Obituary for Leo Whalen who died in Portugal on Christmas Day?
Leo was an American who worked for Marsh & McLennan specializing in Marine and Energy insurance.
Media & Journalism - 1 Answers
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Arrangements are still being sorted out. I will post an obit here when we have one completed. Thanks
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
What would happen if we did a global "do over" on the economy
What would happen if we did a global "do over" on the economy?
Greece is in a bad way, Portugal is right behind, and America is skating on thin ice... So, what if we just called a do over? Pick some point in the past and "re-set" everything to match that time and day? Would that work? Assuming we can get politicians and leaders to all agree on a time and day - which wouldn't happen, but try to think...
Economics - 3 Answers
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In ancient times there used to be "jubilees" every 50 years where all debts were forgiven. Seemed to work well.
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how do you propose we do that? money is never created or destroyed. it just moves around. if you tell greece its ok you have a debt you dont have to pay it back. then someone/something is going to have to give up 13 billion euros. and they would get in trouble.
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First, you would also need to re-set the population to that day, both in terms of the number of people, and the things they want to own. Second, resetting Greece is like giving an alcoholic a new kidney. It will make him healthier for a few years, but it will not stop him from ending up where he was before the reset.
Greece is in a bad way, Portugal is right behind, and America is skating on thin ice... So, what if we just called a do over? Pick some point in the past and "re-set" everything to match that time and day? Would that work? Assuming we can get politicians and leaders to all agree on a time and day - which wouldn't happen, but try to think...
Economics - 3 Answers
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In ancient times there used to be "jubilees" every 50 years where all debts were forgiven. Seemed to work well.
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how do you propose we do that? money is never created or destroyed. it just moves around. if you tell greece its ok you have a debt you dont have to pay it back. then someone/something is going to have to give up 13 billion euros. and they would get in trouble.
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First, you would also need to re-set the population to that day, both in terms of the number of people, and the things they want to own. Second, resetting Greece is like giving an alcoholic a new kidney. It will make him healthier for a few years, but it will not stop him from ending up where he was before the reset.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
What are some of the costs of illicit drug use in the United States today
What are some of the costs of illicit drug use in the United States today?
What are some of the costs of illicit drug use in the United States today? Which costs can be more easily reduced than others? How would you reduce the costs of illegal drug use? What are the implications of drug legalization? Has legalization of drugs, or non enforcement of drug laws, worked in European countries such as Holland and Portugal?
Law & Ethics - 2 Answers
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One major cost of illicit drug use is that our prison populations are filled with about 80 percent drug offenders -- most non-violent. Drug abuse (like any other abuse) should be treated as a medical problem, not a criminal problem. Evidently we learned absolutely NOTHING from Prohibition....
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Illicit drug use got Ron Wilson Reagan elected because he purchased votes with promises of free dope. Then he ran up the budget from less than 1 trillion in debt to well over 2, and as all other President's since then seem to be following his formula of corruption we might as well figure as the deficit is over 13 trillion at least 12 trillion was graft. So, that equates to more than all of us will ever see in our lifetimes. At one point I read a study that said 1 trillion would pay for all "entitlements" programs for ever. Or, we are giving away free food and lodging for the poor, in exchange for dope for the morons. We are giving away free solar power, in exchange for dope for the morons. And we are fighting two wars in exchange for dope for the morons. And we are refusing to develop a new fighting weapon to counter the newest Russian rifle that can shoot through body armor at distance every time ~ and hoping that our "slippery bullets" will "be enough", in exchange for dope for morons. AND we are not building as many 2nd generation stealth fighters as we will need when the Chinese get going on their copy of the new Russian design now in full production, in exchange ~ for dope for MORONS ~ who'd rather be lined up and shot, than sober.
What are some of the costs of illicit drug use in the United States today? Which costs can be more easily reduced than others? How would you reduce the costs of illegal drug use? What are the implications of drug legalization? Has legalization of drugs, or non enforcement of drug laws, worked in European countries such as Holland and Portugal?
