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The world suffers a lot. Not because of the violence of bad people, but because of the silence of good people. Napoleon (via the-sea-in-a-storm)
Eurovision Song Contest: ‘It’s soft politics, but it’s politics’ “The success of "New Europe” has led to allegations of tactical voting ruining Eurovision. Organizers insist it is apolitical, but Eurovision has always been a political stage, say experts.“ I’m not sure I agree with those who are complaining about this, but it’s an interesting piece. Imo Eurovision has always been this way, and that’s the way we like it. The fact that different countries win every year prooves that remarkable songs have a chance to win anyway.
Book: Esther’s Inheritance by Sándor Márai “I have started to think that the great, decisive moments that broadly govern our lives are far less conscious at the time than they seem later when we are reminiscing and taking stock.” They most certainly are. Esther’s Inheritance is one of Marai’s best works, I don’t even know why this was the first time I read it in its entirety. I have known the story as I have seen the movie a few years ago. But as with all Marai books, the written language is captivating. Even though it is like a detailed…
The Future We Want “We recognize that we can’t continue to consume our way to prosperity. Yet we have not embraced the obvious solution.” Op-ed in The New York Times by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
everythingyntk: Time to call Pakistan what it is — a state supporter of terrorism. In the West, the killing of Osama Bin Laden was considered a triumph. In Pakistan, where the al-Qaeda leader lived out his final years, attitudes are very different: On Wednesday, a Pakistani court convicted Pakistani doctor, Shakil Afridi, to a 33-year prison sentence for helping the CIA locate bin Laden in May, 2011…
united-nations: Monday is the World Day for Cultural Diversity and Inclusion. Not sure how to mark the occasion? Ideas here: http://j.mp/k0rfby.
NATO delivers at Chicago Summit NATO leaders reached agreements in Chicago that will enable the Alliance to provide security for the decade to come and beyond.
