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...

Alkaline water has a higher pH level than regular water, but your body is very good at regulating its own pH levels. Even if you drink alkaline water, your stomach acid will quickly neutralize it to a pH of around 2.0. Some people claim that alkaline water can help to improve digestion, reduce bone loss, and even prevent diseases such as cancer and heart disease. However, there is no evidence to support these claims. In fact, drinking too much alkaline water can actually be harmful, as it can upset the balance of your body's natural pH levels. The Mayo Clinic states that "for most people, alkaline water is not better than plain water." They also note that "bottled water sold as alkaline water, which is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, might have nutrients added to it to achieve an alkaline pH." If you are looking for a way to improve your health and energy, it is better to focus on eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and getting enoug...

In the digital age, we are bombarded with information from a variety of sources. It is important to be able to critically evaluate the information we consume and to distinguish between fact and fiction. Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe. It involves the ability to analyze information, to identify biases, and to draw sound conclusions. Critical thinking is essential in the digital age because we are constantly exposed to a variety of information, some of which may be inaccurate or misleading. We need to be able to think critically about the information we consume in order to make informed decisions about our lives. Here are a few examples of how critical thinking can be used in the digital age: Evaluating news and information sources: When we read a news article or watch a video online, we need to be able to evaluate the source of the information to determine whether it is credible. We should consider the following facto...

Police in the United States have charged a 71-year-old man with murder and hate crime for fatally stabbing a six-year-old boy and seriously wounding his 32-year-old mother, alleging he singled out the victims because of their faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas. Threats in U.S. rising after Hamas attack on Israel, says FBI Director Christopher Wray Are there Islamic extremist groups operating in the U.S. right now? Yes. The FBI has a list of designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). This list includes several Islamic extremist groups, such as al-Qaeda , ISIS , and Hezbollah . The FBI also has a list of domestic terrorist groups. This list includes several Islamic extremist groups, such as the Nation of Islam and the Black Hebrew Israelites . However, it is important to note that these groups are not designated as FTOs. They are also aware of several other Islamic extremist groups that are operating in the United States. These groups are not designated ...

However, this is  Disinformation. Manila , the capital of the Philippines, has the highest population density per square mile in the world. As of 2023, it has a population density of 119,600 people per square mile. Gaza has a 139 square mile area  a nd a population of 2 million which comes to 14,388 per square mile. Other cities with very high population densities include Dhaka, Bangladesh; Levallois-Perret, France; and Kolkata, India.  These cities all have populations of over 1 million people and population densities of over 66,000 people per square mile. The population density of New York City is 29,302.66 people per square mile. This makes it the most densely populated major city in the United States. The media and U.N. have access to these numbers  So why are they spreading  disinformation?