Computer Based Examination - All You Need To Know


By Janetta Ainslee

With an abrupt rise in technology, we experienced the ultra modern tools to enhance our style of living. This has even parted the traditional examination system to active computer based exam. Earlier, it was registrations that will take near about 4-5 months to enroll the interested set of candidates by filling and submitting a long list of documents. Now, the entire selection ranging from the registration, admit card generation, distribution of admit cards, examination and result declaration, all gets winded up in the same time frame. This has reduced the unnecessary human effort that requires more time and concentration to present the final reports. Along with this, the overall expense to conduct an examination has also reduced a major extent via CBT (Computer based Test) examination system.

Listed below are a few of the important advantages of appearing in the computer based test;

- Time Management
The online examinations demand less of human interaction. Earlier, the students have to listen to the invigilator, require more time to highlight the correct response and make use of specific pen or pencil that will be acceptable to mark an answer.

- Seamless Internet Connection
The computer based exam is conducted using a Local Area Network (LAN). This offers a glitch-free exposure to the student for examination. In these exams, there are no worries of question paper leaking or cheating among the adjusting set of applicants.

- Basic Knowledge of a Computer
Candidates appearing in a system based examination just require basic knowledge of computer. This includes the familiarity to operate a keyboard and mouse. Meanwhile, an aspirant does get the option to go back and review the previous responses marked for the questions.

- Easy Amendment to Marked Responses
This is an add-on feature over the pen-pencil based examination. Using this, a student can easily review the responses marked and change the answer if required to do so in a computer based test. Where, as in a pen-pencil based paper the student cannot change the response if marked in an OMR sheet by pen. In order to mark correction if the candidate marks two responses for a question then would be considered as a negative answer for the OMR based question paper.

- Rough Sheets for Calculations
No worries to the rough work, each of the students will get adequate rough sheets to solve the numerical problems with ease. This helps them to easily conclude the answer for long and lengthy problem that requires more of calculations and analysis.

- No Partiality
While appearing in a computer based test the candidate will get exactly the same time to solve and submit the responses for the examination. Once a student, clicks on start button then only the timer gets started for the defined duration by the examination authorizes. With seamless internet connection the student has to mark the tentative set of responses. This provides fair allocation of time and resources to all the competing students assuring a transparent selection hierarchy.

Conclusion

So, practice and prepare more using the online examination system that is the future to analyze the knowledge of the appearing aspirant. This is easy to appear, requires basic knowledge of computer, flexibility to change responses, sheets for calculation, symmetric platform and more.

Who Does That?


By Ed Kugler

Imagine for a moment there is a needy family in the neighborhood. They had a house fire, lots of smoke damage and the Mayor, a friend of yours stops by to ask a favor. Would you be able to put this family of five up while their house is being repaired? Being a kind pair, you and the wife say, "Sure".

You have a large home, so you give them the run of your place. You and your wife are Christians, attend church, ball games, go out to dinner, all the stuff American families do every day. You go to work, come home and enjoy quiet evenings together. You don't know this particular neighbor that well but they seem nice. You and your wife can help out, and that's good.

Your first surprise comes early the next morning when you and the wife begin to say grace at breakfast. Your new guests find that offensive. Don't be saying it in their presence. You're surprised but, you committed to the Mayor. That evening you and the wife sit down for your favorite TV show when in walk your guests who say, "Please, no TV around us." Again, you're taken aback but they've just lost much of their belongings, and the Mayor asked you, so the two of you go to bed, saying your prayers in private of course.

The next morning you get up to your usual breakfast of bacon and eggs when your guests come down. They give your wife a list of what they want to eat, and it's not what the two of you eat. You head off to work and stop by the Mayor's office for a chat. You share with him what's been happening, and while he is sympathetic, he asks you to bear with them. They are just a little different and we do want our town to be friendly and welcoming. And by all means, he says, "Please don't tell anyone about this or I'll never get anyone to help out again."

You are perplexed. And it's about to get worse. You miss church Sunday to take your guests across town to visit relatives, the only time they could go. You returned to pick them up, and they had two more people with them for the ride home. The situation you find yourself in is undeniably beyond your imagination. You return home, go to the bedroom with your wife, for some privacy, and turn to her and say, "Who does that?"

Let that sink in while we take a look at who is doing that in America right this very minute. We'll start with a short trip to Pennsylvania where a Muslim group went public demanding that a waiver is issued to Muslim children allowing them to alter sports uniforms to accommodate their Islamic religion. Umm.
We jump in the car and head over to New York City where the nations largest police force arrested two Muslim women for something. When they booked them the women protested saying they could not take off their Hijabs, masks for the unlearned because Islam prohibited them doing so. The cops treated them like all of us; it's a mug shot, take it off. All well and good until the Muslim activists show up and cry discrimination. The NYPD agreed to pay each of the women $90 grand for the intrusion. Now, Muslim women suspects can stay masked for their mug shots. Interesting.

Still, in the car, we head up to Worcester, Massachusetts, home of Holy Cross College. An old-line Catholic institution if there ever was one. There we find the un-indicted co-conspirator organization, CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations) demanding that Holy Cross College change the name of its mascot because it is offensive to, you guessed it, Muslims. It makes you wonder why live here if you want to change everything?

A short hop to Atlanta, Georgia and we find CAIR, the un-indicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation trial, once again, this time demanding that the Georgia Police change their anti-terror training curriculum so that it does not reflect poorly on, you guessed it. Muslims. They're very effective at doing it, they 'persuaded' Robert Mueller's FBI under President Obama to purge all references to Muslims or Islam from counter-terror training. When did it become in vogue to come to someones home and tell them how to live?

Another hop over to Missouri and head to the capital and there you shall find, yep, CAIR. They're testifying before the legislature demanding laws to stop Islamaphobia in Missouri. In case you didn't know it that's a direct attack on the First Amendment, freedom of speech. Of course, the folks at CAIR are used to Sharia Law which makes commenting negatively on Muhammad or his religion an offense punishable by death.

Imagine if the Mormons demanded we all be with our families on Monday night? How about the Seventh Day Adventists demanding we worship only on Saturday? Maybe the Jehovah Witnesses should demand we stop standing for the flag? The Amish could demand we have buggy lanes everywhere, no matter the cost. You get the point.

We started out with an imaginary story about some unappreciative house guests. Then we took a look at the real thing. Who does that? Well, the answer is Islam, that is who goes into every country they don't control and demand the hosts acquiesce to their way of life. It is time for Americans to get real and open their eyes to the Trojan Horse of Islam. There is no middle ground in Islam.
Islam and America are completely incompatible. Who does that? America better realize before it's too late like it is in Europe and soon in Canada. Islam, that is who does that.

Ed Kugler is a former Marine sniper with two consecutive tours in the Vietnam War. He is also a former atheist and now a Christian. He has been changing for a lifetime. He is a recovering alcoholic, successful business leader who made it to VP of Compaq Computer with no college degree, flunked high school English and has written six books. http://www.edkugler.com

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How Parents and Society Can Prevent Juvenile Crimes


By Satarupa Majumder

Today, juvenile crime has increased in a tremendous rate and this has lot to do with our society. Kids are more exposed to violence and negativity which restricts from having positive mindset. The positivity of a child can only be developed when parents play an active role.

Parents' participation in preventing delinquent behaviors

It is the parents who have most control over children's behavior. A report shows that families who are enthusiasts in spending more time together can certainly come up with positive outcomes and can even prevent delinquency prevention. A survey conducted by Columbia University has come up with a conclusion that children having their dinner with families' everyday are less likely to get involved into any illegal substances.

Usually, it has been observed that the parents who are not involved in the lives of their kids are bullied and finally it leads them to get involved into gangs and perform violent act. Just by actively participating into lives of their children, parents can easily keep their kids away from getting involved into violent activity.

Role of the society

It has been stated by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation that a single focus is not sufficient when it comes to prevention programs. There are many agencies around that emphasizes on holistic and multi-disciplinary approaches.

A recent study has proved that youth violence can be one of the reasons behind juvenile crimes. Teens that are exposed to violence at a very young age at home or in school can surely be more eager in committing crime. So, it is the duty of every individual who is a part of society should counter youth violence and take initiative to provide a healthy environment.

You will find a strong connection between crimes and class differences. This difference actually makes the teen experience inferiority complex and they lack a feeling of belongings from society. As a responsible society, it is needed to be much more careful of not pushing teens towards destruction. Appreciate them from time to time and accept the uniqueness rather than pointing out the differences.

