In March I published an article titled “Global Energy Crisis Or Iranian Surrender In Five Weeks?” in which I outlined the “worst case” and “best case” scenarios for the war in Iran. In my best case scenario I argued in favor of a specific plan to end the conflict quickly: A US naval blockade of the Strait…
A jihadist network is expanding across West Africa’s Sahel region, where the U.S. lost its last regional counterterrorism base in 2024. JNIM, an al-Qaeda affiliate, has combined insurgency with shadow governance, a model analysts compare to HTS in Syria. Photo courtesy of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point. A jihadist network the U.S. government…
A 68-year-old man widely known and loved as “Polk County Santa,” who has portrayed Santa Claus at major Florida Christmas parades, events, and photo shoots for nearly a decade, was arrested for allegedly trying to pay $200 to have sex with a 13-year-old girl. Thomas Allen Hicks of Lakeland was one of 19 suspects taken…
Trying to Change The Wound We Carry — And When It Gets Activated Whenever I talk with someone, I try to emphasize one simple truth: Change isn’t easy. But the first step to change is awareness – the moment you recognize, “I want to make a change.” From there, the path isn’t always immediate. Some…
Darkside of the Red Planet by Barbara Candiotti Words: Enjoy the unexpected moments of life. About Barbara: Barbara Candiotti is a science fiction artist and writer of speculative fiction. Barbara’s art and writing links can be found in The Internet Speculative Fiction Database (ISFDB): https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?327617 Her latest story, “The N Collective,” A dying man seeks out…
“Feel comfortable in your uniqueness and be proud that you are different.”~ Maitreya For more quotes and guidance from Maitreya, visit our Maitreya Quote App. Related Posts:Photos of Sunrise at Mt. Rainier National Park in…Photos of Mt Loop Highway in Washington StateChanneled Explanations About ‘God’ — Kevin Ryerson’s…Monthly astrology horoscopes November 2025Photos of Garden of the…
Illusion of the Family by Jean Luo The word “family” carries promises, safety, support, unconditional love. From the moment we’re born, we’re told family is everything. It is supposed to be our foundation, our sanctuary, our unshakable bond. We grow up hearing phrases like “blood is thicker than water” or “family always comes first,” and…
Not Much to Tell… After I worked my last shift at the rehabilitation last week, quite a lot has been going on in my days. If I thought I’d just be sitting cozily at my computer with a cup of coffee once I got to this point, then I clearly miscalculated the role. This all really started…
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” ~Jim Rohn I used to think tiredness was a personality trait. I was the person who could work fourteen hours, sleep five, and do it again. I wore my exhaustion like armor. It proved I was serious. It proved I was dedicated. It…
by Dr. Uma Naidoo: No matter how old you are, it’s never too late to start eating in a way that gives you the best possible chance of staving off dementia as you age and making sure that you feel focused and sharp every day. As a nutritional psychiatrist, faculty member at Harvard Medical School and…
