Wednesday, October 09, 2024
The First Political Scientist--
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Chanakya served as a chief advisor and counselor to King Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India; he played a key role in helping Chandragupta rise to power and establish the empire.
Key points about Chanakya:
Role:
He acted as a prime minister and political strategist, providing guidance on governance and military strategy.
Famous text:
Chanakya is credited with writing the "Arthashastra," a treatise on statecraft and political economy that is considered one of the most influential texts in Indian history.
Impact on the Mauryan Empire:
His counsel is largely credited with helping Chandragupta overthrow the Nanda dynasty and establish a strong centralized government.
A political scientist's--me/mine--dream TV series--Qin Empire-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uam8IAvXiJU
This episode includes political debates.
Clearly this is historical fiction-
Beautifully done--
All fiction is writing an alternative story.
This one has Qin emperor with experts --debating role of the state.
It reminds me of The Federalist--which says the state should have its legs broken to be less powerful, and Robert Bolt's play--A Man for all Seasons, based on the life of Sir Thomas More--who was executed.
At one point More says "But if there were no law's--how the winds would blow"
Something like that.
Robert Bolt was a school teacher.
The only comparable TV series are George Washington from the 1980s
and the recent Indian series on Chandragupta Maurya.
Kyi May Kaung
10-9-2024
Tuesday, October 08, 2024
AI generated--ice skating couples--
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Here are some married ice skating couples:
Miriam Ziegler and Severin Kiefer
This Austrian couple are Olympic partners who spend a lot of time together.
Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo
This Chinese Olympic figure skating champion couple retired after the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. They now work to promote the sport and develop the next generation of Chinese figure skaters.
Ludmila Belousova and Oleg Protopopov
This couple married in 1957 and are often referred to as "The Protopopovs". They chose not to have children so they could continue skating.
Misato Komatsubara and Tim Koleto
This Japanese Olympic couple began dating after they started ice dancing together in 2016 and married a few months later in January 2017.
Eva Pate and Logan Bye
This couple began dating in 2018 before becoming ice dance partners and married in Ohio.
Other famous ice skating couples include:
Madison Chock and Evan Bates, who helped the US win silver in the 2022 Winter Olympics figure skating team event
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, who are former British, European, Olympic, and World champions
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No, Vanessa James and Eric Radford are not married to each other:
Vanessa James
In 2021–2022, James was partnered with Eric Radford in pair skating. She previously skated with Morgan Ciprès from 2011–2019 and Yannick Bonheur from 2008–2010.
Eric Radford
Radford is married to Luis Fenero, a former ice dancer. Radford is a Canadian figure skater who also coaches and composes music for skating. He came out as gay in 2014.
In July 2022, James and Radford announced their retirement from competitive skating.
Nat King Cole --2
"Nat King Cole's voice is really one of the great gifts of nature," Daniel Mark Epstein, author of the 1999 biography Nat King Cole, says. "Remember, he was never trained as a singer. And so, his voice is absolutely pure. He's a baritone with absolutely perfect pitch.Mar 17, 2019
Nat King Cole's Legacy Celebrates Its Centennial - NPR
Nat King Cole--
Yes, Nat King Cole was a baritone:
Voice
Cole had a soft, deep, and grainy baritone voice. Some say his voice was pure and that he had perfect pitch.
Known for
Cole is best known for his romantic ballads, including "The Christmas Song," "Mona Lisa," and "Nature Boy".
Influential
Cole is considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. He was a major figure in American popular music between the end of the big-band era and the rise of rock 'n' roll.
Other accomplishments
Cole was the first African American to host a variety TV series, in 1956. He was also a jazz pianist and formed the King Cole Trio in the late 1930s.
Low grade fever from Internet:
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To treat a low-grade fever and flu-like symptoms, you can:
Rest
Stay home from work or school for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone. Drink fluids Drink plenty of fluids, like water, broth, or rehydration solutions to prevent dehydration. Take medication If you're uncomfortable, you can take over-the-counter (OTC) medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) to reduce fever and relieve aches and pains. You can also try a lukewarm bath to help bring your temperature down. Use other remedies Apply a heat pack or hot water bottle to aching muscles. Try a steamy shower or using a vaporizer to add moisture to the air. You can also try cough drops or honey in tea to help with a cough.
