The Unlikely Buddha

Lately I've noticed my world's upside down And everything's coming unglued Like crossing the dateline I'm all turned round And just don't know what to do All day long I keep neglecting Things I have to do That people are expecting What does it matter How can I work feeling blue I'm stuck on you Can't read the news That's too depressing I know this world's a mess 'Cause all my clothes need pressing Everything's scattered Baby I'm stuck on you Deeper and deeper I go Spinning around like a fool Drowning in love's undertow And there's nothing that I can do Night after night I'm convalescing I used to have a social life But now it's not worth mentioning Just a bit tattered Baby I'm stuck on you Only the stars in the sky Know why I'm feeling so blue Maybe the moon has advice That can get you to love me too The city lights peer through my curtain And so I'll face another night Of counting sheep for certain Tossing and...

The U.N. has been in existence for 78 years, as of today, October 18, 2023. The U.N. is funded by its member states. The amount each country pays is determined by a complex formula that takes into account the country's economic wealth and population. The total U.N. budget for 2023 is $3.4 billion. The lion share comes from the U.S. The United Nations has NEVER achieved a lasting peace in any region of the world. The UN has been involved in a number of peacekeeping operations around the world, and these operations have resulted in the deaths of UN peacekeepers and civilians.  For example, in 1994, over 800,000 people were killed in the Rwandan genocide, and the UN peacekeeping force failed to prevent the massacre. Even in cases where the UN has been successful in ending conflicts and promoting peace, there has often been a loss of innocent lives.  For example, the UN helped to end the civil war in Cambodia in the 1990s, but over 2 million people had already been killed in ...

Myopia on the rise: The link between devices and eye strain in children Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that makes it difficult to see distant objects clearly. Myopia is becoming increasingly common, especially in children. Studies show that the prevalence of myopia has doubled in the past 50 years, and it is now estimated to affect over 2 billion people worldwide. There are a number of factors that contribute to the development of myopia, including genetics, environment, and lifestyle. However, research suggests that the increased use of digital devices is a major risk factor for myopia in children. When we look at a screen, our eyes have to focus on a close object for a long period of time. This can cause eye strain and lead to changes in the shape of the eyeball. Over time, these changes can lead to myopia. There is a growing body of evidence to support the link between devices and myopia in children. For example, a recent study found that children who spend mo...