Being versus Acting:The Ethical Dilemma of Morality
2009-09-23 18:55:00 When we hear that so-and-so is a ?good? person, we automatically assume that the person in question is a virtuous and moral being. But is it enough to simply "be" a good person? Can we simply equate being good with a moral being? Plato would probably say yes. We should strive for the Good and from this state all else would flow naturally. It is a state of spiritual enlightenment where all the "good" qualities would be reunited in the person. As Socrates put it, evil exists only because of people's ignorance; illuminate them with knowledge of the good and they will act less out of self-interest and more for the common good. Is such a stance valid? Aristotle disagrees. For him, morality is less a state of being; it is rather action-based. One is, as the existentialists tend to say, the "sum total of one's acts". In such a view neither intentions nor dreams or wishful thinking are of any practical value. That a person always dreamed and meant to become a humanitarian does not make th...
By: Arash's World
AutoCAD 2006 Dilemma
2009-09-21 03:50:00 Hi all! I've had a few problems with my AutoCAD 2006 installation for awhile since using a reg cure type product. I've managed to sort all but this last one:- while fencing a selection of 'lines' to perform an action all goes well BUT, if I want to make a second selection, the first selecti
Baby Name Needed - Name Dilemma for Callie Rae
2009-08-25 09:27:00 A reader named Kelsey writes: I'm having my little girl Callie in October. Her last name will either be Perrin or McCann. I already have the middle name Rae picked out, but I'd love a second one because I feel a second one would sound better. Names starting with "A" sound ...
The Dilemma in Worshipping a God of Megalomaniac Claims
2009-08-20 13:39:00 It has in the last decade become increasingly damaging for anyone’s reputation in the world as a person of common sense or educated intelligence to be further associated with Sathya Sai Baba in any way other than critically. The exception to this is those who are based within certain religious Indian communities. In India, PMs ...
Dietary Dilemma: Organic or Comventional?
2009-08-08 15:25:00 A quantitative review of literature published over the last 50 years concludes that organically produced foods are not nutritionally superior to conventionally produced foods. On the basis of 13 nutrient categories considered, small differences in nutrient level observed between organic and conventi
Dietary Dilemma: Organic or Conventional?
2009-08-08 15:25:00 A quantitative review of literature published over the last 50 years concludes that organically produced foods are not nutritionally superior to conventionally produced foods. On the basis of 13 nutrient categories considered, small differences in nutrient level observed between organic and conventi
The Innovator?s Dilemma in Real Estate Redux: Redfin Proves You Can Turn a
2009-07-19 20:07:00 In Redfin CEO’s Glenn Kelman’s inimitable “Aw Shucks” writing style, he announced recently that the discount online hybrid brokerage has turned its first monthly profit. While one month certainly a trend does not make, it is an important milestone in the company’s development. If Redfin can make money while a) charging a lot less than ...
Prisoner's Dilemma, expanded edition
2009-06-23 19:04:00 CLICK THIS and you will find the new revised and expanded edition of my sister's and my book, PRISONER'S DILEMMA. Someone called it "part art object and part extended metaphor," and that's a drawing from it, above.
By: Shiva's Arms
The Dilemma of Tax at Source (TDS) & Exchange Rates!
2009-05-31 12:58:00 A foreign vendor provided technical assistance to M/s. ABC co. with a payment terms as follows. $30,000 USD and tax is to be borne by the foreign vendor at applicable rate. M/s. ABC Co. made a liability in its books on 31.03.2008 and deducted TDS u/s 195 of IT Act at applicable rate and deposited the same to IT department.(Dollar rate as on 31.03.08 was Rs.40 per USD, say) Now, actual payment is to be made by M/s. ABC Co. to that foreign vendor(i.e. $30,000 USD) . Dollar rate at the time of payment is Rs.46 per USD, say. Question is: 1. Whether additional TDS is to be deducted on the amount increased due to exchange. Sujit Talukdar, Kolkata The fact is that section 195 prescribes that payer will deduct the income tax at the rates specified either at the time of credit of payment or at the time of payment whichever is earlier. M/s ABC Co did the right thing by deducting the tax on 31/3/2008 when it credited the forign vendor in its books. Only point to see is whether the exchange ra...
