Saturday, November 08, 2025
There is a reason why this book and this new movie are being released at this time and the premiere was in Toronto--
It isn't hard to guess the reason.
New Nuremberg movie--previous one was also very good--that one based on book by Joseph Persico--
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuremberg_(2025_film)
If this one (book) is too expensive right now, you can start by reading a used copy of the Persico book--the movie stared Alec Baldwin.
As far as I can tell from the trailer of the new movie--Dr. Kelley as played and cast with Rami Malek, looks more like author el-Hai than like the real Dr.Kelley who was the average cheerful young white American--
Nevertheless, Malek does an excellent job, his eyes the most amazing.
A fat and portly,old Russell Crowe plays Herman Goering.
For the conclusions Kelly reached, watch the book talk by author El-Hai.
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AI Overview
Jack el-Hai, author of 'The Nazi and the Psychiatrist ...
Yes, the movie Nuremberg is based on Jack El-Hai's 2013 book, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, reports MPR News, USA Today, Time Magazine, and Wikipedia. The film dramatizes the true story of Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley's relationship with Hermann Göring as he evaluates the Nazi leaders for their fitness to stand trial after World War II.
The film focuses on the psychological interactions between Kelley (Rami Malek) and Göring (Russell Crowe).
The Nazi and the Psychiatrist explores the relationship between the two men and the psychiatrist's quest to understand the nature of evil.
While based on the book, the movie is a dramatization and makes certain changes for the cinematic medium, notes Time Magazine and ABC News.
Nuremberg (2025 film) - Wikipedia
Nuremberg is a 2025 American historical drama film written, co-produced, and directed by James Vanderbilt. It is based on the 2013...
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W.S. Merwin--I was very fortunate to attend a reading by him at U Penn during the time of my poetry binge-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._S._Merwin
Beautiful beautiful poet, par excellence.
From Toronto wiki--
The 2021 census reported that immigrants (individuals born outside Canada) comprise 1,286,145 persons or 46.6 per cent of the total population of Toronto. Of the total immigrant population, the top countries of origin were Philippines (132,980 persons or 10.3%), China (129,750 persons or 10.1%), India (102,155 persons or 7.9%), Sri Lanka (47,895 persons or 3.7%), Jamaica (42,655 persons or 3.3%), Italy (37,705 persons or 2.9%), Iran (37,185 persons or 2.9%), Hong Kong (36,855 persons or 2.9%), United Kingdom (35,585 persons or 2.8%), and Portugal (34,360 persons or 2.7%).[164]
The city's foreign-born persons comprised 47 per cent of the population,[165] compared to 49.9 per cent in 2006.[166] According to the United Nations Development Programme, Toronto has the second-highest percentage of constant foreign-born population among world cities, after Miami, Florida. While Miami's foreign-born population has traditionally consisted primarily of Cubans and other Latin Americans, no single nationality or culture dominates Toronto's immigrant population, placing it among the most diverse cities in the world.[166] In 2010, it was estimated over 100,000 immigrants arrived in the Greater Toronto Area each year.[167]
Race and ethnicity
In 2016, the three most commonly reported ethnic origins overall were Chinese (332,830 or 12.5 per cent), English (331,890 or 12.3 per cent) and Canadian (323,175 or 12.0 per cent).[165] Common regions of ethnic origin were European (47.9 per cent), Asian (including Middle-Eastern – 40.1 per cent), African (5.5 per cent), Latin/Central/South American (4.2 per cent), and North American aboriginal (1.2 per cent).[165]
Population pyramid of Toronto from the 2021 Canadian census
In 2016, 51.5 per cent of the residents of the city proper belonged to a visible minority group, compared to 49.1 per cent in 2011,[165][168] and 13.6 per cent in 1981.[169] The largest visible minority groups were South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan at 338,960 or 12.6 per cent), East Asian (Chinese at 332,830 or 12.5 per cent), and Black (239,850 or 8.9 per cent).[165] Visible minorities are projected to increase to 63 per cent of the city's population by 2031.[170]
This diversity is reflected in Toronto's ethnic neighbourhoods, which include the Chinatowns, Corso Italia, Greektown, Kensington Market, Koreatown, Little India, Little Italy, Little Jamaica, Little Portugal and Roncesvalles (Polish community).[171]
Friday, November 07, 2025
The Nun's Priest's tale--Chaucer.
AI Overview
The Nun's Priest's Tale is called that
because it is told by the Nun's Priest, a character in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. The priest is traveling with a Prioress and is called upon by the Host to tell a "merry" tale after the preceding one was a tragedy. The tale itself is a fable about a rooster named Chanticleer and is presented as coming from the priest's storytelling talent.
