Charles van Heck
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Toxicity
Wildfires are a harbinger of political, societal, and economic instability due to climate change. The crisis we face is a moral and ethical one that calls for international cooperation and a resolute will to develop and apply those solutions. Continue reading
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When Smoke Gets In Your Eyes: A Firefighter’s Perspective
Statistical data from the National Interagency Fire Center reports that between January 1 and July 15 of this year, 3,633,827 acres have been consumed by 39,520 fires in the United States. Continue reading
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Moving Along
Self-pruning is an aspect of life. Continue reading
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Freedom and Passing of the Candlelight
Are our crises any different from those contended with by the generations of the American Revolution and Civil War eras? They, too, grappled with divisive moral issues. The Declaration of Independence, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and his Emancipation Proclamation testify to… Continue reading
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Oppenheimer and the Ethical Dilemma We Face
From an economic perspective, speculation in AI is limiting our investment in other sectors of the economy: energy infrastructure, housing, strategic value networks, logistics, and business innovation. Too many land, water, and energy resources are being diverted for the construction… Continue reading
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The Interior Wound and National Values
There is an interview with Eddie S. Glaude Jr. that I keep thinking about. The interview, conducted by Geoff Bennett, aired on 15 June on PBS News Hour. Glaude is the author of the book America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows… Continue reading
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The Vision of Chrissy Mount (Kapp): Integrating Art and Business
For newer artists or crafters, I would start with the basics: Is this your business or is this your hobby? And then act accordingly based on your answer. The danger is pretending your “art” is something it is not. Continue reading
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The Vision of Chrissy Mount (Kapp): Integrating Art and Business
I hope that through my paintings, my audience will remember their own history and develop an appreciation of the sacrifices past generations have made to create the United States of America. Much of this formal and family history is not… Continue reading
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