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NYT: Garry Davis, Man of No Nation Who Saw One World of No War, Dies at 91
On May 25, 1948, a former United States Army flier entered the American Embassy in Paris, renounced his American citizenship and, as astonished officials looked on, declared himself a citizen of the world. In the decades that followed, until the end of his long life last week, he remained by choice a stateless man — […]
How To Eat Mindfully, A Practice That Will Change Your Life
We have talked a lot in the past about mindful eating. Dr. Joel Kahn does a great job explaining this practice. 4. Sit and chew. I do not know how many meals I eat standing, but sitting at a table, sharing conversation, paying attention to colors, textures and tastes are the way most meals where […]
The best innovations of 2013
Via the Washington Post: At times, 2013 seemed like a science fiction movie come to life. The new DARPA Atlas bots seemed to be inspired from the “Terminator” film franchise, Stewart Brand’s concept of “de-extinction” seemed to be lifted directly from the storyline of “Jurassic Park,” Motorola’s new “password pill” reminded some of “The Matrix,” and new test-tube food concepts brought to mind […]