Monday, February 11, 2008 

Thoreau's Civil Disobedience

It is more and more clear how horrendous the George W. Bush presidency has been. The Bush administrations fiscal policies, combined with trumped-up and unjustified War spending are stealing from our children and our grandchildren as the nations debt threatens to destroy all of the worlds monetary structures.

Even more fearful than their monetary fiascoes is the assault by the Bush gang on American Civil Liberties. The obviously unconstitutional Patriot Act goes unchallenged by a supine and shamefully weak Congress and Judicial system. None who watched the Supreme Court conspire with Bush and Chaney in their coup d'tat, stealing the last Presidential election, can expect much justice from the highest court and last hope for preservation of American ideals.

In spite of my gloomy appraisal, I take some hope in the curious fact that we recently celebrated the 150th anniversary of the publication of Walden by Henry David Thoreau. That fact was the cause of some celebration by a large group of so-called Thoreauvian scholars who study the mans huge body of writings. His personal journal runs to 22,000 pages.

To me however, it is not Walden which is a cause for hope, but Thoreaus earlier essay, Civil Disobedience, a 22 page essay advocating refusal to obey an unjust ruling power, in Thoreaus case, The American Government of his time.

A defining quote from the work goes, All men recognize the right of revolution; that is, the right to refuse allegiance to, and to resist, the government, when its tyranny or its inefficiency are great and unendurable.

Thoreau wrote the essay after he had spent a single night in jail in 1846 for refusing to pay his poll tax, in spite of the fact that his friends offered to pay it for him. He simply refused to pay a tax to support a government which he considered unjust, in his case because it allowed the outright ownership of human beings by other human beings: Slavery. He was a loudly outspoken Abolitionist.

Whether Thoreaus writings and frequent public speeches contributed to the American Civil War, the essay Civil Disobedience surely has had a profound influence on the course of human history. His effect has reached the affairs of multitudes that could not have read the work itself, because great men, leaders in actions to change the world, read the essay. Three of these cited Civil Disobedience as a milestone work in the development of their thinking, Count Leo Tolstoy, Mohandas K. Gandhi and Martin Luther King.

I find it awesome to think that a single brief statement of moral commitment by Henry David Thoreau, a local Massachusetts land-surveyor of very tenuous health, could so shake the world as it obviously has. But, it aint been easy. Many will remember Gandhis starving himself in hunger strikes to oppose British rule of India, and Kings impassioned, I have a dream speech for civil rights in the American South of the nineteen sixties, not long before his assassination. Leo Tolstoys writings on the lives of Russian serfs contributed to the thoughts of later Russian leaders who led that nation away from the despotism of the Tsars.

But, now is now in America. We are faced with a deeply divided nation again. The division this time is clearly based upon power and money. The Bush gang is firmly entrenching a financial aristocracy, which they appear prepared to preserve at any cost in the lives of our military and in our civil liberties. If he does nothing more, Osama Bin Lauden will have changed America and the world forever.

Fear has become a political weapon used for the basest reasons. A new title has emerged for suppressing dissent: The War on Terror. The dimensions of such a war elude me. I do not have much understanding of what Bush and Chaney intend when they spout their venom. If I am correct, Terror exists in the minds and spirit of human beings, in this case Americans. We are terrified, and I agree that Bush and Bin Lauden and Chaney and Rumsfeld and Ashcroft have acted in concert to make us terrified of mass destruction. (Although, the most recent great acts of mass destruction, we did the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.)

Thoreau may be looking over our shoulders now, suggesting that we consider the honesty of what we are taking part in, the theft from our children and their children, the acceptance of the destruction of American ideals. I think he would have asked us to not be subjugated by Fear. -30-

Dick DeBold email: rcdebold@mindspring,com Born July 20,1927, New York, NY Married, September 27, 1957, to Marjorie Cope Warren. I son, William John DeBold. Education, The Stuyvesant High School, NYC, 1945, Arista The New York state Maritime Academy, 1947. Ensign, USNR Ships Officer 1947-50 Various ships and steamship companies Licensed as Master, expired due to injury. Naval Officer, Korean War 1950-1953 (Now Lieut. SG., ret.) BA, University of California Berkeley, 1957. Phi Beta Kappa, Highest Honors. Major Psychology. MS, Psychology, Yale University, 1958 Ph.D., Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, 1963. University Teaching Fellow. Teaching Experience: Wesleyan University, Asst, Assoc. Professor 63 67 Harvard University, Visiting Assoc. Professor 1966 Hobart College, Dean of the College 1967 68 Long Island University, Professor 1969 84 Long Island University, Professor Emeritus 1984 pres.