Parents' role in prevention

Give some time to your kids

Usually, it is observed that teens that get involved into criminal activities are simply because they want to seek attention of the people. So, it is the responsibility of family and parents to get involved in their life. Sit down with your kids and have a fruitful conversation so that they can feel their existence. Giving attention to their desire will definitely not make them feel unwanted.

Offering proper guidance

You might find that your kids are physically developing at a faster pace, but is that enough? It is important to find out whether the kids are mentally developed. Maturity along kids can come naturally or some might be in need of proper supervision and guidance. Parents need to understand their kids and look for sign of stress and trouble. So, what you first do is to keep an eye on teen's behavior!

Is juvenile punishment really helpful?

It is usually witnessed that juvenile crimes not only destroy the childhood of the kids, but also create a distance with the family. Some children who are into juvenile crimes and have been found guilty may receive a lighter sentence. Some still lack the understanding the ramification of actions and so suffer from ADHD or any other severe mental conditions that might limit their abilities.

So, kids may be in need of proper medications to heel their conditions and improve psychological health. Therefore, it has become vital for parents to be more concerned about their kids and think on well-being. Brain injury has been witnessed which has become a serious issue and it ultimately interferes with natural development.

A research conducted in 2003 showed that the brain injuries among youngsters are quite high compared to the general population. But, brain injury is not secluded to rehabilitation programs within youth justice system. Rather, it can be a major reason behind committing any criminal activity.

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Society Is Witnessing the Increase Rate in Juvenile Crime


By Satarupa Majumder

As we move into our adolescent stage, we soon start to take our own responsibilities. Behavioral changes occur which is why we become more social and self-dependent while making ourselves less dependent on our immediate family. It is obvious that in our teenage there is an adrenaline rush which excites our freedom and so we starts making own decisions related to education and choices in our lives.

It is ultimately the society and culture that contribute in the development of human. Attitudes, beliefs, behavior is actually the reflection of our society that every human posses. Areas that are economically deprived and experience low employment will surely prove to have high crimes. The areas that come with fewer opportunities in respect to education and work can never think of demolishing juvenile crime. The European countries do have a high rate of juvenile crimes and it is absolutely not a new phenomenon.

What leads to juvenile crime?

Parents try a lot to protect their children and keep them away from watching any kind of inappropriate media content and negative news. But, is it really possible? No matter how hard you try, it is impossible to completely keep your children secluded from negativity of the world as teens are today more engrossed into computers and social media.

Nowadays teens have quicker access to information as it is easily viewed in their smart phones. But, due to lack of maturity and way of thinking, it becomes really difficult for them to understand the true meaning of any news and the sense of independence is rather being misused.

Due to easy access to all kind of information, teens can read and view things that might not be appropriate. Girls fantasize about their love affairs whereas boys imagine themselves to be invincible.

These are the reasons why today's generation is more inclined towards criminal activities. Being more isolated, teens are completely involved in technology. Teens those who grow up in a society that struggles to earn their bread everyday can certainly evoke a sense of anti-social behavior.

Categorizing juvenile crime

We can categorize juvenile crimes by felonies and misdemeanors. This categorization is basically done based on intensity of any crimes and level of violence in any cases. Depending on the intensity of any crime such as sexual offense or using a weapon with the intention to harm anyone can be treated as an adult crime.

Juvenile crimes can lead to severe consequences and it is the reason behind keeping the families far apart and so it can take any the innocence of a child. The childhood is literally endangered due to exposure of criminal minds and deeds all around.

Individual and family risk factors

There are different factors involved which can influence in juvenile criminal act. Minor who have lower level of intelligence and lacks proper education is certainly more prone to become a criminal. While there are also other factors which can lead to such heinous act such as uncontrolled aggression, impulsive behavior and dissatisfaction in everything.

Sometimes families do have contribution in making an adolescent violent which leads to some dreadful crime. Lack of supervision and parental guidance, neglect and abuse, parental conflict and lack of emotional, psychological support to kids can certainly contribute in ill behavior. Children who are not so close with their parents usually get involved in inappropriate activities.

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By Unintelligent Design


By Dr. Tim G Williams

One has to wonder ever since the 1990's how the United States plummeted from being the stalwart nation of the world to now a mere shadow of its former self. Some believe we have only ourselves to blame for the election of Donald Trump. While others put it more bluntly on the power brokers of both political parties and the main stream media. Maybe it was all by unintelligent design. We have to remember that the Democratic party did everything possible including fracturing the rule of law by thwarting Bernie Sanders nomination. Then there was of course the media frenzy covering Trump's swagger, profanity, and uncouth demure. Lest we forget all the millions of dollars lavishly spent in securing the Republican nomination. No other candidate could come close in media coverage of the Trump campaign.

We had the two least popular and unqualified candidates securing their party's nomination. In retrospect the unintelligent design here is that both party bosses became complicit in what is now an American travesty and today's real American tragedy. Now, even more discerning is the fact that right after the Parkland school shooting Congress and the President did very little to console the public and offer real authentic solutions so that another violent attack on our citizens won't happen again. Instead thousand of young protesters have taken the call for action. Yet, our legislatures continue to lack the conviction to put legislation in place banning assault weapons.

We have to really wonder is this all by unintelligent design. It seems that too many of our elected officials including President Trump and his half baked cabinet are all too consumed with an agenda that is contrary to the public's interest. An agenda scripted to repeat the travesties of the past that have placed the United States on the endangered nations list.

When new renewable energy sources are now being available like Nano Crystal Technology should be a no brainer in encouraging the government to implement this new source of energy to secure our energy needs now and for the future. An energy source that will save this planet from the ravages that we are still doing by still being dependent on the energy sources of the 20th century. Today, we have the power brokers, too many brain dead legislatures and an Administration unable to comprehend the significance that this emerging energy source will have on not only on our future but the worlds. The continuing profits from fossil fuels have cemented their lack of ability to mobilize every effort to usher in the future.

Meanwhile, thousands of our citizens continue to press our elected officials to do the right thing in putting legislation in place to show that our congress actually works for us and not the other way around. The unintelligent design here again is that profits continue to take precedent over the sanctity of life. That goes for authentic gun laws that would save thousand of innocent lives. A law that would ban assault type weapons. The sanctity of life is also preserved by implementing the energy sources of the future that are already available.

The future would be bright indeed if we had intelligent design in our government. Yet, today the unintelligent designs of our leaders have made the future bleak for millions not only here but all over the world. We do have the means, the ability and the capability but what is lacking is the conviction of our leaders to heed the lessons that history teaches us so that we don't repeat the mistakes of the past.

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4 Ramifications Of Believing, Trusting, Arming So-Called Allies


By Richard Brody

On many occasions, in the history of the United States of America, those, in positions of leadership, determined, and decided, it was a good decision, to provide a variety of weapons, to certain other nations. Often, these choices were made, with the best of intentions, and the beliefs, we were serving the best - interests of human rights, and democracy. However, on many of these occasions, sooner, or later, these arms, ended up, in what we later believed, were threats. The current American administration, seems to believe, their judgment is sound, and well - considered, and appears, to pay little, to no attention, to history, and rather, proceeds, according, to some, gut - instinct! President Trump has articulated a message, which states, he believes, for example, Russia's Putin, when he claims, Russia, and he, are innocent, of much of the public perceptions, etc. His focus seems on selling weapons, to those we support, or, at least, oppose perceived enemies. This, The enemy of our enemy, is our friend, mindset, either is an income producing, genius move, or a potentially, dangerous one! With that in mind, this article will attempt to consider, review, and briefly discuss, 4 potential ramifications, of this approach.

1. Naive: Either Donald Trump, truly believes, he knows more than many of the experts, or he is proceeding, in a naive way! When a leader does not learn from history, he often, ends up, repeating the same mistakes!

2. A deal, at any cost: Trump has always believed, he is a master, of the art, of the deal! He articulates the need, for constantly winning, often, apparently without considering the potential ramifications, and costs of doing so. This may explain his determination to provide arms, for certain Middle - Eastern nations, who also oppose common enemies, as well as other, somewhat questionable, leanings! America only wins, when decisions focus on both relevant, and sustainable possibilities, rather than merely political, and/ or populist ones!

