Do Not Be Afraid of Others’ Opinions

Wednesday, 28 August, 2013 Quotations

Reflection: Matthew 10:20; Mark 13:11; Luke 12:12; John 21:22–23

Fear not to appear little and contemptible, or to be called by men fools and madmen; but announce penance in simplicity, trusting in Him who overcame the world by humility; it is He that will speak in you by His Spirit. Let us take care that we do not lose the kingdom of heaven for any temporal interest, and that we never despise those who live otherwise than we do. God is their master, as he is ours, and he can call them to himself by other ways.

Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226)

Centaurus A. What's the closest active galaxy to planet Earth? That would be Centaurus A, only 11 million light-years distant. Spanning over 60,000 light-years, the peculiar elliptical galaxy is also known as NGC 5128. Forged in a collision of two otherwise normal galaxies, Centaurus A's fantastic jumble of young blue star clusters, pinkish star forming regions, and imposing dark dust lanes are seen here in remarkable detail. The colourful galaxy portrait was recorded under clear Chilean skies at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory. Near the galaxy's center, left over cosmic debris is steadily being consumed by a central black hole with a billion times the mass of the Sun. As in other active galaxies, that process likely generates the radio, X-ray, and gamma-ray energy radiated by Centaurus A. Image Credit & Copyright: SSRO-South (Steve Mazlin, Jack Harvey, Daniel Verschatse, Rick Gilbert) and Kevin Ivarsen (PROMPT / CTIO / UNC).

Cuba Travel Warning Tuesday, 19 September, 2017
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to Cuba while Hurricane Irma recovery efforts are underway. Major roads are now open in Havana and power and water service has been restored in most of the city, but some parts of the country may be without power and running […]
Haiti Travel Warning Wednesday, 13 September, 2017
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of traveling to Haiti due to its current security environment and lack of adequate medical facilities and response. U.S. citizens are informed that the U.S. Embassy has resumed normal operations following Hurricane Irma. The authorized departure of non-emergency employees was lifted September 12, […]
Kenya Travel Warning Friday, 8 September, 2017
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid travel to the border area between Somalia and Kenya because of threats by the terrorist group al-Shabaab.U.S. citizens should also be aware of potential terrorist threats and the high risk of crime throughout the country. This replaces the Travel Warning dated January 13, 2017. For your […]
Ethiopia Travel Warning Saturday, 26 August, 2017
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Ethiopia due to the potential for civil unrest and arbitrary detention.There continue to be reports of unrest, particularly in the Gondar region and Bahir Dar in Amhara State, and parts of Oromia State. This replaces the Travel Warning of June 13, 2017.The […]
Bangladesh Travel Warning Thursday, 24 August, 2017
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of continuing threats from terrorist groups in Bangladesh and to consider the risks of travel to and throughout the country. The Department is updating this travel warning to reflect the change in the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka’s status to “partially accompanied,” effective August 24, 2017, allowing all spouses/partners […]

