Seventh Day at the Old Bailey: Diligent Redactions and Avoiding Harm by Dr. Binoy Kampmark September 16. Central Criminal Court, London. Proceedings today at the Old Bailey regarding Julian Assange’s extradi
	Higher education reforms suggestions by Joseph Gatt Reforming the university system. -Right now the university system works like this. -You have professors who went through 8 to 15 years of formal higher education (BA+MA+Ph.D) and who ove

	International Day of Peace by The Ovi Team
	See everything as an opportunity by Abigail George This is how I became an extreme writer, an extreme personality, an extreme human being. There is an art to love, an exceptional and extraordinary art to love. Some people, like scientists and scholars and intellectuals and p
	Selling your art (and avoiding starvation) by Joseph Gatt How to make a living with art, without being the stereotypical starving artist. -I can only speak from experience. -My artist friends who make a living from their paintings or sculptures usually
	Assange's Sixth Day at the Old Bailey: US Prison Conditions and Politicised Prosecutions by Dr. Binoy Kampmark September 15. Central Criminal Court, London. Today, witnesses appearing in the extradition trial of Julian Assange fleshe
	Koulis' paintings gallery by Thanos Kalamidas Οι πίνακες του
	SERIOUSLY a Back to the Future Story for Present Telling by David Sparenberg
	Paulo Freire: Popular Participation by Rene Wadlow In the Declaration of Principles and Programme of Action adopted by the 1976 World Employment Conference it is stated, “A basic needs-oriented policy implies the participation of the people in making the decisions
	How I'd reform higher education by Joseph Gatt Reforming college to meet job market needs, on one leg. -Creating a “project management/business ownership” major. Because a lot of the large companies and smaller companies employ staff in charge of man
	Ruth Bader Ginsburg by The Ovi Team Ruth Bader Ginsburg (March 15, 1933 – September 18, 2020) was a U.S. Supreme Court justice, the second woman to be appointed to the position. Ruth Bader Ginsburg graduated f
	US Immigration vs. Charlie Chaplin by The Ovi Team September 19th 1952; The United States is to prevent the film legend, Charlie Chaplin, from returning to his Hollywood home until he has been investigated by the Immigration Services. The Attorney-General, Thomas McGranery, has ordered the Immi
	Rio Tinto turns Cultural Vandal: The Destruction of the Juukan Gorge Caves by Dr. Binoy Kampmark It was a calamity in cultural terms likened to the destruction of the Buddhist statues of Bamyan and the ancient city of Palmyra. The explosive eradicati
	Ascension by Osy Mizpah Unuevho Previously published on Praxis MagOnline Chapbook “Around This Fire 5”Not that speaking out was sin. No sir, I was of imprisoned light, longing for sunset air outside a congealed baptism of old earth. A boy once
	Labor in the 21st century by Joseph Gatt Ramblings on the theme “the economy and society in the 21st century.” In the year 2000, labor around the world has experienced the following shifts:
	It'll Get Cooler by Patrick McWade For more Then, Again HERE! For more Ovi C
	Rock legend Hendrix dies after party by The Ovi Team September 18th 1970; Guitarist Jimi Hendrix has died after collapsing at a party in London. Police say there was no question of foul play. A number of sleeping pills were found at the house in Notting Hill Gate and they have been taken away for
	Nikolai Kondratiev: The Long Economic Cycles by Rene Wadlow
	Language learning politics by Joseph Gatt Learning a foreign language isn\'t that hard or complicated. Many have succeeded in learning a foreign language, even when they have low levels of formal education. One example could be all the Kabyle women who moved to Alg
	Assange's Fifth Day at the Old Bailey: Supermax Prisons and Special Administrative Measures by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Having had a coronavirus scare towards the end of last week, necessitating a brief suspension of proceedings for September 11, the extradition proceedings for Julian Assange resumed with Eric Lewis.
	Physician Leaders Support World Patient Safety Day by Ovi Magazine Guest The importance of a safe working environment for health
	The Who & the BBC explosion by The Ovi Team September 17th 1967. In introducing them at the Monterey Pop Festival three months earlier, Eric Burdon of the Animals had offered high praise for the up-and-coming British rock band the Who, promising the crowd \"A group that will destroy you
	New Australian Law Endangers Thousands of Migration Experts by Murray Hunter New Australian Law Endangers Thousands of Migration Experts New regulation may cost registered migration agents their jobs Au
	Fruits of Illegality: The NSA, Bulk Collection and Warrantless Surveillance by Dr. Binoy Kampmark He has become part of the furniture when it comes to discussions about privacy rights and personal liberties, arguably an odd sort of thing for a man who also dealt in the shadows of intelligence secrets.
	Reputation struggles by Joseph Gatt I discussed power struggles the other day that is when individuals compete for power. This time around I\'ll discuss “reputation struggles” which is when individuals compete for reputation.
	International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer by The Ovi Team A number of commonly used chemicals have been found to be extremely damaging to the ozone layer. Halocarbons are chemicals in which one or more carbon atoms are linked to one or more halogen atoms (fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine). Haloca
	Gandhi begins fast by The Ovi Team September 16th 1932; in his cell at Yerovda Jail near Bombay, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi begi
	Turkey-Greece Mediterranean Tensions: Track II Efforts Needed by Rene Wadlow With Turkish war ships in the Mediterranean and the Greek army on alert, the tensions between Greece and Turkey are growing. On 10 August, 2020, Turkey sent an oil and natural gas exploration ship, the Oruc Reis, into what G
	Assange's Fourth Day at the Old Bailey: COVID in the Courtroom by Dr. Binoy Kampmark As James Lewis QC for the prosecution, representing the US government, revealed, “I’m just saying about my charger. It’s in court and I’m going to
	Notes to painters by Joseph Gatt So you want a career in painting. Here\'s some (life saving?) advice. -Know your customers. -What are your customers like? They are usually art collectors (which is often a rich people\'s pastim
	International Day of Democracy by The Ovi Team
	Ali defeats Spinks by The Ovi Team September 15th 1978; boxer Muhammad Ali defeats Leon Spinks at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans to win the world heavyweight boxing title for the third time in his career, the first fighter ever to do so. Following his victory, Ali retire
	Vaccine Nationalism, Big Promises and Warped Speed by Dr. Binoy Kampmark From sneering dismissiveness of the coronavirus as nothing more than a common cold to a grand promise to find a vaccine, President Donald Trump is all promises. “We remain on track to deliver a vaccine before the
	Europa, Europa by Nikos Laios Europa, Europa,How they yearn For you still.Your laced VenetianArchways, raised ridges,Baroque bridges;Athena\'s mount,To the Seven hills;Londinium
	Notes on Islam in France by Joseph Gatt Notes on Islam in France, in no particular order. -French pundits love debating Islam. Except that they seldom invite Muslims to those debates. -Let\'s put things in context. There has been a Mu
	The EU should live up what it stands for: We might be all Hong Kong tomorrow by Ovi Magazine Guest The EU should live up what it stands for: We might be all Hong Kong tomorrowBy the Hong Kong Global Research Council On 26 Jun
	Robert McCloskey by The Ovi Team
	A star princess dead by The Ovi Team September 14th 1982; Princess Grace of Monaco has died of the injuries she sustained in a car crash near Monte Carlo. The Hollywood actress Grace Kelly - who starred in the Alfred Hitchcock hits Dial M for Murder and Rear Window - suffered a br
	A leap of imagination: How I became a writer by Kola King “You should write a book,” Afolabi my youngest teenage son said in something of a dogged manner. “Why?” I retorted.
	Frequent writer complaints by Joseph Gatt Another one with advice for writers. Complaint 1: how do I get rid of writer\'s block? Answer: there isn\'t a single way to get rid of writer\'s block and get writing to flow. But there
	Assange's Second Day at the Old Bailey: Torture, Drone Strikes and Journalism by Dr. Binoy Kampmark The highlights of the second day of Julian Assange’s extradition proceedings at the Central Criminal Court in London yielded an interesting bounty. The first was th
	Koulis lost percentage by Thanos Kalamidas Το χαμένο ποσο
	Roald Dahl by The Ovi Team September 13th 1916, Roald Dahl, author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (196
	Mitsotakis xenophobia rises from Moria's fires by Thanos Kalamidas The refugee camp in Moria, Lesbos, which burned to the ground, hosted over 13.000 refugees and immigrants. Among them thousands of defenceless women and
	Sinking Transparency at the Old Bailey: The Assange Extradition Hearing Resumes by Dr. Binoy Kampmark The fine circus that is British justice resumed at London’s Central Criminal Court on September 7, with the continued extradition proceedings against Julian Assange.
	Companies, CEOs and bosses to avoid by Joseph Gatt If you\'re a CEO or a manager, here are some “mindsets” that you want to avoid. And you also want your employees to avoid that mindset, if you want to thrive, that is. Obsessed with power: Some employees show up
	Lascaux cave by The Ovi Team
	At Both Ends by Jan Sand Way back when I was a kid the question grownups most asked me was “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The only sensible answer, these days, for any kid is “Alive”, since that is becoming more a
	Give Us Leaders Who Have Suffered.... by Leah Sellers Yes, Give us Leaders who have SufferedAnd OverComeThe Darkness Outside and Inside ThemSelvesWith the Light and Hope Energies ofGrace, Understanding, Dis
	Yossi Gatt FAQ II by Joseph Gatt Another round of questions I get “asked” frequently. That is I get asked directly or indirectly. How and why do you accept your horrible working conditions? They are not superb worki
	Does Facebook's Zuckerberg have a 'Muslim' problem? by Dr. Habib Siddiqui Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook, claims to be against the use of his popular social media portal for spreading hatred. He said that there “is
	Where Are the Colors of Time? by Bohdan Yuri Where Are the Colors of Time?Where are the colors of time,
	Good Riddance: Facebook Threats and News Opportunities by Dr. Binoy Kampmark News and information can only go so far. Despite the utopian fluffiness about having multiple platforms, the consumers of news want only one thing: the reassurance that t
	Of Privacy, EU and of Human Rights - 75 years After by Ovi Magazine Guest Of Privacy, EU and of Human Rights – 75 years After By Nora Wolf Early summer days of 2020 in Vienna sow marking the ann
	The Law of the South China Seize by Rene Wadlow The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying replied on 24 January 2017 to statements of the new US President on US interests in the South China Sea delimitation issues saying “China is firm in safeguard
	Wasting the Elderly: Coronavirus and the Calculus of Death by Dr. Binoy Kampmark The director of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has welled-up because of it. In March,
	Successful marriage FAQ by Joseph Gatt Frequently asked questions regarding successful (and failed) relationships and marriages. See my previous article. -I\'m in love with my partner but we have completely different personalities. Can things work out?
	Worming 20_01 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Worming HERE! For more Ovi Carto
	Pandemic Reflexes: Lockdowns and Arrests in Victoria, Australia by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Ugly. Rough. Police in the Australian state of Victoria muscling their way in.
	Denis de Rougemont (1906-1985), The Future is within us. by Rene Wadlow
	Why your marriage will succeed (or fail) by Joseph Gatt Not all bad marriages fail. There\'s something called “empty shell” marriages, which are basically two people who stay married despite little or no emotional connection. There are three types of empty shell marr
	International Literacy Day by The Ovi Team
	Siege of Leningrad begins by The Ovi Team September 8th 1941; During World War II, German forces begin their siege of Leningrad, a major industrial centre and the USSR\'s second-largest city. The German armies were later joined by Finnish forces that advanced against Leningrad down the
	Leo Tolstoy: The Law of Love by Rene Wadlow
	Bringing In the Sheep ! by Leah Sellers “Praise the Lord and Halleluiah , Brothers and Sisters !” Pastor Mishanter shouted out to his rapt Congregation. “Please, follow Brother Croak, our riveting Choral Director, i
	The Sentencing of Brenton Tarrant: Jailing the Man, not the Great Replacement by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Brenton Tarrant was sentenced last week. The Australian national who butchered, with relish, 51 individuals in Christchurch at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Cent
	(Semi-fictional) conversation with an anti-Semite by Joseph Gatt To the protestors around the world, peaceful and violent: \"our slogan must not be: burn, baby, burn. Our slogan must be: learn, baby, learn, so we can earn, baby, earn\" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in \"The Radical King\" (a compilation of Dr
	Koulis Galopoulakis' Big Brother by Thanos Kalamidas Ο μεγάλος αδερ
	Threatened Species Day by The Ovi Team
	The Face of British Trade: Tony Abbott Goes to Blighty by Dr. Binoy Kampmark The question was put by interviewer Kay Burley on Britain’s Sky News network to UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
	Skills mismatch and the 21st century by Joseph Gatt The 21st century is rather different from the 20th century. Let\'s just say that we went from magazines and typewriters to websites and keyboards and from social clubs and churches to chat rooms and Google searches. I was g
	Survivor - School edition by Patrick McWade For more For the Moment, HERE! For more
	Candle in the Wind by The Ovi Team
	Luciano Pavarotti by The Ovi Team
	Rethinking Australia's Defense and Security by Murray Hunter Rethinking Australia’s Defense and Security A changing world means Canberra must pivot to Asia Australia has been hit by
	Waiting for the Old Bailey: Julian Assange and Britain's Judicial Establishment by Dr. Binoy Kampmark On September 7, Julian Assange will be facing another round of gruelling extradition proceedings, in the Old Bailey, part of a process that has become a form of gradual state-sanctioned torture.
	Different types of for-profit company models by Joseph Gatt If you get a job at a company, the sales model a lot of times is what will determine you growth, or frustrations, within the company. A company is basically an organization that sells a product or a service or both. Furnitu
	All for Global Citizens: President Fischer on 75 years of triumph of antifascism by Ovi Magazine Guest All for Global Citizens: President Fischer on 75 years of triumph of antifascismBy Audrey Beaulieu Early summer days of 2020 i
	Mali: More Instability in an Unstable Region by Rene Wadlow The 18 August 2020 coup by Malian military leaders brought an end to the unstable government of Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, widely known by his initials IBK. He had come to power on 22 March 2012 in another military coup which h
	Grey Towers by Nikos Laios The red goldfish Swam in the fishbowl Fluidly like blobsOf ink.
	Catholics Against Nukes: Archbishop Wester's Hiroshima Vigil by Dr. Binoy Kampmark In what is a turn-up for the books, a senior voice of the Catholic Church made something of an impression this month that did not incite scandal, hot rage, or the commencement of an investigation.
