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10/7/2013

 
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On the news today, I read about many disturbances, caused by natural upheaval in the Earth's atmosphere or unrest amongst men. I'll share some of the headlines with you to make a point.

1)      A powerful typhoon has hit eastern China after a mass evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.

2)      Fifty people have died during rival demonstrations in Egypt between police and supporters of the deposed Islamist President.

3)      Divers in Italy have been recovering more bodies from the boat of African migrants that sank on Thursday. Eighty-three bodies were brought out on Sunday, bringing the official death toll to 194. About 200 people are still missing and 155 have survived the accident off Lampedusa island.

4)      Four soldiers serving with the Nato-led international force in Afghanistan have been killed in the south of the country. Nato said they were killed by enemy combatants while taking part in an operation alongside Afghan forces.

5)      At least eight people have been killed and dozens injured at a show in Mexico after a modified pick-up known as a monster truck crashed into spectators. At least one child was said to be among the dead in the northern city of Chihuahua on Saturday evening. The truck hit a stand that had no protective barrier. A mechanical failure may have been the main cause of the accident. However, the driver later tested positive for alcohol consumption.

Meanwhile, 'back at the ranch', or in my case, the safety of my cozy home in England, The latest UK report said that if everyone took moderate physical exercise every week it would save lives. By moderate exercise, UK chief medical officers recommend 150 minutes of activity each week. That's enough to make the heart beat faster while still being able to readily have a conversation. It includes walking, cycling and gardening. By my reckoning, that equates to just over twenty minutes a day. I'd better increase my regular walk for five minutes longer.


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We live in a world populated by people of differing abilities—a world wracked by cyclones, tornados, fires, volcanoes and floods. Each one of us has problems to overcome. Concentrate on facing the trials in your daily life. Although you might sympathize and show concern for those affected by recent traumas, you can't help every person so far away. If we each considered the commandment 'love they neighbor' and helped people in our immediate surroundings, the world would change one person at a time, leaving us free to support each other during the Earth's uncontrollable fury.


Katherine Hetzel
10/6/2013 07:17:08 pm

Sometimes feel like turning the news off when there's so much wrong in the world - but try to do my bit closer to home, as it ain't gonna change things otherwise. Thought provoking blog.

Francene Stanley link
10/6/2013 10:33:15 pm

Listen, but don't be involved. Care, but don't be depressed.

robertz link
10/6/2013 08:00:15 pm

I agree 100%. I've also found that getting involved in community activities enables you to see how you can help people. If we all help one person, everyone would be cared for.

Francene Stanley link
10/6/2013 10:34:23 pm

So true, Robertz. Everything you do can make a difference.

Sophie Bowns link
10/6/2013 10:09:44 pm

Oh God! More natural disasters. Sometimes I avoid watching the news, just because it is so depressing! But then I feel like I am turning a blind eye....

Francene Stanley link
10/7/2013 03:11:11 am

Sometimes, there's just too much information.


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    Born in Australia, I moved to Britain half way through my long life.

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