http://simmeringhope.com Hope is the expectation that something outside of ourselves, something or someone external, is going to come to our rescue and we will live happily ever after. - Dr. Robert Anthony Sun, 28 Aug 2011 02:27:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In case you missed the show (I did), aired August 25, 2011 you get another chance to watch it. From the press release: "The film features in-depth accounts by people who are willing to risk their jobs and reputations to speak out about their extraordinary experiences, such as former Arizona Governor Fife ... http://simmeringhope.com/2011/08/27/history-channel-ufos-on-the-record/ If you are trying to understand what's going on in the Persian Gulf, keep reading the following article. The U.S.-Saudi Dilemma: Iran's Reshaping of Persian Gulf Politics is republished with permission of STRATFOR. Abstract from the article: "Ironically, Iran owes its thanks for this historic opportunity to its two main adversaries — the ... http://simmeringhope.com/2011/08/23/is-iran-reshaping-the-persian-gulf-politics/ From AP: "Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid issued the following statement on Sunday night: “Tonight, talks broke down over Republicans’ continued insistence on a short-term raise of the debt ceiling, which is something that President Obama, Leader Pelosi and I have been clear we would not support. A ... http://simmeringhope.com/2011/07/24/usa-debt-ceiling-talks-collapse/ It's mind boggling to read that while some areas on our planet struggle with drought, famine, starvation, some designers are busy trying to come up with fancier and crazier super expensive yachts to please whoever would afford to buy them for their own relaxation. I have no idea how much ... http://simmeringhope.com/2011/07/23/a-world-of-contrast-super-yacht-while-people-starve-to-death/ News agencies reported that today, July 20, 2011, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy met to seek common ground on fighting the debt crisis before July 21, 2011 European summit. Again the EU government chiefs are trying to find a Greek rescue solution, that would be more ... http://simmeringhope.com/2011/07/20/eu-debt-crisis-followed-by-a-possible-usa-default/