	Features of academic inflation and deflation by Joseph Gatt I\'ll start with the conclusion. The older you get in life, the less meaningful your academic credentials become. That is fancy degrees can help you in your 20s. But if you cheating your way to those degrees (or ben
	Mary Renault by The Ovi Team September 4th; Mary Renault, critically acclaimed author of historical novels about
	Trump's acceptance speech at the RNC epitomized scare tactics by Dr. Habib Siddiqui On Thursday night (August 27, 2020) President Donald Trump of the United States delivered his accep
	Take-Out by Jan Sand “I want,”He said,“When IAm deadTo be most neatly kept.
	Free Speech Be Damned: Joshua Krook and the Australian Public Service by Dr. Binoy Kampmark There was very little controversial about it. A featured blog post i
	Law & Order by Patrick McWade For more For the Moment, HERE!
	Can You Re-Hatch What's Been Un-Hatched ? by Leah Sellers While gathering Eggs inside the Family Chicken Coop, Cheyenne paused to hold one of the Brown Eggs up close to her right eye. Her left eye was squeezed shut. “Mommy, can you Re-Hatch what’s been Un-Hatched ?”
	Permitted Unlawfulness: The New Zealand Coronavirus Lockdown by Dr. Binoy Kampmark “Limitation is essential to authority. A government is legitimate only if it is effectively limited.”Lord Acton
	Notes on communication theory by Joseph Gatt Random notes on communication theory, including in business, politics, in times of conflict and for fundraising purposes. -To sum up (if you don\'t want to read the whole article) good communication is about having a decent
	The 5th annual "Route of Truce" by Ovi Magazine Guest Ήλιδα και Ολυμπία στην πρώτη γραμμή τ
	First ATM by The Ovi Team
	Education and economic development by Joseph Gatt For a country to develop economically, you need people in the government and in business to know what they\'re doing, to plan the economy, to create conditions for businesses to thrive.
	Underpaying Casual Staff and Forgetting Education: The Australian University Formula by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Scandalous underpayment has become common fare at Australia’s universities. An inverse relationship can be identified here: the wealthier the institution, the more
	Manish's Zodiac Signs Predictions for September 2020 by Manish Kumar Arora Aries ( 21 March – 19 April ) - A skill you have can be diversified, allowing you to offer a service that will bring in extra cash. When it comes to business, practicality will be essential..In matters of love
	AntySaurus Prick 20#06 by Thanos Kalamidas For more AntySaurus Prick, HERE!
	Burying the Hatchet Act: Donald Trump's Unconventional Convention by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Conventions suggest norms, a set of accepted rules. Behaviour is agreed upon in advance. In the case of US political conve
	Power struggles by Joseph Gatt A lot of people tell me something along the lines of “Yossi, you speak 9 languages and have a few other skills, getting a job must be easy. Any job you apply to you will get. Getting laid must be easy. Any girl you fancy you must get.
	Maria Montessori (1870-1952) by Rene Wadlow
	The Threepenny Opera premieres by The Ovi Team August 31st 1928; Die Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera) receives its
	Enforced Disappearances: NGO Efforts to continue by Rene Wadlow 30 August is the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The Day highlights the U.N. General Assembly Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances, resolution 47/133 of 18 De
	Heaven and Earth by George Cassidy Payne I am left timeless. My skin is timeless. Like the rusty mercury gauge in an old Chevy. I am gazing upon Christ. I am aggressive.My density is aggressive. I am an out of body experien
	In Denial: Australia, Human Rights and Climate Change by Dr. Binoy Kampmark When the complaint was lodged in May 2019, there was a sense of the audacious abo
	Koulis pyjamas by Thanos Kalamidas Η πυτζάμα και
	HOLES and How to Cure Them by David Sparenberg Holes instead of eyes. And those afflicted cannot see. They are blind. Holes instead of ears. And those afflicted cannot hear. They are deaf. Those who have holes instead of eyes, the bli
	The virtues of kindness by Joseph Gatt A lot Koreans used to tell me that “kindness is a sign of weakness.” A lot Arabs also tell me that “kindness is a sign of weakness.” I do have my grumpy moments like everyone else. But I\'m not a two
	Edward Carpenter and the Healing of Nations by Rene Wadlow
	The Rooster That Wouldn't Crow by Artie Knapp A story about individuality and a rooster\'s right to fall in love with whomever he chooses. An audio/video production of Artie Knapp’s children-story:
	Ingrid Bergman dies on her birthday by The Ovi Team On august 29th 1982, the Swedish-born actress and three-time Academy Aw
	Henry James back to U.S. by The Ovi Team August 29th 1904; Henry James returns to the U.S. for a visit after living abr
	When will Europe uniformly learn to live with Covid-19? by Christos Mouzeviris Since the first cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Europe, the continent found itself in yet another uncharted territory and utter chaos. Misinformation, panic, conspiracy theories, scaremongering, confusion, financial demi
	Google's Open Letter: Fighting Australia's News Media Bargaining Code by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Tech giants tend to cast thin veils over threats regarding government regulations. They are also particularly concerned by those more public spirited ones, the sort suppo
	5 types of racism by Joseph Gatt I\'ve identified 5 types (roughly) of racism. Let me break those down for you. Religious racism: Or religious bigotry if you want to call
	The third term virus by Kola King There’s every reason to say democracy has taken firm roots in Africa because most of the countries once ruled by military dictators have embraced democracy. Still, there are pockets of resistance considering the false
	Foiled in the Security Council: The United States, Extending Arms Embargoes and Iran by Dr. Binoy Kampmark There are no official policing authorities as such when it comes to international relations. Realists imagine a jungle of states, the preyed upon and the predators, a gri
	Mainstream philosophical schools of thought by Joseph Gatt We all have an outlook on life. We are all guided by certain principles, a certain way of viewing life. We all approach life a certain way. So here are the main
	2nd opinion, quarantined! #09 by Thanos Kalamidas For more 2nd opinion, quarantined! HERE!
	Xi Jinping's ugly double face needs to be unmasked by Dr. Habib Siddiqui The Uighurs (also spelled Uyghurs) who are the indigenous people of Xinjiang (formerly East Turkestan), living in the (annexed) western frontier of China, are a nation by the text-book definition of nation. Because of their
	Formation by Jan Sand The patterns of the world wash inAcros
	Hymn for a Broken Empire: Republican National Security Officials for Biden by Dr. Binoy Kampmark If fodder is needed for the argument that a Deep State is running wild and determined to depose President Donald J. Trump, this will surely help. In a
	Throwback to a powerful and timely HR message addressed to the citizens of the world by Ovi Magazine Guest Throwback to a powerful and timely HR message addressed to the citizens of the worldBy Nora Wolf We are on the 1st of July 202
	Mini makes its debut by The Ovi Team August 26th 1959; the British Motor Corporation (BMC) launches its newest car, the small, affordable
	Singapore's Retirement Dilemma by Murray Hunter Singapore’s Retirement Dilemma Government behind the curve on rapidly-aging society Singapore, which has engaged in soc
	Golden Hue by Nikos Laios There\'s so much cruelty in the world,So much hatred and malice, My heart weeps;We see differences Instead of similarities.
	The fall (and rise) of European cinema by Joseph Gatt Simple. In the 1970s and early 1980s (and in the 50s and 60s) you had fantastic European producers. Those producers would hire the best screenwriters to write a script. They would hire another fantastic individual to direct the film. And they w
	Martin Amis by The Ovi Team Martin Amis, son of novelist Kingsley Amis, is born in Oxford on this day in 194
	Have You Put My Mail-in Ballot in the Mail Yet ? by Leah Sellers “Has my Ass-istant #1 put my Mail-in Ballot in the Mailyet ?” Trumpty queried. “I don’t know, sir, but I’ll check,” said Ass-istant #2
	What COVID-19 teaches us about foreign currency fluctuations by Joseph Gatt I have 100 bucks. I could use 100 bucks for “needs” purposes (to buy stuff). I could hoard 100 bucks and hoard dollars for different reasons (a safety net, savings, or to blackmail people who some day might desperately need foreign
	Koulis the tourist by Thanos Kalamidas Ο Γαλοπουλάκης τουρίστας
	Lennon's killer sentenced by The Ovi Team August 24th, on this day in 1981, Mark David Chapman is sentenced to 20
	THIS IS for YOU by David Sparenberg Wherever on this distressed and yet magnificent Earth you live, this is for you. Right here, right now: Let’s be open and honest before one another. Please. Look at the worl
	My Ego by George Cassidy Payne smells like roastingBull Nose peppers,
	Optimistic, cautious, pessimistic economies by Joseph Gatt To put things simply. When you\'re optimistic, you spend more money, because you feel that you\'re going to make more money. When you\'re cautious, you limit your spending, budget as much as you can, and only spend on neces
	International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition by The Ovi Team “Oh the horrors of slavery! - How the thought of it pains my heart! But the truth ought to be told of it; and what my eyes have seen I think it is my duty to relate; for few people in England know what slavery is. I have been a slave - I
	International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition by The Ovi Team 23 August: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and of its Abolition. The night of 22 to 23 August 1791, in Santo Domingo (today Haiti and the Dominican Republic) saw the beginning of the uprising that would play a crucial r
	Religious Liberty: Continuing Efforts by NGOs Needed by Rene Wadlow
	Blight and Revelation: Coronavirus, Austerity and the UK by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Epidemiologist Michael Marmot begins his August 10 piece in The Guardian on a sombre note.
	America's strange notion of "freedom" by Joseph Gatt I would say the notion of freedom in the US is “strange.” Because the United States is about freedom of speech and freedom of worship and belief. But not freedom of action. Most countries however restrict freedo
	In The Year 2525 by The Ovi Team \"In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)\" by Evans—the monumental smash hit that
	NATO has become "brain-dead", but the EU is risking the same fate by Christos Mouzeviris While Europe is focusing on Covid-19 and the Belarus election result is currently dominating the news, another region of our continent is heating up again. The Eastern Mediterranean is critically volatile, with Greece
	Open fiercely. Open gently, the womb by Osy Mizpah Unuevho Abby asks if it is hard being a soldier. what the poem said in the end was strangely prophetic. a righteous heart?
	Fundraising tips by Joseph Gatt To be honest, I used to dread fundraising, and the word fundraising itself. There\'s a reason for that, and I think many of you share my background. I come from a background where I grew up in foster homes. And when I asked
	The future of Europe depends on its neighborhood by Ovi Magazine Guest The future of Europe depends on its neighborhoodUfM’s Nasser Kamel saysBy Guido Lanfranchi On July 1st, 2020, the
	The Swing Era begins by The Ovi Team The sound of swing, which utterly dominated the American popular-music scene
	Theft of Mona Lisa by The Ovi Team August 21st 1911; an amateur painter sets up his easel near Leonardo da Vinci\'s Mona Lisa at
	Macron Lectures Lebanon: The Condescending Politics of Aid by Dr. Binoy Kampmark The explosion in a Beirut portside warehouse
	Difficulties of the translator job by Joseph Gatt A list of difficulties that you could encounter as a translator, in no particular order. -Finding a job. Most companies will hire translators based on ethnicity rather than on the grasp of both (or all three) languages. Tha
	My First Funeral by Ovi Magazine Guest My First FuneralBy Ian C. Smith When Harry plunged her into a chasm of grief he also said her brother-in-law, who phoned Harry
	Soviet Union intervenes in Czechoslovakia by The Ovi Team August 20th 1968; In the face of rising anti-Soviet protests in Czechoslovakia, Soviet troops (backed by troops from other Warsaw Pact nations) intervene to crush the protest and restore order. The brutal Soviet action shocked the West and deal
	Jacqueline Susann by The Ovi Team On this day in 1918, August 20th, Jacqueline Susann, the author of Valley of the Dolls, the 1966 mega-hit novel about the showbiz lives of three women (reportedly modelled in part after Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly), is born in
	Belarus Protests. Do they have a positive future? by Rene Wadlow The fast-moving political situation in Belarus needs to be watched closely. Non-violent actions for fair elections and freedom of expression have been met by police and military repression. On 9 August 2020, Alexandr Sashenk
	Delos by Nikos Laios Sunset, Between the shadows And the dying sunlightThe broken bronze fingersHide in the long grass And wild flowers.
	Extreme Moderation in the Spittoon: Kamala Harris for VP by Dr. Binoy Kampmark The Vice Presidency has always gotten a degree of bad press in the US political system. Its ineffectuality is sometimes lost on the occupant, though not on John N. Garner, who
	From the Victory Day to Corona Disarray by Ovi Magazine Guest From the Victory Day to Corona Disarray75 years of Europe’s Collective Security and Human Rights SystemLegacy of antifascism for the common pa
	Moscow jails U-2 spy pilot by The Ovi Team August 19th 1960; The United States pilot, Francis Gary Powers, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Soviet military court. Powers had pleaded guilty to spying for the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) after his plane was shot
	Bill Clinton by The Ovi Team
	Arthur Waley: Ways of Thought in Ancient China by Rene Wadlow
	Social media and fake news by Kola King Today, the world is a global village because of the interconnectivity made possible by the internet. At the touch of a button one can connect to the outside world from the remotest location to the biggest cities and metropol
	Don't Stigmatise the Nuke! Opponents of the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty by Dr. Binoy Kampmark It would seem a logical step, at least from an existential perspective: to ban something so utterly horrendous to life; to forbid its use in any circumstances, whatever rationale employed to justify its use. But the nu
	Advice to translators by Joseph Gatt The kind of advice to translators you won\'t find anywhere else. In no particular order. -I\'m sure some of you have had this problem. You have to translate a text (let\'s say from English to French) and you have no idea wh
	Land Music by Patrick McWade For more Then, Again HERE!
	The Only True Solution for Peace Between Israel and Palestine: Part One by Bohdan Yuri Now that Jared Kushner’s new Middle East Peace Plan dissolved into just another smoke filled delusion many are now realizing that the two state solution was also a pipe dream from the start.Almost twenty years ago I
	Selective Maritime Rules: The United States, Diego Garcia and International Law by Dr. Binoy Kampmark There are few more righteous sights than the paunchy US Secretary of State savaging the People’s Republic of China with his next volley on Chinese territorial aspirations.
	How fluent are you in a foreign language by Joseph Gatt In Europe, there are four levels of language fluency, or six in the UK. In East Asia it\'s 6 levels, and Korea has up to level 9. In the US, most institutions recognize 5 levels of fluency. Definitions differ. Here\'s how I
	The Beatles Replace Pete Best by The Ovi Team 17th Aug. 1962; The Beatles consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison replace the group\'s drummer \"Pete Best\" with Ringo Starr.
	Remember Gandhi by David Sparenberg Remember Gandhi. Practice nonviolence. Adhere to nonviolence.