The Narrator: The tale's narrator is the Nun's Priest, a character in The Canterbury Tales who is part of the pilgrimage to Canterbury.
The Context: The Host, the leader of the pilgrimage, demands that the priest tell a tale after another pilgrim tells a series of depressing stories.
The Host's Request: The Host specifically asks the priest, who is described as a "sweete preest," to tell a tale that will lift the spirits of the group, and the priest obliges.
The Tale: The story is a beast fable about a proud rooster, Chanticleer, who is tricked by a fox, and it is presented as if it is coming from the priest's own mind and talent for storytelling.
The quality of mercy is not strained-
https://poets.org/poem/merchant-venice-act-iv-scene-i-quality-mercy-not-strained
I remember reading this play in high school.
Chaucer's Canterbury Tales--in Middle English and Modern English.
https://chaucer.fas.harvard.edu/pages/prologue-tale-and-epilogue-nuns-priest
But I already have my own print copy in Modern English.
He really was a very good writer.
Thursday, November 06, 2025
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
I've seen this one before--all the faces are familiar to me--the actor who plays "Bun"
pao tse--is particularly talented.
He regresses to a 5 year old child in a grown man's body after a head injury.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qrln9OrNbzM
Beautiful desert movie but I DO NOT LIKE the ending--they should have ended it on a happy note
25 % before the present ending--again, this is obviously a pirated clip--don't know the title nor names of actors, nor anything--
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdLaI4NwBd4
End is also unecessarily complicated.
kmk
11-6-2025
T'ang sign ceasefire in Myanmar--pressured by China which plays both sides, AA vows Resistance will rise again.
https://www.irrawaddy.com/video/why-did-the-taang-sign-a-truce-with-the-myanmar-junta.html
It's been China since 1980s and large influx of Chinese --esp.into Mandalay--
Now it's almost all China and Russia financed junta forces.
Meanwhile: AI overview--
AI Overview
No, a recent deal between China and Canada specifically on rare earth minerals has not been signed; instead, Canada and other G7 nations have signed deals to
cooperate with each other on critical minerals to counter China's dominance. A separate, unrelated agreement from late October 2025 involved U.S. President Trump securing a one-year deal with China to maintain rare earth exports to the U.S., not Canada.
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
British Council publication, including mention of my father U Kaung's MA thesis and my brother U Thaw Kaung's essay on our (more like his) UK ties--
since other than 3 years as a child and a few days in 2008 as an adult, I have not spent much time there, while I have been 40+ years in the USA.
That's just chance.
https://www.britishcouncil.org.mm/sites/default/files/bc1601_exhibitionbooklet_4.0_withcover.pdf
I do remember quite a bit and I am constantly researching for purposes of writing fiction.
As some of you may know, I like rebels and rebelious personalities, be they Gauls, Welshmen, Irish writers, Persians, Tibetans-- and a friend since we were both age 4 is Scottish--
not to mention all the Burmese minority groups.
I just don't like the centrist races.
AI Overview
Welsh people went to South Asia to teach English primarily for religious and cultural reasons, particularly through missionary work, which included establishing schools and promoting the Welsh language as a tool for evangelism
. Another motivation was to act as a bridge between the British administration and the local population, leveraging their non-English identity to understand both sides more effectively, though this was intertwined with justifying their place within the British Empire.
Missionary work: The Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Mission established a significant presence in Northeast India (modern-day Assam, Meghalaya, and parts of Bengal), with missionaries like Thomas Jones playing a key role in local education and the development of the Khasi alphabet.
Cultural bridge: Some Welsh individuals viewed themselves as a distinct group within the British Empire who could mediate between the English administration and the colonized people more effectively than the English themselves could.
National identity: This role was also a way for Welsh people to assert their own national identity by contributing to the British Empire, which they saw as a visible source of global power and influence.
A Welsh Vision of Empire? Welsh Imperialists and the Indian ...
Apr 15, 2024 — They had an advantage in being able as a people who were not English to stand between as it were the English administr...
Edinburgh University Press Journals
Exploring the history of the Welsh relationship with India
Apr 11, 2024 — The Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Mission was the most well-known and enduring image of the Welsh-Indian relationship. T...
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I thought this must be the case with 2 friendly Welshmen who worked with the British Council in 1950-62--
One was my father's friend (don't remember the name) while the other taught English literature to my brother and me--and others.
see AI Overview above.
AI Overview
No, the "original owners" did not sell it
; rather, the Herbert family, who owned it for centuries, bequeathed the castle and gardens to the National Trust in 1952. The Herbert family had purchased the estate in 1587 and retained ownership of the surrounding parkland, continuing to live in a portion of the castle under an arrangement with the National Trust.
