EN English translation follows the EO #Esperanto original ->

EO #Esperanto:

Saluton! Mi aliĝas al ĉi tiu organizo ĉar mi kunkonsentas kun la celoj de: paco en la kosmo; demokrateco de nova lando; logika uzo de Esperanto kiel La Internacia Lingvo; kaj simile.

Sed, de la komenco malplaĉas al mi iom de la ĥierarkiojn: laŭ lingvo; laŭ alirebleco al la reto (mi komprenas ke ĉi tiu estas la mondo nun kaj tiel la mondo unuiĝas... tamen, restas bilionoj kiuj ankoraŭ ne havas aliron, aŭ lertecon pri la reto); laŭ mono speciale! Cent eŭrojn estas sufiĉe alta kosto por mezklasano en usono. Sed 15000 eŭrojn estas ridinde granda sumo... evidente, de la komenco, riĉuloj havos pli da rajtoj.

Mi esperas ke ĉi tiu "lando" povos helpi al pli demokrata, pli unueca organizita socio. Ni vidu.

EN English:

Hello! I joined this organization because i agree with the goals of: peace; democracy in a new country; logical use of Esperanto as The International Language; and other similar ideas.

But, from the beginning i'm unhappy with some of the hierarchies: by language; by ability to connect to tne 'net (i understand that this is the world we have now and that's how the worl is uniting... nevertheless, there are billions who still don't have access, or skills with the 'net); by money especially! One hundred Euros is a sufficiently high cost for a middle class American. But 15,000 Euros is a ridiculously large sum... obviously, from the beginning, rich people will have more Rights.

I hope that this "country" will be able to help create a more democratic, more united, organized society. Let's see.

A Message of Hope to all Asgardians and future Asgardians

First some words of wisdom from someone in our past….

“A new type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move towards higher levels”

Albert Einstein, NY Times, 1946

picture credit NASA Mars mission

Evolution of the future

2019 is bringing many exciting initiatives to Asgardians.  With future appointments of Ministers to advancements in technology, engineering, marketing and many other areas.  Asgardia has reach many milestones in such a little amount of time.  The introduction of the citizenship/resident fee has allowed us to move forward with initiatives that may bring great value to Asgardia and future Asgardians.

Your willingness to contribute to this great cause has not gone unnoticed , you are becoming the building blocks of Asgardia, and to those who continue to contribute we give our sincere gratitude .  However; for those of you who continue to doubt the objectives of Asgardia, I offer a simplistic explanation that will hopefully give you a little faith.

But before that a message from a book I enjoy reading….

“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.”

Bible NLT, Hebrews 11

We have all heard of Farmers

Farmers, before they collect their harvest, must invest heavily into that endeavor without knowing if it will succeed or not. They may spend thousands buying supplies, preparing fields, and planting seed. (resources and infrastructure) The farmers have faith that there will be a harvest at the end of the growing season.  (completion of their objectives) Sometimes, they lose everything due to natural disasters and other threats, (failure, trails, threats) But yet they continue to plant their crops, in the hope they can have a harvest.  (faith, perseverance, commitment)

Asgardia is in the process of building resources and infrastructure, to do this, we need the assistance of all Asgardians.  With all our contributions, we will go on this journey in the hope one day we reach our destination.

Many humans have taken similar journeys throughout history.  They also endured harsh criticism, slander, doubt, and fears.  However, because they persevered, stayed committed, and had faith, today we enjoy the many accomplishments they achieved.  But they did not take their journeys alone, and the more that joined their cause, the more their dreams become reality.

“Our reality is an interaction with our thoughts, both positive and negative.  Each taking us down a path that we desire” John Fine, 2019

“The essence of Asgardia is Peace in space, and the prevention of Earth’s conflicts being transferred into space” Dr. Igor Ashurbeyli Head of Nation Asgardia

Asgardia is basically, humanity working together creating the first Space Nation.

Thank you for your support

John Fine

Asgardia Parliament District 13

...I'LL WATCH THAT BLUE FROM THE OTHERSIDE.

a while ago I just paied for my asgardian citizenship. This is my little contribution as a single and little human being for this big project in which I want to believe in to.