	On dwelling in the house of the Lord forever by Abigail George I am dove-wing and prayer. In the family way, I hold atribe of birds in my heart-all waves of golden-mystery.
	State of Pandemic Disaster: Melbourne Moves to Stage Four by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Melbourne. Being in control of a sinking ship is not enviable. Regulations previously passe
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	Hypothesis: there WAS life on Mars by Joseph Gatt Mars and Martians in popular culture. Reptile-like humanoids, bipeds with reptile skin. Some have oversized heads (Mars Attacks) while others have triangle-shaped heads and a bent back (E.T.). OK we\'re not sure E.T. was from Mars but still.
	Quiet by Jan Sand So must I at sunset times and early morning darknessesAttend the swirls of random thoughts that murmur,Whisper, groan, cry and caress the pastAt the graves of distant distress
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	The sales playbook by Joseph Gatt You\'re a company or an individual. You have a product or a service that you want to sell. Sales are simple. There are basically four “dynamics” when it comes to sales. Sometimes they work, sometimes the
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	Anti-Semitic stereotypes by Joseph Gatt There are mainly three anti-Semitic “schools” in the world. The Islamic school, the Nationalist school and the Communist school. Note that many Muslims are indifferent to the Jews (and there are a few philo-Semites among Muslims). A
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	Sacrifice by Nikos Laios The long grassBlew in the wind like a waveUnder a blue sky and soldiers Were lying in the grass dead Or half-dead with spent Shell cartridges strewn
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	Manish's Zodiac Signs Predictions for August 2020 by Manish Kumar Arora Aries ( 21 March – 19 April ) - It is definitely your time to shine. You will put your energy behind some idea you’ve put into motion You could be letting go of demanding partnerships or changing the way
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	A short history of K-pop and the Korean wave by Joseph Gatt A brief history of K-pop and the Korean wave. Phase one (2005-2010): only the very bestBefore 2005, very few (if any) people outside Korea had watched Korean soap operas, Korean dramas or Korean
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	Trump #1 by Patrick McWade For more For the Moment, HERE!
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	Boulder, Colorado by George Cassidy Payne Is the wry grin an old hippy makeswhen hiding a handfulof magic mushrooms. Or the way strangers feel innocentand accomplished at the summit. N
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	Observation and intuition by Joseph Gatt In the old days, when you wrote your Ph.D. dissertation, a lot of professors used to tell you (something alone the lines of) you can either observe a phenomenon or report it. Or you can use logical arguments to come to a conclusion that support
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	Networking and personal branding by Joseph Gatt Let me start with the story of a lucky guy. He was a chef, highly skilled at that. He worked at an embassy but dreamed of opening a restaurant. One day, he met a couple of guys who wanted to hire him as a chef at their new
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	Defining the fourth industrial revolution by Joseph Gatt First, you had hunting and gathering. Then you had farming and herding. Then, you had the industrial era that took shape in four stages, which I\'ll describe briefly. -Steam and coal (1760-1890 roughly)The first
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	Enlarge views - Europe is en/large enough by Ovi Magazine Guest Enlarge views – Europe is en/large enoughBy Audrey Beaulieu The first July day of 2020 in Vienna sow marking the anniver
	Amy Winehouse by The Ovi Team 23 July 2011; with her gravelly voice and eclectic style, Amy Winehouse, 27, who was found dead in London, won comparison with some of the great female singers such as Sarah Vaughn and Nina Simone. But like another great singer, Janis Joplin, s
	Greek military rule gives in to democracy by The Ovi Team July 23rd 1974; the military government in Greece has collapsed and the former Prime Minister Constantine Karamanlis has been invited to return. Huge crowds gathered to greet him at Athens airport and there has been jubilation in the streets of
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	Myths and realties on North African Jewish music by Joseph Gatt I meet quite a few music lovers here and there in North Africa. There are quite a few misunderstandings related to the Jews, Jewish musicians and the Jewish musical scene. So let\'s bust those myths. Myth: “Algerian J
	Dupenews: Lindsey Graham says abducted protesters for nannies by Theodore K. Nasos Disclaimer: This is a satirical news piece, just for fun, read at your own risk! Senate Judi
	Siberia is Burning !! by Leah Sellers Snap, Crackle, Pop ! Siberia is Burning !! Frozen tundra is bubbling and churning beneath melting snows and the drip, drip of Artic Glaciers, while the ever siphoning Ticks of Humanity suck Mot
	Blue Steak on Lygon Street: The Mario Corniola Effect by Dr. Binoy Kampmark “Is it blue enough?” he growled in affectionate inquiry, referring to the rib eye steak with pepper sauce. Suitably well, came the reply to Mario Corniola.
	More advice on Algerian touristic policy by Joseph Gatt Notes on boosting tourism in Algeria, in no particular order. -Right now, the way I see it, this seems to be the mentality: you have the Algerian Tourism Office saying something like “we want one million tourists a ye
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	Common wealth and income management mistakes by Joseph Gatt Bottom line: money and money management is complex. Main mistake a lot of people make: dealing with money as if money management were simple. Mistake number 1: spending all your income on wealth To understand th
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	Emile Zatopek by The Ovi Team July 20th 1952; Emile Zatopek runs Olympic Record 10K (29:17.0). One of the greatest runners of the 20th Century, Emil Zátopek achieved legendary status when he won the 5,000, the 10,000 and the marathon at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsin
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	Spiteful Authority: Malaysia Goes for the Journalists by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Malaysia’s record on letting journalists be is a blotted one. This month, authorities have been kept busy intimidating the independent news outlet Malaysiakini, wit
	IN ALAHIYI by David Sparenberg based on a traditional Cherokee love charmIn Alahiyi you make your home, mysterious woman.Now you have come near to hear meIn Alahiyi is your home, light woman.
	The "Starbucks latte" factor by Joseph Gatt Currently reading David Bach\'s “the automatic millionaire.” Although it\'s an interesting book, I\'d add my own two cents to the book. What David Bach discusses is how if people avoided their morning Starbucks
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	The euro-pantheon of authoritarianism by Thanos Kalamidas Another victory for another far-right, xenophobe populist leader in Europe and after Viktor Orbán and Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the re-elected Polish president, Andrzej Duda, comes to add his
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	Random advice to parents by Joseph Gatt From the bohemian-lifestyle French foster mother I had to the crazy Korean parents who mistake their children for robots that I\'ve met, no one\'s a perfect parent. But there are a few tips that I would give parents that in my experience, could
	Meeting in space by The Ovi Team July 17th 1975; As part of a mission aimed at developing space rescue capability, the U.S. spacecraft Apollo 18 and the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 19 rendezvous and dock in space. As the hatch was opened between the two vessels, commanders Thomas
	The Coronavirus Republic: Three Million Infections and Rising by Dr. Binoy Kampmark The United States is famed for doing things, not to scale, but off it. Size is the be-all and end-all, and the coronavirus is now doing its bit to assure that the country remains unrivalled in the
	Too much to ask by Abigail George This is the soundtrack of my heart, of my life if you care to listen. If there is anyone out there who cares to listen. I am the girl you never phone. You never think of me. Was that too much to ask. I never hear your phone
	Can animals and plants think? by Joseph Gatt Notes on whether animals and plants can think, in no particular order. -If I were a dog (or bear or goat) observing human beings, I wouldn\'t think they are much different from my species. Human beings also walk around, sit
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	Notes on "personal branding" by Joseph Gatt We all have a “personal brand” or a “social brand” whether we like it or not. Public figures and private individuals have a “personal brand.” I\'ll discuss two things: what you “bra
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	Trafficking in Persons: A World-wide Evil by Rene Wadlow
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	Black Ink by Nikos Laios Black ink,WordsThat soak Into the skin,Into the muscles
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	Origins of Future discussed - Vienna Process launched by Ovi Magazine Guest Origins of Future discussed – Vienna Process launchedBy Zeno Leoni The first July day of 2020 in Vienna sow marking the
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	Spiked Concerns: The Melbourne Coronavirus Lockdown by Dr. Binoy Kampmark It all looked like it was going so well for Australia and Victoria, in particular. They could point to the mishandling of the Ruby Princess, a cruise ship that docked in
	Descriptive language use in the Maghreb and Lebanon by Joseph Gatt A short description of which language to use in the Maghreb and Lebanon. Arabic, Berber, French and English tend to be used interchangeably, so I\'ll give a socio-linguistic description of when languages are used and in what context.
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	Kyriakos Mitsotakis demonstrats text book fascism by Thanos Kalamidas
	Mosques, Museums and Politics: The Fate of Hagia Sophia by Dr. Binoy Kampmark When the caustic Evelyn Waugh visited the majestic sixth century creation of Emperor Justinian, one subsequently enlarged, enriched and encrusted by various rulers, he felt underwhelmed.
	Buckminster Fuller: A World View on Doing More With Less by Rene Wadlow
	Libya Negotiations Blocked by Rene Wadlow Despite diplo
	Mr. FLOYD by David Sparenberg My maternal grandfather’s family name is Floyd. His mother was a Cherokee woman and Grandfather Floyd’s cousin was from the Choctaw nation. The cousin was considered the Robin Hood of the American Great Depression and was im
	Strategic hiring by Joseph Gatt Knowledge and power. Knowledge or power. Knowledge? Or power? Most companies look at the following when hiring staff: degrees and diplomas, work experience and skills. Other important be often unstated factors: financial status of applicant
	Walk & talk 2018 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE! For more
	E.B. White by The Ovi Team
	Can NATO membership be separated from EU aspirations? by Christos Mouzeviris Growing up in Greece, I often came across the widespread slogan from the country\'s Communist Party (KKE); \"EEC and NATO, the same syndicate\". Back then, I was slightly dismissive about it, not wantin
	Defending Australia: The Deputy Sheriff Spending Spree by Dr. Binoy Kampmark There are few sadder sights in international relations than a leadership in search of devils and hobgoblins. But such sights tend to make an appearance when specialists i
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	This Poem is Practising Social Distancing by Neil Leadbeater The heart
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	Walk & talk 2017 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE!
	Dr Daniel Hale Williams by The Ovi Team July 9th 1893; Dr Daniel Hale Williams performs 1st successful open heart surgery without anaesthesia. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (1856-1931) the founder of Provident Hospital was born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. His father was a barber who w
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	The Second Beatitude by George Cassidy Payne My mind is rustlingleaves, sound shadowsand deadening echoes.
	A Trendy Rage: Boycotting Facebook and the Stop Hate for Profit Campaign by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Rage can be that most trendy of things, and social media rage has become modish. If you dislike something, scream it in a certain number of characters and post it on every network you subscribe to.
	Resetting Higher Education: Returning to the Community by Murray Hunter Resetting Higher Education: Returning to the Community Time to move on The state restrictions placed on public places in respo
	Sleepy Hollow by Nikos Laios I could hear the Harpies screech across The river and the boxcars,Clawed hands warming over Crackling orange flamesFrom a rusted
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	Walk & talk 2016 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE!
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	Memories of school life by Joseph Gatt The French school system does not encourage students to do the talking in class. Student apathy usually reigns, and teachers often complain about that student apathy. My elementary school years, my first five schooling year
	Walk & talk 2014 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE!
	Ralph Waldo Emerson: A bridge to the Spirit of the World by Rene Wadlow
	Saturnalia by George Cassidy Payne I did not believe them.You are so much more than a giant, spinning ballof hydrogen and helium. When they doubted you,I saw you radiating out
	A column and advice on restaurants by Joseph Gatt Every now and then, like yesterday, I do consulting work with restaurants to help them drive sales up. After a long day of observations and advice, here are thoughts I came up with. Two and a half reasons McDonald\'
	I May Have Covid-19 - Part 3 by Leah Sellers Sorry, Folks, but this part of my Journal is going to be bit a Fussy. Alright, I found out yesterday that I do not have Covid-19. For that I am Elated and deeply Grateful ! But just to get to th
	The Liabilities of History: The Dangers of Pandemic Compensation by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Smug assertions of liability in history are often incautious things. They constitute a fruit salad mix: assertions of the wishful thinkers; hopes of the crazed; the quest
	Book reviews: Einstein by Joseph Gatt Book review of Albert Einstein\'s “the theory of relativity” and “the world as I see it.” First thing that surprises me is, despite Albert Einstein\'s status as a legend, a genius, a pop icon
	And the Wind Cries Jeffrey: Biohacking Humans with DNA, Nanotechnology, IoT and 5G by Ovi Magazine Guest And the Wind Cries Jeffrey: Biohacking Humans with DNA, Nanotechnology, IoT and 5GWritten by Domagoj Nikolić Disclaimer: The vie
	Two Glimpses into American History from Down Under by Warren Reed Back in April 1980, this writer was stationed at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo. Returning from a late-night meeting he turned on the TV to catch up on the news. To his surprise, he’d landed part way through a l
	I AM STANDING in THIS PLACE by David Sparenberg i am standing nowi am standing in this place
	Obituary: Mory Kante (1950-2020) by Joseph Gatt Obituary: Mory Kanté (1950-2020) The best one-hit-wonder that ever was, in my opinion. Kora harp on his belly. A trance-like s
	A little man to feel sorry for (in Greek) by Thanos Kalamidas Ανθρωπάκι
	The world we knew by Nikos Laios I feel as though we have lost some of our innocence in these Coronavirus times, the world that we knew before has gone and disappeared, and some behaviours and cultural values have lost their meaning. A Friday night in a pac
	Finding The Promise Of Love In A COVID-19 World by Abigail George Everything I write to you is in code. And when you fall I am reaching for the light that guides you in this universe. I am allowing for the pain of our separation to transform me.
	Learning in light of crisis by Ovi Magazine Guest Learning in light of crisis By Rattana Lao Bangkok – The global
	Why Thinking Makes it So: Donald Trump's Obamagate Fixation by Dr. Binoy Kampmark The “gate” suffix has been wearing thin since the break-in scandal that gave it its birth. Since Watergate, virtually anything dubious and suggestive, and muc
	Open Eyes Laid Back by Michael Lee Johnson Open eyes, black-eyed peas,laid back busy live
	On fake news by Joseph Gatt How do newspapers come up with fake news in the first place? I\'ll discuss two things: fake facts, and fake facts slipped into opinion articles. Fake facts Let\'s keep this nice and simple. Here\'s an example I
	2nd opinion, quarantined! #04 by Thanos Kalamidas For more 2nd opinion, quarantined!, HERE!