Original owners: The castle's original builder was a Welsh prince, but the family that gifted it to the National Trust was the Herbert family.
The transfer: The transfer was not a sale but a gift, as the 4th Earl of Powis, George Herbert, bequeathed the castle and gardens upon his death in 1952.
Continued involvement: The Herbert family remains involved with the castle. They continue to own the surrounding parkland and a portion of the castle, living there in a private capacity.
Monday, November 03, 2025
Electra by Sophocles--the version I read in print is another translation from the Greek by another scholar.
https://files.core.ac.uk/download/pdf/41374964.pdf
I found these 3 plays by Sophocles, Antigone, Oedipus and Electra exquisite and hard to put down.
I don't really like to read pdf versions on my laptop since I have to sit up and I can't mark the pages.
kmk
11-3-2025
I didn't know Mourning becomes Electra--was a play by Eugene ONeil--I have seen other O'Neil plays, some live.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mourning_Becomes_Electra_(film)
My brother who took English honors,mentioned it often.
From Gagosian--The Artist in His Studio--video--
https://gagosian.com/quarterly/2025/10/15/video-glenn-brown-time-machine-frieze-masters-2025/?utm_source=Gagosian&utm_campaign=ae44a39aa5-weekly-nov-3-9-2025&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-210709eb7e-183743296
Would I had a home studio like that.
kmk
11-3-2025
Sunday, November 02, 2025
Interesting--how much is the Epstein estate still worth. AI.
AI Overview
As of mid-2025, the estimated remaining value of Jeffrey Epstein's estate is approximately
$145 million to over $200 million, depending on the source and how certain assets are valued. The initial value of around $600 million at the time of his death has been significantly reduced by legal settlements and fees.
Key points regarding the estate's current value:
Significant Payouts: The estate has paid over $170 million to more than 200 victims through a compensation program and another $105 million to settle racketeering charges with the U.S. Virgin Islands government.
Tax Refund Windfall: The estate's value saw an unexpected increase after receiving a $111.6 million tax refund from the IRS in late 2024. This refund was due to original asset valuations being higher than their eventual sale prices (e.g., the Manhattan townhouse sold for $51 million, well below its initial $90 million valuation).
Major Remaining Asset: The largest remaining asset is a stake in Peter Thiel's venture capital firm Valar Ventures, which grew from a $40 million investment to nearly $170 million.
Potential Beneficiaries: With most major claims settled, the remaining funds may go to the beneficiaries of Epstein's trust, including his brother Mark, his former girlfriend Karyna Shuliak, and the co-executors, a situation that has prompted ethical and legal debate.
Ongoing Legal Battles: The co-executors still face a class-action lawsuit from victims not covered by the original compensation program.
Ha ha ha--adults only:
https://slate.com/advice/2025/11/boyfriend-sex-advice-ejaculation-semen-hyperspermia.html
She should make him clean up his own mess or put him outside like the dog.
This is --great Oedipus el Rey--full play--free pdf copy--for study only
At the very least, you will learn play formatting.
That said, it's very difficult to get a play or screenplay produced, and agents don't take on either.
https://2.files.edl.io/eI09UPmGeByYIHRwh6cO1x1jOZQZaLFNZkhxmuwHn9EI0bNs.pdf
Saturday, November 01, 2025
In Burmese history, the founding of Bagan, Anawrahta kills his step brother/stepfather Sokate--
It's also the story of Potalin Monastery and Myinkaba--(Myin Ka Par=horse tak and all)
Thanks to sister's bro-in-law who explained it to me.
Myin-ka-par I figured out for myself.
Pota=son
lin=still means husband.
as in "Your lin has come home," (rather vulgar language--like "hubby")
as a new servant girl told yet another in law--"Jelly Longneck" supposedly very beautiful.
I wrote and recorded a piece for a radio station in Australia,thanks to good friend who set it up--but as it was streamed only once,only one friend in US heard it and I don't know who else heard it.
Then I could not continue due to cancer diagnosis.
km
11-2-2025
Oedipus and Thebes--AI overview.
AI Overview
Oedipus was a hero and king of Thebes
who unknowingly fulfilled a prophecy by killing his father, Laius, and marrying his mother, Jocasta. He was exiled from Thebes after discovering his crimes, which led him to blind himself in shame and despair. He became king of Thebes after saving the city by solving the Sphinx's riddle, a feat which also won him the hand of the widowed queen Jocasta.
