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When I am estranged from others, when walls rise between us,
I fade and wither like a leaf fallen from its tree.
I need the friendship and warmth of understanding;
to be needed, admired, and cherished.

May my eyes be open to the beauty that shines within all who walk the Earth.
Keep me from imagined hurts, from seeing foes where friends may be found.
Give me insight into my own heart, so I may rid myself of all that weakens me.

Help me to be patient when I am misunderstood, open to the thought… Continue

Kurzweil states in "The Singularity Is Near" (with a bit of waffling) evolution as proceeding from the simple to the more complex. “ Evolution has shown, however, that the general trend toward greater order does typically result in greater complexity“ A chart is provided, showing the progression from single cell organisms to we lofty humans, the most complex of all. Makes perfect sense. We progressed from primate beginnings, which arose from mammals, etc., etc.

But there is one point on that gr… Continue

As I was having blood drawn for another check on cholesterol, electrolytes. triglycerides, etc, etc.; plus the usual blood pressure, pulse, weight and an EEG thrown in for good measure; I began thinking about the general health of the average human being. Taking a personal inventory of a few facts; I wear glasses, have had a five-way heart bypass (and a couple of stents), no gall bladder, and lower back troubles if not careful if lifting heavy objects. Last year got hit with Influenza A, and had… Continue

Lennert Green is a Swedish Physician, with a hobby.
He does card tricks, impossible card tricks.
He lost the first competition he entered because the judges thought he had to be cheating.


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An example -

Judges have a great deal of authority. We look to Judges for wisdom and fairness when dealing with matters of the Law. Does a Judge deserve a private life? Certainly.
Are a Judge’s personal opinions freely his own, and can they be stated with no connection to the fact he is a Judge? The answer is . . . no.

For a Judge to make a racial statement, and when told that it’s offensive by a group of women proclaim “They’re just a bunch of ho’s from the hood.” reflects not only on his per… Continue