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Recruiting and Executive Headhunting

Executive recruiting refers to the process in which a third-party recruiter researches and employs qualified individuals for their client businesses. The recruiter acts as an independent contact between potential candidates and client companies to fill positions they may be offering.

There are several different kinds of executive recruiters. Some may specialize in client relationships and provide ongoing support to their clients sales or business development. Others may strictly focus on finding candidates for open positions within the client company; this is often referred to as sourcing. Still others may provide both ongoing support as well as serve the recruiting needs of their clients. These third-party recruiters can specialize in recruitment of permanent positions within a client company, contract (or temporary) positions, or both.

Third-party recruiters who dedicate themselves to placing potential hires in full-time positions within companies are often referred to as headhunters. Typically, executive headhunting is often associated with a higher degree of industry knowledge and more personal, less canvassing approach.

Here is a good way to distinguish between recruiters and headhunters. Recruiters tend to use a more blanketed approach to finding potential hires for a client company, such as cold-calling. Most often, recruiters have very little or no previous knowledge of a candidate before contact is made.

On the other hand, executive headhunters typically attempt to find the individuals previous employment history, education, etc. before contacting the candidate. Basically, executive headhunters typically look for suitable candidates first, then speak to them, whereas recruiters will more often than not contact individuals first, then choose their candidates from the individuals they have already spoken to. In addition, executive headhunters may attempt to poach employees away form their current employers, when recruiters may not attempt this.

Executive headhunting agents can be generalists, or specialists in a particular niche. Some may specialize in geographic regions, while other niche headhunters may specialize in a specific industry or type of employee, such as law enforcement, medical specialists, senior-level executives, etc.

Executive search agents typically have a wide array of personal contacts, detailed specific knowledge of the geographic area in consideration, and on most occasions, tend to operate at the most senior level. The main goal of executive headhunters is to strengthen the client company by introducing high-profile employees.

Executive search professionals or headhunters are involved throughout more of the hiring process, conducting thorough reports and interviews for the client company. They attempt to present candidates that they believe will fit, not only into the position, but that will fit into the companys employment culture, as well. These headhunting agents usually have long-lasting relationships with their clients spanning many years. They attempt to ensure progress for the client company by introducing candidates that will strengthen the company, and by avoiding the use of cold-calling and other impersonal hiring techniques.

Mr. Oliver is a marketing agent for The Charis Group LLC. The executive headhunter recruiting agency works with major companies to find the right executive for the job. For more information on their executive recruiting services please visit their website.

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From 'I Will' to 'I Do' in 8 Easy Steps

So, by now you have found your soulmate. The yin to your yang. The person who completes you. The person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Congratulations!

Now for the hard part. What do you do next? Everyone has good advice for you; where to shop for your gown, the best caterer, what photographer you must have, etc. The realization of planning your wedding, the biggest, most meaningful event you will ever host, is starting to hit.

Your head is spinning. Budget, DJ's, caterer's, oh my!

Do not distress, help is on it's way. There are not really a million details to tend to- just 999,000. Ok , maybe not that many. I have condensed your to-do list into the 8 most important steps in your planning. These are the big umbrellas over the more minute details.

The process is quite simple really, as long as you are organized and follow a plan.

This is the first step to planning the wedding of your dreams. Purchase a professionally made wedding planner. This organizer will be your planning companion. It must contain relevant, useful information and tools. Such as; budget planner, guest list planner, calendar, wedding countdown checklist, vendor interview questions, wedding day itinerary, etc.

The binder you choose should be lightweight and durable so that you can carry it with you while meeting with your vendors or shopping for your gown. Use this planner to document all aspects of your planning. From vendor appointments to transportation. Keep copies of your vendor contracts in your planner and have it with you on your wedding day in case of any vendor misunderstandings.

The second step is also quite easy. Sit down with your fianc and talk about your 'dream wedding'. Is it in your church? Is it a small gathering of important friends and family? Big band and lot's of dancing? A five tiered cake with fondant and sugar flowers? Is it Elegant? Or Casual? Is it on the beach in Hawaii? Whatever your vision, write it down. You will want to convey this to your wedding vendors during the interview process.

The third step. Determine a realistic budget for your wedding. Gather together the people who will be responsible for paying for your wedding. Describe your 'dream wedding' to them. Discuss the amount available and who will be paying for what. Remember, every bride has a budget. It will take a creative bride to have the wedding of her dreams on a realistic budget.

