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  Aug. 27, MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia warned the United States on Tuesday that World War Three will not be limited to Europe, saying the West was playing with fire by considering enabling Ukraine to strike far into Russia with Western weapons. In what is believed to be the largest foreign invasion on Russia since World War Two, Ukraine struck the western Kursk region of Russia on August 6 and took some land. President Vladimir Putin promised that Russia will honourably respond to the attack. Putin's foreign minister for more than 20 years, Sergei Lavrov, said that by considering Ukrainian demands to relax restrictions on deploying weapons provided by other countries, the West was "asking for trouble" and attempting to intensify the conflict in Ukraine. Putin has stated that Russia does not wish to engage in combat with the NATO alliance, which is commanded by the United States, but he has frequently warned of the possibility of a far larger battle including the world's

 Franz Kafka (1883-1924), an unmarried and childless individual, encountered a young girl who was in distress in a Berlin park. She was weeping over the loss of her cherished doll.  She and Kafka searched for the doll unsuccessfully. Kafka told her to meet him there the next day and they would come back to look for her. The next day, when they had not yet found the doll, Kafka gave the girl a letter "written" by the doll saying "please don't cry. I took a trip to see the world. I will write to you about my adventures." Thus began a story which continued until the end of Kafka's life. During their meetings, Kafka would carefully read the doll's letters, which were filled with adorable adventures and conversations that the girl found captivating. Finally, Kafka brought back the doll (he bought one) that had returned to Berlin. "It doesn't look like my doll at all," said the girl. Kafka handed her another letter in which the doll wrote: "

  "Deep Work" by Cal Newport is a book that delves into the significance of concentrated, uninterrupted work in attaining success and fulfillment in both professional and personal realms Newport introduces the concept of deep work, which refers to the ability to concentrate on a mentally challenging task without any distractions. He argues that deep work is becoming increasingly rare and valuable in today's world filled with distractions. Deep Work Is Rare : Newport discusses why deep work is rare, citing the prevalence of distractions like social media, email, and open office environments, and how shallow work has become the norm for many professionals. Deep Work Is Meaningful : The author emphasizes the significance of deep work in producing high-quality, meaningful output and advancing one's career and personal goals. Drain the Shallows : Newport proposes strategies for minimizing shallow work and maximizing deep work by ruthlessly eliminating low-value tasks and d

The Baltimore Orioles announced Saturday that longtime owner Peter Angelos died at 94. The Angelos family thanks doctors, nurses, and caregivers who helped Mr. Angelos in his final years for understanding as they honor that request. Instead of flowers, you can send donations to charity. In 1993, Angelos led a group of investors to purchase his hometown Orioles for a then-record $173 million from Eli Jacobs, a successful trial attorney. As a proud native of Baltimore, Peter Angelos deeply appreciated owning the Baltimore Orioles, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "Peter's lifetime of philanthropy greatly benefited numerous worthy causes throughout his hometown. He championed the Orioles' historic 1999 series with the Cuban National Team. Peter ably served the game on our Labor Committee, and I will always remember his personal support when I was first elected to this role in his home city in 2014. "I extend my condolences to Peter's wife, Georgi

  Jen Kiggans is a State Senator, geriatric nurse practitioner, U.S. Navy veteran, mother, Navy wife, and Republican candidate for Congress in Virginia’s 2nd District. In 2019, Jen was elected to the Virginia State Senate representing District 7, which includes parts of both Virginia Beach and Norfolk. In Richmond, Jen has stood up to the liberal one-party rule and has been a champion for veterans, active duty military, the unborn, seniors, patients, and working families. She has fought for local job creation, lower healthcare costs, less wasteful spending, and more secure elections. Jen is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Virginia Geriatrics Society, American Nurses Association, and the American Legion Post 110. She is a recipient of the Boston University Scarlet Key Award for exceptional leadership and is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership. She lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her four amazing kids

Ever since I was young, I have always been a deep intellectual type of person. And when I get down in life, I always find strength in songs, quotes, articles, movies, etc. Because I learned at a early age that life is tough. And if you let it, the world will knock you down and break your spirit if you let. But quitting is never a option. That’s why you have to find that inner strength to not only stay the course, but also keep getting stronger and wiser. And never give up. Believe me, it always gets better in time. And now being a grown man that is a very big spiritual person, I also love to gain and share knowledge not just for myself, but others as well. And that’s why I started this forum. So I can try to help make this world a better place to live in for all of us. Plus I also enjoy hearing other people’s perspectives on life. You always hear something that makes you look at things in a different light.

 To the memory of my parent  My Mother... Sea waves, golden sand, pilgrims’ faith, Rameswaram¹ Mosque Street, all merge into one, My Mother! You come to me like heaven’s caring arms. I remember the war days when life was challenge and toil— Miles to walk, hours before sunrise, Walking to take lessons from the saintly teacher near the temple. Again miles to the Arab teaching school, Climb sandy hills to Railway Station Road, Collect, distribute newspapers to temple city citizens, Few hours after sunrise, going to school. Evening, business time before study at night. All this pain of a young boy, My Mother you transformed into pious strength With kneeling and bowing five times For the Grace of the Almighty only, My Mother. Your strong piety is your children’s strength, You always shared your best with whoever needed the most, You always gave, and gave with faith in Him. I still remember the day when I was ten, Sleeping on your lap to the envy of my elder brothers and sisters It was fu