Monthly Archives: March 2025

Merle Oberon

Posted on March 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Merle Oberonby Michael DoyleIt doesn’t matter what screen she’s onHere’s to the legendary Merle OberonIn 1935, she set eyes and minds reelingPlaying the heroine with thought and feelingSouth Asian, yet with Javanese eyesHer ascent had come with some surpriseAs Goldwyn … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Supreme Art of War Is To Subdue the Enemy Without Fighting

Posted on March 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” – Sun Tzu

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Thought For the Day: The First Thing To Decide Before You Walk Into Any Negotiation Is What To Do If the Other Fellow Says ‘No’

Posted on March 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“The first thing to decide before you walk into any negotiation is what to do if the other fellow says ‘no’.” – Ernest Bevin

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