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WORLD LANGUAGES

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The State of the World’s 7,168 Living Languages

What are the roots of a living language, and how many are at risk of extinction?

This shows the state of living languages around the world.

Mapping Out Living Languages

Across the 7,168 living languages today, 43% are at risk of being endangered.

PEACE PLEASE

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2023 was a year of enormous suffering, violence, and climate chaos. Humanity is in pain, while our planet is in peril.

As we enter a new year human beings continue to endure enormous suffering, violence, and climate chaos. Humanity is in pain, while our planet nears peril.

ISRAEL AT WAR

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My late friend and war hero Captain Leonard Gold would be truly saddened by what’s been happening in the Middle East.

Please, allow me to tell you about one of the members of The Greatest Generation, also known as the G.I. of World War II.

Dangerous Nations for Americans

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The following are the top countries the US State Department says aren't safe for American citizens to travel in alphabetical order.

The most dangerous countries to visit in 2023 are Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen according to the latest Travel Risk Map, an interactive tool produced by security specialists at International SOS.

Words To The Wise

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Why have we, as a bright civilization, reached a state, where we accept that all sorts of uneducated nutcases are habitual liars?

In my first classroom, I remember our teacher repeating, "a word to the wise is sufficient."

Too many individuals who call themselves leaders or public servants inflate themselves as fake experts in all fields.

Today, most stupid people claim to have all the answers, while all the intelligent ones continue asking questions.

Knowledge, gained through studying new information, consists of vast data storage. 

Migrants Day

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Regardless of the reasons that compel people to move, migrants and displaced folks represent some of the most vulnerable on earth.

Monster Smash

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The monster who invaded Ukraine and has been bombing, killing, and torturing its citizens since the war began calls them terrorists.

He first said they were Nazis and his Republican cheering section here in the USA said it was a brilliant tactic, until his dirty war began going nowhere and the Ukrainians pushed back.

The Gang’s Almost Here

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There is a new abnormal at The United Nations General Assembly after three years of video conferences due to the global pandemic.

To anyone out there:
I only ask that you care before it’s too late,
That you live aware and awake,
That you lead with love in hours of hate."

Listen as Amanda Gorman reads her new poem, "An Ode We Owe," before the U.N. General Assembly 
https://apnews.com/article/amanda-gorman-un-general-assembly-d8e73e40a1…