Number four. Complete your guest list. You may want to create an A list and a B list depending on your budget.

Step five. Interview and hire wedding vendors. By this point you will have received many recommendations from recently married friends. I suggest you interview these vendors first. Interview a minimum of three vendors per category. You want to find the perfect fit for your event. Discuss your budget and communicate your wedding vision. Do not hire a vendor on price alone. Hire a vendor whom you feel has your best interests at heart. Do not discount your vendors referral list. Call at least three.

Number six. At this point, you may want to consider hiring a professional wedding consultant. A wedding consultant will be able to determine which vendors will be best for your event and for your budget. Your consultant will save you time and money by doing all the legwork for you, bringing your wedding vision to life, and keeping you on budget.

Seven. Plan your honeymoon. Keep in mind the season and your vacation interests. Use a certified travel agent. Feel free to browse the web for honeymoon ideas and locals, but it is best to leave the details to a professional agent. Would you trust a plumber to do your heart surgery?

And finally, step number eight . Relax. Know that your dream wedding is being handled by industry professionals who have done this many, many times.

I wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

Cheers!

Jo Anna Zaffree is a professional wedding consultant in Colorado. Her company, A SOLID IMAGE, has just published her first book. Your Personal Wedding Planner is a complete organizer, filled with over 275 Money Saving Tips, usually known only to wedding industry insiders. Valuable tips on everything from attire to transportation. It is a must have companion for busy and budget minded brides. Http://www.asolidimage.com

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Intro to Airsoft

Airsoft is a military/law enforcement sport simulation, where players participate in a mock style combat with military like weapons and tactics. Firearms are 1:1 scale models of real firearms. A typical example of an airsoft firearm is: firing 6mm or 8mm spherical, solid plastic BBs of usually .12, .20, or .25 grams, with propulsion for the projectile provided by manually compressed springs, compressed gas, or electric motors.

Airsoft as a sport is extremely popular in eastern Asia, in Japan, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. This popularity is a result of real arms being difficult or impossible to obtain because of local laws. For this and other reasons the vast majority of Airsoft guns, accessories, and aftermarket upgrade parts are made in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Korea. For a while it was rumored that Airsoft was made illegal in Mainland China. That is just a rumor though as it is actually very legal and extremely popular.

The popularity of Airsoft is starting to grow in the West. Especially in countries like the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Finland, Italy, Belgium and Denmark. Starting in 2003 Daisy once again started marketing airsoft guns for sale in the US, under their "Powerstrike" brand name. Trying to get in on the expanding market, Powerstrike and other competing models have started to appear in mass across the US. The Internet auction site, eBay, has noticed the increased interest in airsoft products as well, and as a result has created several categories specifically for the thousands of listings of airsoft gear and guns.

Feel free to reprint this article as long as you keep the following caption and author biography in tact with all hyperlinks.

Ryan Fyfe is the owner and operator of Pixibot. Which is a great web directory and information center for information on all types of topics.

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Should People Believe They are Like Batteries and Once They are Spent it's All Over?

Are humans just like batteries and when their lifetime of heartbeats has ended, they merely die? Should people believe that they are like Batteries and once they are spent, it is all over? Well, I guess such a notion basically throws all religion out of the window doesn't it. Still there are some biologists who still believe that the human heart only has "x" number of heartbeats. The reason I bring up this interesting, yet bothersome topic is that it was recently proposed to our online think tank by an atheist gentleman:

Why is it so hard for people to think that they might be just like a battery with a limited amount of life. And when its spent, its spent.
The issue seems to stem from the unknown and from fear and touches not only at the human heart but also at the human created religions; remember Maslow and the hierarchy of needs, self-preservation is at the top of the list. If someone promised someone something, so great as "eternal salvation" of course they would be willing to serve someone else's will in now in trade for that everlasting payment to be fulfilled at a later date.

Actually in the case of religion, which is a man-made thing, it is an excellent control mechanism for humans. Since humans presently do not comprehend what is really going on and they so desire not to die; religion answers many of the questions man has asked and philosophers have pondered. Heck a new religion might be that we are living in a Virtual Reality world, we created, thus making us all gods and when the game is over, we simply all wake up and carry on? No one can prove that is not the case, just like no one can prove there is a god or gods. Believing in something you cannot know, is somewhat problematic of course. Thus, getting back to the "battery concept" well we cannot know that either and their maybe a way to genetically modify a human so that he can live forever and continually renew from the energy that he collects, a self-sustaining battery if you will in the most hypothetical of definitions.

