Unemployment rates are subject to interpretation. I was talking with some history profs about this, they laughed and said the US just throws the unemployed in jail. Small crimes, big times. Now that's an excellent solution!
Don't get me wrong I will give blood and aid but what was the cause and how do we build a supportive global neighborhood?
For a moment assume the world is causal, that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Why did this or any act of violence happen?
Think about a neighborhood then scale this to a global community. Start with a population of children who will hopefully grow up some day and still have to live with those kids we were unfair with.
Think of a child who somehow gets most of the toys/food of all the other kids, however it happens.
(The vast majority of economic wealth is in the USA)
Eventually other kids will see what is flaunted and want their toys/food back even if they lost an honest trade/game. That one rich kid can't eat and play with all the toys at once, so why not share it? Richie Rich will have more friends, help the neighborhood, and look like a hero. When the neighborhood grows up those who were helped will return the favors (like Karma).
Over competing causes others to feel cheated and sows seeds of mistrust and grudges.
Recent US international activities display a poor global-neighbor example and go against the generosity they displayed after WWII which turned a disaster into a fresh start for some troubled countries and longstanding grudges:
-not signing the nuclear non-proliferation agreement;
-not dealing with their fair share of the greenhouse gasses and threatening the Kyoto accord (USA is by far the largest global polluter);
-not signing the land mine ban (one of the only countries not to)
-bullying their global neighbors into backing Star Wars and a renewed military buildup;
-continuing to sell tools of war (as much of the world does). Surely these seeds will reap disastrous but not unexpected harvests.
-continue to encourage a foreign policy of aggression (war on drugs, who's source is internal; Iraq, who threatened oil control; and many more examples.)
The US is not unique, I believe people are the same everywhere. However if somebody doesn't initiate an enlightened stance and kill with kindness rather than bullets then the eye for an eye will leave everyone blind. Each individual can make an impact. Encourage your leaders, company, family members, etc to be honest, fair, and generous.
Eventually US travelers could even wear their flag internationally without ridicule, threats, and embarrassment, which is currently not the case.
Americans: watch international news and find out what your neighbors think. Plus you'll finally get some decent news coverage.
It's true. Simple exercise, sleep and resting enough and healthy food is worth much more than pain blockers. Avoid the pain rather than mask it and let it get worse.
Many people in my yoga glass have came as a need or out of despiration to heal themselves. Chiropractors, physiotherapists, trainers, etc. All had tried but who cares most about your body? Of course it's you. Almost any exercise is helpful but low impact and technique emphasising ones are build for the long haul. Thousands of years of yoga refinement has made the practice efficient and effective.
Take things gradual, try to include exercise in your day. Use the stairs rather than elevator. Have a brief (or long) walk after lunch. Bike or walk to the local store.
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Unemployment rates are subject to interpretation. I was talking with some history profs about this, they laughed and said the US just throws the unemployed in jail. Small crimes, big times. Now that's an excellent solution!
Hey what ever happened to the billion dollar donation (worth of Windoze) from Gates? Perhaps that's why the Eng department uses Win2k?
I agree that this was to be expected.
Don't get me wrong I will give blood and aid but what was the cause and how do we build a supportive global neighborhood?
For a moment assume the world is causal, that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Why did this or any act of violence happen?
Think about a neighborhood then scale this to a global community. Start with a population of children who will hopefully grow up some day and still have to live with those kids we were unfair with.
Think of a child who somehow gets most of the toys/food of all the other kids, however it happens.
(The vast majority of economic wealth is in the USA)
Eventually other kids will see what is flaunted and want their toys/food back even if they lost an honest trade/game. That one rich kid can't eat and play with all the toys at once, so why not share it? Richie Rich will have more friends, help the neighborhood, and look like a hero. When the neighborhood grows up those who were helped will return the favors (like Karma).
Over competing causes others to feel cheated and sows seeds of mistrust and grudges.
Recent US international activities display a poor global-neighbor example and go against the generosity they displayed after WWII which turned a disaster into a fresh start for some troubled countries and longstanding grudges:
-not signing the nuclear non-proliferation agreement;
-not dealing with their fair share of the greenhouse gasses and threatening the Kyoto accord (USA is by far the largest global polluter);
-not signing the land mine ban (one of the only countries not to)
-bullying their global neighbors into backing Star Wars and a renewed military buildup;
-continuing to sell tools of war (as much of the world does). Surely these seeds will reap disastrous but not unexpected harvests.
-continue to encourage a foreign policy of aggression (war on drugs, who's source is internal; Iraq, who threatened oil control; and many more examples.)
The US is not unique, I believe people are the same everywhere. However if somebody doesn't initiate an enlightened stance and kill with kindness rather than bullets then the eye for an eye will leave everyone blind. Each individual can make an impact. Encourage your leaders, company, family members, etc to be honest, fair, and generous.
Eventually US travelers could even wear their flag internationally without ridicule, threats, and embarrassment, which is currently not the case.
Americans: watch international news and find out what your neighbors think. Plus you'll finally get some decent news coverage.
It's true. Simple exercise, sleep and resting enough and healthy food is worth much more than pain blockers. Avoid the pain rather than mask it and let it get worse. Many people in my yoga glass have came as a need or out of despiration to heal themselves. Chiropractors, physiotherapists, trainers, etc. All had tried but who cares most about your body? Of course it's you. Almost any exercise is helpful but low impact and technique emphasising ones are build for the long haul. Thousands of years of yoga refinement has made the practice efficient and effective. Take things gradual, try to include exercise in your day. Use the stairs rather than elevator. Have a brief (or long) walk after lunch. Bike or walk to the local store. efg