	Contributing to a Safer, Healthier and Prosperous World: OIC and its Rapid Reaction Capacitation by Dr. Anis H. Bajrektarevic Contributing to a Safer, Healthier and Prosperous World: OIC and its Rapid Reaction Capacitation(in times of new type/s of asymmetric challenges)By Amb. Ali Goutali
	Greasing the Revolving Door: Palantir Recruits Down Under by Dr. Binoy Kampmark When he announced at the end of April that he would be retiring, t
	A Eurovision entry by Joseph Gatt Like many Israelis, I was disappointed that Eden Alene could not compete in this year\'s Eurovision because of COVID-19. I know Idan Raichel and others will do a fantastic job writing her a song. But if they need inspiratio
	Urgent action demand to combat violence against health personnel by Ovi Magazine Guest Urgent action to combat the rising tide of violence against health personnel in every region of the world has been called for by the World Medical Association. On the opening day of the World Health Assembly today (Monday),
	Hydrogen bomb over Bikini Atoll by The Ovi Team May 20th 1956; the United States conducts the first airborne test of an improved hydrogen bomb, dropping it from a plane over the tiny island of Namu in the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. The successful test indicated that hydrogen bombs we
	10 Reasons President Trump Should Wear a Mask by George Cassidy Payne 1. To symbolically apologize to every woman who he has demeaned, intimidated, forcibly touched, and silenced. 2.To block some of the sound vibrations coming from his mouth, so the world can hear a little less rambli
	Stylistics all on each spree by Saloni Kaul Whales throw their tails so high up in the air,Regardless of who\'s whale-watching perform antics;Eagles patrol the skies, circle handsomely as they stareIndifferent to your i
	Tara Reade, the Democrats and Joe Biden's Woman Problem by Dr. Binoy Kampmark The Me Too movement was meant to be more than a howl or rage with a trending hash tag. It was a surge that threatened to pulverise all before it, arming accusers with wea
	Walk & talk 2013 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE!
	My Generation by The Ovi Team May 19th 1965; from the Bible to Oedipus Rex to King Lear, literature has long concerned itself with the difficult relations that sometimes arise between members of different generations. The Fifth Commandment—\"Honour thy father and thy
	The Resolution of Armed Conflicts: Back to Square One by Rene Wadlow The 23 March 2020 appeal of the U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for a universal cease-fire so that humanity could concentrate its energies on the Covid-19 health crisis was noted and then largely ignored.
	I May Have Covid-19 - Part Two by Leah Sellers Good News ! My Fever has Broken. I’m feeling more Energetic and am ready for a short thirty minute, I-so-lated Walk into the Deep Woods ! I have a strong urge to Hug one of my favorite Oak Trees - ha ! Howe
	The evolution of education in South Korea by Joseph Gatt Here I\'ll discuss two things, rather briefly. First, I\'ll discuss “historiography” or “historical philosophy” in Korea and will give my two cents on how Korean history could be studied, at least how I study it.
	World Health Organization (WHO) must be sufficiently funded by Ovi Magazine Guest World Health Organization (WHO) must be sufficiently funded By World Medical Association A plea to all governments to continue
	Mods and Rockers by The Ovi Team May 18th 1964; Scores of youths have been given prison sentences following a Whitsun weekend of violent clashes between gangs of Mods and Rockers at a number of resorts on the south coast of England. Two youths were taken to hospital with knife
	Outlier by David Sparenberg They said to me, Die and with my death I should take the sun. For those who told me death comes to lovers, the sooner the better and the sooner forgotten, chose to plot in shadows and keep their schemes and plans and their workings secret
	About Face: The Great Coronavirus Mask Debate by Dr. Binoy Kampmark When the novel coronavirus started to get stroppy and make its now global impression, one theme seemed to be common. Facemasks were, at least initially, a conceit, a sort of fashion or extra-medical accessory.
	Startup coaching by Joseph Gatt Helpful advice to those who are interested in launching a startup, by giving examples of how startups can reach their potential. Little sister one: Hi Yossi. My startup is one where I create plates and cups using wheat resi
	Canadian Border by Patrick McWade For more For the Moment, HERE! For more
	I May Have Covid -19 by Leah Sellers Yes, that’s right. The dreaded Covid - 19 may have rolled right up my nostrils, down into my throat, and scurried it’s little ‘ole Destructive Path into the rest of my Body. Oops and Egads !! Yes, I w
	Muting Justice: Rescheduling Julian Assange's Hearing by Dr. Binoy Kampmark “When we think of the repression of journalists, we automatically evoke foreign lands. We rarely, however, evoke or remember our own dissidents.
	Did the Russians play with the elections? by Joseph Gatt October 1999. I was in 10th grade at a French school in Ankara, Turkey. The times were complicated. On August 17, 1999, a huge earthquake had struck Western Turkey, with a death toll of 40,000, some say a lot more. So there
	Leadership for Thought: Non-Permanent members lead the Security Council through COVID-19 by Ovi Magazine Guest Leadership for Thought: Non-Permanent members lead the Security Council through COVID-19By Elizabeth Deheza Building up on the
	State of torment in lockdown and COVID-19 by Abigail George I fall to the stars; vigilante-like and it is if my name is Cal and I am living in East of Eden, and me and Hemingway kiss and Rilke and I are neighbours. The earth swallows me whole like a lake. I lay there completely still
	Pandemic Revisionism: The George W. Bush Whitewash by Dr. Binoy Kampmark “Our enemies are innovative and resourceful. And so are we. They never stop thinking
	My experience with politics by Joseph Gatt My experience with school politics, from childhood to adult life. First election I took part in was in the 4th grade. I was at the French school in New York City. French classes were divided in three groups per leve
	Patriotic Vaccines: The Divided Coronavirus Cause by Dr. Binoy Kampmark When it comes to the politics of medicine and disease, the United States has always attempted to steal the limelight, while adding the now faded colouring of universal human welfare.
	I Live in Between by Nikos Laios I live in between,On the edge of borders;On the edge of suburbia,On the edge of the sea,On the edge of humanity, On the edge of chaos,On the edge of
	Facts and fallacies about skills by Joseph Gatt Correcting a few mistakes that HR managers make when reviewing resumes. Myth: If someone attends an elite university, he/she must be a genius. Fact: Some of them of course are geniuses.
	Walk & talk 2012 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE!
	Politics of fearmongering in the altar of Hindutva in Modi's India by Dr. Habib Siddiqui
	Reclining moon by Amir Khatib The sun brakes the lights,shyly and seductively vomiting rays. It regains its breath ... it gasps for the fastest arrival, roses flirt here. To give everything.
	The Rohingya in Malaysia: Coronavirus and Alibis for Paranoia by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Rounding up undocumented workers, migrant and refugees is part of a brutal order of things in Malaysia. When matters economic are going well, authorities turn the blindes
	Differences Between Lincoln and Trump are Stark by George Cassidy Payne While Joseph Biden chimes in from a studio in his basement, President Trump has the biggest bully pulpit in the world, including the ability to stage a town hall in the lustrous shadow of the Lincoln Memorial. An effective d
	Harvard's Fossil Fuels Formula: Engagement before Withdrawal by Dr. Binoy Kampmark “Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it,” urged the Earl of Chesterfield
	How I'd reform the banking system by Joseph Gatt A few things I would change about the banking system. Or how I would conceive the banking system. Student loans I remember my first year as a college student. I was surrounded by 600 cla
	2nd opinion, quarantined! #03 by Thanos Kalamidas For more 2nd opinion, quarantined!, HERE!
	Petronas: Malaysia's Ailing Financial Lifeline - A cash drawer to fund dark projects slides shut by Murray Hunter The ability of Malaysia’s national oil company Petronas to continue as a major revenue provider to the national budget is quickly waning, raising the specter of reduced spending, which in turn would mean cancellation o
	Pandemic Delays: Postponing the Assange Extradition Hearing by Dr. Binoy Kampmark “Mr Assange will be facing a David and Goliath battle with his hands tied behind his back.”Edward Fitzgerald QC, lawyer for Julian Assange, April 27, 2020
	De-evolution of Europe - Return of the Wir wussten nicht (Third Part) by Dr. Anis H. Bajrektarevic Return of the Wir wussten nicht The equation of Communism with Nazism
	Red Road by David Sparenberg path of the Spirit WarriorIf you will but
	Brutal Choices: Anders Tegnell and Sweden's Herd Immunity Goal by Dr. Binoy Kampmark If the title of epidemiological czar were to be created, its first occupant would have to be Sweden’s Anders Tegnell. He has held sway in the face of sceptics and c
	Corruption leads Greek conservative party in the 21st century (in Greek) by Thanos Kalamidas Γκρούεζα ζεις, την ΝΔ στον 21
	NGO Transformations amid Uncertainty by Rene Wadlow World wide, the Covid-19 pandemic has caught both go
	Treacherous Accommodations: Australian Universities, Coronavirus and the NTEU by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Conflicting narratives by Joseph Gatt People want praise, not sycophancy. I spent quite a lot of time studying the psychological aspects of wars and conflicts. Be they family conflicts, or conflicts at a larger scale, say conflicts between two nations o
	The post-Corona epilogue of an overheated Sino-American relationship: We have a Winner; Will we have a Game-changer too? by Dr. Anis H. Bajrektarevic
	Lightbulb Moments: III by Neil Leadbeater Priestley discovering the composition of atmosphere and Toricelli’s invention of the barometerwas a 60 watt lightbulb moment. Souberran’s discovery of chlorofor
	Pandemic Diplomacy: The Gum on China's Shoe by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
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	Post-COVID-19 life by Joseph Gatt COVID-19 for most of us is a time-out. So I\'ll briefly discuss different ways you can make the most out of this crisis. Example 1: the badminton doubles game I lost. Bad use of a time-o
	An Odd Little Commemoration: ANZAC Mythology during Coronavirus by Dr. Binoy Kampmark War commemorations nurse a dirty secret, though it is one displayed with a peacock flourish. The victors bring out the celebratory paraphernalia and talk about noble idea
	Berserk Alert! #46 by Tony Zuvela For more Berserk Alert! HERE!
	Gary Cooper by The Ovi Team
	Climbing the Revenue Mountain: Google, Facebook and the Publishers' Right by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Startups by Joseph Gatt Rome was not built in one day. Rome was not conceived in an incubator. A tale of two startup builders Tale 1: John and his disabled brother Andrew are best friends forever. Andrew is paralyzed f
	The Grabber by Patrick McWade For more For the Moment, HERE!
	Hindenburg crashed by The Ovi Team May 6th 1937; the German airship Hindenburg crashed and burned in Lakehurst, NJ. Thirty-six people (of the 9
	Scuttling New START: Trump's China Distraction by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Blue Mountain by George Cassidy Payne Anointed by the elementsyou are my blueeyed mountain jewel, my empty breeze returning togreet the lipsof a valle
	Acing the French philosophy test by Joseph Gatt Advice to high school French philosophy test takers. Last time I discussed how I coached French kids in philosophy. This time around I\'ll give advice on how to ace the test. The format of the t
	WMA condemns attacks on health care professionals by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Ineptitude or a Culling?! by Leah Sellers \"Maybelle, I am sick to death of this Corona Virus Thingy.” Peggy Joy said sardonically as she chewed on a mouthful of romaine lettuce. “And I am sick to death of getting salads that are nothin’ but gobs of lettuce and a tiny
	Kind Scents On by Saloni Kaul There\'s always a glimmer of hope in the darkest times,Always the promised golden dawn after the longest night,There\'s always kind Future packed with dollars and dimes,What i
	Settling Scores: Malcolm Turnbull's Smaller Picture by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Little-Known Back Story to Japanese Whaling by Warren Reed Australians have long delighted in the increasing annual whale migration from the Southern Ocean up along the country’s eastern seaboard, a spectacle that can be readily viewed from the shoreline or up close from runabouts and other small
	Chestnut Tree by Nikos Laios Under the boughs Of a chestnut tree An old man sat cracking Nuts and watching the world Pass by in the solitudeOf a cold autumn
	Obituary: Idir (Hamid Cheriet) 1949-2020 by Joseph Gatt The global ethno-pop star that could have been. Immensely popular in his native Kabylie, somewhat popular in his native Algeria. A few fans in his adopted France. The Kabyle music scene is fascinating, because it is one of
	World Press Freedom Day by The Ovi Team Every year, May 3rd is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom; to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their
	Hostage of the herd (in Greek) by Thanos Kalamidas
	EXODUS Revisited by David Sparenberg The messenger of God entered the Capitol of the Land of Nihilism and went before Pharaoh, ruler of the land. There the messenger spoke, saying, “Thus saith the Lord: You are not owner of creation and the Earth is not yours to corrup
	Despots and Disease: Gossiping over Kim Jong-Un by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	How I teach philosophy by Joseph Gatt Philosophy is a big part of the French curriculum. Every senior high school student has to go through 5 to 8 hours of philosophy classes. Most students dread those classes, and some parents send their kids over to me to coach them. So here\'s w
	NoMask by Patrick McWade For more Then, Again, HERE!
	Threatening the Governors: William Barr's Commercial and Civil Liberties Brief by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	I beg by Bohdan Yuri I beg my will to show me still the simple strength from within, that I may hold on beyond the end and not fall weak to wanting trends.
	Manish's Zodiac Signs Predictions for May 2020 by Manish Kumar Arora Aries ( 21 March – 19 April ) - A month of effort, long hours, of contemplating your accomplishments and worldly position, of interfacing with higher-ups, yields now to four weeks of happiness, entertainment, a lighter heart and
	A Buddhist Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic by George Cassidy Payne
	The Pell Acquittal Exposes Australia's Kangaroo Court System by Murray Hunter
	Career counseling by Joseph Gatt I\'m going to answer “mail” I received from people seeking career counseling from me. When I say “mail” it was either mail or people seeking advice for themselves or family members. Details are altered, just for you to g
	Donald Trump's Governor Problem: Debates on Opening Up the Economy by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	We Dreamed Ourselves Awake by David Sparenberg One day we all woke up.Every one of us really woke up. We dreamed ourselves awake.Nothing moreneeded to be giveneverything alreadywas given between us.
	The economy: what happened? by Joseph Gatt Anyone who knows me knows that I have mild OCD. I\'m set in my own ways. I vacuum clean my room with a lamp to make sure there\'s no dust stain left in the corners. I have wet towels for everything. I like to keep a cup of pens and a cup of sha
	Taiwan's exclusion from WHO damaging health by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Ramadan Reflections in the midst of Covid-19 by Dr. Habib Siddiqui Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, is currently being observed by Muslims. However, this time, Muslims are either restricted or strongly discouraged from congregating in the
	The Coronavirus Liability Craze: Holding China Accountable by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Hybrid war and neocolonialism: rewriting history by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Walk & talk 201 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE!