Rape Case Reveals Chinese Regime?s Dilemma
2009-05-29 12:24:00 Waitress?s self defense strikes chord throughout China By Tianliang Zhang May 26, 2009 A recent rape case in China helps illustrate the dilemma facing the Chinese Communist Party as it faces the anger born of its own corruption and misgovernment. On May 10, three local CCP officials, Deng Guida, Deng Zhongjia, and Huang Dezhi, went to ...
Prisoner's Dilemma
2009-05-02 16:43:00 Here is the updated cover for the new poetry/art book, Prisoner's Dilemma. It's at the printers now! If you'd like a preview, or to order a copy,click this. If you'd like an autographed copy, send your postal address to prisonersdilemma2@gmail.com
By: Shiva's Arms
Lunar Dust Dilemma Solved (Via Space Umbrellas?)
2009-04-28 06:31:00 Despite having the potential to feed our energy gluttonous world, lunar dust can be fetal to both humans and our robot friends, not to mention very electric (thanks in part to the solar wind). While scientists have suggested melting down nearby Moon soil in order to counter the rough dust particles, it may be better to construct large space ...
By: Colony Worlds
Prisoner's Dilemma
2009-03-22 19:25:00 A review by Nanette Rayman Rivera--- Cheryl Snell’s book: Prisoner’s Dilemma is a gorgeous, wrought book, complete with haunting artwork form her sister, Janet Snell. The book chronicles pain and dilemma, how to get through pain, what pain is. Her poems evoke mystery, reality, lyricism and in-your-face longing, hurt, tragedy an almost unstated questioning of how to get through it all. While reading this book I felt an uncanny connection to everyone: that surely, there must be others out there who have lived lives scripted mostly by loss and unspeakable hurt.CutI start with the curls,snip the dark with the silver,somersaulting to the floor.If I drop the scissors you’ll saythat one of us is unfaithful—but I’m not superstitious, and I knowthe quirks of scissors: twin armseasily uncoupled; better togetherthough crossed as swords.What is splendid about some of the poems is what could lie beneath the words. In the above poem the author never says why the hair is being cut – th...
By: Shiva's Arms
More about Prisoner's Dilemma
2009-03-18 14:37:00 If you're like me, and can't get enough of PRISONER'S DILEMMA (the book, not the problem) check Goodreads. We have a Prisoner's Dilemma page here, and another on Facebook. Come on down!
By: Shiva's Arms
Prisoner's Dilemma Launched!
2009-03-15 15:13:00 My sister Janet and I are pleased to announce the publication of our new book,PRISONER'S DILEMMA. A few details about the work:In game theory’s prisoner’s dilemma problem, two prisoners are given the choice between silence, and the betrayal of the other. The optimal choice turns out to be betrayal and therein lies the game’s paradox. In the work of the Snell sisters, the undercurrent of treachery winds its way through lyrical, narrative free verse accompanied by drawings of eccentric heads. The book opens with depictions of three wounds—Tear, Cut, and Split—and examines reactions to physical and psychological hurt. In “Tear,” the drawing of a blind-eyed head with an endless tongue, done in charcoal, illustrates the poem’s central metaphor. The tongue extends into the brain and out of the head in spikes, making manifest the synesthesia of the moment: “the way you dragged your tongue/across the metal railing, /the snow irresistible, your brother/tugging you out of y...
By: Shiva's Arms
Dumper Dilemma!