I talked to people (including friends) who think this is another marketing action to earn money from people around the world using a sensitive theme to have those people move in their advantage. Or a sort of religious movement trying to raise their followers.

I don't know what is real and not real in this world anymore. I like this planet so very much; I love wandering and getting lost into woods, forests, mountains, far away from society and civilization to heal myslef.

But at the same time I desire living somewhere else on another planet, in another galaxy, through another universe and time, with other species besides Earthlings, yes, one species, one race...

... Asgardia please be real, not another fake lucrative sad reality, which this world is already full with ...

Applying for a med school is one of those processes that can make a student sweat as this is quite long and eventually test the patience of students to the limit. That’s the reason why you won’t see students looking for a chance to make into a med school super confident. And the worst part; even after working so hard, a majority of students don’t make it pass the line. There’s a good reason for this. Let me elaborate my point of view further in this blog.

It doesn’t matter that whether you are looking for a seat in a med school in the US/Canada or any other region close by, you will see a similar trend in the admission cycle. In fact, anyone who has been closely watching the Caribbean medical school admission statistics over the past several years will tell you that over 80% of the students who apply don’t get admission. The overwhelming majority of the students get rejected and the reason is simple; there are not enough seats and the process is extensive and comprehensive in nature.

What’s so Elusive about a Med School Seat?

There are many reasons for which a med school seat is very elusive to say the least. The profession of medicine is a very prestigious one as well as a noble one. The respect a doctor gets is arguably unparalleled to any other profession. Students from a young age dream of getting into a med school. It can be either anyone in their relatives or social circle is in their profession or they come to know that becoming a doctor is one of the best things that can happen to them.

The factors apart from the low number of seats in every med school is the fact that the application process is extensive and may take over 6 months from the time a student first decides to apply. The requirements like MCAT, SAT and TOEFL can be overwhelming for students apart from good grades in their high school which is a prerequisite for any med school in the world. That’s why students need to be on their toes really to give every chance of passing through the process.

Admission Dates, Assistance and Evaluation of the Applications

The fact that admission dates and assistance is really important for students to know is a bygone conclusion. This is where every student can apply in his favorite and a prestigious med school. But the statistics in this regard are eye-opening to say the least. More than 50% of the applicants don’t even pass through the entrance exam so that they can go through the next processes related to interviewing.

It is the assistance that students need that can really make them score high in the entrance test. But before that, it is necessary for students to get assistance so that they can apply with full confidence that they haven’t made any mistake in filling out the form. This is where you really need a student counselor who can offer you excellent support so that you can be cent percent sure about this aspect.

The evaluation part is what can really be nerve-wracking for students as they look for a positive outcome but if the previous part of the assessment is not done right, they falter big time in this. While this is heartbreaking for students as a whole, they get valuable lessons for the future about what not to do and exactly what to do to come out triumphant in this concern. The evaluation of the forms by the concerned authorities is always done with a magnifying glass so as to choose only the best ones and crème de la crème. So as a student, you need to give your best shot for eventual success.

Final Word

I am sure that after going through this blog you will be better off in terms of applying for a med school. If you still have some questions in this concern or want to offer your feedback, please use the comments section below

It is hard to imagine the world without carrying cases. They are put to use every day in a massive variety of ways. They get our stuff from point A to point B without damage. When they fail, we are at a loss, whether financial, material, or for kind words. With the ability to purchase or customize a quality case for nearly any purpose, getting things where they need to be, intact, is no longer a gamble.

Carrying cases come in many shapes, sizes, and compositions. They are often rectangular, sometimes with recesses or pockets to secure items. They may be tubes with sealed end caps and/ or hinged sides. They may be internally or externally shaped to the contours of the things inside. Carrying cases may be flame retardant, static free, resistant to electromagnetic interference, or waterproof. They may be hard or soft sided, single chambered or compartmentalized, and may have wheels for ease of movement. More than just boxes and bags, custom carrying cases provide quality protection for the safe transport of delicate, sensitive, unruly, or potentially dangerous items, equipment, or materials. The case size, shape, and composition will be dependent upon the material in transit.

