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Political scientist, freelance writer, book author, Hawaiian culture aficionado, Malama Aina, care for the earth because it cares for us, we cannot continue to plant trees in one part of the world and destroy them in another, peace and earth indivisible
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Awarding military contracts during war and post-war for rebuilding is key to upheaval. Army corps of engineers gave KBR (parent company Halliburton) contract to rebuild Iraq’s oil drilling fields damaged in the war. Lots of enrichment in these wars to point Elon got rich enough to buy us out.

The menu today, Louisiana cooking: “it seems like butter beans and shrimp is a St. James Parish thing and made with fresh river shrimp. (nothingswithnicole.com) I will be using wild-caught shrimp and dried Camelia baby limas, soaking now, and Tony C’s seasoning, for sure, ya’ll

I am not a photographer, but I have a theme for #abandoned peace abandoned, children and the environment abandoned by wars #peacenotwar

"pbipalestine Lebanese returnees document the massive destruction left behind the Israeli occupation forces in Kafr Kela, southern Lebanon, after the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the area." www.threads.net/@pbipalestin...

@msriffle.bsky.social just posted a beautiful photo of the grounded Donna Kay on Cape San Blas. Am flooded memories of time spent there. Deer frequenting the beach, even the sight of a large cat. Be sure to visit the Indian Pass funky oyster bar, the subject of a NYT article many years ago.

The Donna Ray of light. I love Cape San Blas. I wonder if those shrimp boats are pulling up the Royal Reds, best shrimp in world, in deep water? Thank you

Royal red shrimp are tender, salty-sweet and one of the most unique harvestable species of shrimp in all of Florida. Almost lobster-like, they come from deep, cold water along the continental shelf at depths ranging as deep as 2,000 ft. wildoceandirect.com Royal Red Shrimp - Wild Ocean Direct

“One of Sheinbaum’s mottos: “Collaboration, coordination, without subordination. ... Sovereignty is not negotiable.” (P. McDonnell & K. Linthicum, latimes.com) Mexico’s pres has great advice for all who would quake in a client relationship with patron Trump. Country first. Zelensky take heart.

Respecto Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum🔥🔥 🇲🇽 🇲🇽👏🏽👏🏽

Would be interesting to know whether the State Department’s Office of the Legal Adviser reviewed this arrangement and whether it would constitute an international agreement. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/w...

We are arms dealers to terrorists.

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

A beautiful piebald deer makes her home at the Ochloconnee State Park in the Florida Panhandle. She's famous around here. Her babies have never been this color. I think she's stunning. #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #EastCoastKin

We would not expect more from Trump trying to do a fast grab of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, but, surely, Zelensky will not sign them over to him after so much sacrifice on the part of his people. In plain view, the costs of war have dwarfed any purpose. #Peacenotwar

I understand Macron’s security fears, but arming all of Europe is also dangerous. France is number 2 arms seller in world, so profit motive may also be at work. Europe has the means to bring peace to the continent. Go back to ways used to bring peace between Germany and France. #Peacenotwar

I just love the way that tail dips under water.

The interweaving of nature with hula is rich and profound. Laka, the patron of hula was also the goddess of the forest, according to ancient beliefs. Leilani affirms the unity of hula with nature, “When you dance with and of the ocean, you enter its flowing elements.” (Leilani Rivera Low, Kaua’i)

THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center say results of a Phase I trial of an mRNA vaccine aimed at preventing pancreatic cancer show promise. The vaccine PREVENTED the cancer from coming back in patients who had already received treatment for MORE THAN three years. 🧪🧵⬇️

Finding peace in a chaotic world. Maui 💚 I hope you can find some peace too. We have a long road ahead, but can’t forget to take care of ourselves. #photography #nature #art #travel #naturephotography #eastcoastkin #ArtYear #landscape #scape #trees #artforasadworld #hiking

“As a desperate humanity attempts to flee the fires and floods it has set in motion, it will follow the same ancient knee-jerk reactions: look for solutions in half-baked technology and “destroy-now, pay-later capitalism” rather than look deep within itself” www.hawaii.edu/vice-versa/i...

Love this so much!!

Americans want universal healthcare, not a colony on Mars. And don’t tell me it’s about “innovation.” Making sure every American has housing, food, and healthcare is innovation, too.

At last they embrace right action. Now time to condemn killing of innocent children in Gaza pre-Trump. “House Democrats urge Trump to retract comments on Gaza: Report 145 of 215 Democrats sign letter calling Trump's Gaza plan 'morally indefensible,' “Axios reports Rabia İclal Turan | 13.02.2025

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