Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has declared a second national state of emergency, imposing a curfew and allowing closure of internal borders. Source: Spain declares new coronavirus state of emergency | News | DW | 25.10.2020
Monthly Archives: October 2020
Belarus: Over 100,000 protest against Lukashenko ahead of strike ultimatum | News | DW | 25.10.2020
More than 100,000 Belarusians flooded the streets of the capital Minsk on Sunday, on the final day before a deadline set by the opposition for President Alexander Lukashenko to resign, following months of protests.
People streamed in from different directions along Victors’ Avenue to the Hero City Obelisk on a central square that commemorates World War II.
Source: Belarus: Over 100,000 protest against Lukashenko ahead of strike ultimatum | News | DW | 25.10.2020
The lynx effect: Iberian cat claws its way back from brink of extinction | Environment | The Guardian

Spotty of coat, tufty of ear, and teetering on the verge of extinction less than two decades ago, the Iberian lynx is continuing to claw its way back across Spain and Portugal.
According to the latest survey, the lynx population on the peninsula has increased ninefold over 18 years, rising from 94 in 2002 to 855 this year. Experts say that if the current conservation and reintroduction efforts can maintain their momentum, the species could be out of danger by 2040.
Mike Pence will not quarantine after four aides test positive for coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence will not quarantine himself despite two of his top aides testing positive for Covid-19, his office said.
They became American citizens just to vote against Trump – Los Angeles Times
“My dad always loves to talk politics,” he said. “And he hates Trump. He’s from a different generation. You can’t have falta de respeto [lack of respect] for people. And that’s what Trump has against Mexicans.” “My grandpa came as a bracero to Bakersfield,” Gabby said. “And he’d always say about the United States that those who take advantage of the opportunities and didn’t do anything bad could get ahead. But Trump’s only done bad. My parents get angry at what he has done to this country.” While the Serrano kids were kind and funny, I wanted to talk to their parents. So Juan dialed up Rafael and Carmela on FaceTime. The two sat at a plastic-wrapped kitchen table in their Guadalajara home and beamed. They reminded me of my aunts and uncles — soft-spoken, of few words. Gente decente. How did they feel about voting for the first time? “Happy, content, and proud,” Rafael said. “Our hearts fill up for being able to participate,” Carmela responded. What’s so bad about Trump? “He talks a bunch of things that doesn’t sit well with you,” Rafael said. “This man sows division.” “The U.S. is a strong country,” Carmela said. “A president that’s just is the best.” What did they want ot
Source: They became American citizens just to vote against Trump – Los Angeles Times
Learning is a Continuous Process

Whatever you believe, it develops you as a human being, whether you listen to other people’s teachings or adapt what you have learned from them, but it all depends on how you perceive it.
Learning is a continuous process, and sometimes we learn from our mistakes and other people. Then we begin to develop and motivate ourselves to become a better person from all walks of life.
Allowing the teaching of others and applying it into our lives improves our ways of life; it gives us a flow of acceptance to associate in society.
But above all else, when we allow Christ Jesus to operate into our lives, the more it becomes better. Because with God, there is nothing impossible. Suppose you are a Christian believer.
I remember once a fellow who questioned me about God, regarding the situation she is in at that time. She said if there is…
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Lewis Hamilton: ‘Not bad for a boy from a council estate’ — Repeating Islands

A report from the Agence France Presse. Lewis Hamilton cemented his position as one of Formula One’s true greats when the six-time world champion claimed a record 92nd race win on Sunday, another staggering achievement “for a boy from a council house”. His victory at the Algarve International Circuit allowed him to pass the previous […]
Lewis Hamilton: ‘Not bad for a boy from a council estate’ — Repeating Islands
Goddess of a Thousand Works — Perditus
Minerva how many roles you play Goddess of a Thousand Works we loudly say 🌑 Goddess of Wisdom the Trades, the Arts as well We are truly deeply under your cosmic spell 🌑 The wise Owl is your companion at your side Eyes glistening its head held high with pride
Goddess of a Thousand Works — Perditus
Persecution of Crimean Tatars and huge sentences as career moves for Russian FSB
via aleksey gdin

The latest trial without a crime that Russia brought to occupied Crimea is ending, with the prosecutor demanding an 18-year sentence against Crimean Tatar civic activist Rustem Emiruseinov, 16 and 15 years against Eskender Abdulganiev and Arsen Abkhairov
Never Doubt Your Worth
Saania's diary - reflections, learnings, sparkles
We hold a power
That no body can break
A distinctive talent
That no one can take
Let’s stop paying heed
To what people have to say
The path to our dreams
Only we can carve the way
We’re valiant and brave
Let’s stand tall and proud
To the person in the mirror
Let’s say it out loud
Within our struggles
The battles we fight
Nothing in the world
Can ever dim our light
A branch about to break
Isn’t the worry for a bird
For her trust is in her wings
And not on the world
Why do we follow people
To the places they go?
Why do we say yes
When we want to say no?
The dispiriting words of others
We must learn to ignore
For our mind is the one thing
We solely have and can control

– SaaniaSparkle 🧚🏻♀️
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