Can we issue these to teachers now!? I think discipline in the classroom will increase if teachers get to use these. :)
I'm not even joking. If students knew that teachers had these in their desks and could pull them out as a disciplinary tool, the respect would come back to the teachers and the classrooms would become safer for both students and teachers.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Zombie Films: Outbreak Zombies VS. Dead/Corpse Risen Zombies.
It is important to note that there are 2 primary types of Zombie films. Dead/Corpse Risen and Outbreak. Dead/Corpse Risen refers to the dead rising from the grave and recently deceased coming back to life or re-animating. Outbreak refers to a man-made virus being released into the public, causing mental incapacity of human beings and flesh-eating tendency's. Outbreak zombies won't come back to life once killed, Where as Dead/Corpse Rising zombies will continue living until the brain cavity is destroyed.
The easiest way to tell the difference between Dead/Corpse Rising and Outbreak is in the physical articulation. Outbreak zombies are capable of moving as normal human beings. They run as fast as a normal human though they don't tire. They keep going until they are killed or their food supply runs out and they starve. Once killed they don't get back up. Where as Dead/Corpse Risen zombies have been affected by rigor-mortise and their bodies have started to decay. This then falls under they stiffening of limbs and muscles making it very difficult to move quickly. In small numbers they are easy to avoid as they can't quickly change direction without losing balance and falling. They will live off of living flesh of any kind, but are best sustained by brains.
How Badly Do we need to Reform the policies surrounding political donations from Businesses to the Government
CULTURE: The Do-Damage Congress: Who’s Responsible?
I read the above article, published by the Suicide Girls website. I came to see that really the corruption in the government came about when businesses and corporations began making political investments in our government.
I'm fine with politicians getting donations from voters and supporters but not from corporations. Especially when those donations are in the millions of dollars, that could be spent on more important things.
It is well known that many corporations and major financial giants make major contributions to political campaigns and politicians in order to gain favor on political issues and how policies are written. This also comes in handy when dealing with taxes and how large corporations are given dispensation.
It occurs to me that in order to curb this major problem in our governments political engine, we need to cut off the supply of the corruption. it's not enough to accuse politicians of these problems, we need to have policy written to prevent these "donations to political campaigns" from actually being used as bribery. The most logical choice would be to single out the corporations or businesses involved and fine them. Again, doesn't fix the problem. In order to properly cut off any business from investing in a politician in any way and prevent corruption of those politician's, We need to make it impossible for any money to go to individual politicians.
A discreet policy needs to be amended to the government that any politician running for public office in the United States of America, must account for ever dollar that their campaign and office obtains as well as throughout their career in politics. Meaning that separate books must be kept for every single politician as soon as they make the move to be in charge of an office in the government, in any capacity. Whether it be Governor, State Representative, Congressman, etc. Any office/branch/division of the USA Government must be now under financial surveillance. Once they start on a career trail of politics they are immediately assigned a new identification number and a record is kept on their career. This may seem like a violation of privacy, but considering the damage that has been done to the financial structure of our government, drastic changes must be made if we are to survive as a democracy. In essence this should fall under the division of Homeland Security.
Now the money that is donated, which will continue to happen, must now be automatically pushed toward payment of the debt of the United States Treasury. Non-negotiable. This way the money goes away from the politicians and works to help fix one of the many problems our government has.
Also with the advent of social media outlets and access to information on the national networks, All government actions must now be made available to the public for viewing online and in structure that every single American of a voting age can read and understand what these policies are about. Also a approval system must be in place so that opinions on these matters can be available for all to see and to comment on so the government officials know exactly what the people think of what they are doing. This system will be specifically connected to all American citizens as part of their state identification. You will be able to access it and be able to also access the politicians files on their finances and political career. In essence we will be developing a Political "Facebook" that will help the general public have access to all the information that is needed to make an informed decision about the political offices and the people who are elected to them.