Oedipus's story with Thebes
Becoming king: Oedipus saved Thebes from the Sphinx, a monster that was terrorizing the city, by correctly answering its riddle ("what has one voice and goes on four feet in the morning, two at noon, and three in the evening?"). The answer is "man". As a reward for his heroism, the king at the time, Creon, offered Oedipus the throne and the hand of his widowed sister, Jocasta. Unbeknownst to them, Jocasta was Oedipus's mother, and the previous king, Laius, was his father.
The plague: Years into his reign, a plague struck Thebes. The Oracle of Apollo declared that the plague would continue until the murderer of the previous king, Laius, was found and expelled from the city.
The tragic discovery: Oedipus began a search for Laius's killer, but the investigation led to the horrific truth. He discovered that he had killed his own father, Laius, in a fit of rage at a crossroads. He had also unknowingly married his mother, Jocasta.
Exile: Horrified by his actions, Oedipus blinded himself with brooches from Jocasta's dress, and she hanged herself. Fulfilling his own decree, Oedipus then asked to be exiled from Thebes, leaving the city forever.
From a review of Oedipus el Rey
The best thing about tragedy is that we are already promised a bleak ending; it gives you a sense of resolute dignity, when all you have to do, is focus on the how and the why. It’s like examining a history full of violence and war, not because we want to change what had happened, but to figure out what not to do next time something similar comes around.
https://exeuntmagazine.com/reviews/review-oedipus-el-rey-public-theater/
Strophe and antistrophe in Greek plays. To me they seem like 2 sides of an argument.
AI Overview
In ancient Greek plays,
strophe and antistrophe refer to two corresponding parts of a choral ode that are performed with specific dance movements. The strophe is the first section, where the chorus moves in one direction (historically, from right to left), and the antistrophe is the second section, a "counter-movement" where the chorus moves back in the opposite direction (left to right), repeating the same metrical structure. These sections often serve to comment on the action and are followed by an epode, which is performed while the chorus stands still.
Term
Description
Strophe The first part of a choral ode, performed while the chorus moves in one direction across the stage (e.g., right to left). It sets up a theme or emotional tone.
Antistrophe The second part of the ode, performed as the chorus reverses its movement (e.g., left to right). It responds to or develops the ideas presented in the strophe.
Epode The concluding part of the ode, chanted while the chorus remains stationary. It has a different metrical structure and often provides a reflective statement.
From Irrawaddy--Beyond redemption, Myanmar.
The UN special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar on Wednesday urged member states to reject the junta’s planned election.
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/un-rights-envoy-urges-global-rejection-of-myanmars-sham-election.html
“I made as clearly as I possibly could that these elections are a sham and they are a fraud”, Tom Andrews told a press conference after presenting his report at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York.
Andrews stressed that a free and fair election could not be held with political prisoners including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi still behind bars, rival parties forcibly disbanded, and free expression and media freedom restricted.
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AI Overview
C-dramas with older characters
often feature themes of mature relationships and career-focused protagonists, such as The Rational Life, She and Her Perfect Husband, and Be Your Own Light. For historical or fantasy settings with more mature leads, consider The Story of Ming Lan or The Rise of Phoenixes, which feature older, more sophisticated characters navigating complex political or social landscapes.
Modern romance
The Rational Life: A successful professional woman navigates workplace dynamics and romance with a younger man.
She and Her Perfect Husband: A career-driven woman enters a fake marriage with a younger man.
Be Your Own Light: A drama focusing on mature female leads who overcome challenges in their career and relationships.
My Dear Lady: Features a romance between an older woman and a younger man.
The Boy Next Door: An older woman and a younger man's relationship turns dangerous.
Historical and fantasy
The Story of Ming Lan: Follows a talented but unfavored daughter of a rich family as she navigates political intrigue and a love match with a high official's son.
The Rise of Phoenixes: While it features young adult characters, they are often portrayed with a maturity that appeals to those who prefer more sophisticated storylines.
Empresses in the Palace: A historical drama centered on the complex relationships and power struggles between women in the emperor's harem, often featuring more mature characters in significant roles.
Other dramas featuring older characters
You Are My Glory: A romance that develops between two successful professionals in their 30s.
Find Yourself: A drama where an older career woman falls for a younger man she meets through work.
Forbidden Flower: A romance drama that includes a mature female lead.
Generally, I don't like K dramas--esp. one incomprehensible one about an army officer
and his neighbor's wife with the expressionless face.
Gratuitous sex.
Not a story and certainly not a romance.
Teacher-student K-dramas --rom coms--Korean.