Dominica Saturday, 23 September, 2017
Latest Update: Summary - the FCO is currently advising against all but essential travel to Dominica; Hurricane Maria passed over Dominica on 19 September 2017; initial reports indicate widespread damage to buildings, infrastructure and communications; the airport is closed but commercial ferry options are available; if you're in Dominica, you should exercise caution and follow […]
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Mexico Saturday, 23 September, 2017
Latest Update: Summary - On 23 September 2017 there was an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 in Oaxaca. On 7 September 2017 there was an earthquake of magnitude 8.2 off the coast of Chiapas. There have been reports of severe damage in southern Mexico. Local services, including transport, may be affected. If you’re in the area, […]
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Dominican Republic Saturday, 23 September, 2017
Latest Update: Summary - Hurricane Maria passed the Dominican Republic on 21 September 2017; there were reports of local flooding and some damage in the north and east. Airports are open and there was no serious damage to tourist infrastructure; you should contact your tour operator or airline for more information.
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Turks and Caicos Islands Saturday, 23 September, 2017
Latest Update: The Turks and Caicos Islands were severely impacted by the passage of Hurricane Irma on Thursday 7 September 2017. Hurricane Maria has now passed TCI, but it added to the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Irma.The hotline for British people affected or concerned about others is +44 (0)20 7008 0000. If you are […]
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Anguilla Saturday, 23 September, 2017
Latest Update: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) no longer advise against all but essential travel to Anguilla; Hurricane Maria passed Anguilla on Wednesday 20 September 2017.
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Travel Advisory: Volcanic Activity in Bali [23 September 2017] Friday, 22 September, 2017
On 22 September 2017, Indonesian authorities raised the alert-level for Mount Agung on Bali island to level 4 (Awas or Warning) due to an increased possibility of a volcanic eruption within 24 hours. Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency has warned residents and tourists to stay 9 kilometres away from the crater and up to 12 kilometres […]
Travel Notice for the U.K. [16 September 2017] Friday, 15 September, 2017
The current terror threat level in the UK has been raised from “severe” to “critical” following the terrorist attack at Parsons Green station. This means that an attack is expected imminently.
Travel Notice for Turkey [Updated: 8 September 2017] Friday, 8 September, 2017
Travel Advisory for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) [6 September 2017] Tuesday, 5 September, 2017
Travel Advisory for Northern Rakhine State, Myanmar [2 September 2017] Friday, 1 September, 2017

Watch - Malaria in Costa Rica Friday, 22 September, 2017
The Costa Rican Ministry of Health has reported limited local transmission of malaria in Matina Canton in Limón Province, Sarapiquí Canton in Heredia Province, and Pital District in San Carlos Canton in Alajuela Province. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area are infected with malaria and spreading it to people. Other than a small […]
Alert - Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean Friday, 22 September, 2017
Beginning on September 6, 2017, Hurricane Irma crossed the Caribbean, followed on September 16 by Hurricane Maria. These storms caused severe damage in a number of countries and territories, including Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, Cuba, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin, Sint […]
Alert - Yellow Fever in Brazil Thursday, 21 September, 2017
The Brazilian Ministry of Health has reported an ongoing outbreak of yellow fever. In response to this outbreak, health authorities have recently expanded the list of areas in which yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travelers.

The Scream is the popular name given to each of four versions of a composition, created as both paintings and pastels, by Norwegian Expressionist artist Edvard Munch between 1893 and 1910. The works show a figure with an agonized expression against a landscape with a tumultuous orange sky. Edvard Munch created the four versions in various media. The National Gallery in Oslo, Norway, holds one of two painted versions (1893). The Munch Museum holds the other painted version (1910) and a pastel version from 1893. The fourth version (pastel, 1895; pictured above) was sold for $119,922,600 at Sotheby's Impressionist and Modern Art auction on 2 May 2012 to financier Leon Black. Also in 1895, Munch created a lithograph stone of the image. Approximately four dozen prints were made before the original stone was resurfaced by the printer in Munch's absence. The Scream has been the target of several high-profile art thefts. In 1994 and 2004, the versions in the National Gallery and the Munch Museum were stolen. Both were recovered.

The oldest known icon of Christ Pantocrator, encaustic on panel (a medium using hot wax paint) is at Saint Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. The two different facial expressions on either side may emphasise Christ's two natures as fully God (right side) and fully human (left side). His right hand is shown opening outward, signifying his gift of blessing, while the left hand and arm is clutching a thick Gospel book. With a height of 84 cm, width of 45.5 cm, and a thickness of 1.2 cm, the icon was originally taller and wider before its top and sides were cut. During the Period of Byzantine Iconoclasm, the production of Orthodox icons continued at Sinai, whereas they were being destroyed in Constantinople. Even today the monastery houses more than 2,000 icons, dating from the sixth century to the modern times.

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