Law & Ethics - 2 Answers
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One major cost of illicit drug use is that our prison populations are filled with about 80 percent drug offenders -- most non-violent. Drug abuse (like any other abuse) should be treated as a medical problem, not a criminal problem. Evidently we learned absolutely NOTHING from Prohibition....
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Illicit drug use got Ron Wilson Reagan elected because he purchased votes with promises of free dope. Then he ran up the budget from less than 1 trillion in debt to well over 2, and as all other President's since then seem to be following his formula of corruption we might as well figure as the deficit is over 13 trillion at least 12 trillion was graft. So, that equates to more than all of us will ever see in our lifetimes. At one point I read a study that said 1 trillion would pay for all "entitlements" programs for ever. Or, we are giving away free food and lodging for the poor, in exchange for dope for the morons. We are giving away free solar power, in exchange for dope for the morons. And we are fighting two wars in exchange for dope for the morons. And we are refusing to develop a new fighting weapon to counter the newest Russian rifle that can shoot through body armor at distance every time ~ and hoping that our "slippery bullets" will "be enough", in exchange for dope for morons. AND we are not building as many 2nd generation stealth fighters as we will need when the Chinese get going on their copy of the new Russian design now in full production, in exchange ~ for dope for MORONS ~ who'd rather be lined up and shot, than sober.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Which best describes the work of Nicolaus Copernicus
1. Which best describes the work of Nicolaus Copernicus?
1. Which best describes the work of Nicolaus Copernicus? (Points : 3) experimenting on human bodies inventing analytic geometry developing a heliocentric theory studying prisms and the nature of light 2. Which was an accomplishment of Galileo Galilei? (Points : 3) writing the Principia Mathematica producing a precise astronomical calendar creating a powerful telescope discovering elliptical orbits 3. Which best describes the influence of Isaac Newton's theory of universal gravitation? (Points : 3) It required the creation of analytic geometry. It showed that the universe follows a set of predictable rules. It demonstrated the potential energy contained in matter. It led to new insights into the nature of light. 4. What did John Locke believe? (Points : 3) All governments should have three branches with equal power. God should not be involved in the affairs of mankind. It is the government's job to protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property. Absolute monarchs have the right to rule through divine right. 5. Which was a belief of Voltaire? (Points : 3) The English system of government was better than the French. Huguenots should give up their protests and become Catholic. The best form of government is a republic. Life is short, nasty, and "brutish." 6. Which was influenced by Montesquieu? (Points : 3) Two Treatises of Government the theory of universal gravitation U.S. Constitution Gettysburg Address 7. Which best describes a major impact of the U.S. Constitution? (Points : 3) It promised freedom and equality to all people in the new United States. It established a government based on a document reflecting the will of the people. It established the world's first republican government. It proclaimed the United States as a country independent from Great Britain. 8. Which was a cause of the French Revolution? (Points : 3) tax burden on common people Magna Carta Stamp Act dictatorship of Napoleon Bonaparte 9. Maximilien Robespierre led France during which phase of the revolution? (Points : 3) Reign of Terror Great Fear Consulate Directory 10. Which was Napoleon's greatest achievement as leader of France? (Points : 3) Napoleonic Code sale of Louisiana Continental System Battle of Waterloo 11. Where did Napoleon suffer his most serious defeat? (Points : 3) Austria Egypt Italy Russia 12. Who led the slave rebellion in Haiti in 1791? (Points : 3) Francisco de Miranda Toussaint-Louverture Simón BolÃvar José de San MartÃn 13. Father Hidalgo led a struggle for independence in which country? (Points : 3) Peru Mexico Colombia Argentina 14. Which is a reason democracy failed following most Latin American revolutions? (Points : 3) The people did not speak the same language. Leaders had very little experience with representative government. Spain and Portugal regained control over most of their lost territory. Latin America had no valuable natural resources. 15. During the early 1800s, people in Germany and elsewhere rose up against Napoleon and unified to defend their countries. Which best explains this? (Points : 3) a new spirit of nationalism a desire to rule France hatred for everything French fear of losing their homes and businesses 16. Which describes the primary goal of Giuseppe Mazzini's Young Italy movement? (Points : 3) restoring the monarchy defeating Napoleon's army ending Catholic dominance of Italy creating a united Italian nation 17. Which did Otto von Bismarck use to promote German unification? (Points : 3) absolute monarchy alliance with Austria democracy militarism
History - 2 Answers
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1. c 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. c 7. b 8. a 9. a 10. a 11. d 12. b 13. b 14. b 15. b 16. c 17. d
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you're from k12, aren't you? tsk, tsk. cheating is..... shameful.