As this is a act to reign in the corruption that has been going on since the 1960's, it is of vital importance that politicians need to know that they will no longer be able to make promises that will not come with consequences.
I read the above article, published by the Suicide Girls website. I came to see that really the corruption in the government came about when businesses and corporations began making political investments in our government.
I'm fine with politicians getting donations from voters and supporters but not from corporations. Especially when those donations are in the millions of dollars, that could be spent on more important things.
It is well known that many corporations and major financial giants make major contributions to political campaigns and politicians in order to gain favor on political issues and how policies are written. This also comes in handy when dealing with taxes and how large corporations are given dispensation.
It occurs to me that in order to curb this major problem in our governments political engine, we need to cut off the supply of the corruption. it's not enough to accuse politicians of these problems, we need to have policy written to prevent these "donations to political campaigns" from actually being used as bribery. The most logical choice would be to single out the corporations or businesses involved and fine them. Again, doesn't fix the problem. In order to properly cut off any business from investing in a politician in any way and prevent corruption of those politician's, We need to make it impossible for any money to go to individual politicians.
A discreet policy needs to be amended to the government that any politician running for public office in the United States of America, must account for ever dollar that their campaign and office obtains as well as throughout their career in politics. Meaning that separate books must be kept for every single politician as soon as they make the move to be in charge of an office in the government, in any capacity. Whether it be Governor, State Representative, Congressman, etc. Any office/branch/division of the USA Government must be now under financial surveillance. Once they start on a career trail of politics they are immediately assigned a new identification number and a record is kept on their career. This may seem like a violation of privacy, but considering the damage that has been done to the financial structure of our government, drastic changes must be made if we are to survive as a democracy. In essence this should fall under the division of Homeland Security.
Now the money that is donated, which will continue to happen, must now be automatically pushed toward payment of the debt of the United States Treasury. Non-negotiable. This way the money goes away from the politicians and works to help fix one of the many problems our government has.
Also with the advent of social media outlets and access to information on the national networks, All government actions must now be made available to the public for viewing online and in structure that every single American of a voting age can read and understand what these policies are about. Also a approval system must be in place so that opinions on these matters can be available for all to see and to comment on so the government officials know exactly what the people think of what they are doing. This system will be specifically connected to all American citizens as part of their state identification. You will be able to access it and be able to also access the politicians files on their finances and political career. In essence we will be developing a Political "Facebook" that will help the general public have access to all the information that is needed to make an informed decision about the political offices and the people who are elected to them.
As this is a act to reign in the corruption that has been going on since the 1960's, it is of vital importance that politicians need to know that they will no longer be able to make promises that will not come with consequences.
The Theology of Yoda. Religion in Thought, Mind and Choice.
I've always looked at Yoda as the old wise-man from the films I saw as a kid. As I have grown older I realized that there is some truth to the statements that were made in George Lucas' films of Intergalactic War and Religious beliefs. There are many ways to interpret what is being said. Though many would want you to read the bible or listen the theological views about what is actually being said, I've learned that not everything that people study is interpreted the same way.
We all see things the way we want to see them and that doesn't mean we are wrong or evil for seeing it that way. Though choosing to think that your version is the only truth and persecute anyone else who thinks differently is the wrong way. No one ever thinks the same way as anyone else. Some may believe in the same thing but the way they interpret it and act on it will differ dramatically. Some may not even believe what they are told because they feel they need to learn it in their own way, or find the truth behind it.
I think it's one of the truest form of Free Will. Even when we are told something that is absolutely true, we still want to search for more to find out if it really is true. I have been Catholic since I was baptized as a baby. Throughout my time with the religion I have had encounters with other people and religious orders that don't believe the exact same thing I do. Many in my own church don't believe in the teachings of Catholicism the same way I do. I don't think they are wrong or misinterpreting it. I honestly think they are just as right as I am. But what I do have a problem is when they try and force their beliefs on someone else.
