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Friday, 1 July 2016

Short Story ~ 'The Zombie Has Cometh' (Part 2)

That morning, global news broadcasts were speculating on the size of the object hitting the earth and why the authorities hadn’t given a warning even though the suspected asteroid had landed in an uninhabited region of the ‘Gobi’ desert. The nearest town or village was reported to be approximately 14o kilometers from the suspected debris area.  The nearest village to the suspected landing was named after a granddaughter of the prophet Mohammed.

The village had only a sparse and somewhat nomadic population according to the C.I.A. file displayed on Frank Santanoli’s computer screen. As Frank stroked his bald head and noted the information on the computer screen his commander was on the phone wanting an update.

“What have you got, Santanoli?” Frank was busy compiling his thoughts before revealing them to his senior commander his answer. He was still puzzled at what the data on his computer screen was showing. “I’m not sure, boss…”

“What do you mean?” asked Michael Stubbs the section chief of the C.I.A (Central Intelligence Agency) based at Langley, Virginia over the secure phone line.

“It landed approximately 140 kilometers from a village called Ayisha, but, I think, we have a problem, either with the source data or another Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) has just entered our airspace and landed without clearance and notification,” Frank remarked candidly.

“Well, as soon as you know the better…you better get out there and find out what landed. Remember, this is a need-to-know mission with level one clearance.” Stubbs was quick to terminate the call, as he had other assholes waiting to speak to him, which was his view of most of his staff that were quick to judge him, but most never had the balls in front of their commander to put their money where their mouth was. It was the same subordinates who were waiting to speak to him on other phone lines as he sat observing the scene from the comfort of his chauffeur-driven vehicle. His black limousine was carefully making its way through the rush hour traffic as it made its way to the White House along ‘Patriot’s Avenue’ renamed after the defeat of the enemies of the United States during the years fighting terrorism. Apart from the rain and the noise of the traffic, the air-conditioned interior provided a comfort Michael Stubbs had gotten used to. ‘Power corrupts, but without it, there is no light,’ he used to say to himself and others when the occasion permitted.

***
The overnight flight from Langley Air Force Base to Mongolia allowed Frank Santanoli time to consider his options. The local Mongolian operative was at Chinggis Khaan International Airport to greet Frank as he departed the CIA corporate jet.

“Hope you had a pleasant journey, Mr. Santanoli?”

Frank already knew everything to know about the local asset. He had already read the file on the local CIA operative at Langley before leaving. “Yes, glad you pulled the right strings with the military here, Armed,” Frank said as they shook hands.

“Have Langley briefed you?”

“No. Only that you requested a helicopter.”

“Good. We are going as they say asteroid hunting.”

“The helicopter is over there, ready and waiting,” Armed remarked as he pointed out the helicopter on the far side of the airport.

“How far is the village called Ayisha from here and also the suspected debris area from the asteroid that came down?” Frank already knew the distance he just wanted to test Armed on his skills of preparedness.

“About an hour to Ayisha, and then another hour perhaps, depending on weather conditions. The helicopter is under military control, so we don’t have a say on that score.”

“You know this village then?”

“Yes, it’s famous for many reasons,” Armed replied.

“No time to waste, let’s get going.”

***
“Commander, there’s an aircraft approaching.”

Iron Smart could see the aircraft on its defense system. The alien spacecraft’s automated computer system was already locked on and ready to take offensive action if it needed to.

“We are protected with our shield and cloaked invisible to their technology,” Iron Smart said to his second-in-command Shogi.

“We will see what they do.”

***
The helicopter flew past the alien spacecraft several times as it circled the area before landing in a clearing beside a sand dune.

“According to my GPS coordinates we are in the exact area where the fallout from the asteroid hit,” Frank remarked to Armed.

As Frank and Armed searched the area they could find no debris from an asteroid, perhaps, the computer data was wrong, Frank thought.

“Are we really looking for the remains of an asteroid?” asked Armed.

“I was wondering when you were going to ask,” Frank replied.

“No. A UFO crashed here somewhere or it landed. Well, that’s what our computer tracking told us.”

“How do you know it was a UFO?” asked Armed.

“Well, asteroids don’t slow down.”

To be continued...
 

