Author: Daniela

  • Reshma R.I.P.

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    Reshma, a well-loved singer in India and Pakistan, died in November of this year in Lahore. Subhash Ghai used her voice in the film Hero, which featured one of her most famous songs, “Lambi Judai”. During her career she was invited to meet Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In October 2002, Reshma performed at the Brunei Gallery in London to a…

  • The Whole World Was His Monastery

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    Originally posted on The Dish: What made St. Francis of Assisi so revolutionary? Reviewing the political theorist Giorgio Agamben’s recently translated investigation of monasticism, The Highest Poverty, Nathan Schneider emphasizes that St. Francis dreamed of a way of living “beyond the reach of ordinary politics” – not by retreating from the world, but through engaging it:…

  • Blurry And A Little Scarry

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    Originally posted on Viewfound: I’ve been to Bhutan quite a few times, the nearest Bhutanese town is three hours drive from my hometown. But for the first time I witnessed a Bhutanese folk dance. Its a mask dance known as cham, and is said to bring blessings to onlookers.

  • Photo of the Day

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    This photo came from a story in the Woman of the World section of the Daily Beast.  You can find the whole story here.  Looking at those beautiful determined faces catches my breath. On Thursday, Congress took an unprecedented step to ensure women’s meaningful participation in the stability and democratization of their nation. In passing…

  • For Your Enjoyment

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    Backdoor Santa –  B.B. King

  • Co-op Provides Services for No Money

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    John Darling profiles  the Southern Oregon Time Cooperative in the Ashland Daily Tidings.  This regional co-op provides local services to its members without money ever changing hands. How would you like your hair done, house cleaned or computer fixed without paying any money? It’s happening now for 300 members of the Southern Oregon Time Cooperative…

  • Quote for the Day

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    The satirist: “To name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world and stop it from going to sleep. And if rivers of blood flow from the cuts his verses inflict, then they will nourish him.” – Salman Rushdie, The satanic verses  

  • The Meaning of Christmas Candles

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    Here’s another informative post by Sanchita Chowdhury on the Boldsky blog.  If you’ve ever wondered why we light candles during the Christmas Holiday’s, Chowdhury’s piece explains their significance: Lighting candles on Christmas is an old tradition. The tradition of lighting candles on Christmas comes from the Jewish ‘Feast of Lights’ or Hanukkah. They mark the…

  • Healing Historical Trauma Through Traditional Culture

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    Dina Gilio-Whitaker ‘s review of Leslie Korn’s new book Rhythms of Recovery: Trauma, Nature, and the Body brings up an issue often ignored by health professionals – the role historical and cultural trauma can have on the emotional and physical well being of the individual. Medicine, like politics, is often a matter of perspective; for many cultures illness…

  • Graphene is now officially the strongest thinnest material on Earth

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    Reposted from the Science Recorder: Graphene is now the strongest thinnest material on Earth, according to NIST. Science Recorder | Delila James | Saturday, December 07, 2013 Graphene is amazing stuff. The one-atom-thick carbon-based material is not only the strongest, lightest material in the world, it’s completely flexible and can conduct electricity at least as well as copper.…