	The Collapse of Malaysian Private Universities - Covid-19 just the latest problem by Murray Hunter
	Wisely On Cue by Saloni Kaul All kindness comes from instant recognition from afarLike strict geometry is altogether accurateOf this wide world and its people as they drawn are;To accept facts and foibles
	Social media for the government by Joseph Gatt A brief guide to social media use for government organizations, ministries or state-owned organizations. In the old days, if you were the government, you would write a press release that you would send to press agencies. Th
	Zebulon Pike by The Ovi Team
	COVID-19: Resource Curse in Oil-Exporting Countries by Dr Mohd Shahidan Shaari Countries with abundant natural resources have a head start as they can have comparative advantages. They can export at lower prices and thus the global quantity demanded of their resources will be on the rise. Hence, they can sustain their exp
	Letters to the young poet, Virgil by Abigail George Look into my eyes and perhaps then you can see the difference between infatuation and love. Perhaps then you can see my heart. Straight to the marrow of me, the prizewinning flesh of the heart and matter and energy that I am carrying in my vein
	Social media strategies by Joseph Gatt A brief guide to strategies you can use for social media. Most people use a mixture of strategies on social media. Actually, most people have no idea what they\'re doing on social media. So here are four strateg
	Corruption always starts from the head ...in Greek by Thanos Kalamidas
	Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster by The Ovi Team 26th April 1986; an explosion and fire at the No. 4 reactor of Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine resulted in a nuclear meltdown sending radioactivity into the atmosphere. The Radiation fallout spread throughout Europe the Chernobyl disas
	Studio 54 by The Ovi Team
	Hell is Other People: Pandemic Lifestyles and Domestic Violence by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Self Portrait as a Froglet by George Cassidy Payne first I feedon mother\'s yolkattached am I to her algae soft fingersthen I start the process freshcovered by tiny teeth,my l
	Social media for business by Joseph Gatt A guide for using social media if you are a business, however small, however big, however huge. Your customers want to know three things: -Where are you located? -What products do yo
	2nd opinion, quarantined! #02 by Thanos Kalamidas For more 2nd opinion, quarantined! HERE!
	I am alive by Nikos Laios Listening to Brahms very loudly,Drinking a deep lusty red wine ,I can hear the rolling waves Of the ocean crashing On the nearby beach Through my wi
	Worshiping and Defiling Britain's NHS by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Little Otter Learns to Swim by Artie Knapp
	World Day for Laboratory Animals by The Ovi Team April 24th marks World Day for Laboratory Animals – a day to remember the millions who have been killed, and to redouble efforts to hasten the end of all animal experiments. This year, Animal Aid is planning t
	International Data Need to Add Ups by Prof. Michael R. Czinkota
	Successful business models by Joseph Gatt I\'ve discussed failed business a lot in the past. But below I\'ll discuss successful businesses, and how they went about their business. The basic idea is this. If you love providing a service, and don\'t really care too m
	World Book Day by The Ovi Team April 23rd; World Book Day now that\'s my idea of the perfect awareness day! I l
	A Day of Mother Earth: Living in Harmony with Nature by Rene Wadlow
	EARTH DAY PRAYER by David Sparenberg To deer and dolphinforgive me. I have missed the markand often, even ifunintentionally, acted against you.
	The Fire Fauci Brigade by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Malaysia's Grandiose Education Ambitions a Mess by Murray Hunter
	Collapsible Chairs by Neil Leadbeater lie in confinement, arms folded, without complaint. They are not like other chairs. Uprights are so stand-offish. Unbending, they leave no room for manoeuvre,ar
	The Coronavirus State: New Zealand and Authoritarian Rumblings by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	100000 Being by Patrick McWade For more Then, Again, HERE!
	Georgia Broadwick by The Ovi Team April 21st 1913; Georgia Broadwick became the first woman to jump from an airplane. Georgia Broadwick was nickname
	The post-COVID-19 economy by Joseph Gatt Common sense predictions about what will happen after COVID-19. Could be wrong, just speculating. Notes in no particular order. -Right now a lot of people are regretting not having saved money. Many are stuck in a situation
	Cages by Jan Sand There is probably no way to puzzle into that dismayI must have felt when pulled to the light of day.Being born, the shocks of light, of sound, necessities to suck in air,When
	Cosmic Gangster Capitalism: Elon Musk Crowds the Heavens by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Global health leaders urge G20 to act now of personal protective equipment by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Cutting the Funding: The WHO, Trump and the Coronavirus Wars by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Give Us Leaders Who have Suffered...... by Leah Sellers Yes, Give us Leaders who have SufferedAnd OverComeThe Darkness Outside and Inside ThemSelves
	Optimizing social media use by Joseph Gatt Social media says something about your personality, about your connections, about your skills, about your hobbies, about your outlook on life, about your social identity, about your experience and about the institutions you attended and places
	Covid-1 by Patrick McWade For more For the Moment, HERE! For more
	Lord Byron dies in Greece by The Ovi Team April 19th 1824; George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron
	THE VISITATION: a Story of Horror & Archetype by David Sparenberg
	Lazarus by Nikos Laios Like a dark Lazarus I rose from the depths,
	Advice to psychotherapists by Joseph Gatt Psychotherapists are usually the ones giving advice. But I\'ll give them advice here, in no particular order. -Unfortunately, as psychotherapists we get a lot of training in psychological theory, mainly in the history of ps
	A poetic crucifixion and Alexis' mistakes in ...Greek by Thanos Kalamidas
	Corona-bonds: it is make-or-break time for Europe now by Christos Mouzeviris Ten days before, nine EU member states issued a joined letter to the EU Council President Charles Michel, calling for the issuance of a joined European debt mechanism, or the “corona-bonds“ as they are named.The
	A few notes to historians by Joseph Gatt A few notes to historians, in no particular order. -First off, a rant. I hear a lot here and there that “historians” or “intellectuals” are really trying to escape their social obligations, namely, escape getting a
	Julian Assange: One Year In Belmarsh by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Body Condum by Patrick McWade For more For the Moment, HERE!
	World Hemophilia Day by The Ovi Team April 17th; World Hemophilia Day is observed every year on 17th April to advocate a global effort to ensure appropriate care and treatment f
	Long Before the Coronavirus, Anthropologist Edward T. Hall Researched the Phenomenon of Social Distancing by George Cassidy Payne
	The March to Madness of Massacre of Mid-night March 25 - Part II by Dr. Habib Siddiqui
	University Bailouts, Funding and Coronavirus by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	The March to Madness of Massacre of Mid-night March 25 - Part I by Dr. Habib Siddiqui
	Julian Assange and Lockdown Injustice by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Yossi Gatt FAQ by Joseph Gatt Answers to questions I get asked frequently. -Why do you write exclusively in English? I wouldn\'t mind sharing my two cents in French or Spanish or perhaps Korean or Turkish or Hebrew. Wouldn\'t mind writing in Arabic or Kabyle
	2nd opinion, quarantined! #01 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Ovi Cartoons, HERE!
	Asia's Air Transport Industry Collapses by Murray Hunter
	Boastful Pay Cuts: The Coronavirus Incentive by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	The secret to perfect sex by Joseph Gatt The secret to perfect sex is there is no perfect sex. I will discuss how it\'s done in pornography, in real life, and give you a few tips on how to do it better. One of the challenges I set myself was to talk about sex in a
	Taken as a "fan" - not as a voter (in Greek) by Thanos Kalamidas
	Loretta Lynn by The Ovi Team
	The Coronavirus Poker Game by Leah Sellers “Hey Maybelle !” “Hey, Peggy Joy !” “Girl, I love your Face Mask !” exclaimed Peggy Joy. “Did you ma
	A Victory for the Fogeys: Bernie Sanders Drops Out by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	More advice to writers by Joseph Gatt A few notes to writers, in no particular order. -Readers will pick up your essay, novel or article if they find the title matches their personal interests and satisfies their curiosity. Two reasons they can be curious: they
	Tested Positive by Patrick McWade For more For the Moment, HERE!
	Easter by David Sparenberg
	Pear country during Easter by Abigail George (for Julian)You’re just a boy and I’m just an invisible girl. You’retenderness, light, angelic.You’re a still life portrait.
	Easter of the Resurrection by Dr. Emanuel Paparella
	Greek Easter traditions by The Ovi Team Easter time, from the carnivals that come before the Lenten fast through Holy Week and the celebrations of Easter, is a special season in Greece. Since the date of the Greek Orthodox Easter is based on a modified Julian calendar and the Western
	"Captain Cook's Endeavour Voyage" - A review by Warren Reed
	Time by George Cassidy Payne Is the hourglass of bacterial death. The flow of sand between the past and the future. Time is whatthe clocks me
	Sharing some Reflections on Easter or the Resurrection of Jesus the Christ by Dr. Emanuel Paparella
	Easter bunnies and Easter eggs by The Ovi Team Rabbits have been associated with springtime since ancient times. It is believed that a symbol of the Anglo-Saxon Goddess of Spring Eostre was the hare. It was Eostre\'s sacred animal since it was a symbol of fertility and the rebirth of nature
	Bob Dylan in New York City by The Ovi Team
	Banal Terrors: Pandemics and the Ordinary Business of War by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Where Are the Colors of Time? by Bohdan Yuri Where are the colors of time,Do they hide in the opaque islands,Floating in our white crowded sky?Can we dare imagine,To believe that they are real?
	Palestinian and Israeli history by Joseph Gatt History is one of those rare topics I love to read about but would rather not discuss. Not because I\'m uncomfortable with the truth, but because I\'m uncomfortable with the historian mentality. In Korea for example, histor
	Walk & talk 2011 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk HERE! For more
	Governments caught flat-footed in tackling the corona virus by Dr. Habib Siddiqui
	Hopes Alone by Saloni Kaul Hopes elastic as dream and fiction stretchThe canopy to the greatest extentLike kindness generosity have a \'go and fetch\'Capacity that\'s infinite in content;
	Coronavirus Socialism for the Wealthy by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Covid-19 Likely to Accelerate a Business Environment Revolution by Murray Hunter
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	God and the Pandemic by George Cassidy Payne
	East Asia's low birth rates by Joseph Gatt Here\'s an aphorism I came up with. Want a woman to have 12 children? Get her to drop out in the 6th grade. Want her to have 6 children? Get her to drop out in the 9th grade. Want her to have 3 children? Get her to drop out in the last year of
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	To all those who invest in finance or real estate by Joseph Gatt A conversation between myself and a fictional friend on finance, real estate and investments. Friend: I think I need to invest my money somewhere. Do you think the stock market\'s a good option, or do you think I should inv
	Conscience: The Inner Voice of the Higher Self by Rene Wadlow
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	The changing nature of Thailand's deep south insurgency by Murray Hunter
	Advice to parents in times of confinement by Joseph Gatt Random advice to parents in these times of confinement and beyond. -Dear beloved parents, first thing you need to know is that children under the age of 13 tend to have a very vague notion of identity. In many cases they ha
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	Goodbye Gabbard by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
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	Brief notes on the beloved Berbers by Joseph Gatt A few notes on the great Berber people. -My hypothesis is as follows: Semitic people and Afro-Asiatic people (or languages) originate from the Nile, and moved West to North Africa (and became the Berbers) and East to the Le
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	Jean Giono and the Energies of the Earth by Rene Wadlow
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	Sunshine On My Shoulders by The Ovi Team
	Trump's Final Act Is a Global Tragedy by George Cassidy Payne
	The Pandemic Surveillance State by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
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	Viral Reactions: The Smugness of Celebrity Self-Isolation by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Lessons from a possible financial meltdown by Joseph Gatt I rarely share insider stories, but here\'s a good one. A Korean bank CEO complained that Starbucks Korea had way more liquidity than the bank he owned. For the story Starbucks is a coffee franchise, but dropped
	Applause idiot Greek! (in Greek) by Thanos Kalamidas
	Academia dilemmas by Joseph Gatt Are professors teachers, are they researchers or administrators? And are students going to college for networking, learning, or acing tests? No one really has the answer to these questions. Not one single university clearly
	The Exile by Nikos Laios The old woodenShack sat on the edge Of a sand dune on a Desolate beach On the outskirts Of the city.
	The two faces of Hunger #7 by Katerina Charisi
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	The Democrats' VP Choice: How to Extract the Sensible Republicans from the Trump Party by Bohdan Yuri
	Possible bank liquidity crisis on one leg by Joseph Gatt Here\'s the cycle in North America, Europe, Asia. Banks loan money to households, corporations, local state governments and national governments. Local national governments, state governments, corporations, households, fail to repay their payme
	Viktor Frankl: An Inner Drive to Find a Meaning For Life by Rene Wadlow
	The Portuguese Discovery of Australia by Warren Reed
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	Saving South Korea by Joseph Gatt A few notes which hopefully will be helpful to South Korea. -Coca Cola and Pepsi sales have declined steeply in the last 10-15 years. Many reasons explain the decline: competition from home-made and other drink companies, t
	Exoneration through personal responsibility (in Greek) by Ovi Greece
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	Resisting Interpretation: The Perpetrator and Domestic Violence in Australia by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
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	Notes on France by Joseph Gatt Political, economic, social notes on France. -France\'s growth has been stagnating over the last 20 years or so. This means two lost decades for France. This means the French who were born in 1980 and who entered the workfo
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	Elizabeth Taylor by The Ovi Team
	Erich Fromm: Meeting the Challenges of the Century by Rene Wadlow
	International Decade of Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028 by Rene Wadlow
	Dance of Tears, Chief Nobody (V5) by Michael Lee Johnson I’m old Indian chief storyplastered on white scattered sheets,Caucasian paper blowing in yesterday’s winds.