Dress in light clothingWearing lighter clothing can help cool you down. You should call a doctor if your fever is accompanied by a severe headache, stiff neck, shortness of breath, or other unusual signs or symptoms. You should not give aspirin to children or teens recovering from the flu or chickenpox. Aspirin has been linked to Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition in children.
Flu vaccine time--
Can I get the flu vaccination if I am sick? If you have a moderate-to-severe illness with a fever, you should wait until you are better to get the vaccine. If you have a low grade fever or mild illness (runny nose, watery eye, slight stomach upset) it is OK to go ahead and receive the flu shot.
Frequently Asked Questions – Vaccine
Inside the Breakers--been there twice--liked the gate-keeper's cottage the best--rest--too much.
https://www.aol.com/news/look-inside-breakers-70-room-162359269.html
Did not go upstairs--last there c. 2018.
Well, before I started to write these rom coms--ie, read them, as one can't write without reading, I always thought--
well what are the chances of an "Olive" meeting a neurologist? (Alle Hazzlewood novel) or all the billioniares in fiction.
Rembrandt--Girl in a picture frame. 10-8-2024
How many billionaires are there in this world anyway--vs. the number of unmarried women. By Burmese standards I was married to a very good-looking man with money--and he didn't fool around either. But the Burmese political situation made it necessaary to leave. I now write only fiction. I talk to few Burmese--I don't read in Burmese--Ihardly speak Burmese--don't feel like it--few Burmese I know have happy marriages. I hope the beautiful couple are happy and stay together. But unhappy families like Tolstoy are better for fiction. <
blockquote>Kyi May Kaung.
Monday, October 07, 2024
Hilarious--but glad they found each other--from Quora,
How do seniors meet each other for dating and companionship?
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How does a 65 year old woman find a decent companion, possibly for marriage, should she advertise for one, if so, how and where? Well, I was a widow, dating, at age fifty plus. I tried ads—newspaper ads, this was in the late 90s—but they didn’t do me much good. The long string of coffee dates and dinners was OK, interesting even, but nothing really happened. I finally realised that, as I lived in a smallish town [100,000], I had already met everyone who liked to do any activity I liked doing. So I went and stayed in the home of a friend in a larger place, where I used to live. Got a job and settled a bit. I had a list of old friends and acquaintances to look up. Second hit, I struck gold. Fellow I had known well when we were all about twenty, and I was already married and pregnant with my first. We had had lunch together three time in in intervening thirty five years, but that was the extent of our contact. I knew he was married, and so had had hands off. So on the way to the car after this lunch date, he says “Oh, by the way, my wife and I are finally getting a divorce this time.” I go “What?” He says “Well, everybody knows how terrible my marriage has been—it’s just that we are really getting divorced now.” I say “Oh. Well you didn’t tell me. What stage are you in? Has anybody signed any papers yet?” He: “Oh, yes, we have both signed the first set.” Me: ”Well, would you like me to make you dinner?” So that was it. Married at 55, moved to Oregon where neither of us had ever lived, it’s all been going on for 23 years now. So here are my thoughts: Stay active, do stuff you like to do, and include stuff with number of men involved. You’re likely to meet more male companions on a birdwatching walk than you are in a knitting circle.
Expand your interests. Does your local community center have woodworking classes? How about singing groups? What about volunteering in some way? If you are so inclined, get on line and do interactive stuff. My grandson met the love of his life as part of a group playing interactive games on line. They started hanging out an extra few minutes after the game to talk, then that turned into talking all night, then that turned into visiting each other’s towns… Tell your friends you are looking for companionship, and ask them to invite you to group events that include men you might be interested in. Look up all your old friends and companions. No, you aren’t a predator. You are interested in seeing how they are doing, and saying hello. maybe becoming friends again. This will give you a lot of friends, which is a good thing in itself. But you never know when one of these might bloom… Go ahead and advertise, use a reputable service and sensible precautions. Find some way to signal who you really are. My stepson met the woman who became his wife through an on-line dating service. But they had each put in their ad “must love trees.” and that was the key to their noticing each other. The whole business can be awful at your age. That’s because it’s awful at any age. Just keep learning new things and doing what you really enjoy doing. That way, you’ll have a good time no matter what. You’ll have a smile on your face, and that’s the most attractive thing that anyone, of any age, can have. 5.9K viewsView upvotes View 2 shares
Human Ova--copied and pasted from Internet
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A hysterectomy with removal of the ovaries, also known as a salpingo-oophorectomy, may be recommended for a number of conditions, including:
Family history of cancer: A strong family history of early ovarian cancer or a BRCA gene mutation increases the risk of developing ovarian or breast cancer. Removing the ovaries can help reduce this risk.