1. Which best describes the work of Nicolaus Copernicus? (Points : 3) experimenting on human bodies inventing analytic geometry developing a heliocentric theory studying prisms and the nature of light 2. Which was an accomplishment of Galileo Galilei? (Points : 3) writing the Principia Mathematica producing a precise astronomical calendar creating a powerful telescope discovering elliptical orbits 3. Which best describes the influence of Isaac Newton's theory of universal gravitation? (Points : 3) It required the creation of analytic geometry. It showed that the universe follows a set of predictable rules. It demonstrated the potential energy contained in matter. It led to new insights into the nature of light. 4. What did John Locke believe? (Points : 3) All governments should have three branches with equal power. God should not be involved in the affairs of mankind. It is the government's job to protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property. Absolute monarchs have the right to rule through divine right. 5. Which was a belief of Voltaire? (Points : 3) The English system of government was better than the French. Huguenots should give up their protests and become Catholic. The best form of government is a republic. Life is short, nasty, and "brutish." 6. Which was influenced by Montesquieu? (Points : 3) Two Treatises of Government the theory of universal gravitation U.S. Constitution Gettysburg Address 7. Which best describes a major impact of the U.S. Constitution? (Points : 3) It promised freedom and equality to all people in the new United States. It established a government based on a document reflecting the will of the people. It established the world's first republican government. It proclaimed the United States as a country independent from Great Britain. 8. Which was a cause of the French Revolution? (Points : 3) tax burden on common people Magna Carta Stamp Act dictatorship of Napoleon Bonaparte 9. Maximilien Robespierre led France during which phase of the revolution? (Points : 3) Reign of Terror Great Fear Consulate Directory 10. Which was Napoleon's greatest achievement as leader of France? (Points : 3) Napoleonic Code sale of Louisiana Continental System Battle of Waterloo 11. Where did Napoleon suffer his most serious defeat? (Points : 3) Austria Egypt Italy Russia 12. Who led the slave rebellion in Haiti in 1791? (Points : 3) Francisco de Miranda Toussaint-Louverture Simón BolÃvar José de San MartÃn 13. Father Hidalgo led a struggle for independence in which country? (Points : 3) Peru Mexico Colombia Argentina 14. Which is a reason democracy failed following most Latin American revolutions? (Points : 3) The people did not speak the same language. Leaders had very little experience with representative government. Spain and Portugal regained control over most of their lost territory. Latin America had no valuable natural resources. 15. During the early 1800s, people in Germany and elsewhere rose up against Napoleon and unified to defend their countries. Which best explains this? (Points : 3) a new spirit of nationalism a desire to rule France hatred for everything French fear of losing their homes and businesses 16. Which describes the primary goal of Giuseppe Mazzini's Young Italy movement? (Points : 3) restoring the monarchy defeating Napoleon's army ending Catholic dominance of Italy creating a united Italian nation 17. Which did Otto von Bismarck use to promote German unification? (Points : 3) absolute monarchy alliance with Austria democracy militarism
History - 2 Answers
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1. c 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. c 7. b 8. a 9. a 10. a 11. d 12. b 13. b 14. b 15. b 16. c 17. d
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you're from k12, aren't you? tsk, tsk. cheating is..... shameful.
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