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In my book “It’s Never Too Late” read how dreams do come true, but be careful what you wish for. Understand the secret of greed and you will attain one of the secrets of prosperity. The book will also take you on a journey and explore love, money, luck, and much more.

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Saturday, 26 March 2016

Living with Dementia

Well, many of you that read this article will probably not agree with what you about to read, but the truth sometimes hurts and it has to be confronted. My experience comes from looking after my grandmother who lived to the grand age of ninety-six. The last years of my grandmother’s life was spent in a residential home for people with dementia. Dementia is a chronic and progressive disorder of the brain to function normally and involves symptoms such as visual impairment, memory loss, thinking, problem solving, and language abilities and varies to each individual depending on environmental conditions that may have contributed to the onset of the disorder such as Alzheimer’s disease or a sequence of strokes.  

Now, looking back my grandmother spent around fifteen years possible more doubly incontinent which means she had to wear a nappy for her bladder and bowel functions the same as a baby. At the same time my grandmother never recognized me when I visited her, which I did on a regular basis. Throughout this time period she was often spoon feed again much like a baby. I also noticed many of the other residents (perhaps we should call them patients as we do if they are in a hospital) having to be spoon feed and no doubt were probably doubly incontinent as well. 
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On my many visits to the residential home I got to know some of the other residents (patients), inasmuch as how they were glad to see other people visiting because I was told by the care staff that some of the residents never saw any relatives, perhaps this was because they had out lived them or had living relatives that didn’t care I don’t know, but from my experience it’s not easy to see the possible future and it wasn’t easy for me.

All this happened in a period of twenty-five to ten years ago before the UK government took dementia as a serious growing problem and invested money into research and preventative medication. I knew back then that dementia was a worldwide problem and wondered why governments hadn’t taken it seriously from what I had read on the Internet and why there was no medication available to lessen the effects of dementia for my grandmother.

From my experience the care staff dealing with dementia residents (patients) need to be better trained, paid, and need to be able to cope with residents (patients) that can be overly demonstrative and difficult to deal with on par with mentally ill patients.  We all have a habit of wanting to turn away from things that upset our cosy little world, especially, when we see the possible future for many of us and I know I did, but I was given the responsibility that I couldn’t ignore and I didn’t enjoy even though my grandmother had treated me without any real love for me as she acted as my mother and brought me up from the age of twelve and a half.

Perhaps, God in all wisdom wanted to see how I would react and cope as just another test for me, I don’t know, but seeing a possible future many of us will experience doesn’t make sense to me?

Are you listening,  what are you dreaming?

As Jesus said, “belief is everything.”

In my latest book “It’s Never Too Late” read how dreams do come true, but be careful what you wish for. Understand the secret of greed and you will attain one of the secrets of prosperity. The book will also take you on a journey and explores love, money, luck, and much more.

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Thursday, 25 February 2016

The Economic Triangle of Europe, China, and America


The global recession that is now about to show its hand started when Germany insisted on austerity for most of Europe more than three years ago. In a sense, Germany shot itself in the foot by insisting on this austerity policy for Europe which caused a slowdown in demand not just in Europe, but also in China. Its taken about three years of depressed demand to fully show up in China’s economy but now it has taken hold with many ghost towns where literally every factory is deserted and unfinished building projects resemble some sort of nuclear accident. What people fail to understand is the level of unemployment is rising in China and there is no state aid and the Chinese are natural savers and not spenders, so the move to a consumer led economy will be hard to achieve given these facts. 

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With many American companies relying on trade with China and Europe the feedback loop equally affects the American economy which hadn’t really recovered from the 2008 financial  crisis with many Americans on low wages and unable to spend. The commodities downturn which is ultimately dependent on demand has been savage and affects many emerging economies again adding to weak demand for export led economies such as Germany and so the feedback loop feeds the global recession. 

With negative interest rates in Europe and Japan this shows that these policies are not working and the only reasonable policy is to spend money on infrastructure and increase the level of wages for the low paid to a living wage and watch as their respective economies grow. Without this type of policy that serves the greatest majority (the low paid) and interest rates between 2 and 4% we will have more unrealistic asset bubbles that will only create a greater inequality in society and lead eventually to a breakdown of social cohesion. 