3. Today's allies may be tomorrow's enemies: Our President seems to consider, for example, Qatar, to be an enemy, and has agreed to sell large quantities to Saudi Arabia, to protect, perceived, common interests. However, this may be short - sighted, considering the behavior of that nation's leader, in terms of how, he came to power. We need our leaders, to learn from history, and proceed, carefully, with an eye, to the safest future!

4. What is the basis of the deal/ policy? It's often, quite challenging, to clearly identify, the essential basis, of how, any deal, and/ or policy, is created, and designed. What is the purpose, and basis, and why does it make sense, both, in the immediate, as well as longer - term?

A foreign leader may be worthy of our trust, or not, and determining, which, is often, a potentially dangerous, approach. However, when this also includes, arming them, with a significant amount of weaponry, any, ill - conceived action, has potentially, dire consequences!

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands, conducted personal development seminars, and worked on political campaigns, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for common sense politics: http://facebook.com/commonsense4all

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Democratic Party: If They Are To Regain Control, They Must Make 1 Of 4 Choices


By Richard Brody

Most objective observers, realize, we are currently experiencing, a political climate, like we have not witnessed, in recent times! Americans appear to be more divided, and polarized, than usual, and rather, than seeking, common ground, and what might unify, most people appear, unwilling, and not ready, to do so, and fail to even consider, the perceptions, priorities, etc, of those with differing political positions. In the past, people possessed different positions, but still, usually, remained civil, in terms of their inter - personal relationships. When Obama was President, for 6 of his 8 years, in office, the Congress, was under Republican control, while he was a Democrat. In 2016, when Trump was elected, Republicans maintained control of the Congress, and now, also possess control of the Executive Branch. Some opponents of Mr. Trump, appear to be looking forward to the mid - term elections, in November of this year, seeming to assume, they will automatically, regain, at least, one of the houses of Congress. However, as someone, who has spent four decades working on political campaigns, I believe this will be far more challenging, and the Democratic Party, must make a choice, and a decision, regarding their strategy, and direction, needed to make a difference. Here are, 4 choices, in a simplified manner.

1. Status quo; blame/ complain; negativity: Regaining political control, means going beyond, merely blaming and complaining, and proceeding, with negativity, regarding the direction, and focus of the Republicans, and the status quo! Democrats will find it challenging to become stronger, merely by saying, they oppose Donald Trump!

2. Move, further to the left: While many would like to see more progressive policies, the political reality of this nation, is most people/ voters, are afraid of too much extremism, to either political pole! While they certainly, could and should, point out, their different philosophy, the sure - fire way, to ensure they lose, is to move too far, to the so - called, left! How their positions are articulated, often, determine, how voters perceive them, and, until/ unless the electorate feels safe, secure, and confident, they will only make a rhetorical difference, but will probably implement little change, for the better!

3. Focus on the middle: While those moderates, often feel, like they aren't considered, too much emphasis, on the middle, might be perceived, as pandering. In addition, those, who are most active (a.k.a. activists), might not vote, if they believe, their priorities are not being considered! Therefore, if this is the focus, it must address, a step - by - step, approach, rather than one, which many consider, radical!

4. Move further to the right: Some may feel, they need, to move, further to the right, to defeat their political opponents. However, if this is the approach, why would it matter, who was in control?

If the Democrats wish to regain control of the Congress, they must articulate a compelling, positive reason, and approach, which calms, but addresses the needs, concerns, and priorities, of many, who feel oppressed, politically. They must carefully decide, how to do that, because while idealism is wonderful, if they are to make a difference, it must be accomplished, in a somewhat, pragmatic way!

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands, conducted personal development seminars, and worked on political campaigns, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for common sense politics: http://facebook.com/commonsense4all

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Celebrities: Are Celebrities Being Used To Indoctrinate Children?


By Oliver JR Cooper

If someone was to think about a singer or an actor, for instance, they could say that these people have one purpose. When it comes to the former, they could say that their purpose is to sing and, when it comes to the latter, they could say that their purpose is to act.

Clear As Day

This is then going to be what they do and, if they were to think about other singers and actors, they could say the same thing. As a result of this, one is unlikely to believe that these people have a hidden agenda.

They will be no different to how a mechanics main purpose is to fix cars or a chef's main purpose is to make food. This could also mean that they won't look up to these people either, simply seeing them as normal human beings.

Another Role

However, if one was to do some research and to find out what these kinds of people come out with, they might start to see that it is not this black and white. This could be a time when they will see that certain actors and musicians are extremely vocal when it comes to certain causes and issues.

There will be some who are happy to talk about politics, what is taking place with the environment and guns, amongst other things. After seeing this, they could say that they are entitled to talk about whatever they want.

A Free Mind

Once again, though seeing these people as just normal human beings, it could stop them from placing too much value on what they come out with. One could believe that someone is a great singer/actor, but it doesn't mean that they see them as some kind of sage.

Through being able to think for themselves, it will allow them to do their own research and to look towards the people who know what they are talking about when it comes to social issues or politics, for instance. This is then no different to how one is likely to accept what their dentist says when it comes to their teeth, but they are unlikely to accept everything else that they say.

Another Experience

Still, while this is how some people will behave in regards to what different celebrities come out with, there are going to be others who have a different approach. When someone does have a different approach, it can mean that they will look up to these kinds of people.

It then won't matter that they are just human beings who can sing or act, for instance, as they will be seen as being above other people. If someone has this outlook, it could show that they are at the beginning of their life.

Naive

Consequently, their brain is still going to be developing, meaning their ability to think critically might not be online. In addition to this, they probably won't know much about life or have experienced much, and this will make it harder for them to realise when they are being deceived.

Ideally, someone like this would be told by their elders and teachers that just because someone can sing or act, it doesn't necessarily mean that they know everything. What would also help is for them to be told that these people are human beings; they are not gods.

A Barrier

The trouble is what when someone is young, they can believe that they know everything. This was something that Oscar Wilde was aware of when he said, "I am not young enough to know everything".

Yet, if they don't have a close relationship with their parents, for instance, and believe that the sun shines out of these celebrities behinds, they are going to be happy to swallow everything that these people say. With this in mind, it could be said that today's celebrities have a lot of power and this means that they have a lot of responsibility.

A mixed bag

Now, there are going to be plenty of celebrities who realise this, and this will cause them to watch what they say. There will be some who believe that it is best for them to keep their views to themselves.

But for others, they will feel the need to present their views as the truth, and it could be said that they will be abusing their power. It can then seem as though their fame has gone to their head and this has resulted in them being out of touch with reality.

An Ulterior Motive

They can end up saying things that are completely irrational, creating the impression that they haven't taken the time to think about what they have said. One way of looking at this would be to say that someone like this might have a well developed voice but what they don't have is a well developed intellect.

Another way of looking at it would be to say that this actor/musician has been told what to say by the people above them. What this would show is that even though someone like this can appear to have a lot of power, they are still going to be controlled by other people.

Power Hungry

Someone like this can have such a craving for power and attention that they may have lost touch with their true-self to be where they are. Thus, they are not going to be bothered about doing the right thing; they will only be concerned with maintaining their position of power.

Their singing or acting, for instance, is the going to be a way for them to fulfil their ego needs and it will allow the people above them to achieve their nefarious aims. And, as most their target audience will look up to them and believe just about everything that comes out of their mouth, there will be no need for them to have a well developed intellect.

Conclusion

The best time to indoctrinate people is when they are young; this is when they are most vulnerable. Based on this, certain celebrities are there to shape children's minds, and their purpose is then no different to the education system.

The difference is that one won't graduate after listening to what these kinds of people have to say, but they will if they finish their time at college/university. Lastly, the word graduation is said to mean gradual indoctrination.

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Take Your Dreams Seriously


By Sergei VanBellinghen

You have to be willing to take your dreams seriously because the world would come to a stop if there were no one with new ideas, thought or imagination. It definitely takes a daring and tenacious effort to be on a journey to pursue something beyond your current reality. But if you do not, who will?

Don't you dream big? Yet, how far can you go to fulfill your dreams? Do you have a limit? Can you quit everything now to pursue what you want? Are you able to go against the flow in order to follow your vision? Do you have the courage to forget all else just to see your desire come true?

Countless of you aspire to be something greater than you are now and it is fine. But how many really make it to the end? Most people know what to do but for some reason, they are scared or feel like it is impossible to achieve their dreams.

