(FOX 5 New York) President DJ Trump addresses joint session of Congress at 9:00 pm ET, during which he is expected to outline key legislative goals and set the tone for a second and third term. While the event will closely resemble a State of the Union address, it is not officially designated as one.
Israel economy collapsing as people flee Israel's police state
(The Jimmy Dore Show) Oct. 11, 2024: With each passing month, Israel's economy is approaching stagnation, if not recession, as the risks of regional conflagration intensify. Growth fell from 6.5% in 2022 to 2% in 2023 and was expected to fall to 1.1% over 2024 as a whole, according to the government's latest forecasts, released in early September. This figure is likely to be revised downward again, depending on the duration of its conflict with Lebanon and its future attack on Iran, after bombing Syria and threatening Egypt, the scale of destruction and the number of Jewish reservists (other than the draft dodgers) recalled to the armed forces. Jimmy Dore and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss the dire domestic economic consequences of Israel’s wars on nearly all its neighbors is having. #TheJimmyDoreShow
Mass exodus? Israel's economy self-destructs
(Breaking Points) Aug. 13, 2024: Krystal Ball and Emily discuss Israel self-destructing their economy amid the escalating tensions provoking Iran, turning into a police state, state sponsors of terror, and war criminals.
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Buddhism in the Netherlands: The first awareness of Buddhism in the Netherlands can be traced back to early books [2] with references to Buddhism appearing in 1651 [3], 1843 [4], and 1878 [5], with the first book on Buddhism being written in the Dutch language in 1879 [6]. The turn of the century saw more popular books on Buddhism published in Dutch... More
15 strange and crazy things only found in the Netherlands
We're the original flower people.
(Discoverize) First, what is this poor place in Europe called? It's called both the Netherlands (maybe because it's below sea level and constantly at risk of being underwater) and Holland, which is a coastal region of the country.
Second, this is the land of the Dutch, like The Little Dutch Boy (not to be confused with the Deutsche speaking people of Pennsylvania, who speak "Pennsylvania Dutch," which is German).
Third, welcome to Discoverize, which dives into the most exciting and unbelievable things that the world has to offer. From ancient artifacts to mind-blowing scientific theories, there's never a dull moment on this channel. Join in to embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and wonder about Holland. Get ready to have socks knocked off feet by the amazing things uncovered. Whether viewers are lifelong learners or just looking for a good time, this channel is sure to entertain and educate. Buckle up and get ready for an unforgettable ride!
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It can seriously feel like we are constantly under siege. The barrage of news is relentless, politics are dismal, Israel won't let up, the economy is uncertain, coffee/stimulants to counter exhaustion, and our family responsibilities can be overwhelming.
Burnout is a very real danger and can affect anyone — even those who seem to have it all together. But the warning signs of burnout are easy to miss.
If we know what to look for, we can take steps to manage stressors effectively and prevent burnout from taking over our life.
Let's discuss the causes of burnout and suggest solutions that will help calm the nervous system so we can thrive during difficult times.
How does prolonged stress impact the nervous system? The economy (and our personal finances), family responsibilities, and fast breaking news all cause fatigue and contribute to the current stressors impacting our nervous system.
Elon Musk wants Neuralink in your brain. You'll feel better?
Other things (financial, job instability, long-term financial planning) all add to the weight of daily life. At the same time, caring for children and elderly family members, balancing work and home life, and maintaining relationships under stress can be emotionally draining.
To top it all off, the constant stream of negative news and the emotional toll of global events can lead to information overload.
When these stressors become too much, our nervous system struggles. This can manifest in physical symptoms like
(Star Trends) Premiered Nov. 12, 2023: There are good people, some born Jewish, and they speak up when they realized they have been lied to for so long. The world was deceived, but no one more so than Zionist Jews themselves. (Somehow the Ultra-Orthodox kept their heads while suffering the most anti-Jewish discrimination, as the other blended in and "passed" for white since this is really about the European/Ashkenazi experience, joining the IDF to go kill for a homeland and ethno-state, an occupation and apartheid).
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Dave Chappelle, Trevor Noah, Jon Stewart; Eds., Wisdom Quarterly
Who in the hades does Dave Chappelle think he is not jumping on the Anti-Trump bandwagon? There are reasons why Blacks and other non-whites might vote against their own apparent interests? The Democrats are bunch of backstabbers, so it's no crime to dump the largest political party in the country. But going for the explicitly racist and implicitly biased Grand Old Party (GOP)? No way. Still, backing a Honest Liar like Trump is not the worst thing, given how much Barry and Hillary lied, lied, lied about so many things. Trump lies more but is capable of telling the naked truth, too, unlike those two establishment candidates. Enough with our single party system (the Money Party, with its two wings, right and left). We need a SECOND party, and a Third Party wouldn't hurt either.
Daily Show's Jon Stewart finally gets it decades later
Can't a semi-straight-white-male catch a break around here? - How about album of the year?
I'm way more beautiful than Princess Bee, not cuz I have more money (Adele before and after)
I'm "Queen" Bee, B*tch, not princess. Get it straight, Chubby (Getty Images/NPR).
O, I'm SO sorry, Beeyonsay. I diddent know yous was gonna win mores than me was (NPR).
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The Economics of the Grammys, Explained (by NPR): Sure, Beyoncé and Adele might scoop up even more awards for their collections. But with prizes being handed out in 91 categories, a lot of folks stand to see career boosts due to the Grammy Awards.
Morphing Monasteries: Buddhism in today's Thailand (The New York Times, 12/23/12) Buddhism has been a way of life in Thailand for centuries, but inside the most popular temples is a trend that critics call "fast-food Buddhism." Article: nyti.ms/XGYUFp
Is Thailand the new weed capital of the world?
