Though all of human history, there have been three basic stages of economic life: hunting-and-gathering societies; agricultural societies; and industrial societies. Now, sparked by the rise of computing and the growth of the Net and the Web, something entirely new and different may be just over the horizon, something all of us are already a primitive part of, a fourth stage of social organization: information societies.
I mean, couldn't that have been said with the advent of the printing press, the library or television for that matter? Is the Internet just a sequential evolution of how we handle information or is it truly a new 'society'? Are we putting the carriage before the horse here?
I once bought a hibachi with instructions in Japanese and English. The top of the instructions had a line that said "The Wonderful More Than You Can Believe It"
Given that I was thoroughly unimpressed with Episode 1, this gives me little faith that my opinions will be any better for the next installment. I loved the trilogy, and it was a significant highlight in my childhood. This is saddening to see the greatest fairy tale of the 20th century (no snub to the Hobbit fans, this is an opinion) reduced to Hollywood pulp.
Pluto used to be a moon of Uranus. It was kicked off when Uranus was hit by a comet. Again, this is all theory, but it makes for an explanation of Pluto's odd orbit and Uranus' other moon that is on a deteriorating retrograde orbit. Nor does its location fit in with Bode's law. The tenth planet should be further away. (yes, tenth... one planet was destroyed and now orbits the Sun as dibris asteroids)
It has nothing to do with size. Pluto used to be a moon of Uranus. It was kicked off when Uranus was hit by a comet. Again, this is all theory, but it makes for an explanation of Pluto's odd orbit and Uranus' other moon that is on a deteriorating retrograde orbit. Nor does its location fit in with Bode's law. The tenth planet should be further away.
I shop here: Turnitup. They are a used and cutout dealer that have many new sealed CDs sold at 'used' prices, plus a large number of rare, collectable and imports. I would check them out. (no, this is not a shameless plug for a company I work for/own)... they are local to me, but I am not affiliated.
Does anyone think that they will get away with this with sites that have domain names of or related to the Olympic National Forest or the Olympic Mountain Range in Oregon and Washington state?...or for that matter the range/mountain in Greece? The article is slightly vague... I could see this happening to sites with a date, 'games' or 'Olympiad' (as this specifically refers to the games), but 1,800! I'd like to see a list.
Coincidentally it was about the same time that Apple changed its logo from the rainbow to the light blue, which is the same color as the Disney castle logo.
Some scholars believe that the basic principles of socialism derived from the philosophy of Plato, the teachings of the Hebrew prophets, and some parts of the New Testament (the Sermon on the Mount, for example). Modern socialist ideology, however, is essentially a joint product of the 1789 French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution in England--the word socialist first occurred in an English journal in 1827. These two great historical events, establishing democratic government in France and the conditions for vast future economic expansion in England, also engendered a state of incipient conflict between the property owners (the bourgeoisie) and the growing class of industrial workers (the proletariat); socialists have since been striving to eliminate or at least mitigate this conflict.
Socialism is the political expression of the principle of human interdependence. It embodies the idea that as members of the human-race, we are all essentially responsible for one another: we have an obligation of mutual support and share a reciprocal bond which binds us together for our collective protection and maintenance. On a theory level it is a beautiful thing: Altruism and love for the fellow man. In practice it is the difficult to digest political economy. I only state this as an American. Socialism has a greater appeal to the masses in the third world. That does not mean it cannot be applied here. Expressed in a religious sense, it embodies the proposition that in order to fulfill one's obligation to the Creator (Divine Source, God or Nature) one must necessarily fulfill the commandment to serve one's fellow creatures. It also embodies the principle that the physical possessions which are bestowed, albeit temporarily, upon mankind are for the benefit of everyone, not being confined to the exclusive use of a privileged section of society. Thus we are to work together as stewards of this great gift we call Earth. It was R. Buckminster Fuller that once stated: 'land ownership is a relic of the feudal monarchy'. Bucky was right on target with social theory, and had been inspired to create in that arena.
Socialism has been discredited as a workable political philosophy, and is considered by some to be no longer fashionable. This is the prevalent view of most political commentators and is certainly the opinion of those affluent individuals who occupy the driving seats of the various governments which are running the world at the present time. Unfortunately for the capitalist, socialism has a tendency to stick around. The reason for this is the fact that socialism is the expression of a basic principle of humanity: the fundamental and undeniable equality of the mass of mankind. In spite of the disapproval, there are, and always will be, a minority of thinking people who comprehend the essential validity of the idea: "....all men are created equal." This quotation, no doubt, rings a bell somewhere within the faint and subconscious recollection of those who dwell in the, "Land of the Free!". If men are, fundamentally, equal, then they are entitled, as of right, to an equal share of the good things of life. Capitalism will not submit: profits must be made, otherwise we go under. The richest rewards are in armaments: therefore, they will be produced and men will kill themselves much more efficiently that ever before. Politicians in the USA and elsewhere, are the product of a militarist/capitalist system: they have been educated within that philosophy and can see no other solution to the economic problems facing mankind.