And you heard or believe it before: "Dream big, dream loud!" But today, do you still? Of course, there are the gloomy nay-sayers who say dreams do not pay the bills. It may be true at first. But if some people did not take dreams seriously, they would not have created some of the items you use every day like your phone, computer, internet, appliances, etc. and the list goes on.

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." - Mark Twain

Give your Dreams a Go
So, it is better to have a 'go' than to have regrets. Yes, it is difficult to accept the hard truth. And like most people, you can settle down for what you have and be content. But if you are, like me, on a mission, you know about the myriad of obstacles in your way. And you also know about the fierce difficulties you are about to face.

Furthermore, do not worry or wonder if you have the ability to pursue your dreams. If it has a place in your heart, it is because you have the power to make that dream a reality. And if you are serious enough, as you fall or fail, you will find the determination to get back up. So, do not ever give up.

Moreover, you must be willing to ignore people who believe you cannot achieve what you want. On the other hand, there are also numerous people wanting to do the same exact thing you desire. At times, it can feel like an opposition, killing your morale, but keep the focus on your vision and take your dreams seriously by giving them a go.

Do it Out of Love
When you have a dream, it is often passion talking. So, do not pursue it for money, success, fame or power, but instead, do it out of love for it. Genuine love is indeed the only thing that comes without a price. Doing it for something else gives a negative impact and you will not succeed. But when you do something you care about, you only think of the outcome and that is when success appears.

Therefore, when you take your dreams seriously, you do it for the happiness and pleasure it brings you. If you do the same on your journey towards your goal and are consistent in your actions, you will surely make it big. You have to keep going by making the next step forward.

So, be focused on doing things with love and in time, the pieces of the puzzle will fall into place.

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you'll land among the stars." - Les Brown

Begin to Hunt your Dreams
Now, the real game begins. So far, you crossed the first hurdle because of passion and love. In order to make it big from here, you have to forget all else and hunt your dreams. Imagine yourself where you want to be. Begin visualizing your vision with the end in mind. Then break it down into the steps you need to reach your goal. And play for the love of it.

Like so, you will have no fear of failure haunting you and you are naturally better at whatever you are doing. Your time is precious as you have only one life. So, how do you want to live it? One choice is to chase your dreams regardless of the outcome or the other is settling down for an ordinary existence.

Therefore, do not consult your fears and doubts but listen to your heart and dreams. Let go of your frustrations, and think instead about your unfulfilled potential. Be concerned with what is imaginable for you to do and not with your failures or defeats. And so, begin to live the life you imagine.

Take your Dreams Seriously
As a result, do what makes you feel most alive. And you might feel the need to go after your dreams while you still are at your regular job. For most people, it is better to have a job security while seeking a goal on the side. Yet, it is not the ideal plan.

And yes, it may work for a while as you are quite comfortable that way. You may even handle both things together. However, there comes a time where you have to make a choice. And this option holds the capacity to change your all life.

At this point, however, you have already come a long way in your journey, so it is the time to make a choice and to take your dreams seriously. Yes, it might require some courage and effort. But for impossible ideas to come true and to make it big, you have to do something different from anyone else.

Do what Sounds Crazy
Countless others before you have followed the common path for decades by doing mediocre things. It may be hard at first, but after it gets easier because most people are going to quit right here. And you are not. Instead, you are going to fight for it.

So, once you have crossed this chapter, you are already much closer to success than most people will ever be. Following everyone else's path is a safe and direct idea but it is not going to take you anywhere. And to achieve greatness, you need to set your own ideas and create your own path.

Therefore, rather than following the guidelines set by an average lot, make your own and follow your dreams. Even if what you are doing sounds crazy to others around you, you are just trying to find a new way. Follow the voice in your heart and believe in yourself as it is a great asset to have.

Make your Dreams a Reality
So, if you can make it this far, you stand in the top five percent of people who would not quit as of now. From now on, you just have to be consistent. All worthy dreams in life come with a price and they take a long time. The greatest pleasure in life is to do what others say you cannot do.

But if it is doing what you love, the outcome will be far greater than expected. Just seek the enormous pleasure and happiness in your destination instead of worrying about your journey. And of course, there will be times when you will feel like quitting.

However, if you do something long enough, it compounds and begins to take effect. Then momentum builds and flows, and you begin to experience extraordinary results. Everyone starts with a dream. I did. It all starts with a vision.

And yes, it is obvious that you need to work hard to make it a reality. But if every day, you take a step towards realizing what you want, you will achieve it. I believe in you. So, take your dreams seriously, because if you do not, no one else will!

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Why Easter Is A Hypnotic Holiday


By William T Batten

There's something hypnotic about Easter. I couldn't put my finger on it at first, so I explored my own thinking. It took a while to pin down where this instinct came from but, the more I think about it, the more it makes sense.

It's not because of anything you do at Easter. I wondered if chocolate was a metaphor for hypnosis. External stimuli inducing a pleasant state? It works, but that describes half of life.

Richer ground was the idea of painting and hiding eggs. A hollowed out egg is useful from a culinary perspective. But when you take the shell, carefully decorate it with bright colours then hide it, maybe that's how we live. We take the seemingly useless things and make them beautiful. Then we bury them in the distractions of our lives, only to rediscover them later.

It's not a bad metaphor. Painted eggs are surreal enough to represent epiphanies. But no, that wasn't it.

Maybe there was a religious aspect to it. Religions and hypnosis have a surprising amount in common. Both use rituals to place people into pleasant trance states. People underestimate just how hypnotic a great sermon, delivered with passion that captivates the audience, truly is.

That's not it either. For one thing, many holidays include church celebrations. For another, the resemblance between religious experiences and hypnotic ones isn't perfect. One can attend church, say all the right things and not be moved by the experience. They can go home and act completely contrary to their teachings. On the other hand, therapeutic hypnosis works by tapping into your values and inspiring you. It works by bringing what you want into clear, irresistible focus.

Some people doubt that hypnosis leads to lasting change. Given how it connects you to what's most important to you, I wonder how it couldn't.

Then it hit me.

Both Easter and hypnosis are about transformation. Specifically, they're about changes from something simpler to something better. Or something mundane into something meaningful. Painting an egg takes it from a common foodstuff into a work of art. Hiding it turns it from art into a game based on wonder and exploration. And let's not forget that an egg is itself a powerful symbol of transformation.

Easter was a pagan holiday that transformed into a Christian one. And what's the holiday about? Jesus transforming from flesh and blood into something divine.

Now, I'm no Christian. I'm not even religious. Yet as a hypnotist, I see the parallels in my own field. After all, isn't this exactly what the brain does? It takes mundane, material things like glucose and potassium, and transforms them into thoughts. Then we take these thoughts and use them to transform the world. Every stunning painting, incredible athletic victory and moment of pure compassion came from our thoughts. Simple matter transformed into something meaningful.

This Easter, you can overindulge in chocolate. You can catch up with friends, go to church or take some time to rest. Go on, you've earned it. But be sure to embrace what this holiday is about and transform yourself for the better. Take something in your world and enhance it. Reach out and improve something.

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Occasional Crimes: A Thriller Book Review


By Suzanne Odom

What begins as an ordinary surfing trip to South America turns into something far more thrilling for three college students from California. Tim, Lee, and Chuck are college friends about to graduate. All have a passion for surfing and are always looking for the next big wave. Disenchanted about looking for a job after graduation, Tim and his friends decide to take one last big surfing trip. They make plans to go surfing in Mexico and possibly in Costa Rica and Nicaragua at the end of the summer. This should be a fun experience, giving them the chance to ride the best waves and hang out together.

Soon August rolls around, and it is almost time to leave for their trip. Tim buys a new truck and has a camper put on the back, so they can campout as they travel. Right before they leave, Tim meets a girl and they begin to date. She is as passionate about surfing as he is, and they agree to keep in touch while he is away. The three friends set out on their trip, excited about the places they will visit.

The trip starts out relaxing with lots of surfing, hanging out, and sampling the local food. At one point, they meet up with a friend of Chuck's. During this meeting, they are offered a job in the drug smuggling business, which after some discussion and thought, they decide to accept. Soon it is very apparent they have bitten off more than they can chew. Danger lurks around every corner and unexpected events keep them on their toes. Will the friends make it back to the States? What other unexpected events will they encounter?