L. Winslow is an Economic Advisor to the Online Think Tank, a Futurist and retired entrepreneur http://www.worldthinktank.net

Currently he is planning a bicycle ride across the US to raise money for charity and is sponsored by http://www.Calling-Plans.com and all the proceeds will go to various charities who sign up.

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10 Easy New Year's Resolutions For Parents

Have you made your usual New Year resolutions? You know the resolutions where you turn over a newleaf to get fit, steer away from junk food and start a savings plan. While you are reflecting on past bad habits and setting new directions for your personal life consider taking stock of your parenting as well.

A word of warning -- you will probably feel a little inadequate as you look back on some of your past practices. If you are like most parents you nag your kids too much, over-react when they mess up and you probably regret not spending enough time with them. Dont be too hard on yourself. Not only is parenting the worlds hardest job but children arent born with owners manuals so we tend to rely on trial and error a great deal.

As you ponder the next twelve months of parenthood here are 15 New Years resolutions to consider. Avoid trying to adopt every idea. Be realistic and choose one or two to add to your list of New Years resolutions.

1. Be consistent with your discipline. This is a big ask as dealing with kids misbehaviour tests the patience and resolve of the even the most assured parents. Set consistent limits and boundaries, even for adolescents, and be willing to negotiate and give a little ground. When children refuse to cooperate or break the rules, act calmly and reasonably rather than resort to severe measures to teach them a lesson.

2. Focus on childrens positive behaviours. If you find yourself continually pointing out your childrens misbehaviour and getting nowhere then try to ignore the inappropriate as much as possible. Get into the habit of catching kids being good. Like adults, children respond to favourable comments and are likely to adopt behaviours that gain them attention.

3. Encourage children persistently. It has been estimated that children hear 17 negative comments at home for every piece of praise or encouragement. Exposure to continuous criticism and negative comments can have disastrous effects on childrens self esteem. If you are not an encouraging person then linking your positive comments to something you normally do such as saying good night to your children. Then you will know that you have encouraged them at least once each day. Thats a good start.

4. Give yourself a regular break. Dont be a slave to your family. Taking time out to do something just for yourself is a necessity rather than a luxury. Revise your household routine, solicit the help of your partner or relatives, or employ a baby-sitter to provide you with some time-off.

5. Make guilt work for you. Lets face it, parents can find plenty of issues to feel guilty about. Leaving children in child-care, long hours spent at work, and even discipline measures are common sources of guilt. Avoid easing your guilt by being too lenient, spoiling or indulging children with toys or other material possessions. Guilt can be beneficial though; if it reminds you to take time off work to attend a childs school play children or prompts you to hire some domestic help to create more family time.

6. Make a plan to survive those difficult times. Only television families are free of manic times of the day. Mealtime mayhem, morning madness and bedtime battles are common in many families. Identify your difficult time of the day and get super organised and be willing to make yourself scarce if children make unnecessary demands on you at these times.

7. Stay out of childrens fights. Brawling siblings disturb the peace so it is difficult for parents not to become involved. Chances are you either plead for peace and quiet, make a ruling to end the dispute, or take sides to lay blame on the child who caused the infraction. If you are tired of interfering in childrens battles then leave it up to them to resolve. When your children begin to bicker beat it to another part of the house or boot them outside until they have finished.

8. Check your childrens computer usage. Computers are rapidly replacing the television as the electronic baby-sitter in many families. To be fair, computers have more educational potential than the television but children predominantly use them for games, unless they receive assistance and direction from parents. Pull up a chair and join in rather than leave children to their own devices whenever they hit a computer.

9. Avoid the good parent syndrome. Good parents protect children from many of lifes difficulties and rob them of opportunities to develop independence and responsibility. They take forgotten lunches to school, pay fines for their childrens overdue library books and believe that chores are for parents rather than children. If this sounds familiar let children take more responsibility for their own actions in the coming year.

10. Keep misbehaviour in perspective. You probably think at times that your children or teenagers are the worlds worst or that no one else acts up like them. Think again. If your child misbehaves the chances are that he or she is no trailblazer. Many others mess up too. That is little comfort, however, if you have to put up with difficult kids day in and day out. Regardless of how hard things become try to focus on their positive behaviours and work hard to maintain your relationship even if it appears that the effort is all one way. Your persistence will pay off in the long run.