In the past, we have allowed self-interested, opportunistic politicians to trick us into thinking that they were interested in the public at large. Now is the time for working-class people, of all nations, to begin to think for ourselves and not merely to leave that to others, whom we have thought were cleverer than we ourselves. Now, more than ever before, is there a need for workers to unite against the enemy within. These are those puppets of International Capitalism who have been so busy undermining and destroying the essential rights and privileges of working-class people everywhere. We are still in the majority: we have the vote: we should, indeed, unite and elect representatives who will honestly and dutifully fulfill the mandate of the people. Those who profess to work for the people under the banner of a "Labor" Party will need to return to the traditional socialist policies of a Working-Class political party. The only alternative is the formation of new parties, dedicated to the establishment of socialist principles.
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I mean, couldn't that have been said with the advent of the printing press, the library or television for that matter? Is the Internet just a sequential evolution of how we handle information or is it truly a new 'society'? Are we putting the carriage before the horse here?
I once bought a hibachi with instructions in Japanese and English. The top of the instructions had a line that said "The Wonderful More Than You Can Believe It"
Consider me pissed.
Can a network take down a flock of birds that are flying through the lasers?
Now that would be cool.
Sessions at West 54th St.
I miss him.
Thanks.
Coincidentally it was about the same time that Apple changed its logo from the rainbow to the light blue, which is the same color as the Disney castle logo.
Socialism is the political expression of the principle of human interdependence. It embodies the idea that as members of the human-race, we are all essentially responsible for one another: we have an obligation of mutual support and share a reciprocal bond which binds us together for our collective protection and maintenance. On a theory level it is a beautiful thing: Altruism and love for the fellow man. In practice it is the difficult to digest political economy. I only state this as an American. Socialism has a greater appeal to the masses in the third world. That does not mean it cannot be applied here. Expressed in a religious sense, it embodies the proposition that in order to fulfill one's obligation to the Creator (Divine Source, God or Nature) one must necessarily fulfill the commandment to serve one's fellow creatures. It also embodies the principle that the physical possessions which are bestowed, albeit temporarily, upon mankind are for the benefit of everyone, not being confined to the exclusive use of a privileged section of society. Thus we are to work together as stewards of this great gift we call Earth. It was R. Buckminster Fuller that once stated: 'land ownership is a relic of the feudal monarchy'. Bucky was right on target with social theory, and had been inspired to create in that arena.
Socialism has been discredited as a workable political philosophy, and is considered by some to be no longer fashionable. This is the prevalent view of most political commentators and is certainly the opinion of those affluent individuals who occupy the driving seats of the various governments which are running the world at the present time. Unfortunately for the capitalist, socialism has a tendency to stick around. The reason for this is the fact that socialism is the expression of a basic principle of humanity: the fundamental and undeniable equality of the mass of mankind. In spite of the disapproval, there are, and always will be, a minority of thinking people who comprehend the essential validity of the idea: "....all men are created equal." This quotation, no doubt, rings a bell somewhere within the faint and subconscious recollection of those who dwell in the, "Land of the Free!". If men are, fundamentally, equal, then they are entitled, as of right, to an equal share of the good things of life. Capitalism will not submit: profits must be made, otherwise we go under. The richest rewards are in armaments: therefore, they will be produced and men will kill themselves much more efficiently that ever before. Politicians in the USA and elsewhere, are the product of a militarist/capitalist system: they have been educated within that philosophy and can see no other solution to the economic problems facing mankind.
In the past, we have allowed self-interested, opportunistic politicians to trick us into thinking that they were interested in the public at large. Now is the time for working-class people, of all nations, to begin to think for ourselves and not merely to leave that to others, whom we have thought were cleverer than we ourselves. Now, more than ever before, is there a need for workers to unite against the enemy within. These are those puppets of International Capitalism who have been so busy undermining and destroying the essential rights and privileges of working-class people everywhere. We are still in the majority: we have the vote: we should, indeed, unite and elect representatives who will honestly and dutifully fulfill the mandate of the people. Those who profess to work for the people under the banner of a "Labor" Party will need to return to the traditional socialist policies of a Working-Class political party. The only alternative is the formation of new parties, dedicated to the establishment of socialist principles.
I though you all would know that?
Moderate this down please.