Welcome I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read this quarterly newsletter of Resources For Life. In an effort to get back on schedule, this update comes two days after the 2023 Q4 email was sent out. The sunrise photo at the top of this page was taken during my morning walk… Continue reading RFL News 2024 Q1
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RFL News 2023 Q4
Welcome I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read this quarterly newsletter of Resources For Life. For continuity, this post is being back dated as 31 Dec 2023 since it is a year-end report. The actual posting date was 10 Mar 2023. The sunrise photo at the top of this page was… Continue reading RFL News 2023 Q4
Rosary Sisters School 2023
Introduction There are several education institutions with the name Rosary Sisters School. They seem to be independent schools that share similar goals. No formal ties or centralized organization is described on their websites. This page provides reference materials for each of the prominent schools of that name listed by location in alphabetical order. Abu Dhabi… Continue reading Rosary Sisters School 2023
“Let Her Go” by Passenger
Summary The song “Let Her Go” by Passenger has been viewed 3.5 billion times for the original video. It is a life reflection song. Sometimes it is performed as a solo vocal and acoustic song. Several versions are below listed in order by date. [Wikipedia] BBC (23-13 Nov 2013) Children in Need Rocks 2013 was… Continue reading “Let Her Go” by Passenger
Iran Report 2023
Toward the end of 2023, Iran has been in the news due to a perceived connection with tension in Gaza. Last year, Iran was in the news due to concerns about how women and dissidents were being treated. [View 2022 Report] This document provides some context and current news about Iran. Other reports include: Historic… Continue reading Iran Report 2023
Peacemaker Report 2023
Summary Those who consider themselves peacemakers will likely find 2023 to be a challenging year. Hopefully people will head into 2024 with a renewed vision and stronger resolve. This document offers commentary on some issues that peacemakers are facing and related topics. The topics are listed in alphabetical order. Courage to be a Peacemaker Some… Continue reading Peacemaker Report 2023
Palestine-Israel Report 2023
Summary An ABC News report provides an ongoing timeline of events relating to the recent conflict in Palestine and Israel. [Source] On 7 Oct 2023 at 6:30 AM, approximately 2,200 rockets were fired from the Palestinian Gaza Strip territory into Israel. This was accompanied by a ground invasion and some use of air gliders to… Continue reading Palestine-Israel Report 2023
DJT Report 2023
Summary As of September 2023, the future occupation and preoccupation of Donald Trump remains somewhat uncertain. He is running for president, and seems to have a strong lead in the Republican presidential primary going into the 2024 presidential election. Some commentary is provided here, and below that are news entries in chronological order with the… Continue reading DJT Report 2023
“No Hard Feelings” – Review
Introduction On the surface, the film “No Hard Feelings” seems to have a simple plot and story-line. It’s entertaining and thought provoking. While it shares some themes of similar movies, it introduces some contemporary insights and unique situations. Given the depth and breadth of topics, along with how it was written and produced, and the… Continue reading “No Hard Feelings” – Review
Hyper-Criminality Report 2023
Summary This page examines hyper-criminality as it impacts the justice system and society. This article is does not intend to condone or glamorize criminal behavior, but instead looks for ways to redirect the energy of those with hyper-criminal tendencies. Some videos are referenced as resources to provide a synopsis insight into significant personalities. Brief Overview… Continue reading Hyper-Criminality Report 2023
Lessons from Actors 2023
Summary We imagine that successful actors rise to stardom through having had all the right opportunities combined with being confident before the camera and audiences. In reality, it’s often the least likely to succeed who seem to be the most likely to succeed as is evidenced by the list below. This page offers examples of… Continue reading Lessons from Actors 2023
Poor Logic – Low Impact 2023
Summary An ongoing theme on this website is the study of ineffective and counterproductive initiatives. This page offers news and resources examining how poor logic leads to low impact efforts. Heat Seeking for Evidence Sometimes if we know the conclusion we want to arrive at, we seek and selectively share evidence that helps defend and… Continue reading Poor Logic – Low Impact 2023