This book is very well written. The dialogue between the characters flows smoothly and the reader can tell that the friends respect each other through their snappy banter. I appreciated the glossary of surfing terms at the end of the book. This was very helpful to me as I am not a surfer and many of the terms used in the book were unknown to me.

Overall, Edwards has written a great read with lots of twists and turns and excitement. I found the book to be easy to read and digest even though I know little about the world of surfing. I expect there will be a sequel, and I look forward to reading it when it is published.

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Are We on the Brink of WW3?


By Uche Mbah

Once again, there has been an avalanche of doomsday predictions on the fate of our globe in relation to the war to end all wars. Many quote renowned prophets of yore, like, for example,Michelle Nostradamus, Mother Shipton, Baba Vanga, etc, to buttress the point that we are indeed at the end times. Interpretations of the Bible suddenly has become an all comers affair, with everyone trying to outdo every other person in the interpretations of the books of Daniel and Revelations. These people waste precious energy because, not having all the back-ground facts, base their interpretations on part-information, and therefore can never come out accurate.

Only one book can give you all the insight you need, replacing every pointer that lack of understanding and wrong interpretations has wrought: The book In The Light Of Truth The Grail Message by Abd-ru-shin. With this, it will be easy to replace the misplaced signposts and in clear and simple terms, and the issue laid down in clear perspectives.

So is it with the issue of prophecy. Prophecies are a product of the law of sowing and reaping. As at the time a prophet is prophesying, what he is seeing is that point in time. It's like a man is walking along a road and asked where the road leads. A prophet will give him an answer where he will be at a particular time if he follows the same path and walks at a given speed. If he perchance changes direction the prophecies will end up as wrong because he will end up somewhere else.

But the world has fairly followed the same road to perdition that most prophets are bound to be vindicated in their prophecies. With only a few human beings struggling to change the tide of things, it becomes inevitable that many of the prophecies by these gifted ones may finally come to pass.

Thus it is with the end time prophecies, particularly the prophecies of the Third World War. As it is, the efforts of quite an insignificant few-insignificant because they are a minute part of world population-to steer the world out of war may only soften the blow of the war but not prevent it entirely. But if the efforts of these few were to be intensified, they may have an appreciable effect in ameliorating the effect. This is because, contrary to the generally acclaimed notion that the majority vote carries wight in a people's destiny, it is actually the STRONGEST PART of a group that drives action. That is why the violent and more vocal minority are shaping the fate of the world today. Check out the details: The LGBT movement are spearheaded by a few, yet they are more vocal because they are backed by the powers that be. Democracy itself is driven by the few who are called king makers, and either sway the majority opinion or impose their own will and claim it to be the majority opinion.

As things stand today, the kennel of World War Three may become reality, but not as a war of total annihilation, a war to end the world as we know it. This is because there is currently a far, far stronger radiation that affects our thoughts that is stronger than the human will. This radiation grows stronger everyday, and will certainly manifest physically through its source in the sky. This, in radiation terms, may be able to neutralize most of the evil annihilating tendencies of world leaders. One or two missiles may fly, and Islamic dominance may rapidly come to fruition-only to be destroyed at the peak of its success.

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Remedies Against Police Harassment


By Avish Malhotra

Police is a vital and prominent part of the justice administration system which is accountable for the protection of people and property in addition to investigation of the crimes and helping put the perpetrators behind bars.

In our day to day life, if we are observant enough we see the police committing certain legit actions but on the other hand there are a few actions of the police that raise eyebrows and we are left wondering whether they are acting within the ambit of law or not, however most of the times we never care to find out.

The legal actions that a police officer is designated with, is contained under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and where the officer goes beyond his/her power, read on to find out how you can fight this harassment.

The remedies available to a victim of harassment by the police are as follows -

i. An FIR can be filed by you against the officer in question at any Police Station;

ii. Mostly the Police try to protect their own and refuse to register a complaint/FIR in that case you can send your written complaint to the District Superintendent of Police;

iii. If the above 2 remedies fail, you can go to the Magistrate and get your complaint registered who will then order the police to register the FIR;

iv. You can also send the complaint to the National or State Human Rights Commission;

v. PCA (Police Complaint Authority)

In 2006, the Supreme Court directed to set up a PCA at State as well District level which would investigate into the complaints against police officers either 'suo-motu' or on receipt of a complaint filed by the victim or by a friend or family member on the victim's behalf or any person who witnessed the alleged occurrence.

This setting up of State and District PCA s are aimed at making the complaint mechanism easily accessible to all. A state PCA would entertain complaints against the officers of and above the post of the SP whereas District PCAs will entertain complaints against and below the post of the Deputy Superintendent of Police.

The complaint can be made in cases where as the consequence of an act or omission by a police officer there is a death; or grievous hurt; or rape while in police custody, in addition to extortion; illegal land/House possession by a police officer; and any event where there is a serious abuse of authority by a police officer.

In order to file a complaint you need to get in touch with the PCA and ask them if they want the complain in any prescribed format, if not then you can file the complaint in any format mentioning your details like your name, address, contact number, etc. as well as all the material particulars of the incident in question like the date of the incident, detailed account, police officer in question, whether there was any damage to person or property, etc. the complaint can be sent by registered post and can also be submitted personally at the PCA office.

Additional particulars like photographs of injuries can also be attached with the complaint and always make sure you keep a copy of the complaint with yourself.

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The Past and the Rest of Us


By Uche Mbah

We are currently on earth to settle scores from past experiences. The Internet is awash with so many stories of children who were able to recollect their past lives-either immediate and otherwise-and whose stories have been verified with astonishing accuracy. More Hollywood flicks are concentrating on the issue of afterlife, or life in the beyond, with its attendant possibility of reincarnation. This is enough to make even the strongest skeptic pause and ponder if reincarnation is after all true. Unfortunately some block themselves to the obvious truth for fear of being uprooted from their comfort zone of belief.

But reincarnation and its effect go beyond the recorded individual cases. This is because reincarnation goes hand in hand with Karma. And karma can be individual, family, state, national, racial and global. Hence when one passes on, his activities on earth and the wish to make amends brings him back to earth through parents who will also benefit in his being born in the family, be it only in the troubles and anxieties brought about through his training.

In most African societies, a lot of souls never have the privilege of reaching the realm of ether, and due to homogeneity circulate among his family, being more or less earth-bound. This results in more or less stagnant growth, hence the static growth of the African people. With this, they acquire tribal and, on a wider scale, racial Karma, where they are holding themselves down. Sometimes an external stimuli is needed to spur them on. This was why the humiliating issue of slavery is allowed, because it is one of the ways to awaken the race through suffering.

A different but similar example is seen in the destruction of the Incas by the Spanish Conquistadors. They have been able to develop themselves so purely in a spiritual sense but remained too childlike intellectually. Thus they have reached the peak of their spiritual maturity that can bear the level of their intellectually stunted growth and can no longer grow spiritual unless the intellect grows at par. They were then permitted to be massacred so that they can be scattered among people of high intellect for further development.

But now, things are changing. The darkness is now meant to destroy the darkness in the current war of Armageddon. Take for instance the Iraq war. Most of the battlegrounds were places of high historical value. But what people do not understand is that most of these places were sites of ancient temples of various gods, which were enclaves for the worship of idols-thereby the active site for the concentration of dark power centers. That a war being fought and championed by those who distort the pure teachings of Mohamed into dark weapons results in the destruction of these sites is a confirmation of the fact that in the war of good vs evil,it is the evil that destroy the evil while the good grows imperceptibly until it suffocates the desperate evil.

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Free Speech: Is Being Offended A Great Way To Control People?


By Oliver JR Cooper

In the western world, offending someone is often seen as being as bad, if not worse, than actually causing harm. When someone has this view, words are going to be seen as another form of violence.

It will then be necessary to punish a person who has said something that is 'offensive', and there will be a number of ways that this can take place. They could end up being shamed for what they have said, or it could be far worse.

A Number of Consequences

If someone feels offended by what another person has said online, they could up trying to silence them. This can take place by labelling them in some way, and this can mean that they will accuse them of being something.

And in today's world, there are plenty of words that can be used to here; it is not as though there is just one word available. For example, they could accuse them of being a sexist or a racist.

One Step Further

Along with this, they could try to have this person banned from social media, and this will then take away this persons platform. The effect it has on their life can all depend on how well known they are.

If, for instance, they use social media to share videos and blog posts, this is going to have a massive effect on their livelihood. However, if someone has been 'offended' by something they have said, this is not going to concern them.