Endometriosis: Cells from the uterus grow in other parts of the body. A hysterectomy can help relieve symptoms like pelvic pain and heavy periods.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): A bacterial infection that can damage the womb and fallopian tubes. If left untreated, PID can cause long-term pain.
Ovarian cancer: A hysterectomy with removal of the ovaries can help reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Severe premenstrual syndrome: Removing the ovaries can help relieve severe premenstrual syndrome.
Pelvic pain: A hysterectomy with removal of the ovaries can help relieve pelvic pain.
Menopause: If you've gone through menopause or are close to it, removing the ovaries can help protect against ovarian cancer.
A surgeon can discuss the pros and cons of removing the ovaries with you. Some surgeons may recommend leaving healthy ovaries in place if the risk of ovarian cancer is low.
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John Donne--For Whom the Bell Tolls.
For Whom the Bell Tolls
by
John Donne
No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manor of thine own
Or of thine friend's were.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know For whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee. This poem is in the public domain. https://www.yourdailypoem.com/listpoem.jsp?poem_id=2118
Tribute poem--Dr Zaw Myint Maung--
NLD leader Dr Zaw Myint Maung dies in junta custody--
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/obituaries/myanmar-democracy-leader-dr-zaw-myint-maung-dies-in-junta-custody.html
Rest in Protest.
No, I did not know him
40 years away from Burma
I only scan the Burma news daily.
It is so sad.
But I don't need to have known him
to feel it.
"Ask not for whom the bell tolls
it tolls for thee."
John Donne.
medical risks of tattoos
If equipment used to create a tattoo has infected blood on it, you can get diseases that are spread through blood. Examples include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. To lower your risk, get vaccinated for hepatitis B before you get a tattoo. Skin reactions to an MRI.Mar 2, 2024
Tattoos: Understand risks and precautions - Mayo Clinic
Cothes--Chrissy Teigen wearing latex clothes--looks like she's wearing a condom--too bad--
Not a good idea--would be very hot and sticky and also not flame retardant--ie. would be very flammable.
I also don'tadvocate tattoos.
Sunday, October 06, 2024
Ukrainian ballet dancers--Asian world class tenors
Ukrainian ballerinas search results+ Asian world class tenors --incld Kang Wang--
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Ukrainian+ballerinas
Asian world class tenors - Google Search
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Asian+Wolrd+Class+tenors
Friday, October 04, 2024
On the light side--dream wedding at NYC Public Library--very nice--
https://people.com/photos-ally-romano-and-zachary-wilezol-nyc-garden-wedding-exclusive-8721950
Not like mine on the lawn in front of my mother's house, when the groom refused to walk with me to greet our guests, but wanted me to go with him to meet his friends.
I should have known.
Now it's grist for my fiction mill.
Kaung.
Quote of the Day--from Game of Thrones--the novel series--
"You know nothing, John Snow."
JRR Martin.
Christopher Gunness--A New Paradigm for sending aid into Burma--Arakan.
for those of you who don't know or weren't born yet in 1988--Gunness' reports on BBC from Rangoon kick-started the country-wide demonstrations.
A New Paradigm For Supporting the People of Myanmar Is Emerging in Rakhine State
https://thediplomat.com/2024/10/a-new-paradigm-for-supporting-the-people-of-myanmar-is-emerging-in-rakhine-state/
Chris Gunness - Google Search
Check out Irrawaddy daily--junta cracks down on people leaving country, census by army, continues to pound liberated Lashio.
Use one of previous links.
I don't have time.
Thursday, October 03, 2024
Movie--Lincoln--with Daniel Day-Lewis--son of CS Lewis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_(film)
No more movie theaters now, no more books stores either.
Hate it.