AI Overview
Teacher and Student Love Story in Korean Dramas | TikTok Some Korean dramas with teacher-student romance elements include My Love From the Star, where a professor and a superstar fall in love, and Big, which features a unique plot where a teacher's body is inhabited by a student's spirit. Crash Course in Romance is another popular series that centers on the romance between a former athlete who becomes a private instructor and her student's mother. Teacher-student romance K-dramas My Love From the Star: An alien professor who has lived on Earth for centuries falls for a famous actress. Big: A love story ensues when a talented teacher's body is taken over by the spirit of his student after an accident. Crash Course in Romance: A former national athlete turned private-lesson teacher and a student's mother begin an unexpected relationship. Meet Me After School: A teacher and her former student reconnect three years after a forbidden attraction ended their relationship. Dramas with influential teachers These dramas may not focus on a romantic relationship but feature strong teacher-student dynamics: God of Study: A drama about a lawyer who takes on the task of turning around a failing high school through a special class. Dream High: The story follows students at a performing arts high school and their teachers.
Dr. Romantic: The series is about a talented surgeon who mentors young doctors in a small hospital.
Gold, first, now Bitcoin prices plunge--I knew it--so many people out of jobs--everyone struggling.
https://gizmodo.com/bitcoin-price-plunges-as-crypto-traders-get-nervous-about-future-2000679860?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
Next, real estate will plunge.
Mark my words.
There is already a downward trend which I have noticed since 2020 and Covid--
Prices for stand alone homes may be up,but people don't want to live in condos any more--for the most part. Unless you are single/young, or old.
I apologize for some of yesterday's posts, where the tech stuff (Programming?) is showing,I'm trying to clean it up.
I just wanted a marker so I don't have to remember to Google again.
Also the search bar disappeared from my desktop and now the Google site has a search bar with flashing lights, maybe to attract teenagers, which hurts my eyes.
Friday, October 31, 2025
Some books needed to be completely destroyed, during the Red Guard era--see below--
and then re-written from scratch once the author was overseas.
Pasternak's Nobel Prize was based on his book, published in very small type font, by CIA.
A writer from Albania completely disguised his book, smuggled it out in parts and re-wrote once he came out of the country. I can't imagine how it was done.
Nien Cheng told me her only daughter was killed by Red Guards, and in her book she described how she gave an expensive set of ceramics to an official to get out once Deng Xioaping came to power. Deng's son was also pushed out a window.
People who don't do anything truth telling but just go with the flow don't know a thing.
Daw Mar Mar Aye Burmese singer told me she she stepped out of the house, to join the 1988 demonstrations, her husband said, "If you step out, never come back."
I met her in 1998, when she came to apply for a job at RFA. The goat's balls Nga Xoe Dinh (pseu) did not give her a job. I thought so.
DMMA had more cahones than all the men there.
kmk
10-31-2025.
AI Overview
The "bio" of Mao by his doctor is found in the book The Private Life of Chairman Mao: The Memoirs of Mao's Personal Physician by Dr. Li Zhisui. The memoir was published in 1994 and describes Dr. Li's 22 years as Mao's physician, revealing details about his personal life, political decisions, and physical health, and offers a critical perspective on the leader and his inner circle.
About the author and the book
Dr. Li Zhisui was Mao's personal physician from 1954 until Mao's death in 1976.
He was born in Beijing in 1919 and was trained as a doctor.
After emigrating to the United States, he wrote The Private Life of Chairman Mao.
The book is considered by some to be the most revealing account of Mao ever published.
Dr. Li died in 1995 at the age of 75, shortly after the book's publication.
Content of the book
Personal life: Describes Mao's sexual appetite, his indifference to the suffering of others, and the "decadent" and "luxurious" nature of his inner court. It also details his personal habits, such as his refusal to wash or dress.
Political decisions: Provides insight into Mao's reasoning behind key political decisions, including the Great Leap Forward and the shelling of Taiwanese islands.
Foreign relations: Details Mao's complex relationship with Soviet leaders like Khrushchev and explains how he initiated contact with the U.S. that led to President Nixon's visit to China.
Health: Discusses Mao's physical decline, sexual health, and dependence on drugs.
Other leaders: Offers portraits of other Chinese leaders, such as Zhou Enlai.
Post-death events: Describes the events following Mao's death.
Look--though I have published in some, on some places, those were mainly "Burma posts"
or poetry or a long time ago.
Also you have to be aware editors change a lot.
Personally, I am no longer interested in "Burma" and I've been writing fiction for the last 10+ years.
It may sound strange, but I have actually earned the most from poetry in the form of trips, and 2nd from paintings,but I don't promote or sell aggressively enough.
With the arts, including writing, it's always a matter of luck also.