I believe governments around the world can avoid the worst of a global recession by seizing the moment by spending money on new innovation and technology that provides solutions to climate change such as Solar Power Stations, All Electric Vehicles, Wind and Wave Power, and Environmental Schemes to Clean up Pollution. 

It doesn’t make any sense for countries such as Brazil to be spending billions on hosting the Olympics yet they pour raw sewage into the sea. 

Anthony Fox MSc BSc Hons


Remember: Electric Vehicles = No Waste Technology = Clean Air 


Are you listening,  what are you dreaming?

As Jesus said, “belief is everything.”

In my latest book “It’s Never Too Late” read how dreams do come true, but be careful what you wish for. Understand the secret of greed and you will attain one of the secrets of prosperity. The book will also take you on a journey and explores love, money, luck, and much more.

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Sunday, 30 November 2014

The Million Dollar Question and Answer ( NFL Sunday Football Comic Diary) Week 13

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The New England Patriots face Green Bay Packers in Sunday’s live match. I fancy the Patriots to win the game. The consensus is around 63% in favour with the Patriots, even though the bookies make the Patriots the dog in this matchup. It’s Brady against Rodgers and I fancy Brady to show the rising star Rodgers how it’s done. As they say, go with the inform team. Who invented the spread, the bookies, and the way they see it, as a + or – 3.5 point game? So, that probably means the Patriots will win straight up.  Whatever happens, I will enjoy the game! New England Patriots is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games.
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In my latest book “It’s Never Too Late” read how dreams do come true, but be careful what you wish for. Understand the secret of greed and you will attain one of the secrets of prosperity. The book will also take you on a journey and explores love, money, luck, and much more.

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Thursday, 20 November 2014

The Mantra of “There is always tomorrow.”

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Many of you reading this perhaps suffers from bipolar or similar disorders, well, do not despair because “there is always tomorrow” a mantra I use on a regular basis to help deflect any suicidal thoughts. This mantra of “there is always tomorrow” I borrowed from a friend whose advice I valued and have never forgotten. I know it is not easy to deal with suicidal thoughts, but when you see the logic in this mantra and can keep it in your mind until you need to say it to yourself then you will appreciate its power. 

We all do it, panic when things seem impossible to live with, but it's often the case that things are better when we have had time to think things through. Often, I slip into a low depressive mood which can last for days, weeks, and sometimes many months before I emerge from what I call the “black cloud” of my bipolar disorder, but, I try and use some of the strategies I have developed to help combat these times.  

For example: I like to read books, but suddenly I will stop reading books and virtually stop doing anything apart from eating and washing, although I have little appetite to do either at times. To combat this lack of enthusiasm to pick up a book and read I will walk down to the local shop and buy a newspaper each day until such a time that I have snapped out of this malaise. And this works for me, even though most of the time I will only read a few articles in the paper, but the point is the action of walking down to the local shop and buying and reading the newspaper usually results at some point in time the enthusiasm to start reading books again.


 

So, remember the mantra “there is always tomorrow” and build those strategies that can work for you. 

Are you listening,  what are you dreaming?

As Jesus said, “belief is everything.”

In my latest book “It’s Never Too Late” read how dreams do come true, but be careful what you wish for. Understand the secret of greed and you will attain one of the secrets of prosperity. The book will also take you on a journey and explores love, money, luck, and much more.

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Hey, Chuck. Did you bring any spending money? Viva la vida loca.

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Which would you prefer half-price digital or paperback?

 Read my latest book "It's Never Too Late" by Anthony Fox,  published by Chipmunka Publishing

Tuesday, 3 June 2014

Tuesday's Euro Millions Lucky Numbers

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So today, I fancy meditating and try to pick a result on tonight's Euro Millions lottery.  Here are my Lucky Star Numbers for tonight's lottery draw.
7 --- 9



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In my latest book “It’s Never Too Late” read how dreams do come true, but be careful what you wish for. Understand the secret of greed and you will attain one of the secrets of prosperity. The book will also take you on a journey and explores love, money, luck, and much more.

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Hey, Chuck. Did you bring any spending money? Viva la vida loca.


Conducting Survey into Precognitive Choices

Which would you prefer half-price digital or paperback?

 Read my latest book "It's Never Too Late" by Anthony Fox,  published by Chipmunka Publishing