yamey
UNTIL EARLY IN THE 1990s, Albania, the small state on the western side of the Balkan peninsular, was at least as tightly sealed-off from the eyes of the outside world as is North Korea today. It was a maverick socialist state, which, under the leadership of its dictator Enver Hoxha, regarded first...
smoothiex12
... the prototype of newest nuclear reactor in my backyard--to save money on energy. Exclusive! Breaking News! Sensation! Yes, this is Reuters.KYIV, July 27 (Reuters) - Ukraine wants a prototype for a European anti-ballistic system codenamed Freyja to be ready within the first half of next year, a...
Alex Berger
I find myself sitting here digesting a surreal moment. Somehow, like sands carried by a rushing river, moments have swept into minutes, days, months, weeks, years and now a decade and a half. On July 19, 2011 I held back tears of joy and sadness as I gave my folks a big hug, turned and boarded my...
Alex Berger
What’s this post? As some of you have now come to anticipate – every year I publish a birthday reflection post. I hope you’ll enjoy these thoughts and take them for what they are – an attempt to share the world as I see it and how I relate to it. It’s a mixture of observations, musings,...
Alex Berger
Every year I post 100 of my favorite photos from the year’s travels. As part of my photo-editing process, I edit my photos chronologically. This means that the more travel or photo-intensive my trips are, the longer it tends to take me to close out a year. The post this year features photos...
Alex Berger
Every year I post 100 of my favorite photos from the year’s travels. As part of my photo-editing process, I edit my photos chronologically. This means that the more travel or photo-intensive my trips are, the longer it tends to take me to close out a year. Which is why you’re getting 2024’s top...
pleunipennings
I am so happy to share a new paper and a new video (see below). The paper describes a simple mathematical model that describes levels of drug resistance. I called the model the Resistance-Acquisition-Purifying-Selection model (RAPS). While the model is simple, it wasn’t easy to write the paper or...
Shem Radzikowski
I’m socked to see Dublin unraveling before my eyes. The streets I’ve walked so many times are now scarred by riots. The November 2023 chaos to the July 2024 inferno in Coolock, weren't just adolescent skirmishes or outbursts—they’re a deafening alarm that Ireland’s immigration system is...
Avid Andrew
The political, social, and economic structures of Europe are complex and unmatched anywhere else in the world. Let's explore how these different pieces work together to create modern Europe.
Shem Radzikowski
I’m watching Ireland change, and it’s hard to stay optimistic. Once a land of emigrants, we’re now swamped with newcomers—149,200 immigrants arrived in the year to April 2024, driving net migration to 79,300, the highest since 2007. The post Ireland’s Immigration Crisis: A Nation Overwhelmed...
Alex Berger
Every year I post 100 of my favorite photos from the year’s travels. As part of my photo-editing process, I edit my photos chronologically. This means that the more travel or photo-intensive my trips are, the longer it tends to take me to close out a year. 2022 was a lovely year of travels and...
Shem Radzikowski
After my childhood odyssey from Poland to Australia, I developed an insatiable thirst for travel and a deep-seated curiosity about our vibrant, diverse world. Now, with more than 140 countries imprinted on my passport, I am living proof that a rootless beginning can inspire a life of exploration....
Shem Radzikowski
From the earliest memories of my childhood, trains have always fascinated me. Their rhythmic rumbles, the hypnotic tracks stretching to infinity, and their promise of adventures in distant lands, have always stirred a sense of intrigue and wanderlust within me. The post Riding Through History: A...
Shem Radzikowski
As an avid pilot, I've found paragliding in Malta to be one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. In this post, I want to share with you my journey through the skies of this beautiful Mediterranean island. The post Above the Azure: Discovering the Thrills of Paragliding in Malta...
Alex Berger
Every year I post 100 of my favorite photos from the year’s travels. As part of my photo-editing process, I edit my photos chronologically. This means that the more travel or photo-intensive my trips are, the longer it tends to take me to close out a year. 2022 was a lovely year of travels and...
Shem Radzikowski
From the moment my boots hit the well-trodden paths of Wicklow, I knew I was in for an extraordinary adventure. Nestled on Ireland's east coast, this county, known as the "Garden of Ireland", offers a diverse landscape that effortlessly blends raw beauty with lush tranquility. The post Immersed in...
Shem Radzikowski
My Emerald Isle: Why Ireland is the Epitome of Home. I've been blessed to call Ireland home, a land of boundless beauty, rich history, and captivating culture. The extraordinary virtues of this captivating island reach far beyond its charming allure and lush landscapes. The post My Emerald Isle:...
Alex Berger
Every year I post 100 of my favorite photos from the year’s travels. As part of my photo-editing process, I edit my photos chronologically. This means that the more travel or photo-intensive my trips are, the longer it tends to take me to close out a year. This is why this post comes in November,...
Jon Danzig
Britain’s Children’s Newspaper – subtitled, ‘The Story of the World Today for the Men and Women of Tomorrow’ – was a remarkable and mature publication for youngsters.On 8 October 1938, with dark clouds of war looming, the newspaper ran a visionary editorial describing Europe as ‘one...
Alex Berger
Every year I post 100 of my favorite photos from the year’s travels. It goes without saying that 2020 wasn’t exactly conducive to travel on the scale of previous years. I’ve actively taken a conservative approach to movement, and focused on best practices. This has meant that most of my time...
Alex Berger
Every year I post 100 of my favorite photos from the year’s travels. Ordinarily, this post comes around the New Year. I’m extremely delayed in getting this post (photos from 2019) written, but had an extensive backlog to work through and have been delayed with work and travels. Now, fully caught...
Alex Berger
Every year I post 100 of my favorite photos from the year’s travels. Ordinarily, this post comes around the New Year. For 2018 I was a full year delayed due to issues with WordPress. I’m extremely delayed in getting this post (photos from 2019) written, but had an extensive backlog to work...
india flint
two places have become available in the only fully residential retreat I will be leading this year, in beautiful Bretagne - Brittany, on the shining edge of the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. this is one of the thin places of the whirled, where it feels as if you could easily step from this one to...
india flint
regular readers will already be aware that I adore Scotland, so it won't come as a surprise if you can hear me dancing around my studio from a distance because today I can finally share two classes that have been some months in the planning. from the river to the sea(loch)...