The Cause For a Good Case

Papers are kept dry and in order in plastic cases, briefcases, or portfolios . Musical instruments, electronic equipment, medical instruments, and chemicals are protected from shock, moisture, or drastic temperature changes by waterproof cases with custom foam interiors, made to accommodate safe transport. Anti-static foam may be used inside the protective case to safeguard electronic equipment from static discharge during transit. You can find companies who manufacture this foam here on IQS Directory .

Sewing notions, beads, and other small craft accessories need to be contained in segregated compartments.

There are plastic carry cases for appropriate and convenient storage and transport of these items. Many tool sets for hobbyists, construction workers, and mechanics are packaged in form-fitted carry cases that make them easy to keep organized. There are apparatus specific cases for computers, archery, fishing, golf, photography, makeup, and art supplies. Firearms require specially made, locking gun cases for commercial or private transport.

Some carry cases double as display cases for trade shows and sales presentations, such as the ones you can find here . Heavy duty, rolling cases for speakers, lighting, and sound equipment, provide entertainers and production crews the ability to take their show on the road. Sturdy cases for transporting medical equipment and supplies allow doctors to access sick and injured people in remote places and adverse conditions.

Unity of Effort through Diversity of Human Condition

By John Fine

As an Asgardian I have made a vow to make an effort to promote Unity. As I read comments within the Asgardia’s website, Discord, Slack, and Facebook, I still see the lack of effort in unity among Asgardians.  Not all Asgardians mind you, but some, and as we are all unified into one, “this some” is our weak link in the chain that can cause disaster for us all.  First we must understand what Unity of effort really means, and what diversity of the human condition means as well.

Unity of effort: Is the state of harmonizing efforts among multiple organizations working towards a similar objective. This prevents organizations from working at cross purposes and it reduces duplication of effort. Multiple organizations can achieve unity of effort through shared common objectives.

Human condition: The human condition is defined as "the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality."

Next we need to find a way to harmonize our efforts towards unity, while recognizing the human condition.  I believe there are three areas that everyone can adopt that will assist in this effort.  They are:  Multiple Realities, Scientific Method and Reasonable Understanding.

Multiple Realities - (Insert) Alfred Schütz 1945

On Multiple Realities

Source: Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, Vol. 5, No. 4 (June, 1945), pp. 533-576;

Published: by International Phenomenological Society.

In a famous chapter of his Principles of Psychology William James analyzes our sense of reality. [1] Reality, so he states, means simply relation to our emotional and active life. The origin of all reality is subjective , whatever excites and stimulates our interest is real. To call a thing real means that this thing stands in a certain relation to ourselves. “The word ‘real’ is, in short, a fringe." [2] Our primitive impulse is to affirm immediately the reality of all that is conceived, as long as it remains uncontradicted. But there are several, probably an infinite number of various orders of realities, each with its own special and separate style of existence. James calls them “sub-universes” and mentions as examples the world of sense or physical things (as the paramount reality); the world of science; the world of ideal relations; the world of “idols of the tribe”; the various supernatural worlds of mythology and religion; the various worlds of individual opinion; the worlds of sheer madness and vagary. [3] The popular mind conceives of all these sub-worlds more or less disconnectedly; and when dealing with one of them forgets for the time being its relations to the rest. But every object we think of is at last referred to one of these sub-worlds. “Each world whilst it is attended to is real after its own fashion; only the reality lapses with the attention." [4] With these remarks James’ genius has touched on one of the most important philosophical questions. Intentionally restricting his inquiry to the psychological aspect of the problem he has refrained from embarking upon an investigation of the many implications involved. The following considerations, fragmentary as they are, attempt to outline a first approach to some of them with the special aim of clarifying the relationship between the reality of the world of daily life and that of theoretical, scientific contemplation.

Scientific Method : The scientific method is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. To be termed scientific, a method of inquiry is commonly based on empirical or measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning.