	The two faces of Hunger #6 by Katerina Charisi
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	The Taliban Scores a Coup by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Clarifications on Iran by Joseph Gatt Information about Iran that you might find useful. -In military affairs, it\'s never just about military capability. I know the French and Germans and East Asians tend to view variables as independent, rather than look at t
	Turkish President urged to release human rights physician by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Moondog Coronation Ball by The Ovi Team Breathless promotion on the local radio station. Tickets selling out in a single day. Thousands of teenagers, hours before show time, lining up outside the biggest venue in town. The scene outside the Cleveland Arena on a chilly Friday night in
	Making Lemonades from Lemons by Prof. Michael R. Czinkota
	I see myself by Bohdan Yuri I see myselfI see myself, first time,As age finally spreads its dew.Crystal clear? Not ever near.Plain and simple ---I stil
	An open letter to Greta Thunberg by Joseph Gatt Hi Greta, First of all congratulations on all the attention you\'re getting for your climate change action, and protest action against climate change and for environmental protection. You, Greta
	This Side of Paradise by The Ovi Team
	Sir Richard Burton: A Gnostic Bridge to Asian Culture by Rene Wadlow He noblest lives and noblest dies
	Sir Richard Burton: A Gnostic Bridge to Asian Culture by Rene Wadlow
	God's Frequency by George Cassidy Payne I could be wrong but I do not thinkit can be measured in Hz. An unfolding, gentle shift of the brainwave. A pink noise rumbling.A rainmaking noise likea head dissolving into a
	Problems with international students by Joseph Gatt From the university perspective, dwindling local university populations, along with a demand for international education from now wealthy nations like China and Korea and India and Saudi Arabia, means that international students can be a good s
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	For Heaven's Sake Sanitise! Coronavirus as a Way of Life by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Beauty's Yardstick & Temple Triumphs by Saloni Kaul Stars flit o’er the sky’s midnight blueAs I contend with beauty, beauty long forgot,Grapple with changing aesthetics untrueAs fickle as fashion t
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	Sun-Earth Day by The Ovi Team March 18th; NASA\'s Sun Earth Days team is joining forces with NASA EDGE to explore the violent nature of our Sun at the peak of solar activity and share discoveries from NASA\'s heliophysics and planetary missions during this exciting period.
	John Updike by The Ovi Team
	Muhyiddin Yassin's Malaysian Quagmire by Murray Hunter
	Memory Of The World by Nikos Laios In solitude I heardThe trees whisper In the heat of the day Among the cicada songs,
	Are immigrants stealing our jobs? by Joseph Gatt Social economics is more like YouTube than Instagram. That is social economics is diverse, moving, dynamic and collective, when most people think of the economy as individual and static. Let me explain. There are several ca
	Poetry Class and the Baby Handiwipes and TP Blues by Leah Sellers “Maybelle, I sure am enjoyin’ this Poetry Class I let you talk me into attendin’ with you. And who’d have thunk it !” Jimmie Bea snorted with laughter.“I’m so glad you said ,
	Coronavirus Offerings and Job Losses: University Reliance on China Bites by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	The two faces of Hunger #5 - Home, Interrupted by Katerina Charisi
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	Volcano Lovers by Abigail George
	Desert In Bloom by Virginia Maria Romero He walks through the desertgrabbing handfuls of silken petalsheavy with morning dewnot thinking of the thorns piercing his calloused f
	Dupenews: UK coronavirus definitely blue by Theodore K. Nasos
	International Day Against Police Brutality by The Ovi Team On March 15, 1997, the Collective Opposed to Police Brutality in Montreal hel
	Albert Einstein: Remember Your Humanity and Forget the Rest by Rene Wadlow
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	Dr Maza's Salafi-Styled Theocracy by Murray Hunter
	Crusoe by Shola Balogun CrusoeI ride on the waves of their lies and tell how vicious men master vain manners for a piece of unhallowed bread.I ride on the waves of their rumours and belch at the ridiculous riddles of
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	Isles Of Seclusion by Saloni Kaul Poets and sensitive souls shy from excessOf virtually all vulgarity, violence,Bathos, verbosity, the sentimental recess,To stoically allow inner reserves dom
	Golden Anniversaries for Flawed Treaties: The NPT turns Fifty by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Berserk Alert! #102 by Tony Zuvela For more Berserk Alert! HERE! For
	Sanitizing Modi's Hindutvadi Fascism is Impious! by Dr. Habib Siddiqui
	Descent by Jan Sand At night, in the field of darknessWhere an old mind tosses bright memoriesLike an emperor’s entourage flinging flower petals,The currents of nostalgia move and swirlIn edd
	The two faces of hunger #4 - Sacrifices by Katerina Charisi
	Physician leaders issue plea to Turkey and Greece on boarder dispute by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Frankenstein published by The Ovi Team
	Crimes in Afghanistan: Fatou Bensouda's Investigative Mission by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Beating Heart by Nikos Laios I have a Beating heart
	Conversation pathologies by Joseph Gatt When I consult with patients as a therapist, I look at a lot of things. One of the things I look at is conversation pathologies among the patients or in the environment surrounding the patients. Now we all lie every now and
	Malaysia's New Political Landscape - Back to the future... by Murray Hunter
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	What kind of spouse men and women want by Joseph Gatt There are four types of husband or wife people tend to want. This is descriptive, not prescriptive work. -The domestic worker/sex slave They say it\'s usually men who abuse the wife and reduce the wife to a dome
	AntySaurus Prick 2003 by Thanos Kalamidas For more AntySaurus Prick, HERE!
	The Spiritual and Socialist Start of International Women's Day by Rene Wadlow
	Woman, life's refugee (in Greek) by Thanos Kalamidas
	What next for Europe and the UK after Brexit? by Christos Mouzeviris
	Sovereignty by David Sparenberg Freedom of Conscienceis freedomto think your own thoughtsfeel your own feelingsgive voice to your voice
	Toilet Paper Blues: Coronavirus and Pandemic Pantries by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	World health professionals calling governments to prioritise support for healthcare workers in the front line against coronavirus by Ovi Magazine Guest
	The Inheritors by Jan Sand
	Barely a Portrait, Images, Transitions by Michael Lee Johnson Barely a Portrait, Images, Transitions(Niles High School, Niles, Michigan) You will find her here blowing soap bubbles,chewing gum cigars, old time candy and toy as
	The two faces of hunger #3 by Katerina Charisi
	The Viral Blame Game: Xenophobia, Attribution and Coronavirus by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Ragin' Contagions ! by Leah Sellers Yes, Viruses are interesting CrittersCritters longing for TransmissionTo put them into CommissionMy, my, my, my CoronaBeComesYour, your, your, your Corona
	Dupenews: Sit on mummy's chair, babe! by Theodore K. Nasos
	Political Betrayal, Treachery, and Political Hara-Kiri in Malaysia by Murray Hunter
	Children Of The Stars by Nikos Laios Every act Of love is life,Every act of kindness Affirms our humanity, Every act of cruelty Betrays our soul.
	Daring to Kiss: Coronavirus and the Butterfly Effect by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
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	De-evolution of Europe - The Name of the Rose (Second Part) by Dr. Anis H. Bajrektarevic
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	Mixed Returns for the Huawei Bashing Tour by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Walk & talk 2009 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE!
	The Priorities of General Motors: Ditching Holden by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
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	The two faces of hunger #2 - Recognition by Katerina Charisi
	Lovers Dictionary by Abigail George
	Julian Assange, the Glass Cage and Heaven in a Rage: Day Four of Extradition Hearings by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
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	DEMOCRACY: from Athenian Origins to 21st Century America by David Sparenberg
	Talk by Jan Sand There comes a point where idle chatter over things that don’t really matter,Civilities that tolerate the insensate, talk that prates out of the politeConsiderations of weather, hea
	Julian Assange, Political Offences and Legal Restraints: Day Three of Extradition Hearings by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	The first African American Oscar by The Ovi Team
	Viral Losses: Australian Universities, Coronavirus and Greed by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	The two faces of hunger #1 by Katerina Charisi
	It's Brexit, stupid! by Thanos Kalamidas
	Fats Domino by The Ovi Team February 28th 1928; \"I\'m worried about all the people in New Orleans. Tell them
	Sanders Would Be Wise to Consider Booker for VP by George Cassidy Payne
	Dark Nights by Nikos Laios They carried bundles Of wood and threw them Onto a pyre outside the ruins
	Julian Assange Against the Imperium: Day Two of Extradition Hearings by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	AntySaurus Prick 2002 by Thanos Kalamidas For more AntySaurus Prick, HERE!
	The Global Crisis in Credibility by Murray Hunter
	Consultations all on by Saloni Kaul Stretched lazily across, it shows up in the skySo like a long forgotten loved one dearAt your doorstep leaning against the woodframe high,Startles the eye an
	Julian Assange and the Imperium's Face: Day One of the Extradition Hearings by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Pardoning Julian Assange: Donald Trump, WikiLeaks and the DNC by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	February by Bohdan Yuri February is a month short-changed, the spit of winter roams the plains; snow is shoveled through and through, still around, a reflection of the moon. super bowls are lost and won,
	Asian Pop Culture for the UN Sustainable Futures by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Always on guard by Katerina Charisi I’m tired of disciplinin
	Forgive and forget by Dr Elsa Lycias Joel
	Living vicariously through Dorothy Parker by Abigail George (for Staff Sergeant Joseph William George)I dope myself up with the dead poets and sleeping pills,with Marilyn, with Bukowski (it was booze), with Sylvia.I just want to rest, ch
	What do you know? by Katerina Charisi
	AntySaurus Prick 2001 by Thanos Kalamidas For more AntySaurus Prick, HERE!
	Greece under the shadow of the ultimate corrupted family and friends by Thanos Kalamidas
	In the night by David Sparenberg restlesslya man could not sleep—the woman’s voice
	"Leave Our Bloke Alone": A Little Mission for Julian Assange by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	What is more disruptive with AI: Its dark potentials or our (anti-Intellectual) Ignorance? by Dr. Anis H. Bajrektarevic
	Three types of leaders by Joseph Gatt There are basically three types of leaders. There\'s the militarized leader, the tribal leader and the free leader. Here are their features. Militarized leadersNotable examples: Emmanuel Macron of France, Shinzo
	Putin's truth in the era of post-truth by Ovi Magazine Guest
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	Buzzardsville Barbecue ! by Leah Sellers “Hank, come on down for breakfast, Hon. We gotta’ talk over a couple of things before we head on into the Restaurant,” Maybelle hollered upstairs.As Maybelle set everything out on the Kitchen Table, Hank c
	Stoically Yours by Saloni Kaul Thin sequinned showers preempt the season like a prologue wearer,Narrator-like hint at what’s to be the hankered after confection,A prelude beckons, brings the scene ahead a shade nearer
	The token research era by Joseph Gatt In an ideal world, professors and researchers would be charismatic figures, well-read, and who can give clear lectures and write clear papers on their subjects of specialty. Furthermore, ideally, professors and researchers should be able have a
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	Corporate Occupations: The UN Business "Black List" and Israel's Settlements by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	World Day of Social Justice: The People's Revolution is On The March by Rene Wadlow The United Nations General Assembly, on the initiative of Nurbch Jeenbrev, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to the U.N. in New York, has proclaimed 20 February as the “World Day of Social Justice” with an emp
	Cultural Evolution and Thailand's Deep South Troubles by Murray Hunter
	Intelligence Spats: Australia, Britain and Huawei by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Some startup ideas by Joseph Gatt Do you want to be famous but have no idea what you want to be famous for? I mean, do you want to launch a startup but have no idea what startups to launch? Here are a few ideas. Grocery lists and the smart house
	Walk & talk 2008 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE!
	Words and Pictures by Jan Sand
	Poetry of the Stars by Nikos Laios The days and nights Melt into one,
	Buying Elections: The Bloomberg Meme Campaign by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Fashion Fetishism, Surgical Masks and Coronavirus by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Problem creators vs. Problem solvers by Joseph Gatt We Israelis and Americans think that the rest of the world elects politicians to solve problems, not create them. We Israelis and Americans are naive. In most countries, politicians are not chosen to solve problems. In most
	The Sea by Abigail George
	Ferguson by George Cassidy Payne Why am I here?Who sent me towound my enemieswith these gravesideprayers hollow enoughto stick a fist through?Who invited me?
	Cultural overview: ASEAN Nations by Joseph Gatt Every ASEAN nation is different and every individual is different. Sweeping generalizations about culture in Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia. Generalities
	Elections: Ireland & the USA by David Sparenberg
	Passenger by Gordana Mudri PassengerI climb the misty mountain peak. And heavy clouds will be my bed, the last place where I will sleep.Just let me take my breath... Just give me a moment to
	Cultural overview: Latin America by Joseph Gatt Latin America and the Caribbean comprise 39 states and territories depending on how you count. Sweeping generalizations about cultural traits in those Hispanic and Portuguese nations and territories. Generalities
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	Disease Diplomacy and the Heavy Hand: China and the Coronavirus Problem by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Sulphur-Stamped Skyscapes by Saloni Kaul Pale opalescent cloudscapes of vapourBreathe like a canvas stained in vibrant pigment blur,All sulphur-stamped’s the sun’s clouddriven capers ,Po
	Cultural overview: Northeast Asia by Joseph Gatt Nations and territories discussed here are China, North and South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR. Sweeping generalizations about those nations, as each territory or individual is different. GeneralitiesTwo
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	Subverting the Blacklist: Kirk Douglas's Modest Contribution by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
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	Walk & talk 2007 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE!
	How Buttigeg's strong results in Iowa revealed his biggest weakness by George Cassidy Payne
	Ingrained by Nikos Laios Seeping,Soaked, stained Ingrained through Textured paper;The paint squeezed From the tube.
	Islamic identity pre and post-9/11 by Joseph Gatt Pre-9/11 means two things: pre-Internet and pre-9/11 attacks. The 9/11 attacks were indeed almost simultaneous with the explosion of the Internet. So the Muslims faced a double challenge: how to define their identity in the face of the horrific
	The Coronavirus: A New Risk of Trade by Prof. Michael R. Czinkota
	Why explore space? by Joseph Gatt In the early 20th century, a mixture of a revolution in machines and mechanics and an ability to map space led to space exploration. The pioneers of space exploration were over-excited. It kind of worked like this. When I w
	WMA welcomes Pope's message for World Day of the Sick by Ovi Magazine Guest
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	Comparing Trump to Nixon is Misguided by George Cassidy Payne
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	Advice to the Algerian cinema industry by Joseph Gatt Cinema and soap operas help promote tourism, help promote social cohesion, give people something to talk about at work, at school or during resting time. I thought a lot about what genres the Algerian cinema industry could
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	Anatomy of Malaysian Corruption: The State Level by Murray Hunter
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	The Silent Scream by Nikos Laios I woke up In a corner Of a dark room In a cold sweat
	A clean office atmosphere by Joseph Gatt Mistakes done at offices, in no particular order. Mistake number 1: leaving office members with no work to do for several weeks or monthsWhen office workers show up to the office but there are no projects to wor
	Walk & talk 2006 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE!