2009-02-14 01:48:00 Hi all! I have acquired a two tonne site articulated 4WD dumper to use as a powered trailer on my farm (make and model are unknown but is similar to a Thwaits)! My problem is that it has a very low forward/reverse speed. Usually, articulated dumpers have a top forward speed of around 19kph but my on
Occupational Moral Dilemina delimena dilemma problem
2009-02-05 23:15:00 So I may not have mentioned that I too am job hunting. No sympathy, there are lots of us suddenly. I also participate in a board similar to this one with a more occupational (software) focus. Warm and fuzzy, and everyone helping each other out. I start getting questions from an indiv
The Prisoner's Dilemma
2009-01-04 13:03:00 "The Prisoner's Dilemma: Selections from the Ella Fontanals-Cisneros CollectionCurated by Leanne Mella December 3, 2008 - March 1, 2009 The Prisoner's Dilemma: Selections from the Ella Fontanals-Cisneros Collection, will draw upon works in the collection that articulate the ways in which artists respond to the exercise of power in contemporary life."Kurator: Leanne MellaArtists: Francis Al˙s, Alexander Apostol, Alexandre Arrechea, Alessandro Balteo Yazbeck, Judith Barry, Paolo Canevari, Stan Douglas, Jimmie Durham, Cao Fei, Regina Jose Galindo, Carlos Garaicoa, Mathilde ter Heijne, Thomas Hirschhorn, Jenny Holzer, Barbara Kruger, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Inigo Manglano-Ovalle, Daniel Joseph Martinez, Priscilla Monge, Carlos Motta, Antoni Muntadas, Shirin Neshat, Julian Rosefeldt, Laurie Simmons, Eve Sussman, Frank Thiel, Susan Turcot, Monika Weisscifo
By: weblogART
Martine's Dilemma Book Launch @ F*ART Gallery
2009-01-01 06:39:00 Martine's Dilemma Book Launch, Art Exhibit, Re-opening of F*ART Fashion Art galleryJan 8, '09 5:00pEnd: Feb 8, '09Location: F*ART Gallery 24 K-D cor. K-1st, Kamuning, QC
FED has a dilemma
2008-12-23 17:01:00 Hussman: On Tuesday, the Federal Reserve took the somewhat expected but extreme step "to establish a target range for the federal funds rate of 0 to 1/4 percent." Included in its policy statement was an additional bit – “The Committee is…
By: Jutia Group
Walcott?s injury leaves Wenger with selection dilemma
2008-11-19 12:11:00 Hello again. How’re you going? There’s only one real item on the agenda today and that’s the unfortunate news that Theo Walcott has dislocated his shoulder while training for the English national team and faces up to three months on the sidelines. When it rains, it pours and all that. Walcott’s injury is nothing short of a ...
By: Arsenal FC Blog
The NoIndex Link Love Dilemma
2008-11-19 08:08:00 The other day we had a technical question relating to the Quirk SearchStatus tool which we are going to answer here but, for the purposes of this post, we are assuming that you understand the importance and processes...
Deportations create dilemma for families with young U.S. citizens
2008-10-22 13:23:00 Deportations create dilemma for families with young U.S. citizens It?s at bedtime that Jorge Barraza misses his father most. The 5-year-old, clutching two stuffed animals, is dressed in pajamas and a felt cowboy hat just like his dad?s. But such comforts don?t make up for the absence of Juan Carlos Barraza, a Mexican migrant repatriated ...
By: TexasFred's
The Oxygen Dilemma: Can Too Much O2 Kill?
2008-10-15 18:00:00 From Scientific American: Oxygen is vital for life--without it, severe brain damage may ensue in as little as three minutes. So doctors routinely treat traumas such as heart attack or stroke by providing victims with more oxygen. Mounting evidence suggests, however, that resuscitat
Blue Dog?s Obama Dilemma
2008-06-11 00:00:00 -By Warner Todd Huston In 1996 a small handful of Democrats won election to the House of Representatives because they were supposedly “conservative” Democrats. They were termed the so-called “Blue Dog” Democrats. Of course, several stories have proven that none of them have lived up to their conservative claims and all have fallen lockstep into line ...
By: Publius Forum
Relationship dilemma; I want to date other guys
2008-06-09 11:56:00 I think I’m in a relationship dilemma. I’ve been with my boyfriend for three years now. He’s a really cool guy. A geek, but a cute geek. Anyway, for the past three months, I’ve been having this nagging feeling that I want to date other guys. My boyfriend’s terrific, but I just don’t feel excited ...
The dilemma of choice: The Advantages of Closing a Few Doors
2008-06-09 03:50:00 Great article on the Dilemma of Choice at the New York Times
The Dilemma
2008-06-06 04:27:00 Behind political problems lies the nature of man...like man, like state...governments vary as the characters of men vary....state is what it is because its citizens are what they are....therefore, we must not expect to have better states until we have better men; until then all changes will leave every essential thing unchanged------------------Plat-o read more
By: BuzzVines
The Running Mate Dilemma
2008-06-05 18:20:00 anthony @ 17:20 BST By Joe Conason | Truthdig | Posted on Jun 4, 2008 The selection of a vice president is not only an exercise in political handicapping but also a national rite of statecraft. Candidates, advisers, pundits and assorted experts try to calculate the ethnic, geographic, gender and ideological characteristics of potential running mates, but what this choice actually reveals is the character of a presidential nominee. For Barack Obama, the choice of a vice president is a test of his self-confidence and his vaunted judgment. Should he seek to mollify the disappointed Clinton supporters, especially among his party’s women? Or should he try to balance his own political weaknesses with somebody else’s strengths? Will he attempt to win a region with his choice, or even one crucial state? For John McCain, this decision will reflect the character issue that is now at the center of his campaign. Should he try to motivate the sullen base of the Republican Party by pickin...
