In April 1919 there were riots in the city of Amritsar, India. British Colonial Authorities declared martial law, banned public meetings. Brigadier General R. H. Dyer arrived to quell unrest. What Happened in Amritsar? What exactly unfolded on April 13, 1919 is still disputed. What is known is a peaceful crowd of 15,000 - 20,000 Hindus, … [Read more...]
Does Brexit Turmoil Mean Another Referendum?
This post was originally called Brexit Fallout a Personal View. I wrote it a few days after the seismic Brexit vote on 23rd June 2016. Now, as divorce day with Europe is only 68 days away here are some updates. Nine Weeks to Go We are now nine weeks away from what those Brits, who wish to remain in the European Union, see as an Armageddon. All … [Read more...]
Botswana’s Devastating Elephant Slaughter
The shocking elephant slaughter in Botswana made headlines around the world this week. Over 90 large elephants were found dead, killed for their ivory tusks. Elephants Without Borders, a conservation non-profit conducting an aerial elephant census survey, reported the massacre. Some describe it as one of Africa's worst mass poaching … [Read more...]
Ode to honeybees on Earth Day
From Feeding The Planet Expo 2015 To stand in The Hive at Kew Gardens, London, is to be transported into the world of honeybees. This surreal silver lattice immersive installation stands 55-feet tall and is surrounded by a meadow of English wildflowers where bees busily collect pollen. The sculpture was created by … [Read more...]
Happy New Year 2017 Highlights
Happy New Year! December sped by like Elon Musk's hyperloop and for the first time I did not create a card to send. Instead I am now wishing you a very Happy New Year and including some visual 2017 Highlights. A virtual Seasons Greeting if you will, 2017 through my … [Read more...]