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	Muddling Democrats: Chaos in the Iowa Caucus by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
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	The ICC and the Palestinian probe by Joseph Gatt There\'s no clear definition of what diplomacy means. But the word “diplomacy” is usually understood as being “the pursuit of politics through non-violent means.” Namely, diplomacy means discussion,
	When the Rule of Law Is Perverted Into The Rule of the Powerful by Leah Sellers In a not too Distant seeming Tragic UnReality made Reality…….“Hey Vlad ! So glad you came by to Congratulate me at my Pussy Cat Grabbin’ Pad !”“Dah ! Dah ! Gl
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	Brexit Day by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
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	Harry and Meghan Exit: The Royal Family Propaganda Machine by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
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	The Bay at the Edge of the World by Nikos Laios The grey mist Sat on the ocean In the harshness Of winter and white flecksDanced on the choppy seaUnder strong winds
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	Cultural Diversity and Conflict Resolution by Rene Wadlow
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	The difference between ethnicity and culture by Joseph Gatt When you discuss diversity, do you discuss ethnic diversity or cultural diversity? What are the varying degrees of ethnicity and culture? When providing citizenship do you take ethnicity into account, culture into account or both?
	Crossing the limits on Social Media by Katerina Charisi
	The Dangers of the Thai Deep South by Murray Hunter
	The Shaman of Football: Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool FC by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Turkish hunger strike protest by World Medical Association by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Services: Performance of the Future by Prof. Michael R. Czinkota
	Choreography by Jan Sand The waltz of warmthThat dances in and outOf each yearIs played on instrumentsThat seem sturdy.
	South Korea's real estate bubble by Joseph Gatt The problem is a lot of South Koreans are not buying housing, or are only renting temporary housing, or living with their parents, even when married. Simply because Koreans know that if they buy a house, the value of the house will soon, very s
	A Matter of Independence: Equinor and Drilling the Great Australian Bight by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Old Age & Death by David Sparenberg Why do death-thoughts come aroundwhen recallingthe tender warmth of a woman’s body?Must every flower be fragile?Why does aging happenwhen reme
	Notes on gender equality by Joseph Gatt The myth says that women make 80 cents to the dollar or 70 cents to the dollar of what men make for doing the exact same tasks. There\'s some truth to the myth, but if you know anything about salary negotiation, you probably know that three fac
	Trying to make sense of the Sri Lankan Tragedy by Dr. Habib Siddiqui Thanks to the state and non-state actors, our world is increasingly becoming insecure and unsafe for ordinary civilians. No place is safe and secure for them!
	Sailing by Saloni Kaul On schooners sturdy handcrafted like the toughest boots,Knit close, we\'re back to pioneering history\'s grassroots.Resistant as boat-boot, sail through life. As for st
	Infantilizing Memes: Ending Subscriptions to PewDiePie by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Worming 915 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Worming, HERE! For more Ovi Cart
	Fixing South Korea's social problems by Joseph Gatt The social consensus in South Korea was that you would usually go to university, get a job, buy a house, get married, have children and retire. This model of society was not one without imperfections. Healthcare and education systems were corru
	Disproportionate Sentences: Julian Assange, Bail, and Extradition by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	The Bone Yard of Buzzardsville by Leah Sellers “Wow, do you see all of those Buzzards perched on the new Communication Tower ? There must be over fifty of ‘em up there,” Jeb said with a soft whistle as he cast his first piece of wriggling bait and hook into the River
	Barren Field by Nikos Laios They had walked In the valleysAnd between The jagged cliffs,Walked over red deserts And harsh landscapes Under the hot sunAnd
	Deal of the century doomed to failure? by Joseph Gatt We won\'t know what the Palestinian-Israeli deal of the century will be until after Ramadan. But given the teasers that have been provided, the peace plan looks like it has been drafted by idealistic grad students rather than by experts in the
	Walk & talk 909 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE! For more
	Three Sisters by David Sparenberg
	A prayer for the dementia of the flesh by Abigail George (For the Dutch poet Joop Bersee) ‘The flame in the snow’, in the field, In the wild ‘song of songs’ wilderness of
	The constitution of a crisis by Thanos Kalamidas
	The Drug Dealer Analogy: How the Mueller Report Let Trump Off the Hook by George Cassidy Payne
	The Bird-Man of Prague by Bohdan Yuri
	Islamic State Celluloid: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and Witch Doctors of Terrorism by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	World Medical Association warning on Vaccine Hesitancy by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Electoral Reform Crucial for Malaysian Reform by Murray Hunter
	Doubts at the NSA: Shelving a Mass Surveillance Program by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Demonstrations in Algeria: what you need to know by Joseph Gatt In Algeria pretty much everyone wants to be president. OK not everyone, but many members of the elite see themselves as potential presidents. As president you tend to be a father figure to the nation, you tend to have your portrait displayed al
	Call my name by Ovi Magazine Guest Call my nameBy Daniel AjayiDistance borders seen in the circle of red seaLittle brother, wonder what kind of head cut
	Corporate Joe: Biden Enters the Presidential Race by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Eminence all on its cards by Saloni Kaul The mind, like meshed membrane through which filters All thought immediate welcome, sifts these textured themesPriorities into right place like trained accustomed tilters,Acco
	Anecdotes about being Israeli by Joseph Gatt The thing about being Israeli is that a lot of people think that we\'re a secret society that controls and dominates the world. A secret society with superpowers. So a lot of people in many countries will either not talk to us, or in some cases
	Big Fish by Paul Woods You can follow Paul Wood\'s work in instagram: Insertbrainherecomic
	What Rule of Law?! by Leah Sellers “ Alright, Maybelle, what are you doin’ sittin’ here in the middle of the Chicken Coop again ? What are you upset about this time ?” Sam asked irritably. “I’m needin’ your help movin’ those Mama
	Take me out on a blind date by Joseph Gatt Take me out on a blind date with a womanWho doesn\'t own a large wardrobeWho doesn\'t put makeup on Who doesn\'t go to the hair salonI don\'t care if she\
	Manish's Zodiac Signs Predictions for May 2019 by Manish Kumar Arora
	The Deep Forces Preventing Reform in Malaysia by Murray Hunter
	A people's history of 21st century South Korea by Joseph Gatt I would categorize Korean people\'s history since 2000 in three broad phases: the information technology age between 2000 and 2007, then the globalization phase between 2007 and 2014, and finally, the sex, drugs and rock n\'roll phase between 2
	Action urged to meet world shortage of health professionals by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Volodymyr Zelenskiy as Actor President by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	A swimmer's life under water by Abigail George There’s an accident-prone toddler in the house. My brother’s son. Will he have more children,I wonder to myself as I make tea. Watchin
	Defining the brain drain by Joseph Gatt You essentially have three types of brain drain. You have a brain drain involving people with high school or university diplomas who leave the country to settle elsewhere. You have the brain drain involving people with work experience moving to
	More Berserk Alert! #267 by Tony Zuvela For more Berserk Alert! HERE! & HERE!
	The League of Nations and its unused Peace Army by Rene Wadlow
	Blue Bus by Nikos Laios A cool night breeze Gently whispers through An open window Bringing in the fresh aroma Of crushed rose petals,And the lamplight f
	Failed States and Militias: General Khalifa Haftar moves on Tripoli by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	WMA urges physicians not to implement IAAF rules on classifying women athletes by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Angel Love #2 by David Sparenberg Make love to the angel: cultivate the angel to birth angelic culture into our interspecies endangering, humanly dangerous world. A culture where, amid myriad strengths, love is greatest.
	Diplomas, experience, skills or all three? by Joseph Gatt There are companies who only look at diplomas. Then there are companies who only look at experience. Then there are companies who only look at skills. Then there are companies who look at diplomas and experience, diplomas and skills, experience
	Continued Detentions: The Intended Role for Chelsea Manning by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Dating by Paul Woods You can follow Paul Wood\'s work in instagram: In
	Lethal Bungling: Sri Lanka's Easter Bombings by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Memories of camp 44 and Algerian solitary confinement by Joseph Gatt I was arrested on January 2, 2015 and deported to camp 44 in South Korea. Here\'s how the daily routine works. -You get a room with Internet access and a cell phone, and a store that sells beer and dry sandwiches that also
	Life and death by Ovi Magazine Guest Life and deathBy Daniel Ajayi It’s becoming clearBetter than the night,more sipped from the soulThe
	Trumpty: America's Trauma Drama-King by Leah Sellers “You read that Mueller Report yet, Sam ?” Maybelle asked over her shoulder as she put the screwdriver down she had been using on their old Ford tractor.“Maybelle, that thing you downloaded from the Interne
	Julian Assange as Neuroses by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Realignments Transform Malaysian Political Landscape by Murray Hunter
	Career advice for artists by Joseph Gatt Advice for those who want careers in the arts, in no particular order. -The more you know about art, the better. Whether you\'re a film director or a playwright or a painter or musician or in any other form of art, you will
	Burning Gothic: Reflections on Notre-Dame de Paris by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	AntySaurus Prick 914 by Thanos Kalamidas For more AntySaurus Prick HERE! For more
	Anthropo-geographic Inversion: Tireless Othering - Part I by Dr. Anis H. Bajrektarevic
	Memories of the University of Nanterre by Joseph Gatt The University of Nanterre is located near the Champs Elysees in Paris, near the great Arch of La Defense, right by Nanterre University RER station. It\'s France\'s second largest university by size, and France does not rank universities, but N
	Good Souls Bring Curative Marketing by Prof. Michael R. Czinkota
	A fast by Bohdan Yuri Cosmic order, young or old,eternal life shed from bright,move along on stilted visions,swiftly set our hearts afire.Speck
	Memories of the Academy of Korean Studies by Joseph Gatt I studied at the Academy of Korean Studies as a Ph.D. Candidate between August 2011 and December 2014. So if you\'re reading this because you want to find out what goes on at the Academy of Korean Studies, here are the warnings:
	Thorny thoughts by George Kalatzis
	The Republic of God is Within by Rene Wadlow
	Worming 914 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Worming, HERE!
	Beckoning backwaters and banana fritters by Dr Elsa Lycias Joel I had no compelling reasons to decide on Alleppey as my weekend getaway. This trip with my bosom buddy Navina came about by accident; it was certainly not my intention to travel to a place ravaged by floods. Life doesn’t go always as plan
	Sunny Fantasia by Saloni Kaul The all-powerful sun rules like dictator That doesn’t permit anything else to grow or appear In its domain the sky (however beautiful blue), like senator,Storming throug
	Revitalizing South Korea's tourism industry by Joseph Gatt South Korea has two major problems when it comes to the tourism industry: the weather, and geography. South Korean weather is made up of cold and dry winters and hot and humid summers, meaning tourists tend to avoid South Korea for the weather.
	The rise and fall of president Bouteflika by Joseph Gatt Algeria\'s president Bouteflika was chosen to lead the country in 1999 specifically because he had been a government insider since 1963. Bouteflika was also chosen because, being an admirer of Castro, he could give lengthy speeches, and, more i
	Permissible Influences: Israel and the Australian Elections by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Good Friday by Patrick McWade For more For the Moment, HERE! For more
	Passing the Parcel: The European Union and Refugees in the Mediterranean by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Carpentering by Jan Sand The first god, perhaps,Thrust out of the blackStar filled skyAs a fist of fire.
	Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by Joseph Gatt Israel suffers from two major image problems when it comes to the conflict: first, the blood libel attributed to Jews in general and Israelis in particular. Second, the post-1945 UN led liberal world order which posits that all peoples have a r
	Health Care Professions Condemn New Brunei Laws by Ovi Magazine Guest Health Care Professions Condemn New Brunei LawsBy The World Health Professions Alliance The World Health Professions Alliance has condemned new laws, recently put in
	Lost Malaysian Hopes and the Pakatan Catch 22 by Murray Hunter Lost Malaysian Hopes and the Pakatan Catch 22 Asia’s experiment in democracy deeply threatened It took the Malaysian o
	Only the Landscape Knows by Emmanuel Sigauke Let me whisper to the bush, guardian of my homelet me proclaim the message of arrivalin this time of warlet me not leave any stone unturnedlet me whisper to the bushlet me say:
	What's really going on in Algeria by Joseph Gatt To understand the political situation of a country, you really need to know who has the money and who does what with money.In Algeria there are two major financial clans. There\'s the business clan, and there\'s the oil cla
	When it Comes to Julian Assange, the U.S. is Killing the Messenger by George Cassidy Payne
	Silence & All Syllabic! by Saloni Kaul The solitary and silent by themselves all stayAnd feed like melancholy long on thoughtUntil they think it wise to join the frayAnd share the wise collection they have brought.
	Delegitimising Journalism: The Effort to Relabel Julian Assange by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Commonality Builds A Bridge by Prof. Michael R. Czinkota
	Steel Bridge by Nikos Laios The steel bridgeSpanned the bay And the fog floated Slowly over the waves,And the midnight ships Glided to the other side.
	Major factors that cause recessions by Joseph Gatt Nine major factors that cause recessions, in no particular order. Commercial value overestimationIf you overestimate the commercial value of a home or a product, and that it is done at a large s
	Japan - A quiet geo-economic giant by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Cartography by David Sparenberg Far to the west, in direction of the Blessed Isles, stands an ancient, cylindrical tower. It is rumored the tower has stood for hundreds of years, perhaps an entire millennium, or even more. At base of the tower protrudes the roots
	Chronology of a lifetime of reading by Joseph Gatt Truth is, I always read a lot. There were some fast periods in my life when it came to reading, and until 2015, I used to have a problem I got rid of. That is I used to start reading a lot of books, but didn\'t bother to finish many of them.
	AntySaurus Prick 913 by Thanos Kalamidas For more AntySaurus Prick, HERE! For more
	After 30 Years of Stagnation, Incompetence and Repression, Omar al-Bashir of Sudan is Pushed Out. Problems Remain by Rene Wadlow
	For all those nameless... by Gordana Mudri
	What is Judeo-Arabic? by Joseph Gatt When you think about Jewish languages, Yiddish comes to mind, and Ladino or Judeo-Spanish comes to mind. How did Yiddish and Ladino survive in the first place, even when in “exile”? That is when German Jews left Germany for Eastern
	Sudan and the international community must ensure al-Bashir faces justice by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Absence of Proof: The Approval Process for Adani by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	The fall by Bohdan Yuri The skin touches, the flesh burns;jerks from fearing singes,fragile is its thought.inclination presses on, confirmed,
	What are Algerians demonstrating for anyway? by Joseph Gatt Algeria has experienced something of an intellectual lost decade in the 2010s. The press was heavily censored, no serious economic analyses or reports are available on the country, no serious social studies are made and investigative journalism
	More Berserk Alert! #280 by Tony Zuvela For more Berserk Alert! HERE! & HERE!
