Following are some dilemmas people face in their daily lives.
Am I allowed to crack a joke about the death of Michael Jackson?
When is it permitted to wear sneakers during the summer?
Am I allowed to say a word about the right to an abortion in an anti-abortion group?
Am I allowed to say a word in defense […]

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon unleashed a storm of anger from critics who wanted him to take a strong stand while in Burma in support of democracy and freedom for imprisoned leader Aung San Suu Kyi. On arrival in Burma, the UN leader told head thug of the military junta which brutally rules the nation, […]

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Each day we offer a selection of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.
Singapore, Straits Times: “Burglar Falls Asleep”
I assume this refers to falling asleep on the job.
Indonesia, Jakarta Post: “Puppies And Pussies On Streets of Jakarta”
I know there are pussies on […]

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The battle over how to handle North Korea’s escalation of threats continues, but fortunately President Obama is not allowing himself to get sucked into George Bush style rhetoric. North Korea fired several more missiles on Thursday and there are reports that a long range missile will be fired in the direction of Hawaii. Many analysts […]

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The long awaited American military effort in Afghanistan to replicate the so-called success of the “surge” is now underway in the province of Helmand and areas which have not seen American or Afghanistan soldiers in years. Operation Khanjar(Strike of the Sword) has poured thousands of Marines into combat with the Taliban in an effort to […]

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A few weeks ago the United Nations Security Council imposed further sanctions on North Korea after it tested long range missiles and boasted of pursuing its nuclear weapon program. Yesterday, North Korea fired a host of short range missiles which are part of its ground to missile program. The reality is no one knows for […]

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We offer the views of a 78 year old man who comments on the human condition.
There ought to be a law as to the number of emails sent to your computer.
You are allowed to speak with strangers when getting a coffee refill.
The lack of a human touch is what most differentiates modern life from my […]

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Each day we offer a selection of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.
Finland, Helsinki Times: “Estonian Island Retreats”
If I was an island and getting closer to Putin Russia, you are darn sure I will move away.
Denmark, Copenhagen Post: “Send Criminal Kids To Boot Camp”
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Since 9/1 there has been a split within many Muslim societies between those who regard Osama bin Laden and other groups urging violence as the embodiment of the Muslim religion versus those who believe that Osama and the Taliban are threats to the existence of their societies. Just about every poll of Pakistanis over the […]

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Each day we offer a selection of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.
Denmark, Copenhagen Post: “Mixed Results From Pepper Spray”
Have you tried salt?
UK, The Independent: “757 Near Misses With Lawnmowers”
Is that missing the grass or people?
Sweden, The Local: “Docs […]

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