Michael Grose is a leading parent expert and parent coach who helps parents raise kids in the Incredible Years and beyond. For more great ideas from Michael Grose to help you raise confident kids and resilient young people subscribe to Happy Kids, his fortnightly email newsletter. Just visit http://www.parentingideas.com.au and subscribe and receive a free chores and responsibilities report as well.

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Blackjack for the Beginner

I was a Las Vegas strip dealer for 25 years and worked in the best casino on the strip. I dealt to all kinds of action, high action. And said to be one of the best dealers, by my casino managers.

The trick to that is being one-step ahead! Knowing what the players were going to do before they did it. Evan the players themselves were impressed. Enough about me lets move on.

If your one of those players that do not like to hit your 15 or 16 when there is a ten up, than dont take a hit. But if you do not take a hit on 15 and 16 do it consistently. Playing consistently is the key. By not hitting your 15 and 16 when a ten is up... you are going to annoy most players. But remember its your money and you could play it any way you want to.

Insurance is a separate bet and has nothing to do with your hand. Your betting the house has blackjack. Your allowed to bet up to half your bet, if the dealer has blackjack you will not lose anything, if the dealer does not have blackjack youll lose your insurance bet and continue playing the hand as normal. Insurance is not a good bet and I dont recommend taking insurance.

By playing basic strategy in the long run you should come out ahead over a period of time. The biggest advantage the casinos have... is they have a bigger bankroll.

This does not mean to run out and risk all your money. Play wise, if the cards are not running you way, leave. Ive seen a lot of players think they know what they are doing and these are the ones Ive seen lose the most. And the ones I like to deal to the best. Especially the ones that are card counting.

Card counting is what tells you when to deviate from basic strategy, when to very your bet and what curves the houses edge.

The higher the plus...the more tens are left in the deck...witch tell you...example: you have 15...up card is 10...the count is +6...the count tells you to stay because there are more 10s left in the deck than the smaller card. Chances are, your hit card would of been a 10.

Watch the way you bet...by betting 1 unit and jumping to 15 units on a high plus is a dead give away, your card counting and will catch every ones attention. Very your bet up to 4 units, you wont have all the attention on you.

Card counting could go ether way, for the player or the house.

Trust me, casinos know if your moving with the count. The eye in the sky is watching your every move. If you win a lot of money, they will ban you from playing 21, or they will flat bet you. Flat bet means what ever your first bet is at the start of the deck will stay the same though out the deck.

They know if you are card counting...but your not winning a lot of money...they will leave you alone..

The reason casinos dislike card counters....is....the game is no longer a game of chance, it becomes a game of skill.

Play in the bigger casino on the strip, they do not care as much if you card count or win. In the long run theyll get their money back. Remember they do not build casinos from winners. Keep Kenny Rodgers song in your mind, The Gambler. Know when to walk away!

Ive seen big players, win big, they only win to give it back!

Josiem

To learn basic strategy visit my website.
http://www.blackjackforthebeginner.blogspot.com
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Motor Boat Insurance

Motorboat insurance is a specific sort of boat insurance intended for owners of motorboats. It safeguards against destruction, burglary, fire, and additional hazards.

Coverage for motorboat insurance usually includes physical damage, property damage, fuel spill liability, towing, personal effects, medical payments, ski coverage, watercraft liability, and uninsured boaters.

Motorboats are the most popular among boat owners. But they also have the highest accident rates. Over time, motorboats have become more complicated, and therefore more costly. Reductions for motorboat insurance may be available if a person has a new boat or is an experienced operator.

Policies for motorboat insurance may have a number of necessities and limitations in regard to hull value, lay-ups, where and when a motorboat can be operated, and the age of a motorboat.

Boating protection should be taken seriously. The greater precaution one takes while operating a boat, the less prone an individual will be to a mishap.

Motorboats offer their owners fun and excitement. But before one begins to embark on water adventures, one should make certain to have proper motorboat insurance.

By and large, motorboat insurance covers objects such as anchors, batteries, bilge pumps, boat covers, deck chairs, depth finders, PFD's, lights, emergency devices such as EPIRBs, fire extinguishers, fuel tanks, boat furniture, generators, horns, life preservers, masts, mooring equipment, motors, engines, oars, refrigerators, seats, solar panels, stoves, ovens, tarps and trailers.

However, some of the following items are generally not covered, which include cameras or video equipment, clothing, jewelry, watches, as well as other personal items like cellular phones.

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