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Seems on the verge of collapse--though my late economics mentor said "collapse is not an economic term" but it certainly is a political and
systemic, envionmental term and all the infrastructure as well as the labor force--human beings--are gone.
The junta is still arming itself, buying airplanes, bombing.
Resistance should heed Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd's words"Know who your true enemy is. Remember Manerplaw."
10-2-2024
Advertised as a rom com tine travel novel--it's surprisingly funny--longer preview here than on Amazon--and it's time travel forwards, not backwards--However
in my opinion Paul Boules' Planet of the Apes--I saw the movie dubbed in Polish in Poland is the best.
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Viking_Unchained/4YmdEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1
Women in sports medicine Google search results.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Women+in+sports+medicine
Excerpt from Mohammad Ali wiki--
Ali fought Terrell in Houston on February 6, 1967. Terrell, who was unbeaten in five years and had defeated many of the boxers Ali had faced, was billed as Ali's toughest opponent since Liston; he was big, strong and had a three-inch reach advantage over Ali. During the lead up to the bout, Terrell repeatedly called Ali "Clay", much to Ali's annoyance. The two almost came to blows over the name issue in a pre-fight interview with Howard Cosell. Ali seemed intent on humiliating Terrell. "I want to torture him", he said. "A clean knockout is too good for him."[49] The fight was close until the seventh round, when Ali bloodied Terrell and almost knocked him out. In the eighth round, Ali taunted Terrell, hitting him with jabs and shouting between punches, "What's my name, Uncle Tom ... what's my name?" Ali won a unanimous 15-round decision. Terrell claimed that early in the fight Ali deliberately thumbed him in the eye, forcing him to fight half-blind, and then, in a clinch, rubbed the wounded eye against the ropes. Because of Ali's apparent intent to prolong the fight to inflict maximum punishment, critics described the bout as "one of the ugliest boxing fights". Tex Maule later wrote: "It was a wonderful demonstration of boxing skill and a barbarous display of cruelty." Ali denied the accusations of cruelty but, for Ali's critics, the fight provided more evidence of his arrogance.
NIH--Injuries in Mixed Martial Arts
The most common type of injury reported by the participants was contusions (29.4%), followed by strains (16.2%), sprains (14.9%), abrasions (10.1%), joint trauma (9.2%), fractures (5.7%), lacerations (5.3%), other miscellaneous trauma (4.8%), dislocations (2.6%), concussions (1.8%), and internal organ trauma (0.0%).
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From Mixed Martial Arts wiki--
The first state-regulated MMA event was held in Biloxi, Mississippi on August 23, 1996, with the sanctioning of IFC's Mayhem in Mississippi[66] show by the Mississippi Athletic Commission under William Lyons. The rules used were an adaptation of the kickboxing rules already accepted by most state athletic commissions. These modified kickboxing rules allowed for take downs and ground fighting and did away with rounds, although they did allow for fighters to be stood up by the referee and restarted if there was no action on the ground. These rules were the first in modern MMA to define fouls, fighting surfaces and the use of the cage.
In March 1997, the Iowa Athletic Commission officially sanctioned Battlecade Extreme Fighting under a modified form of its existing rules for Shootfighting. These rules created the three 'five-minute round/one-minute break' format, and mandated shootfighting gloves, as well as weight classes for the first time. Illegal blows were listed as groin strikes, head butting, biting, eye gouging, hair pulling, striking an opponent with an elbow while the opponent is on the mat, kidney strikes, and striking the back of the head with closed fist. Holding onto the ring or cage for any reason was defined as a foul.[67][68] While there are minor differences between these and the final Unified Rules, notably regarding elbow strikes, the Iowa rules allowed mixed martial arts promoters to conduct essentially modern events legally, anywhere in the state. On March 28, 1997, Extreme Fighting 4 was held under these rules, making it the first show conducted under a version of the modern rules.[citation nee
Aung La vs Pasternak--warning--brutal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aung_La_Nsang
I don't know much about Mixed Martial Arts.
I hope he does not go to Burma.
Wow--Hero in search of a novel--
Aung La Maung Nsang
Aung La Maung Nsang (Burmese: အောင်လအန်ဆန်း; born on May 21, 1985) is a Kachin and American mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to ONE Championship, where he competes in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
Aung La Nsang - Wikipedia
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