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Reflections on a Modern Circus

The world has become a crazy circus and is full of different kinds of clowns. Reflections on a Modern Circus is a mere attempt to humbly share...
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On Hiatus Until February 4th

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― **************************On Hiatus Until February 4th**************************In the meatime, please read the articles in the archive.Thank you. (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Jan 28th, 2012
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If a tree falls in the forest...

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― *sigh*...does anybody hear?Since Christmas, everything changed in my blogging world. Traffic diminished considerably, which is normal and ok. However, when traffic came back partially...it was quite crappy...very crappy.First of all, 35 % of the post... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Jan 21st, 2012
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The Sequel - News headlines from the year 2012 - PART II

The Sequel - News headlines from the year 2012 - PART II

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― Back by popular demand: the second part of the News headlines from the year 2012!Again, let's activate the magic and powerful crystal ball, and see what the near future holds for us (see the video)And on we go with PART II of the predictions...July... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Jan 14th, 2012
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News headlines from the year 2012 - PART I

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― Once again I will try to predict some of the news headlines in advance. This time, you will find out a little quicker if I'm right or wrong about them (as opposed to my article News headlines from the year 2061, posted last October 12, 2011).People,... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Jan 7th, 2012
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Hypocrisy: the new glitter - A story about a stairway to hell

Hypocrisy: the new glitter - A story about a stairway to hell

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― I'm as spiritual as they come. I try to live my life in a spiritual way, even if I'm not attached to any religion whatsoever (although I was baptised as a Catholic). That said, I respect people's faith. But I can't tolerate violence, abuse, hypocrisy... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Made popular on Jan 2nd, 2012
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If you build it, they will come: looking back on 2011

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― "If you build it, he will come." - Shoeless Joe Jackson (played by Ray Liotta), Field of DreamsReplace the "he" with "they". Well, I listened to the voice...and I built it.I started to write this blog in August, 2011. I think I always wanted to write... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Dec 24th, 2011
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Giggling like a schoolgirl while cleaning brushes

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― I was waiting for a slow news week to post this. I wanted to write about humble and silent heroes that make our lives better. There are so few, and yet they are so important. I wonder why we take them so often for granted. Well, I wanted this to be a... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Dec 17th, 2011
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News headlines from the year 2061

News headlines from the year 2061

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― I pride myself on not trying to be the first one to emit an opinion on a subject the moment a story comes out. I think it's the main problem with today's media: it's more important to be the first one to report the news than to be accurate. You... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Dec 16th, 2011
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The ends don't justify being mean

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― What is the common denominator among the following persons or fictional characters? Darth Vader, J.R. Ewing (Dallas), Adolf Hitler, Bill O'Reilly, Hannibal Lecter (Silence of the Lambs), Ted Bundy (serial killer), HAL 9000 (2001: A Space Odyssey),... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Dec 16th, 2011
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Revisiting : Flash Occupations...a flash in the pan? (Second and hopefully the last part)

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― Part II of my blog article titled Flash Occupations...a flash in the pan? (Part I published on October 22, 2011). Well, what's up with the Flash Occupations (Wall Street, Oakland, UC Berkley, etc.). What's new? (Watch the video). Not much, uh!... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Nov 26th, 2011
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The story of an autumn Leaf that fell and went back to its branch

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― As your are reading this article, we are right in the middle of autumn here in Canada and the northern part of the United States of America. It's such a beautiful season, even if it's a little chilly. The scenery is spectacular as the season changes... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Nov 19th, 2011
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A yellow card for inappropriate behaviour

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― A little more serious this week. But we still have the Hodgepodge at the end of this article...on a lighter note. Man has a tendency to fear the unknown. In reaction to that fear, Man has created many mechanisms to protect himself. One of the modern... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Nov 12th, 2011
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Next question

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― "There are no stupid questions, just stupid people." - Mr. Garrison, South Park It may sound harsh. But it's also very true. For instance, take the following question: "How much do you weight?" Right off the bat, it sounds like a reasonable... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Nov 5th, 2011
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Every day Hell-oween

Every day Hell-oween

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― This week, I will stay off politics. So, instead of disgusting you, I will try to scare you. It's our Halloween special, Modern Circus style. People love reality shows because they have the impression that it is real. Nowadays, we all know that... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Made popular on Oct 30th, 2011
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Flash occupations...a flash in the pan?

Reflections on a Modern Circus ― Here's a scenario for a movie. Invaders from outer space land in every major cities around the world. The President of the United States (let's say actor Morgan Freeman...to keep it completely fictional!!) tries to make contact with them. Not being... (more)
 Reflectionsonam ― Posted on Oct 22nd, 2011