Author: Lornett Vestal
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Dr. Jason Arday
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the professor, author, and inspirational Brit, Dr.…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Amid mass strikes, France’s Morenoite Révolution permanente group embraces capitalist rule For nearly two months, mass protest strikes by millions of workers and youth have continued in France against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension cuts. Three-quarters of the French people oppose the cuts, and 60 percent want a general strike to halt the economy and bring down Macron. Amid the greatest…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
An elegant portrait of a pole dancer in Oman celebrates a woman’s strength in nature “She’s providing a safe and fun space for women,” Ali said. “She’s also promoting body positivity…as well as helping to create a sense of community among her students. I think it’s really great how she is helping to normalize pole…
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Take Me Home
This January, I moved with my wife and four month old to Amsterdam for what could finally be a permanent job. I’ve been laughing because my dream was to live in Europe, particularly Amsterdam, began when I watched The Carter documentary in grad school. It opens with someone asking Lil’ Wayne’s manager, “So why Amsterdam?”…
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The Evolved Person of the Week: Manuel “Tortuguita” Esteban Páez Terán
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s’ “Evolved Person of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the activist, organizer, and forest defender Manuel…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Argentina hit by huge power outage, affecting several provinces Government sources told Noticias Argentinas that the outage was caused by “several failures in the interconnected system”, including the shutdown of the Atucha I nuclear power plant. They said the cause of the power cut would be investigated. #BuenosAires #Politics #Argentina Officials charge 23 with ‘terrorism’…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Ayahuasca, ‘source of knowledge’ in the heart of the Amazon “We were inspired by the wisdom of the ancients and the knowledge of yage” which he started drinking at the age of five, said Alex Lucitante. #Ayahuasca #SacrePlant #SouthAmerica #Ancestors Southern California delights in rare snowfall as winter storm intensifies In a sight that must…
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Thoughts on Black Conservatives
What is a black conservative? The definition of a conservative is “a person who is averse to change and holds traditional values.” As a black person in the United States, what is a black person trying to conserve? The truth is they have nothing to converse. A simple U.S. History lesson shows that the United States has…
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Faders and Alphas Series: 2nd Edition
As you know, Berneta L. Haynes and I have spent the past couple of years writing and publishing the Faders and Alphas two-book series that also includes two short story serials. Well, with the release of the second edition covers, we have finally reached the end of our journey with the series. Many thanks to…
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The Week In Stories Around the Globe
Yes, the Ohio train wreck is an environmental disaster. No, it’s not Chernobyl. “It’s really hard to know how those different chemicals interact and then how your body reacts,” Farmer said. “That’s why I think all the scientists are having a really hard time telling anybody what is going to happen long-term.” (To address health…
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