Religion and faith are just as much a choice of turning left or right on a road. You can believe in something and follow the path that is set before you, but no one says you have to believe it the same as everyone else. You have a choice in how you act and interpret what your religion teaches. Now some might say I'm talking Heresy, but that is their opinion. I can think and believe in whatever I want and that is mine to choose. No one can make me believe in something. I can even say I believe in something that someone tells me to believe and not actually believe it. I'm not saying that I do, but I have the choice to do so.
In a manner of speaking Yoda points this out in his statement in the film "The Empire Strikes Back" of "No, Try Not. Do or Do Not, There is no Try". This can be interpreted as many things. But one is that don't do something unless you believe you can. This is then solidified when Yoda lifts the ship when Luke couldn't. Luke then approaches Yoda saying..." I don't....I don't believe it." Yoda responds with, "That is why you fail." When looking at it from a view of choice, Luke choose not to completely believe that he could lift the ship. He gave into his fear of failing in the task, which was the result. If you choose to believe in something, you need to go in to that believe with commitment. Otherwise you won't find what you're looking for.
You can see aspects of this in every day life. If you want to do something but you don't go into it with all your ability, you probably won't get the satisfaction that you thought you would. From as simple as putting a model together, or playing a video game, to planning a wedding , a charity event or your professional career. You can't just put in the bare-minimum effort and expect it to work out exactly as you want. You have to commit yourself into that task till it is completed. Only by placing yourself all the way forward behind what you want, will you succeed. It comes down to making the choice of "Do or Do Not".
In another way, you can look at Yoda's view of "Fear leads to Anger, Anger Leads to Hate, Hate leads to Suffering." as a statement of religious views. Many people don't believe in what other people believe in. Because of this fear and resentment can form for other religions because people are content with what is being taught about life. Because of this fear and doubt that ones religions isn't giving them the satisfaction that another's religion is can lead to anger that they are being cheated or that everything they believe in is false. This aspect can fester and people begin to show aggression against those people that believe differently then them. They can think, 'Why are they so content? Why don't I feel that content with what I have been taught? Why is it so easy for them?' This can then manifest as Hatred for the religion and the people who follow it. Hatred can spread to others and fighting can start both in words and in physical violence. Finally becoming suffering on both sides. Both sides give into the fear, anger, and hatred of the other religious beliefs and they all suffer because of it.
Once again there is always a choice in how you feel about things. If you choose to fear something because it is different or isn't how you see it should be, then you can't see everything about it. Don't instantly judge something without taking a good look at it, especially when dealing with interpreting what someone says and what someone believes. You have a choice to see things as they are and not as someone else sees them. Instead of following the crowd in what they see, look at it yourself and try to see what it actually is. Curiosity has always been one of the strongest drives for human beings. Discovery of new and different things is the corner stone of our society. We choose to go out and explore what is the world around us and find out for ourselves what is going on. You can listen to what other people say, but that doesn't mean you have to believe it. You have that choice.
Just like what I'm saying in this blog. It is just my opinion. I'm not saying I'm right and you have to believe what I say. I could be wrong and mis-interpreting all of it. But that is your choice, just as mine was to post this online for everyone to see and get the opinions of them. I'm not giving into the fear of rejection and criticism. I'm embracing it for the benefit of learning and experiencing life.
Lead Well, but Yoda was Wrong | Richard Burkey:
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Yoda's Wisdom for Your Walk
We all see things the way we want to see them and that doesn't mean we are wrong or evil for seeing it that way. Though choosing to think that your version is the only truth and persecute anyone else who thinks differently is the wrong way. No one ever thinks the same way as anyone else. Some may believe in the same thing but the way they interpret it and act on it will differ dramatically. Some may not even believe what they are told because they feel they need to learn it in their own way, or find the truth behind it.