A knock on effect

Therefore, what this person has said online is going to have an effect on how they live in the real world. They may have lived from the money they made online, so losing their platform will take away the money they need to survive,

But even if someone only uses social media to stay in touch with friends and to share their thoughts, what they say online could still impact their life in a big way. If another person is offended by what they have said, they could end up being reported to the police and/or they could even lose their job.

The Mob

And what is fairly certain is that if one person is offended, there are likely to be others who will also be offended. Someone can then have an army of people who want them to be punished for what they have said or done.

These people are likely to make a lot of noise and to be full of a lot of emotion, and this will give them a lot of power. They probably won't work for the police, but they will want to police other people's thoughts.

Black and White

The trouble is that even if someone is offended by what another person has said or done, it doesn't mean that this person has done something wrong. They may have just expressed a view that goes against the dominant narrative.

But as offence is often seen as something that is given, not taken, there will be no reason for this person to look into why they are offended. They will be in the right and the other person will be in the wrong, and that will be the end of it.

Victimised

One will believe that the only reason they feel as they do is due to what another person has said. It is then going to be perfectly acceptable to punish the person who has made them feel bad.

The words that have come out of this person's mouth will then be like bullets (or sticks and stones) that have caused them to experience pain and this will prove that they have done something wrong. Having this person banned from social media or even causing them to lose their job, for instance, is then going to be justified.

The Death of Free Speech

One way of looking at this would be to say that this shows how powerful people's feelings have become in today world, that's if they buy into a certain worldview. If they do, how they feel will be far more important than anything else.

It is then irrelevant as to whether what another person has said is true and actually reflects reality. The way to make sure that certain people don't have to experience discomfort will be to stop certain views from being expressed.

Emotionally Undeveloped

But if all this is put to one side, it is clear that people like this are unable to handle their own emotions. They don't have the ability to regulate how they feel and this is why they need to silence others.

Through being consumed by their own emotions and needs, it is going to stop them from being able to think about what will happen if people don't have the ability to share their views. It is similar to how someone can steal food from an orphanage and, through being so consumed by their own needs, they won't be able to think about the effect their behaviour will have on the children.

Self-Absorbed

Thus, even though someone can appear to have the moral high ground if they have the tendency to be offended, this is not going to be the case. What it will show is that this is just someone who can't manage their own emotions, which is why they want to control other people.

If they were a morally upright human being, they would look into what they need to do to be able to handle how they feel. They would also realise that it will only be a matter of time before they are silenced.

Conclusion

What this illustrates is how important it is for people to take responsibility for their own emotions. This something that the so-called leaders at the top should be encouraging, but their again, it is easier for them to control people who can't control themselves, and they can use these people to completely transform society.

These people are only too aware of how fractured society has become, so they need to do everything they can to stop people from talking about what they can see with their own eyes. Dealing with the people who notice what is going on and ignoring the people who are causing problem is the modus operandi.

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The American Public Would Benefit If Leaders Used ZIPREFS, Not Politics


By Richard Brody

Wouldn't we all be better served, if our public officials, thought. far less, about politics, and their political agenda, and more about, how to meet the existing, as well as sustainable needs, of our citizens, and nation? Either, because the American electorate, has traditionally, bought - into, empty rhetoric and promises, rather than paying attention, and demanding viable solutions, and approaches, where, both current needs/ challenges, as well as sustainability, were emphasized, those, serving in elected positions, appear to feel, they can get away, with their present approach. With that in mind, this article will attempt to review, consider, and briefly discuss, why we need, to demand, these individuals follow the ZIPREFS approach, using the mnemonic approach.

1. Zero - based budget: Perhaps, because it's the simpler, more convenient approach, to merely proceed, in a somewhat, lazy way, than to take the time, and make the effort, to analyze, what has worked/ is working, and what is not, than focusing on creating a viable plan, focused on the best way, to proceed, and budget, accordingly. This means, eliminating, or changing things which are no longer relevant, or are ineffective, and prioritizing the most relevant, sustainable needs, by thinking, outside - the - box. A zero - based - budget, means using this mindset, and preparing one's financial planning, based on, only being mandated, to include contracted items, and making, every effort, to use budgeting, as a significant component, of addressing needs, and priorities, in a relevant, sustainable manner. Unfortunately, we are presently witnessing, a time, when our politicians proceed, without discipline, and seem to be putting off, sustainable behavior, at the risk of harming future generations!

2. Integrity: Most polls indicate, most Americans consider politicians, to be, lacking in integrity, because they witness, President Trump, according to political fact - checkers, to average nearly 6 mis - statements/ lies, per day, and Congress, seemingly unwilling to take a principled stand!

3. Priorities: Whose priorities are these officials, focusing on, their personal, self - interest, and agenda, or the common good?

4. Relevant; realistic: Rather than, merely, using empty rhetoric, and promises, rather than being realistic, and introducing relevant solutions, would clearly be helpful, to this nation!

5. Eliminate waste, and pork: Have you noticed how little, these politicians, actually achieve, and accomplish? Why is there so much waste, while many things, which might actually help, the needed, are neglected? It seems, in order to pass any legislation, deals are made, and much, so - called, pork, which is unrelated to the supposed goal of the law, is included, merely to accumulate and gather the necessary votes!

6. Fair: Shouldn't the goal of our leaders, to promote the fairest system, and pass laws, with fairness, as a priority, rather than, focusing on a political agenda, and/ or self - interest?

7. Social safety - net: After passing tax legislation, which is anticipated, will increase the deficit, by $1.5 trillion, some majority party, political leaders, are discussing, reducing this, by reducing the quality and degree of support, for programs, such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Shouldn't providing reliable support to our social safety - net, and protecting our most needy citizens, be a priority?

Wake up America, and demand, your representatives, focus on ZIPREFS! Apathy is the enemy of quality representation!

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands, conducted personal development seminars, and worked on political campaigns, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for common sense politics: http://facebook.com/commonsense4all

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5 Ramifications Of Myopic Public Leadership


By Richard Brody

For a variety of reasons, we continue to witness, public officials, who are either, unwilling, or, not ready, to fully consider the potential ramifications of their actions (or procrastination), and, often, proceed, in a populist - oriented, direction! When we place a band - aid, on a major wound (issue), while it might, create some, perceived, and/ or actual, short - term, benefits, until/ unless, it, is formulated, with the future needs, and sustainability, it has the potential to do, far more, longer - term, harm, than short - term benefit! With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly examine, consider, and discuss, 5 scenarios, where ramifications, should be thoroughly, considered, before there is long - term, harm.

1. Environmental/ climate change: Although, nearly all climate and environmental scientists, agree, we are experiencing, climate change, and, one major factor, is human interactions, President Donald Trump, has publicly proclaimed, he does not believe climate change, is true, and, when one, evaluates, his policy positions, and the behavior/ actions (or lack of), by the Department of Environmental Protection (E.P.A.), the emphasis, certainly seems to be on reducing regulations, permitting energy exploration, protecting far fewer sites, and, even, going back, to the time, when dumping into our waterways, and polluting the air, were acceptable, and the norm. We should, and must, do, all we can, to protect, and preserve, our planet, making it, as sustainable, as possible, for generations, which follow!

2. Economic: The recent, so - called, tax reform, legislation, or tax cut, was, more a political attempt, to gain popularity, than a well - formulated policy. Since the vast majority of benefits, go to the corporations, and wealthiest 1%, and we should have learned, from history, Trickle - Down Economics, has never worked, the apparent disrespect for providing a responsible budget, and/ or reducing/ handling deficits, responsibly, will create enormous deficits, which will, most probably, endanger, the economic, well - being, of future Americans.

3. Diplomatic: The President's, America First, approach, potentially, endangers, our relationships, with other nations, around the world. While, historically, the United States, has been considered, the guiding force, and strongest voice for freedom and liberty, Trump's confrontational approach, may put the world, at risk, as we presently, know and understand it!

4. Peace: While, there will always be some pockets of strife and fighting, around the world, shouldn't the prevailing goal, to inspire and motivate, the world, to agree, to disagree, and seek, peace, or, at least, a willingness, to get along, and replace, warfare, with conversations, and discussions. With today's weapons, any fighting, potentially, could become catastrophic!

5. Rights: The major, differentiation, between our nation, and the rest of the world, has, historically, been our commitment to protecting human rights, and respecting all freedoms, and liberties, with an open - heart, and open - mind.