And Reasonable Understanding: Today, logical reasoning is the umbrella term for at least three different types of reasoning. These are known as deductive reasoning , inductive reasoning and abductive reasoning and are based on deduction, induction and abduction, respectively. However, we have many forms of reasoning and the understanding of these forms.  Logical reasoning keeps us centered on provable results rather than false assumptions and conjecture.

Realities at best are subjective , people see what the want to see, hear what they want to hear, and do what they want to do.  Three people can look at a situation, and all three will come up with a different reality.  This is a flaw in the human condition that can be corrected by believing in multiple realities.  In other words, instead of being steadfast in what you think reality is, accept that others may have a different reality to yours, and that both are ok, and that you can find common ground where both can exist in harmony.  This is the beauty of multiple realities theory, it acknowledges diversity and allows unity through that diversity.

The scientific method is a way to look at a situation where there are no absolutes; not at first.  You question everything, you use real data to prove results, you use real world test and procedures to gain those results, you share with others and allow them to do the same, then you compare notes and come up with a reasonable hypothesis as to what the truth is.  For instance, say someone says all cats are bad.  This statement may be true or may not be true, so you gather information from different parts of the world on the nature of cats, real time information, your friends also gather information as well, then you compare notes.  You find around 20% of cats hurt their owners, trash their owners house, or attack the children, you consider these things to be bad, so 20% of cats are bad, and 80% are not.  Therefor; the statement “All cats are bad” would be false.  But you did not assume this answer, you did not guess, you did not give a unsubstantiated opinion.  You used verifiable proof, science, facts, and mathematical precision to prove your case.  This is the beauty of the scientific method, it allows diversity of thought to be proven with sound judgment and proven results.  Creating unity through provable science.

Finally, reasoned understanding.  Basically this is common sense thinking, taken everything into account and saying, hey thats this or that.  Being logical about a situation rather than going off on some wild goose chase. ( paranoid delusional conspiracy theories )  Say for instance you are talking to a friend, you tell this friend information, and tell them not to tell anyone.  Yet somehow at the end of the week, this information is known by others.  The only information that gets out is the information this one particular friend is told.  Logic says this friend is the reason everyone found out the information.  You can’t really say they told anyone, you can’t really prove it, and you can’t really know unless you catch them in the act.  But, you can use reasonable understanding and say it is most likely them.  You could go off  a wild goose chase and say aliens are recording your conversations, or there are FBI agents spying on you, or someone planted a recording device in all the places you and this other person had been.  Yes, those sound more exciting, but most likely are not true.  Reasonable understanding says the most likely cause is the friend you thought you could trust.  Let's say someone says, “The world is the worst it's ever been, and the end times are near”; a phrase we hear a lot these days.  Well, reasonable understanding says this phrase is simply not true, and it can be proven using the scientific method. Why? Because we have a recorded history that says otherwise; on many occasions the world has been a lot worse throughout history. Today's situations are mild compared to some of those situations.  This is the beauty of reasonable understanding it allows a commonsense approach to diversity of understanding so that you have a unified thought process that most likely is the truth.

Well that's it, I hope this has helped “the some” become closer to unity.  I call this the “No Bull” approach, or no nonsense approach.  It has always worked well for me, so I thought I would share.  In any case, we need to strengthen our unity within Asgardia, be more understanding of others, quit seeing conspiracy theories behind every closed door, quit bringing up old battles of the world and trying to solve them within Asgardia, quit having discussions about things that really don’t matter and have no real solutions, quit trying to prove ourselves right, quit believing that we are better than someone else or smarter and more intelligent or more qualified (we are all equal), have an understanding of others beliefs and customs, try to see it from others’ points of view, find common ground, believe we have enough within ourselves to put our old superstitions aside for the betterment of Asgardia, and quit trying to distrust everything and realize we may just actually want to make this thing happen. This will move humanity into a new era that is free of the conflicts of this world we currently live in.

Thank you and sincerely all my love and kindness,

John Fine, Member of Parliament District 13

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