	Can Google conquer East Asia? by Joseph Gatt Here\'s a hint. If your Korean, Chinese or Japanese boss asks you to come home and fix his washing machine, you better go to his house and fix it. So in China, Japan and Korea, you better have the kind of search engine that can direct you to an
	Compare & Contrast by Saloni Kaul Hard and brittle, rigid and unyieldingas cast iron ,
	Lethal Fluctuations: The Death Penalty in Asia by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Worming 913 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Worming, HERE! For more Ovi Cart
	Seeding by David Sparenberg
	Below by Jan Sand The surface of the seaChipped into hollows by the windWaves whitecaps back at me.I am fixed ashore, pinnedTo a static spot to watch the dance
	Memories of my ex-girlfriend by Joseph Gatt My ex-girlfriend and I met for the first time in April 2006 and talked for the first time in July 2006. Back then, she had been in a casual relationship with her ex-boyfriend. She and her ex-boyfriend never really broke up, but had casually bee
	Night Parrot Confections: The Dangers of Discovering the Elusive by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Richest Man In The World by Nikos Laios I sat in The darkness And looked out Through a windowAt the green paddocks And rusted silos and tractors,A
	Jews and money by Joseph Gatt The myth goes that under Christian canon law in Europe Christians were not allowed to loan money with interest and that Jews were the usurers and gave loans with interest, and that\'s how the Jews became very rich and dominated global finance.
	A Great Khan in Italy by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Nancy's Trouble Makin' Signs! by Leah Sellers Linda Lou opened the Barn Door and slipped in to find her Friend, Nancy, painting Signs.“Hey, Nancy ! What’cha’ paintin’ on those boards ?”Nancy held up the white board s
	Syariah Matters: The Kingdom of Brunei's Stoning Affair by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Tips for a better personal Facebook account by Joseph Gatt The analogy I often use is your Facebook profile is like your virtual home. When you invite someone to your real home, you don\'t want them to see shoes all over the place and socks all over the place and laundry all over the place and incohere
	Libya: Will the U.N. Appeal for a halt to the March on Tripoli be heard? by Rene Wadlow
	Mother by Abigail George (for the Dutch poet Joop Bersee)They all had this other life I knew nothing about. This distant family in name only on my father
	Memories of Yonsei University Korean Language Institute by Joseph Gatt Yonsei University Korean Language Institute (YSKLI) is located near the back gate of Yonsei University. It is probably the most expensive intensive Korean language program for non-Korean speakers, and it also has the reputation of being one of
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	Migration and Awareness of Trafficking in Persons by Rene Wadlow
	An interview on the disappeared Israeli Yemenite children by Joseph Gatt For the original article see HERE! Question: What makes you believe that the disappeared Yemenite children were adopted by Arab famili
	Let it rain by Ovi Magazine Guest Let it rainBy Daniel AjayiLet it rain, to unplug scarcity,Introduce the best service in townLet it rain near, here and
	Berserk Alert! #188 by Tony Zuvela For more Berserk Alert! HERE! For more O
	Jealousy, envy, narcissism, psychopathy by Joseph Gatt Like a lot of people, I watch Youtube videos and read a lot of materials on psychology. I\'ve noticed that envy and jealousy, narcissism, and psychopathy are sometimes used interchangeably, which can be misleading. If you\'
	Demise by Jan Sand It is quite conventionalAnd not at all contentionalTo rage against the age when we decay.For the progress of the regressGenerates the anger to express
	Unnecessary Expansions: The Australian War Memorial by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	The End of the Politician (in a Fashion): The Slovak and Ukrainian Elections by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	On Your Own Independently! by Saloni Kaul On Your Own Independently!Paper clips are not made of plain paper,
	Notes on North Korean culture and talks by Joseph Gatt -If a Korean girl wants to date you, she will date you right away. If she does not have feelings for you and you ask her out, she will say something along the lines of “I need a year or two to take some kind of examination, once I\'m done
	Worming 912 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Worming, HERE! For more Ovi Cart
	Whither Pluralism in the USA? by Dr. Habib Siddiqui
	Humanity by Nikos Laios Blue and orange Brush strokes Painted the sky,
	Angles of Tolerance: Yusuf Islam in Christchurch by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Thank God, there were Escorts at WEF in Davos by Ovi Magazine Guest
	Algeria: The Long Goodbye by Rene Wadlow
	Michael Jackson, Convenient Freak by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	The French and the hijab by Joseph Gatt In France, discussing or displaying your personal beliefs is considered very, very rude. You can discuss politics, but don\'t ever discuss what your personal political tendencies are. You can discuss religion, but don\'t ever reveal what your o
	Cousins Casually Repeating the Repetitive Rhymes of History by Leah Sellers “A Penny for your thoughts,” Linda Lou said to her Cousin, Janet Lee.“A Penny ? In this day and time of over Inflated Inflations ?” Janet Lee laughed.“Okay, I
	The Comedy of the Tragedy or Sputum to the sky by Amir Khatib The Comedy of the Tragedy or Sputum to the sky The sun deceived usWe were defeated by our grandfathers’ landAnd the moon gave us whimper that we do not deserve
	Manish's Zodiac Signs Predictions for April 2019 by Manish Kumar Arora
	Walk & talk - Trump's Day by Thanos Kalamidas For more Walk & talk, HERE!
	Australia's Disgraced Cardinal: Paradoxes, Ironies & Martyrdom? by Murray Hunter
	The woman that was a starling by Abigail George (for the Dutch poet Joop Bersee)Put the lion in his magnificent cell andworship him there. In my dream leavesturn into milk quietly. Daylight crushedmy dr
	Where Algeria's future lies by Joseph Gatt Algeria\'s main challenge is satisfying a young population with high unemployment rates. The other, more minor challenge is the high trade deficit. I\'ll discuss both problems briefly. If Algerians are demonstrating, the ma
	What the Climate Crisis is About by David Sparenberg Listen: it isn’t about me about ego and it isn’t about you your property income taxes but about EARTH about life about spirit and grandchildren about seven generations and seven times after that about the full spiral circle of plane
	A Privileged Education: The US College Admissions Scandal by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Living with an IQ of 220 by Joseph Gatt Last time I took the IQ test was in 2006. I remember scoring 110, which is just above average. I had taken the test several times and scored 110 each time, scoring 120 once. I took the test recently and got 220, when the Gu
	Gay hater by Alexander Mikhaylov He was one of the ’Murphy’s’ regulars althoughNobody talked to him or knew his name He was a huge guy: when you looked at him all you saw was A true mountain of fat, greasy hair, cannonball
	The Sino-US Trade War - Why China can't win it by Dr. Anis H. Bajrektarevic
	Ragged Magic by Jan Sand He appearedTall and thin.Tall and thin with a grin.An ironic smile, with guileTo permit an opening. Friendly enoughSo that approa
	Recognizing people with negative, positive, flat emotions by Joseph Gatt Last time I discussed the fact there were three types of personalities: people who value negative emotions, people who value positive emotions and people who value flat emotions. I\'ll discuss here their main features and how to recognize them.
	In a World of Redactions by Leah Sellers “Hey Ralph ! Are you ready to get a Re-Education in History ?” Fred asked haughtily.“This should be real interestin‘, Fred. You have been blatherin’ on and on about this little pr
	Disinviting Jordan Peterson: The Faculty of Divinity, Cambridge and Approved Ideas by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
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	Dogon-Peul Conflict in Mali Draws U.N. Attention to Broader Settled Agriculturalist-Pastoralists Tensions in Africa by Rene Wadlow
	Passing Years by Nikos Laios The memories I had of you Drowned one day,They sankT
	Reasons for unemployment by Joseph Gatt All the reasons for unemployment you might think of. Unemployment is not just people without a job looking for a job. In many cases it\'s more complicated than that. -I have no skills.When you don\'t have market
	Trump's Real Obstructions of Justice Not Found in Mueller's Report by George Cassidy Payne
	Why a National conference wouldn't work in Algeria by Joseph Gatt You basically have four political schools of thought in Algeria. You have the Nationalists, who tend to be anti-Western and for a conservative form of Islam. You have the Islamists, who are for a radical form of Islam. You have the Marxists, wh
	Worming 911 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Worming, HERE! For more Ovi Cart
	Speaking Truth to Power by Dr. Habib Siddiqui
	Reining in the Yemen Conflict: The US Congress and War Making Powers by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Scenarios that could play out in Algeria by Joseph Gatt Algerians have been demonstrating since February 22. What initially happened was elections were planned on April 18, and incumbent president Bouteflika announced that he would run for the elections. Bouteflika is ailing, incapable of speaking a
	Positive emotions, negative emotions, flat emotions by Joseph Gatt There are basically three types of people. Those who value positive emotions, those who value negative emotions, and those who value flat emotions. Part of it is cultural you might say. You might say that Koreans tend to va
	Therapy or Spring by Abigail George (for the Dutch poet Joop Bersee) I lose myself in Johannesburg. Upstreets. Down streets. I know its map like I know the back of my hand.
	Huawei case: The HiFi Geostrategic Gambit by Ovi Magazine Guest
	#freemelania 901 by Thanos Kalamidas For more #freemelania, HERE!
	Globalising the Christchurch Shootings: Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Gallipoli and Invasion by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Never let a bloody and opportune crisis pass. In New Zealand, there is talk about gun reform after attacks on two Christchurch mosques left fifty dead. There have been remarks made in parliament about unchecked white supremacy growi
	Keyboard by Jan Sand Were I to drawOn a paper stripThe keyboard of a piano,A pianist touching a selected oblong
	Dupenews: May plead Easter Bunny to postpone Easter by Theodore K. Nasos
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	Rocky Road to World Law: Need for a U.N.-led Conference on the Reaffirmation of Humanitarian Law by Rene Wadlow
	Reading Manifestos: Restricting Brenton Tarrant's The Great Replacement by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Back to the Afghan Future: The security challenges of Afghanistan's reconstruction and development by Ovi Magazine Guest
	The Greek Express #96 - Brexit by Thanos Raftopoulos For more The Greek Express, HERE! For mor
	Trump's Crusade Against Truth is Reminiscent of Scopes Trial by George Cassidy Payne
	Western World by Nikos Laios He stood outside With the snow Falling on his Bloodied face
	Power and Arab governments by Joseph Gatt I often smile, even laugh out loud, when journalists debate “who holds power in the Arab world?” As if one man, or one clan, or one group of people, decided everything in totalitarian fashion. You have governmen
	Navroz: Turkish Troops in Afrim: Renewal and Complexity by Rene Wadlow
	Kiss and sky by Moustafa Al Yassin Cloud larger than kisskiss larger than skyso the evening passnear your eyesand the wondering little birds, slept near your wonder
	A chat on Algerian democracy by Joseph Gatt Over the last few days several Algerians have asked me my opinion on how to fix the political system. In this brief article, I will explain that Algeria, just like any other democracy, needs four things in its political system: competitive elec
	Worming 910 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Worming, HERE! For more Ovi Cart
	The death of the middle class by Joseph Gatt Rumor has it that globalization is stealing middle class jobs. That is not the analysis that I make of it. The middle class does not have a globalization problem, it has a spending problem. The middle class is expected to spend like the upper c
	Publicised Cruelty: Scott Morrison Visits Christmas Island by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	The Dangers of Values: Brenton Tarrant, Fraser Anning and the Christchurch Shootings by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Water by Abigail George (for my Johannesburg cousins whom I haven’t seen in years)Water threaded us togetherFor a brief moment in time.In the swimming pool, atmy uncle
	Everything you'll find the scriptures by Joseph Gatt The scriptures used to be read by priests and scholars although the general population, especially men, in Islam, Judaism and Christianity were encouraged to read the scriptures. In the East, the general literate population was encouraged to re
	Ignorance carrying a gun ...in Greek by Thanos Kalamidas Η άγνοια κρατάει πυροβόλο Η αύξηση ε
	Mr. Roy's Trigger Happy Thumb by Leah Sellers “Alright, Young Lady. I’ve finally got this Medical Gadget hung around my neck like you wanted,” Mr. Roy said wryly.“And I am deeply grateful for it, Mr. Roy. It only took me three months to
	The Unexamined Life by David Sparenberg What if there had neverbeen a Socratesan Erasmusa Voltaire or Mark Twain
	Mourning by Gordana Mudri
	AntySaurus Prick 909 by Thanos Kalamidas For more AntySaurus Prick, HERE! For more
	Death in New Zealand: The Christchurch Shootings by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	We Protected them from the horrors NOT the hate by Thanos Kalamidas
	Syria: Concerns raised and possible next steps by Rene Wadlow
	Tussle by Saloni Kaul Stark darkness with its own yardstick measures.The Night lets luminaries all glow and shineOverruling sun’s arrogant dictates and treasures That yielding all-sun day
	Will Bibi Netanyahu be re-elected? by Joseph Gatt Israel is a democratic state, where the one person-one vote rule applies. Israelis tend to vote based on different factors and parameters, but there are mainly five factors that influence their vote: who their family tends to vote for, what par
	The Kashmir problem and the 'Entente of Evil' by Dr. Habib Siddiqui Perhaps the most important event last month was Pakistan’s magnanimous release of the captured Indian pilot. Prime Minister Imran Khan announced to release captured Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinanda
	Red Sky by Nikos Laios The red sky
	Worming 909 by Thanos Kalamidas For more Worming, HERE! For more Ovi Cart
	Mayxit by Thanos Kalamidas
	Rene Dumont (13 Mar 1904 - 18 Jun 2001): Focus of the Small-Scale Farmer and Social Justice by Rene Wadlow
	The Cardinal Can Do No Wrong: George Pell's Defenders by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	Sending S.O.S. by Katerina Charisi
	A Fancy Hypocrisy: China, Australia and Coal Mania by Dr. Binoy Kampmark
	In The Suburbs by Jan Sand These streets are now well walked.I know their spotted concrete patches,Lightning cracks, tufts of wayward sprouting weeds,Broken trees with jagged boughs, blackboned fingers
	Why there is bullying in Korean society by Joseph Gatt Korean society follows one precept: preventing, at all costs, people from becoming better than one\'s self. Here are several ways this plays out. Teaching: teachers preventing students from becoming better than them
	Robert Muller (11 March 1923 -20 Sept. 2010) The U.N. Networker by Rene Wadlow
	To a Friend Who Died in the Swamp by Shola Balogun To a Friend Who Died in the SwampRivers meet in my eyes for you.Transfixed on the veiled Mound of the swamp, Lone Beholder of unsteady opera On rotten marble, You s
	Fixing hate with hate: anti-Semitism in France by Joseph Gatt It started out as the French, Muslim, ultra-nationalist, Communist, right wing, left wing or apathetic lashing out Jews for supporting Israelis who it was believed were beating the hell out of defenseless Palestinians. The French did not have t
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	A Fairy Tale by David Sparenberg
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