(ABC News In-depth) From zero tolerance to decriminalization, Theravada Buddhist Thailand’s recent U-turn on its cannabis laws is lighting up a billion-dollar industry.
Bhante, do you guys accept bud for dana?
Officially weed is for medicinal use only, but the legal grey area means ganja lovers are celebrating. It’s the country that gave us the words "bong" and "ganja." In Thailand, cannabis has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
But when the US launched its "war on drugs" in the 1970s, Thailand became a key partner, placing cannabis on its own narcotics list and toughening penalties against it.
This June (summer 2022), the country took it off that list, meaning cannabis sellers and recreational users no longer risked jail for selling or possessing cannabis.
Many Westerners took up Thai Forest Tradition
In tourist hotspots, a ganja-culture is fast taking hold. In Bangkok’s Khao San Road [the backpackers' and shoestring travelers' haven] and nightspot, it seems easier to buy a joint than a Pad Thai (which cost about 10 cents for the street version of the dish).
"Now it’s legal. God gave a gift for us," says Choco Gonzales, a cannabis seller in Bangkok.
And it’s party time for tourists at the famous full moon party at Koh Phangan in the country’s southeast.
What will Dhammakaya do to save Thailand?
"Wherever you go now, it’s Amsterdam again in Asia," says an Italian tourist at the party.
As Australia reignites on its own debate about legalizing cannabis, Southeast Asia correspondent Mazoe Ford travels around Thailand to meet the new crop of "ganja-preneurs" cashing in on the green rush.
In Bangkok, Kitty Chopaka, a shop owner selling cannabis products and a leading advocate of decriminalization, is still pinching herself.
"I never thought in my lifetime that this would actually happen…But at the same time I knew it has to be done."
On the southern island of Ko Samui, resort owner Carl Lamb reckons the liberalization of the laws is attracting overseas tourists.
"You can really feel it's reinvigorated the market. There's a new energy here."
Ford also hitches a ride on the private jet of the politician behind the policy – Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
He takes us to Thailand’s east to spruik, the medicinal cannabis industry, which the government hopes will become a billion-dollar industry.
“It turned out that majority of my voters chose to vote for my party…some people even called my party [the] ‘Cannabis Party,’” he tells Ford.
But not everyone welcomes the change. More than a thousand doctors have warned that the drug was delisted before proper safeguards and regulations were in place.
“We don't want to be the cannabis haven of the world,” say Doctor Chanchai Sittipunt from Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Medicine.
But Kitty Chopaka says going back isn’t possible; the genie is out of the bottle.
“That bottle is broken. It’s gone!” More: ab.co/3ebD2pG
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Black Conservatives debate Black Liberals on American politics (extended version)
(VICE) March 3, 2019. By popular demand, this is an extended cut of the original version of a debate published on YouTube. (Watch the original debate).
Who voted for Donald Trump? Who voted for Barack Obama (aka Barry Soetoro)? What’s it like seeing a Black person wearing a MAGA hat? Has the Black vote been taken for granted?
Black conservatives and liberals hash it out in the VICE Office.
Prominent black scholar Dr. Gerald Horne* presents his two new books, Jazz & Justice, which explores racism and the political economy and White Supremacy Confronted, which compares US imperialism and anti-communism vs. the liberation of Southern Africa from Rhodes to Mandela.More + TIX
*ABOUT: Moores Professor of History and African-American Studies Gerald Horne,at the University of Houston, has written more than 30 books. His most recently published books include White Supremacy Confronted: U.S. Imperialism and Anti-communism vs. the Liberation of Southern Africa, from Rhodes to Mandela and Jazz and Justice: Racism and the Political Economy of the Music. He is also the author of Facing the Rising Sun: African Americans, Japan and the Rise of Afro-Asian Solidarity, The Apocalypse of Settler Colonialism: The Roots of Slavery, White Supremacy and Capitalism in Seventeenth-Century North America and the Caribbean, and Storming the Heavens: African Americans and the Early Fight for the Right to Fly. At the 2017 National Council of Black Studies Conference, Dr. Horne was granted the "Ida B. Wells and Cheik Anta Diop Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Leadership in Africana Studies."
Spawn Shytzer, White House Spokesperson and Trump Administration representative, and (apparently) former kindergarten teacher (Tom Tomorrow/This Modern World).
Pres. Xi of China, his wife, boorish moron hogging spotlight, long-suffering arm-charm. "Hey, Xi-Xi, watch me bomb a Siree'a. Maybe yours is next is all I'm saying. Would be a pity" (AP).
Dear Diary, I read on Breitbart (a very reliable source) that Obama was tapping my wires!
"Will we balance the budget on the backs of women an families?" (JenSorensen.com)
"Trump's latest horrifyingly unhinged tweet is a distraction from his callous..." (TMW)
Well, who gives a good gawd damn, I'm still bigly the "president," ain't I? Take that, f'ers.
Most Americans in 2017 consider Don John Trump an "illegitimate" president (AP).
Donald Hump in "Tremendous Stamina" -- who is this guy? (JenSorensen.com)
"Syria's blood on Washington's hands" - peaceful demonstrators against Trump carry placards during a rally against U.S. missile strikes on Syria, Friday, April 7, 2017, in NY after Trump/U.S. fired ~57 $1.5mil+ cruise missiles into Syria on Thursday night using pretext of a chemical weapons attack against civilians earlier in the week. MLK Jr. quote: "The greatest purveyor of violence in the world today - my own government" (AP).
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Hey, Wu-Tang, what's life like in Trump country?
"C.R.E.A.M." (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) LYRICS (genius.com)
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