Chapter 1

1. Allen Sens and Peter Stoett argue that there are two simultaneous trends going on in international affairs, that is convergence (technological) and divergence (political fragmentation) .  What does this mean?  What is the evidence of these trends?  Do you think that economic integration will eventually overcome the political ( Read more... )

An amusing and highly pertinent point is raised by Chomsky. If the problem of trafficking of lethal substances is really in question here, we need only look at US tobacco companies whose product constitutes a far greater health hazard than any narcotic in terms of mortality rates. "Many more people die in Columbia from US lethal drugs than the ( Read more... )

You Are Me
You are me and I am you.
It is obvious that we are inter-are.
You cultivate the flower in
yourself so that I will be beautiful.
I transform the garbage in myself so
that you do not have to suffer.
I support you you support me.
I am here to bring you peace
you are here to bring me joy.
- Thich Naht Hahn
Though Frosts come down

Though frosts ( Read more... )

OF THE BOY AND BUTTERFLY.


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I tried so hard to be responsible this summer...keep the drinking to a minimum, hold two jobs, save money, not hook up with random boys.... I was really happy living this way up untill 2 days ago. I don't know what happened.. I got really stressed out after a 16 hour day, ended up having way too many drinks at a friends house, and decided to not go ( Read more... )

so as it stands right now ( Read more... )

so i spent last night in the canmore campground/trailer park.

It was everything that I thought it would be, and OH so much more....

There were the main couple who owned the campsite, and let all the other local yokles squat in ther chairs, and use their facilities...they had a huge dog named Coda...as soon as I got there Coda (who looked more like ( Read more... )

last night was my going away party...people seemed to have a good time ( Read more... )

so as it stands right now ( Read more... )

I love the fact that when I am completely down in the dumps I can count on you for support...you have been sooo awesome, and I have been soo fucked up lately, and your unconditional friendship has really helped me...I consider you more then a friend, and as corny as this sounds, I think of you slightly as a sister. Hopefully you know that this ( Read more... )