And some writers bloom late, or only once, like Cry the Beloved Country.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cry,_the_Beloved_Country
Or Nien Cheng, Life and Death in Shanghai
Or the bio of Mao by his doctor--
AI Overview
Yes, Substack works well for writers, offering an easy-to-use platform to build an audience, publish content, and monetize work through paid subscriptions. It allows for direct connection with readers, control over content, and the ability to earn a consistent income, especially since the platform's success is directly tied to the writer's success. However, it requires more than just writing skills; success depends on building an audience and actively engaging with the platform's community.
How Substack works for writers
Easy to start:
It's simple for writers to start publishing without needing web design skills.
Direct reader connection:
Writers can build a direct relationship with their audience through email newsletters and a personal online space.
Monetization:
Substack enables writers to earn income by offering paid subscriptions to their content and takes a percentage of the earnings.
Audience growth:
The platform's built-in recommendation features and network of writers can help new writers gain visibility and grow their readership.
Control and autonomy:
Writers have control over their publishing schedule and creative output, without an algorithm dictating reach.
Things to consider
Audience is key:
Writing skills alone are not enough; success on Substack requires building and engaging a community and actively promoting your work.
Content type:
It is particularly well-suited for writers who want to focus on creating a newsletter and building a dedicated niche audience.
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Which literary magazines pay how much.
AI Overview Many literary magazines pay their contributors, including The Sun, Poetry, The Kenyon Review, The Georgia Review, and One Story. Payment rates vary widely, from a few hundred dollars for a short story in One Story to a per-page or per-line rate for work in magazines like The Georgia Review or Poetry. Some publications have different rates for different genres, and some offer specific rates for online content versus print.
Examples of paying literary magazines One Story: Pays a flat rate of \(\$500\) for each accepted story. The Sun: Pays \(\$300\) to \(\$2,000\) for personal essays and fiction, and \(\$100\) to \(\$250\) for poetry. The Georgia Review: Pays \(\$50\) per printed page for prose, \(\$4\) per line for poetry, and a flat rate of \(\$150\) for book reviews published on GR2. Poetry Magazine: Pays \(\$10\)/line with a minimum of \(\$300\)/poem for most poems, and \(\$300\) for visual, audio, or video poems. They pay \(\$150\) per published page for prose. The Kenyon Review: Pays for both prose and poetry submissions. Contact the magazine directly for specific rates. The Baltimore Review: Pays for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry submissions. The Threepenny Review: Pays \(\$400\) for accepted critical articles or stories/memoirs and \(\$200\) for poems. LitMag: Pays \(\$500\) for longer fiction or nonfiction, and \(\$250\) for shorter pieces. They pay \(\$125\) for a poem, a group of short poems, or a short short. Rattle Magazine: Pays \(\$200\)/poem for print submissions ($100 for online). 40+ literary magazines that pay writers & charge no submission feeJan 2, 2023 — 40+ literary magazines that pay writers & charge no submission... * Baltimore Review. Publishes fiction and nonfiction...Valley of Writers8 Magazines That Pay Fiction Writers $300+ For Short StoriesJul 26, 2022 — 2. The Sun Magazine. The Sun is a reader-supported magazine, free of ads. Publishing here puts your words in front of ...Medium · Bertilla Creates(function(){var id='folsrch-ghost';document.getElementById(id)?.remove();})();.LW6JDf{margin-left:auto}Submissions Series: Magazines that Pay - Poetry editing servicesEach issue consists of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, translation, and reviews. They ( West Branch ) pay $50 per contributor for poe...telltellpoetry.com(function(){var ctid='_rJ0EaanSFa6RwbkPx_akyAM_1';(function(){'use strict';
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Where to publish articles on literary matters.
You can publish articles on literary matters on magazines like Poets & Writers and Writer's Digest, or on websites such as Electric Lit and Lit Hub. Other platforms include literary journals that accept essays on craft, such as Craft, and websites that provide resources for writers, like Archetype: A Literary Journal.
Magazines
Poets & Writers Magazine: A leading publication for writers that accepts a wide range of articles on the literary life. Writer's Digest:
Devoted to helping writers develop their craft and offers expert advice on getting published. Craft: A respected literary journal that publishes essays on writing craft, as well as critical essays and book annotations. Websites Electric Lit: Publishes personal essays on writing, books, and storytelling, as well as interviews with writers and editors. Lit Hub: A popular website that is open to a wide variety of pitches related to literature. Archetype: A Literary Journal: A website with resources for emerging writers, including interviews and pages with writing guidelines. The Sun Magazine: Accepts submissions year-round for various content, including essays. Online databases Poets & Writers: Provides a searchable database of literary magazines. Writer's Market: An online resource for finding magazines and publishers that accept submissions. Duotrope: An online database that helps writers find markets for their work, including literary magazines.
