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ā€¦No Work, nor Device , nor Knowledge, nor Wisdomā€¦ā€

ā€¦in the grave, whither thou goest.ā€ Thus spake the Preacher. (Ecclesiastes 19:10) And Iā€™m here to tell ya, Amen! That is, iā€™m not really ā€hereā€, Iā€™m dead , ā€recently deceasedā€I think is what they call it. (A word to the wise: DONā€™T opt for cremation. Sustained heat of 4000 degreesā€”sound like fun to ya? oh … Continue reading ā€¦No Work, nor Device , nor Knowledge, nor Wisdomā€¦ā€ →

Xiā€™s Re-election: Opportunity For World, Curse For China

China is gearing up for the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party to be held later this year. According to the consensus view, President Xi Jinpingā€™s historic bid for a third term as the partyā€™s General Secretary is assured. The Chinese President and General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Xi Jinping, doesnā€™t have much … Continue reading Xiā€™s Re-election: Opportunity For World, Curse For China →

Virga Joy (or the Adventures of El Colonel De Corona) – Redux

Written by Douglas Kimball Publisher Description Colin Campbell is developing the first black pepper plantation in the West Indies. His days are spent clearing jungle, planting and fighting vipers. His nights are spent playing jazz piano at a local bar and enjoying the company of the local ladies. He meets Alan Greene at a jazz … Continue reading Virga Joy (or the Adventures of El Colonel De Corona) – Redux →