St. Augustine and a perfect quote
Michael Gallagher Is this quote from St. Augustine not the absolute truth? “Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.”
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Slavery and human trafficking
A U.S. Government report published in 2003 states that between 800 000 and 900 000 people worldwide are trafficked across borders each year, against their will. This does not even…
House of Saud
I have just finished reading an excellent book called the House of Saud by David Holden. It offers an explicit history of the ruling dynasty of Saudi Arabia and how…
Gibran to check
I will attempt to artistically counteract my Proustian sickness with the following quote from Kahlil Gibran, the great mystic. “Advance, and never halt, for advancing is perfection. Advance and do…
Words of wisdom from Proust
Being a sick man himself, I appreciate the Proust quote below as something stemming from honesty. I feel a little under the weather today and so I appreciate the quote.…
xkcd, a comic
I am really loving this comic strip.
Librarians without Borders
Another organization dedicated to addressing the information gap that exists between developed and developing nations is Librarians Without Borders. Granted, it isn’t the most original of titles, but their work…