My oh my oh my--how I love these overgrown gardens--Gravetye Manor in Sussex.
https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/gravetye-manors-arts-and-crafts-garden-ideas?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
Also try and check out Vertical indoor gardens--
I try to make a jungle in my condo.
Dripping with leaves and flowers, an abundance of vegetation.
km
10-31-2025
AI Overview
"That justice is done" can refer to the Latin legal maxim "Fiat justitia ruat caelum," meaning "Let justice be done, though the heavens may fall," which emphasizes that justice should be served regardless of the consequences. It also refers to a 1945 US propaganda film about the Nuremberg trials, and the 1950 French film Justice est faite (Justice is Done), which explores themes of law and morality. A related principle, particularly in English law, is that "justice must be done, and it must be seen to be done," highlighting the importance of perceived fairness in the legal system.
Legal and philosophical interpretations
Fiat justitia ruat caelum:
This Latin phrase is a cornerstone principle in jurisprudence, meaning justice should be served no matter the cost.
Ensuring justice is seen to be done:
This principle emphasizes that beyond the fairness of the trial, the public must also perceive it as fair. This is why legal systems have rules about transparency and the impartiality of judges, says The University of Melbourne.
Media and cultural references
That Justice Be Done
: A 1945 propaganda film made by the US government for the Nuremberg trials to explain the concept of war crimes and justice to the American public, according to Wikipedia.
Justice est faite (Justice is Done)
: A 1950 French film by director André Cayatte that examines post-war French justice. It won the Golden Lion at the 1950 Venice Film Festival and follows a jury as they deliberate the case of a woman accused of euthanizing her employer at his request, according to Wikipedia.
Non-fiction books about Epstein and Maxwell--
AI Overview
Several notable non-fiction books explore the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell case, from investigative journalism and legal perspectives to victim memoirs.
Investigative & Journalistic Accounts
Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story by Julie K. Brown This book is a definitive account by the Miami Herald investigative reporter whose explosive 2018 series of articles brought national attention to Epstein's lenient 2008 plea deal and ultimately led to his and Maxwell's arrests.
The Spider: Inside the Criminal Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell by Barry Levine A Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist investigates Epstein's wealth, his global network, connections to powerful figures, and how he evaded justice for so long.
Filthy Rich: The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein by James Patterson This bestselling book provides a comprehensive look at Epstein's rise to wealth and the details of his sex-abuse charges and lenient sentencing. It was also adapted into a Netflix documentary series.
TrafficKing: The Jeffrey Epstein Case by Conchita Sarnoff An investigative exposé detailing how Epstein evaded prosecution under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and the power dynamics that allowed his crimes to continue.
Maxwell: The Final Verdict by Tom Bower Focuses on Ghislaine Maxwell's life, her family background, and her eventual role as Epstein's primary accomplice.
Victim Memoirs
Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice by Virginia Roberts Giuffre (with Amy Wallace) Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's most prominent accusers, provides a powerful and unsparing first-hand account of her time in their trafficking ring, her escape, and her fight for justice against powerful individuals, including Prince Andrew.
Silenced No More: The Shocking True Story of Surviving Epstein's Island and Years of Abuse by Sarah Ransome Another survivor's memoir, detailing her harrowing testimony of being trapped in the sex trafficking network and her journey toward healing and advocacy.
Legal & Other Accounts
Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell by Bradley J. Edwards Written by the lawyer who represented many of Epstein's victims, this book details the legal battles involved in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
One Nation Under Blackmail, Vols. 1 & 2 by Whitney Alyse Webb These books delve into the alleged connections between the Epstein scandal, intelligence agencies, and organized crime, exploring theories of blackmail and deep-state involvement.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Jeez--android to do housework--reminds me of univ. presdt who put ad.in student newspaper.
https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/meet-neo-ai-driven-robot-205539680.html
When I saw it, I thought, wow--she wants grad student helper to do everything but sleep with her boyfriend.
Later she was fired. I saw her briefly at the airport when I was returning from a Burma Studies conference.
kmk
10-30-2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
2019 Colleen Hoover novel into movie--Regretting You.
I don't agree with this rather snooty review--I think Hoover is the best of the rom com Western crop, and she IS the bestselling author world wide.
I've read EIGHT of her novels to date, and she's the best of the other rom com authors--whose work I have read between 1 and 3-4 novels each. I even bought 2 copies of It Ends with Us by accident and have read some of the rom coms twice. The ninth is in the mail right now.
A bit of a problem with the characters'names.
Hoover never repeats herself and the stories are all different.
Also she is somewhere between a literary novel and the current rather raunchy, explicit sex rom com and a horror story writer--though I can't read Stephen King.
