Cedar Hills, Texas is flat as far as the eye can see. Endless fields of green and stretches of highway are the only landmarks. Hot dry air limits the urge to explore. Trapped in an unknown part of the world presents a new perspective. Meet a local philosopher and jewelry maker, Bill Watkins. In truth, … Continue reading
Category Archives: International
Muhammed Yunus Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Washington, D.C. Today, Professor Muhammed Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank of Bangladesh and Grameen Foundation is honored by President Barack Obama with the Presidential Medal of Freedom alongside fifteen other individuals being honored for their work as “agents of change.” Speaking at the National Press Club, Dr. Yunus, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in … Continue reading
Secrets to Driving in Cairo
Once you get it – you get it. Frantic warnings introduce me to driving in Cairo, “It is crazy like nothing you have ever seen before!” Upon arriving in Cairo and driving to the hotel, I got it and it wasn’t this frantic bizarre scene I was expecting. Modern day driving in Cairo isn’t about how … Continue reading
Courageous Spirit Killed – Remember Natalia Estemirova
When someone dedicates their life to help others, takes risks to speak the truth and asks questions to reveal the truth, this is a courageous spirit. One spirit, Natalia Estemirova, has been killed. By whom or by who it is only speculated in the news right now. Natalia, for the past ten years, has been … Continue reading
India / International / Truth / Yoga
Bapuji – Service for Others
Retired from a long career with the United Nations, Bapuji returned to a small village in central India to serve the community as advised by Gandhi. Bapuji was a freedom fighter for Gandhi when we was a young child. He remembered the request of Gandhi that after India’s freedom from the British, all freedom fighters … Continue reading
Green Thinking – Outside of the Box? Local First
Why is it ‘news’ when someone applies the rules of nature to architecture, climate change, or even national energy policies? Common sense is returning. Recently The Economist profiled the new U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu in the July 2, 2009 issue (see earlier post). Secretary Chu being a Nobel Prize winner in physics is a … Continue reading
Afghanistan: Led by Donkeys – News from Rameen Javid in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Led by donkeys Editorial The Guardian, Friday 10 July 2009 I am shocked by The Guardian Editorial [Friday July 10, 2009] “Afghanistan: Led by donkeys”! While the saying itself is Afghan, nonetheless the Editorials does not specify where they have gotten the quote from. It is not clear whether the article points to the … Continue reading
Where was (is) the Rule of Law?
This is a must read NYT article on Afghanistan. Only through transparency and accountability is progress possible. Continue reading
Beizam – Law and Order with Ken Thaiday Senior
Ken Thaiday Senior, respected artist from the Torres Strait Island, presents his visions and art with grace and eloquence. With his wife Liz by his side, they have been transported from one world to another to be honored in Washington, D.C. during NAIDOC Week, which celebrates the achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … Continue reading
Art / Egypt / Switzerland
Contemporary Artist Receives Mubarak Prize for Art Award
Muhammed Taha Hussein: Contemporary Artist Awarded in Egypt The Mubarak Prize for Arts recipient this year is artist professor Muhammad Taha Hussein, a contemporary artist who illustrates the fine balance between modern and tradition. Mr. Hussein is a gentle giant of a man who stands tall in height, with encompassing hands and has a large … Continue reading
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