The constant rhetoric, vitriol, and empty promises, focusing on short - term, popularity, rather than relevance, and sustainability, has many potential, longer - term, negative ramifications! It's up to the electorate, to ignore the rhetoric, and focus on the visions, ideas, and solutions!

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands, conducted personal development seminars, and worked on political campaigns, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for common sense politics: http://facebook.com/commonsense4all

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Cultural Appropriation or Cultural Divisiveness


By Norman W. Wilson, Ph.D

For some years now, certain Native American groups claiming their ways, their customs, and their beliefs have been taken over by white people. First, I quarrel with that label, Native American. Those early people who lived in what is now called the United States of America were not created here. They, like everyone else's families, immigrated to this land. The white man is accused of bringing disease, brutality, and war to the shores of the North American Continent. The concept of the Nobel Savage died many years ago. We are into a trend of making the First Settlers, as I prefer to call them, nearly saints. They, we are being led to believe, have the answers to a natural diet, the clues to understanding the natural world, direct connection to the Spirit World and a higher moral standard. Lest we forget, these First Settlers waged war against one another, raped and killed one another, and kidnapped members of each other's tribes. They were not and are not saints.

I am picking up complaints about cultural appropriation of tribal customs, beliefs, and mores by the white man. Sacred ceremonies and spiritual customs are being embraced by populations outside of the First Settlers creating a resentment. Copying, imitating, and mimicking are really the highest forms of flattery. So what's the real issue? Non-First People pretending to be First People, claiming powers and visions associated with sacred animals? Disagreement over what First Settlers' healers are to be called. The words shaman and shamanism are resented by some tribal members from the east coast to the west coast of the United States. Derogatory terms such as Plastic Shaman applied to non-First Settlers who have attempted to copy what they view as the best in those cultures to heal others. Maybe it's the pretense of doing the actual healing? As a white man who is a healer, I understand those feelings. I call myself shaman because people understand that word. Years ago automobile was the word; now it's car and everyone understands what is meant. Cute and pretty have so many uses they no longer have real meaning. Yet we understand the phrase, "pretty neat." How about the word love? Love my car, love my dog, love my shirt, love burgers and fries. The point being, we tend to use those words which convey current meaning. Cool is a classic example. When it is used it seldom refers to the weather.

Are not the names Sioux, Mohawk, Hopi, Creek, Lakota and the rest of the 568 tribes in the United States each viewing their customs and beliefs to be the one to follow? And isn't that divisive? With 50,000 Christian churches in the United States, each claiming their version is the right path to the kingdom of Heaven I wonder if they are not divisive. Whenever one group claims superiority over another we have discrimination, the rise of bigotry, and prejudice.

Is it not a sign of acceptance that various groups begin to assimilate each other's ways? Are not the First Settlers dressing in blue jeans, eating spaghetti, using a white man's invention to travel in? Should the black man, yellow man, or white man be disgruntled because people like and copy their food, music, and names? A big deal is made about having corn beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day even if one is not Irish and Catholic. I wonder if we can begin to accept the notion that each culture, no matter how big or small, has things to contribute to the whole community. Can we come to understand and to accept that there is but one race, the human race? Can we get by the really out of date notion of one is better than another? I surely hope so.

Dr. Wilson is an author of a dozen books and hundreds of articles at various venues on the Internet. He is a Reiki Master, a shaman, a certified crystal healer, and a minister in the International Church of Metaphysical Humanism.

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Silence The Enemy Within Is Injustice, Poverty, and the Silence of Many


By Connie J Lee

Silence. If I said nothing else, we all know the word silence has been used by generations to inflict power, subjugation, pain, submission, and tears. It has seared through the darkest recesses of our minds, where our deepest secrets lie; the ones we have dragged through the muck and mire of adulthood and have labeled them names of rejection, unworthiness, and unloved. Why do we continue to lick our tattered wounds, and guard them like an injured pet, whose eyes are begging for sympathy? Continually, we surround ourselves with family, relationships and bosses, who perpetuate the same interpersonal relationship dynamic, feeding the same wound, that causes so much pain. We do this because this has become our comfort zone. It is when we learn new tools through counseling, self-help, support groups, God, books, art therapy, therapy, music, healthy boundaries, in our new jobs and our new relationships where we will grow and develop the skills we need. We must become a complete us, before uniting to compliment someone else. For future generations, at some point, we have to take it upon ourselves to seek the help we need to heal, so we do not repeat another multi-generational epidemic of sexual assault. Victims were chosen by their perpetrators but now have a lot of emotional damage to overcome.

So, how did the sexual assault of children become such an acceptable occurrence for a thriving and progressive cultural, which thrives on its deep-rooted traditions and legacies? Generations of families before us, knew sexual assault, was a taboo subject. It wasn't reported because it was a family matter. Children did not feel they had anyone to report, or anywhere to go. Rape and incest have thrived and flourished through blood lines for as long as children have been born from one year to the next. I know my abuser told me that he would kill me, my mother, and the rest of my family if I told; and I knew he was very capable. I was eleven. I also knew it ran in the family. My mother seemed to favor the attention of men, more than that of her children. I like many children before me, had nowhere to turn, and no one to tell.

We see today's generation of women, from the Olympic Gymnasts and Swimmers, to actors and actresses standing in courage, speaking, their truth, boldly, courageously, and sharing their pain. The pain shared by a multitude of women, boys, and girls, who proceeded them; who had no voice. The voices of thousands of generations, who struggle to have a voice today! We are the voice for those whose pain was so great they could no longer endure. Who waited so long for someone to help them; to listen to them; to believe them. We are the rallying cry behind their unheard voices; raising our voices in unison for them, crying "NO MORE SILENCE!"

We make a stand together as a society today, for the draconian era thinking to be gone! We will all have to change; and it will not be easy. It will not be pleasant. It is vitally necessary for all to survive; or we will be inundated through the courts and criminal system with law suits and prison for those who choose to continue to commit these heinous crimes against women and children. We can get involved with our local sexual assault and human trafficking advocacy groups, and mentor groups. We need to change laws, CPS, Criminal Justice System, and Mental Health Systems, to provide the quality resources survivors of sexual assault and trauma deserve. Today, we stand as the old generation and new generation united! We stand fighting the Last Great Frontier known as "Sexual Assault"! We will stand for Silence No More! Together we can make our children's future a great place to live! TOGETHER WE STAND!

Connie Lee: 02/08/2018

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How You Can Get Started With Essential Oils


By Anand Kumar

Essential oils are compounds derived from the roots, leaves, barks, seeds or peels of plants. They assist plants to ward off pests and stay healthy. They have many physical, mental as well as emotional benefits on man and are very powerful, hence, they should be used in moderation.

It is very important to check the quality of the essential oil you want to get because quality can be affected by soil conditions, use of pesticides/chemicals, inconsistency of altitude and so on. It is also crucial to avoid adulterated products in order not to add salt to injury. Packaging, storage and handling should also be considered because the exposure of the oil to heat, light as well as oxygen can lead to chemical degeneration. They should be stored in firmly closed, darkened glass jar and placed in a cool, dry place in order to ensure that the quality is maintained at all times.

Furthermore, there are lots of advantages in using essential oils and some of them are; increased energy, improved sleep, reduction of pain, reduction of stress, relief of sore joints and muscles, digestive relief, improved mood, boosted focus and concentration, just to mention a few. They can also be used in DIY cleaning products, personal care items and beauty recipes.

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways. They can be inhaled in order to heighten the senses and bring the body as well as mind into a positive state. Some oils are safe to apply directly on the skin like the soles, ears, abdomen, upper back and so on. Some of them can also be consumed as a dietary supplement but this is dependent on the quality of the oil. However, it is very important to follow the recommended dosage and seek the advice of a health professional before taking them internally.

Essential oil can be extracted from lavender, frankincense, peppermint, lemon, eucalyptus and so on. Lavender helps in soothing stress, insomnia, allergies as well as cuts and burns. Frankincense is good for treating arthritis, wounds, dry skin and boosting cell regeneration. Peppermint assists in fighting headache, heartburn, nausea, sore muscle and itchy skin. Lemon handles sore throat, cold, depression and alkalizes your body. Eucalyptus is wonderful for treating asthma, itchy scalp, sinus pressure or pain, colds and flu.