Case in point, I remember the story lines and some of the characters are memorable--and she's always on the side of true love. She also makes her characters very vivid, like the totally deaf musician.
To the author of this review--if you can't suspend disbelief, you are stuck in reality--like 2 friends of mine who said they could not relate my characters to me. Of course they are not me.
I cannot be or have never been an aging lion in love with a pregnant princess (My--Beast) or a man about to be executed in the Karen/Kayin Uprising of 1948 -and so on.
It's the fault of the reader's lack of ability to imagine--to "fall into that world" as one of my 3 friends who are lesbians once said. That does not mean I am a lesbian myself.
Journalists and economists have this defect. Fiction is fiction and
fact is fact--but creative non-fiction is a combo--some (public figures, like Aung San Suu Kyi are real, as in my Wolf) and usually, the male lead and the female lead are creations.
As are the secondary couple.
This review is reviewing the movie adaptation which is not Colleen Hoover's original novel.
https://slate.com/culture/2025/10/regretting-you-movie-colleen-hoover-book-mckenna-grace.html?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
Beast is available online free on Himal Southasia website. You can buy Black Rice and Wolf by K.M. Kaung on Amazon. My fiction is all by K.Kaung or KM Kaung except for the 2 short stories in Himal. I usually write my political commentary and economics articles as Kyi May Kaung. Happy reading to you, not disgruntled pooh-poohing. Kyi May Kaung 10-29-2025
Hazelnut tort from 2009--that I can't eat now. Kaung.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
CGTN--AI generated info.
AI Overview
Yes, CGTN still exists in the USA, though its operations are subject to U.S. regulations for foreign agents, including public disclosure of its budget and ownership. CGTN America operates as the U.S. arm of the China Global Television Network and can be watched online or through certain digital terrestrial channels, such as in Chicago and Santa Barbara.
Online and digital:
You can watch CGTN America online through its website, and it also has a presence on platforms like YouTube and X (formerly Twitter). It is also available on some digital terrestrial television channels in specific cities, such as Chicago (Channel 13.4) and Santa Barbara (Channel 32.2).
U.S. regulations:
Due to its status as a foreign entity, CGTN America is required to comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). This means it must disclose its financial information and include disclaimers that it is a registered foreign agent.
Operations and content:
The network produces content with a focus on news and analysis from a U.S. perspective, but its programming is a reflection of its Chinese ownership and is subject to oversight and specific reporting requirements in the U.S.
From Dan Southerland's article in The Hill in 2017. I know for a fact CCTV is free in at least Houston TX.
https://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/international/342371-with-china-expanding-media-controls-congress-must-fully-fund/
Tucked away in a U.S. broadcasting budget, you’ll find the end to the radio and television operations of one of America’s most effective foreign language services.
President Trump’s proposed budget for U.S. international broadcasting for fiscal 2018 would cut more than $4.7 million from congressionally funded Radio Free Asia’s annual budget. This would eliminate RFA’s Mandarin’s radio and television broadcasts to China. And it would leave RFA with social media as its sole means of reaching Chinese citizens just as China increasingly monitors and controls social media.
Radio Free Asia is a nonprofit organization that reaches listeners, viewers and internet users via radio, satellite television and social media in East Asian countries where the media are censored and in many ways restricted. RFA’s nine language services are mandated by congressional legislation to serve as free media “surrogates” covering stories that would otherwise be blocked by authoritarian regimes. The proposed cut comes at a time when China has been increasing its broadcasting efforts overseas, including a rebranding of its flagship television broadcaster CCTV. Working with a budget many times larger than that which the United States devotes to international broadcasting, China has expanded CCTV’s operations with the aim of improving China’s image overseas. Sign up for the Morning Report The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. By signing up, I agree to the Terms of Use, have reviewed the Privacy Policy, and to receive personalized offers and communications via email, on-site notifications, and targeted advertising using my email address from The Hill, Nexstar Media Inc., and its affiliates All of this ties in with China’s larger aim of expanding its “soft power” alongside growing economic and military power. China’s “soft power” budget comes to roughly $10 billion a year, with much of that devoted to broadcasting. In contrast, the U.S. international broadcasting budget will now be reduced by nearly 13 percent to $685 million. The budget is meant to cover broadcasts by five entities, including RFA, Middle East Broadcasting, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, The Office of Cuban Broadcasting and the Voice of America.
Personal note--My relative, FRCS Edinburgh-trained surgeon Dr.Thein Nyunt passed away in Rangoon.
Rest in Peace--He was a very good surgeon, and a very good human being.
RIP--Condolences to surviving family.
Photo--quaking aspen tree in Fall. Copyright Kaung.
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