WASHINGTON ? Several Republican lawmakers on Sunday said that despite claims by President Donald Trump and some of their colleagues, a GOP-authored memo critical of the Russia investigation doesn’t undermine the need for the probe to continue. In Trump’s view, the memo buttressed his repeated calls for an end to the Russia investigation. Members of […]
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Thailand’s biggest wind power generator plans solar, hydro expansion
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s biggest wind power generator, Wind Energy Holdings (WEH), plans to invest into other sources of electricity including solar, hydro and biomass to back up its capacity, its chief executive told Reuters in an interview. Thailand has emerged as Southeast Asia’s leading developer of renewable electricity, with providers obliged to guarantee minimum […]
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Japan’s PM vows to proceed with U.S. base relocation in Okinawa after poll
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe welcomed on Monday the victory of a ruling party-backed candidate in a mayoral election on Okinawa, vowing to press ahead with a controversial plan to move a U.S. Marines air base on the southern island. The candidate, Taketoyo Toguchi, backed by Abe’s ruling coalition, defeated incumbent Susumu […]
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South Korean appeals court to rule on Samsung scion Lee’s conviction and jail term
SEOUL (Reuters) – A South Korean appeals court will rule on Monday on Samsung Group scion Jay Y. Lee’s conviction and jail term for corruption in a case that led to the ouster of the nation’s president last year. Seoul High Court is due to decide the fate of the 49-year-old Samsung Electronics vice chairman, […]
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Hawaii man says he’s devastated about sending missile alert
HONOLULU (AP) — A former Hawaii state worker who sent a false missile alert last month said Friday he’s devastated about causing panic but was “100 percent sure” at the time that the attack was real. The man in his 50s spoke to reporters on the condition that he not be identified because he fears […]
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Putting Away Childish Things
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply give you courage. -Lao Tzu When I went to my first inner healing session as prerequisite for counseling certification, I was apprehensive. Anxiety gripped my body and soul. I was afraid and nervous about what may happen. My hands were sweating big time. […]