You should always endeavor to check the label of your essential oil in order to be sure of the safe manner to use it. It is also vital to double-check and ensure that you use pure oil and not a synthetic one.

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Common Signs You Are Nutrient Deficient


By Anand Kumar

It is a well-known fact that a healthy diet supplies energy to the body and provides the necessary ingredients for cells to develop. Nutrient deficiencies can have an adverse effect on your day-to-day activities but if you are very watchful enough, you will see some signs that will clearly tell you that you are running low on nutrients. Here are some of them.

Pale Complexion

If your skin is unusually pale, it means that there is an iron deficiency in your body. Iron deficiency makes your red blood cells to be fewer, tinier and with diminished haemoglobin and this makes them to lose their red colour. The anaemic skin is apparent on the inner layer of your eyelids as well as mucus membrane, e.g. the tissues in your mouth. You can boost your iron level by taking foods rich in iron like spinach, beef, lentils and iron-fortified cereals.

Dry, Dehydrated Skin

Dry skin is very common in winter, but if your skin is drier than usual, it may be due to lack of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. Omega-3s aid in nourishing the lipid barrier of your skin, which is responsible for keeping harmful germs as well as toxins out and vital moisture in. When there is an insufficient omega-3 fatty acid in your diet, your skin will lose moisture and this can lead to unpalatable scaly texture. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acid include sardines, salmon, flaxseed, chia seeds, walnuts and so on.

Cracked and Sore Lips

When your lips are cracked beyond normal, it may be the sign of lack of riboflavin in your diet. If your diet lacks riboflavin, it can lead to cracking of the corners of your mouth and dryness of your lips. You may also notice a puffed, dark red tongue and an inflamed mouth. If it is not treated in time, it can lead to nerve damage which will eventually cause the tingling of your toes and fingers. Foods rich in riboflavin are broccoli, salmon, almond, eggs, etc.

Bleeding Gums

Frequent and excessive bleeding of the gums is an indication that there is a vitamin K deficiency in your diet. Vitamin K helps in blood clotting and this aids in stopping bleeding after a cut as well as forestalling uncontrolled bleeding from delicate tissues such as your gums. You can get a lot of vitamin K into your diet by taking plenty of dark, leafy and green vegetables.

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The Welfare State in Europe


By Martin Hahn

The "Welfare State" refers to the set of interventions organised by the state that are targeted for guaranteeing the provision of a least amount of expert services to the population by a method of social safety.

The beginnings of this particular method of social safety may be traced back again to the conclusion of the 19th century in the Germany of Chancellor Bismarck. Nevertheless, this program just became generalized in Europe following World War II.

The Welfare State is based on 4 primary pillars:

1. Compulsory as well as free main training and hugely subsidized training at greater levels.
2. At first common and free health care which in several places of Europe has been restricted to particular collectives, along with other people having to add to its cost.
3. Social security, and essentially pensions, which are financed by the payments made by employees through their working lives, though also insurance systems which deal with a variety of situations that are different (orphans, sickness, widows, etc.).
4. Community services, including all the various kinds of aid destined to go over the requirements of specific less favored collectives, with certain focus on care for dependents.

A distinction has usually been made between 3 diverse kinds of Welfare States in Europe (Social Democracy, Liberal and conservative). Nevertheless, the demise of the communist experiment as well as the procedure of the integration of the welfare state to the market economy have produced a series of new kinds of welfare states in Eastern and central Europe, which continue to be in the procedure for definition.

Down below we detail the various versions and their primary characteristics:
- The Social Democratic/Nordic Model. Main characteristics: taxes that are High, high amount of income redistribution, high amount of involvement of females of the labor sector, high standard of citizens and living with a significant level of confidence in their public telephone system (Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland).

- Conservative/Corporatist Model. Within this group there's a tiny subgroup created by the nations of the South of Europe, and they write about particular normal traits, though these are not completely essential for them to be looked at as an unbiased team. Main characteristics: Reduced amount of participation of females of the labor sector, dependency on social efforts rather than on taxes, reasonable redistribution of higher levels and income of unemployment, particularly in the nations of the South of Europe. (Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Cyprus, Turkey, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Portugal) and Spain

- Anglo-Saxon/Liberal Model. Main characteristics: Reduced amount of complete state shelling out, high amount of low level and inequality of expenditure on social protection. (Switzerland, the United Kingdom as well as Ireland)

Models still in the stage of characterization in Eastern and central Europe.

- Type of the Former USSR. Main characteristics: Like the careful model with respect to complete state spending. The best disparities lie in the quality of level and life of confidence in the public telephone system (Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russian federation and also the Ukraine).

-Type of Post Communist Europe. The quality of life is actually higher than in the prior team as well as the method is much more egalitarian. On the flip side, they present far more reasonable levels of economic development as well as inflation than in the countries connected with the prior model. (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland).

Welfare State types of a procedure of growth. This pertains to destinations which continue to be in the procedure of maturing the welfare states in Europe. The programs of state aid as well as signs of quality of life are actually under those in the earlier mentioned organizations. The high levels of low life quality and higher infant mortality rates mirror the tough social situations present in these countries. (Georgia, Moldavia and Rumania).

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Vladimir Putin


By Martin Hahn

Russian leader Vladimir Putin was born in 1952 in St. Petersburg (then referred to as Leningrad). After graduating from Leningrad State Faculty, Putin started the career of his in the KGB as an intelligence officer in 1975. Putin rose to the best ranks of the Russian federal government after enrolling in President Boris Yeltsin's administration in 1998, being prime minister in 1999 before taking over as president. Putin was once again appointed Russian prime minister in 2008, as well as retained the hold of his on power by generating reelection to the presidency in 2012.

Watching the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, he retired from the KGB with the rank of colonel, and returned to Leningrad as a supporter of Anatoly Sobchak (1937-2000), a liberal politician. On the latter's election as mayor of Leningrad (1991), Putin became the head of his of external associations and very first deputy mayor (1994).

After Sobchak's defeat in 1996, Putin resigned the post of his and then moved to Moscow. In 1998 he was appointed deputy head of control in Boris Yeltsin's presidential administration.

Shortly later, he was appointed head of the Federal Security, an arm of the former KGB, and head of Yeltsin's Security Council. In August 1999 Yeltsin dismissed his prime minister Sergey Stapashin combined with the cabinet of his, as well as advertised Putin in the place of his.

In December 1999 Yeltsin resigned as president, appointing Putin acting president until recognized elections had been held (in original 2000). He was re elected in 2004. In April 2005 he made a historic trip to Israel for talks with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the very first visit there by any Kremlin leader.

Because of term limits, Putin was pressured to abandon the presidency in 2008, however, not before securing the office for his protege Dmitry Medvedev. Putin served as Medvedev's key minster until 2012, when he was reelected as Russia 's president.

U.S. Election Hacks

Months before the 2016 U.S. presidential election, properly over a dozen U.S. intelligence agencies unilaterally agreed that Russian intelligence was behind the email hacks of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and John Podesta, that had, at the moment, been chairman of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

In December 2016 unnamed senior CIA officials further concluded "with a high amount of confidence" which Putin was really involved in intervening in the U.S. presidential election, based on a report by USA Today. The officials further went on to state that the hacked Podesta and DNC messages that were awarded to WikiLeaks right before U.S. Election Day had been developed to weaken Clinton's campaign in favor of her Republican opponent Donald Trump. Immediately after, the FBI along with National Intelligence Agency publicly supported the CIA's assessments.

Putin denied any such efforts to disrupt the U.S. election, and regardless of the assessments of his intelligence agencies, President Trump normally seemed to favor the term of his Russian counterpart. Underscoring their attempts to thaw public relations, the Kremlin in late 2017 discovered that a terror attack had been thwarted in St. Petersburg, because of intelligence offered by the CIA.

Private Life

In 1980, Putin met the future wife of his, Lyudmila, who was operating as a flight attendant at the moment. The couple married in 1983 and had 2 daughters: Maria, born in 1985, and Yekaterina, born in 1986. In original June 2013, after almost thirty years of marriage, Russia 's very first couple announced they had been getting a divorce, supplying very little reason for the choice, but assuring they came to it amicably and mutually.

An Orthodox Christian, Putin is actually believed to attend church services on dates that are important and holidays on a frequent basis and has had a lengthy history of stimulating the building and restoration of a huge number of churches in the region. He typically seeks to unify all faiths under the government 's expert and legally demands religious organizations to register with local officials for approval.

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