Dr. Maddie Giegold is someone who brought cheer and healing to those around her. Her life is an inspiring reminder of the good we can do in this world in the time we have. Maddie suffered from a stroke in July 2024 at the age of 32. Below is a celebration of life video from… Continue reading Dr. Maddie Giegold – 2024
Author: Greg Johnson
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Bangladesh Report 2024
Summary This document has some recent news and information about Bangladesh. More will be added as it becomes available. The featured photo is of Lalbagh Fort — a fort in the old city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Its name is derived from its neighborhood Lalbagh, which means Red Garden. On 7 Aug 2024, it was reported… Continue reading Bangladesh Report 2024
Easy Money Report 2024
Summary This document provides news and information about people seemingly making easy money in their spare time with a side gig hustle. A disclaimer and some advice for actual financial success is found at the bottom of this document. An Ideology There seems to be no substantive benefit for those who cling to and promote… Continue reading Easy Money Report 2024
Myanmar Report 2024
Summary This document provides news and information about Myanmar in 2024. More content will be added when it becomes available. Airstrikes On 3 Aug 2024, The New York Times reported: “Bombs Rain Down in Myanmar as Junta Evades Sanctions to Buy Jet Fuel… The military has stepped up a campaign of airstrikes, and killed more… Continue reading Myanmar Report 2024
Documentary: “Praying for Armageddon”
Summary The documentary “Praying for Armageddon” examines the Christian doctrine that promises the return of Jesus in the end times once certain criteria are met. [IMDB] Watch Online Al Jazeera offers the documentary “Praying for Armageddon” as a two part series provided below. PART 1 of 2 PART 2 of 2 Context For context, the… Continue reading Documentary: “Praying for Armageddon”
GTMO Plea Deal 2024
UPDATE: 3 AUG 2024 On 3 Aug 2024, it was reported that the plea deal was revoked. Some news reports have been included below with additional information. The person overseeing these cases has been relieved of duty. BBC (3 Aug 2024) “Plea deal with accused 9/11 plotters revoked” — US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has… Continue reading GTMO Plea Deal 2024
Prisoner Exchange 2024 Aug
Summary This document provides some news and information about the prisoner exchange of 1 Aug 2024 which is considered to be one of the most significant of such exchanges in 80 years. Al Jazeera reported early on 1 Aug 2024 that, according to media in Russian, an aircraft used in previous prisoner exchanges between Russia… Continue reading Prisoner Exchange 2024 Aug
Lebanon Report 2024
Summary This document provides current news and information about Lebanon. Restoration Efforts Underway In August 2020, the largest non-nuclear explosion in history occurred in Beirut. The incident took place at a time when there was already some political and economic instability in Lebanon. The blast took the country into a deeper state of crisis. Since… Continue reading Lebanon Report 2024
Iran Report 2024
Summary This document provides selected news and information about Iran as of 2024. Some information from the Iran Report 2023 and Iran Report 2022 documents are included again this year for context. Some cultural videos are included with the news entries below. History The prehistory of Iran is considered to be from about 18,000 BC… Continue reading Iran Report 2024
COVID Report 2024
Summary This document offers some current news and information about the current state of COVID, including persistent enduring symptoms known as long covid. A highly contagious mutating version of COVID is spreading quickly this summer. For additional background and context, read COVID Report 2023. [View] News Selected news reports are below in chronological order with… Continue reading COVID Report 2024
Brain Health Report 2024
Summary This document provides some recent news and information about improving brain health and avoiding cognitive decline. In July 2024, it was reported that the current shingles vaccine has been shown to reduce dementia. [Source] This discovery has inspired an increase of interest in brain health. Overview When people age, and are removed from friends,… Continue reading Brain Health Report 2024
Insights of Iconic Women
Summary Melinda French Gates had several conversations with women of all ages about “Moments That Make Us” — the experiences that impacted their lives. Those conversations are below in the order they were originally posted, with the most recent at the top. More will be added as they become available. Resources Individuals and discussion groups… Continue reading Insights of Iconic Women