The Unlikely Buddha

We are all survivors,  Of abuse and strife,  Through the darkness we've journeyed,  To find our own light. The scars we bear may be hidden,  But our hearts are brave and strong,  We've learned to rise from the ashes,  Where we once did belong. We know the pain of betrayal, The weight of shame and fear,  But we've also found resilience,  And the power to persevere. So let us stand together,  As a community of survivors,  And share our stories of courage,  And the strength that we discover. We are not alone,  In this battle we fight,  For together we'll heal,  And shine our inner light. So let us lift each other up,  And offer a helping hand,  For we are all survivors,  In this ever-changing land. Remember, you are worthy of love and respect,  No matter what you've been through.  You are strong, you are brave,  And you will overcome. Unlikely Buddha 2023

On September 26, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the tech giant of abusing its market power to stifle competition and harm consumers.  The lawsuit is the culmination of a years-long investigation by the FTC into Amazon's business practices. The government alleges that Amazon has used a variety of tactics to maintain its dominance in the online retail market, including: • Favoring its own products and services over those of its competitors. For example, the government claims that Amazon gives its own products preferential placement in search results and offers them lower fees than it charges third-party sellers. • Preventing sellers from offering lower prices on other platforms. Amazon has contracts with many third-party sellers that prohibit them from offering their products at lower prices on other websites or in-store. • Using its data advantage to compete unfairly with sellers. Amazon has access to a vast...