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Activist, writer, researcher, addicted to sharing information and facts.

Albert Schweitzer zum Thema Ethik … Albert Schweitzer on ethics — Stella, oh, Stella

Foto Wikepedia, Albert Schweitzer 1955 »Ethik ist ins Grenzenlose erweiterte Verantwortung gegen alles, was lebt.« »Ethisch ist der Mensch nur, wenn ihm das Leben als solches, das der Pflanze und des Tieres wie das des Menschen, heilig ist und er sich dem Leben, das in Not ist, helfend hingibt.« »Mit drei Gegnern hat sich die […]

Albert Schweitzer zum Thema Ethik … Albert Schweitzer on ethics — Stella, oh, Stella

Done with masks? Too bad, because COVID isn’t done with us – Los Angeles Times

before you dash off an email repeating something you heard about masking never actually having been shown to reduce transmission, let me just say this: Masking worksIt just does. I don’t know how else to respond, but what I have noticed is that people who would just rather not wear masks cite the disclaimers, caveats and qualifiers mentioned by highly regarded scientists such as Dr. Anthony Fauci and run with them — while ignoring that these experts strenuously favor masking (with high quality, well-fitting, easily available N-95/KN-95 respirators) when transmission is high.

At least the people declaring “I’m done with masks” own up to their impatience without pretending the evidence is on their side. Because it isn’t.

 

Source: Done with masks? Too bad, because COVID isn’t done with us – Los Angeles Times

Rioter who assaulted cops at Capitol gets 5 years in prison – Los Angeles Times

A Tennessee man who authorities say came to Washington ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot prepared for violence in a car full of weapons and assaulted officers who were trying to defend the Capitol was sentenced Friday to more than five years behind bars.

Ronald Sandlin, 35, of Millington, Tenn., pleaded guilty in September to conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting or impeding officers.

Two other men were separately each sentenced Friday to four years in prison Friday for their actions connected to the riot.

Source: Rioter who assaulted cops at Capitol gets 5 years in prison – Los Angeles Times

5 Books: Palestinian Short-story Collections – ARABLIT & ARABLIT QUARTERLY

This week, we are launching our first community-supported translation: Ranya Abdelrahman’s translation of thirty-one selected stories by the great cult-classic Palestinian writer Samira Azzam.

Thanks to our supporters on Patreon and elsewhere for making this happen.

You can find the book on Amazon (USUKGermanyCanadaJapanUAE, etc.) and Gumroad. On Gumroad, the book it as a 20% launch-week discount, set to end December 9. It is also coming to other platforms and bookshops, as well as launch events in the new year.

 

Source: 5 Books: Palestinian Short-story Collections – ARABLIT & ARABLIT QUARTERLY

Walden Writers Soul Journey #36

Words from Walden

This Writing journey is for anyone who wants to explore themselves and produce an intimate artistic expression from their soul. It is a no-cost journey, and it is my gift to you!

The google doc below (inside google docs, click “file ” and “make a copy” to have your own editable version).

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tAi4_cEnhcmdFYDIeF0pSF_h5ml04YpjGXc6BZg6Om4/edit?usp=sharing

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