I think it's one of the truest form of Free Will. Even when we are told something that is absolutely true, we still want to search for more to find out if it really is true. I have been Catholic since I was baptized as a baby. Throughout my time with the religion I have had encounters with other people and religious orders that don't believe the exact same thing I do. Many in my own church don't believe in the teachings of Catholicism the same way I do. I don't think they are wrong or misinterpreting it. I honestly think they are just as right as I am. But what I do have a problem is when they try and force their beliefs on someone else.
Religion and faith are just as much a choice of turning left or right on a road. You can believe in something and follow the path that is set before you, but no one says you have to believe it the same as everyone else. You have a choice in how you act and interpret what your religion teaches. Now some might say I'm talking Heresy, but that is their opinion. I can think and believe in whatever I want and that is mine to choose. No one can make me believe in something. I can even say I believe in something that someone tells me to believe and not actually believe it. I'm not saying that I do, but I have the choice to do so.
In a manner of speaking Yoda points this out in his statement in the film "The Empire Strikes Back" of "No, Try Not. Do or Do Not, There is no Try". This can be interpreted as many things. But one is that don't do something unless you believe you can. This is then solidified when Yoda lifts the ship when Luke couldn't. Luke then approaches Yoda saying..." I don't....I don't believe it." Yoda responds with, "That is why you fail." When looking at it from a view of choice, Luke choose not to completely believe that he could lift the ship. He gave into his fear of failing in the task, which was the result. If you choose to believe in something, you need to go in to that believe with commitment. Otherwise you won't find what you're looking for.
You can see aspects of this in every day life. If you want to do something but you don't go into it with all your ability, you probably won't get the satisfaction that you thought you would. From as simple as putting a model together, or playing a video game, to planning a wedding , a charity event or your professional career. You can't just put in the bare-minimum effort and expect it to work out exactly as you want. You have to commit yourself into that task till it is completed. Only by placing yourself all the way forward behind what you want, will you succeed. It comes down to making the choice of "Do or Do Not".
In another way, you can look at Yoda's view of "Fear leads to Anger, Anger Leads to Hate, Hate leads to Suffering." as a statement of religious views. Many people don't believe in what other people believe in. Because of this fear and resentment can form for other religions because people are content with what is being taught about life. Because of this fear and doubt that ones religions isn't giving them the satisfaction that another's religion is can lead to anger that they are being cheated or that everything they believe in is false. This aspect can fester and people begin to show aggression against those people that believe differently then them. They can think, 'Why are they so content? Why don't I feel that content with what I have been taught? Why is it so easy for them?' This can then manifest as Hatred for the religion and the people who follow it. Hatred can spread to others and fighting can start both in words and in physical violence. Finally becoming suffering on both sides. Both sides give into the fear, anger, and hatred of the other religious beliefs and they all suffer because of it.
Once again there is always a choice in how you feel about things. If you choose to fear something because it is different or isn't how you see it should be, then you can't see everything about it. Don't instantly judge something without taking a good look at it, especially when dealing with interpreting what someone says and what someone believes. You have a choice to see things as they are and not as someone else sees them. Instead of following the crowd in what they see, look at it yourself and try to see what it actually is. Curiosity has always been one of the strongest drives for human beings. Discovery of new and different things is the corner stone of our society. We choose to go out and explore what is the world around us and find out for ourselves what is going on. You can listen to what other people say, but that doesn't mean you have to believe it. You have that choice.
Just like what I'm saying in this blog. It is just my opinion. I'm not saying I'm right and you have to believe what I say. I could be wrong and mis-interpreting all of it. But that is your choice, just as mine was to post this online for everyone to see and get the opinions of them. I'm not giving into the fear of rejection and criticism. I'm embracing it for the benefit of learning and experiencing life.
Lead Well, but Yoda was Wrong | Richard Burkey:
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Yoda's Wisdom for Your Walk
There's some really good reading here.
Take a moment to read some of these links.
Brings some perspective.
CULTURE: When The Shit Hits The Fan, You Gotta Think Outside The Box
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