By: Suzie-Q
Graduation Dilemma in Massachusetts
2008-06-05 05:37:00 You may have heard this tear-jerker on this morning’s news or read about it: Dateline, Andover, Massachusetts: Sarah Pearson is two credits short of the requirements for graduating with the rest of her Andover High School senior class — she knows this and doesn’t debate that fact. The reason she is short on her credits is ...
The dilemma of trading in 2G iPhone for Apple 3G iPhone: Will you trade you
2008-06-04 14:08:00 Personally I own the Apple iPhone and must say it is the best gadget/device I have bought in a while, in this business you have to have a good mobile phone and many of them were just that, a plain old phone. Nothing in my eyes can touch the iPhone and at the moment I ...
By: Phones Review
Andrew?s wardrobe dilemma
2008-06-01 15:34:00 I believe that it was Andrew Muir, the singing plumber, who took most of the hits about being inappropriately dressed at the Britain’s Got Talent proceedings. And I’m sure that it was Amanda Holden who took the prize for best-dressed. Okay, perhaps men tend to be clueless about styles and wardrobe in general, but let’s ...
Dems' delegate dilemma over, but debate rages on
2008-06-01 11:19:00 Committee's compromise leaves Obama ahead of Clinton in delegate count Clinton receives 87 votes and Obama 63 votes; Obama is ahead by 178 Boisterous crowd observes rules committee hearing Clinton could appeal decision at convention in Denver in
By: Get rich
Dems reach compromise on delegate dilemma
2008-06-01 07:44:00 Committee's compromise leaves Obama ahead of Clinton in delegate count Clinton receives 87 votes and Obama 63 votes; Obama is ahead by 178 Boisterous crowd observes rules committee hearing Clinton could appeal decision at convention in Denver in
By: Get rich
Fundamental Analysis Dilemma
2008-05-31 09:45:00 Experience traders usually rely heavily on the fundamental analysis more than technical in their daily trading. This is because they have already study for so many years about the behavior of market movement affected by each of the economic data. Despite of their overall success there are certain times they still at least incur some losses. And their only solution to cut that losses is by putting
By: Forex Beginner
DNC in D.C. to deal with delegate dilemma
2008-05-31 09:07:00 Obama campaign says Clinton proposal is not acceptable Clinton's lawyer: DNC panel compelled to seat both Florida and Michigan Lyn Utrecht says panel may not give Obama any Michigan delegates New poll shows Clinton ahead in Puerto Rico before Saturday
By: Get rich
Capello's captaincy dilemma
2008-05-29 12:14:00 Fabio Capello has not yet decided who will wear the England captain's armband permanently, after John Terry skippered the side against the USA.
By: sports
Dilemma...1
2008-05-23 03:36:00 Which is worse? Missing a sale OR Found a sale but they don't/won't deliver to your country?ps. i took out the poll cos for some reason it effed up my header.
Dilemma...1
2008-05-22 09:33:00 Which is worse? Missing a sale OR Found a sale but they don't/won't deliver to your country?
Burma?s Junta Has the West over a Barrel
2008-05-17 19:41:00 NARGIS POSES HUMANITARIAN DILEMMA The stubbornness of Burma’s military junta puts the West into a hopeless situation. If the international community wants to provide relief to victims of Cyclone Nargis, then it has to play by the regime’s rules. But the West’s submissiveness sends a dangerous signal to despots everywhere. By our reporter in Rangoon more… Junta ...
By: 1913 Intel
Oral Sex and Orgasm Dilemma - I Want To Finish In Her Mouth? (Video)
2008-05-17 16:46:00 Men love blow jobs. That’s a fact. Many men also love finishing in a woman’s mouth during a blow job. It can make them feel powerful or good about themselves and for some men, it just feels better physically to orgasm in a woman’s mouth than finishing another way. Unfortunately, not all ...
NELLY + KELLY ["DILEMMA" @ RADIO1 2008]
2008-05-12 21:41:00 Nelly performed at Radio 1's Big Weekend, the UK's biggest free music festival, over the weekend. Since, Kelly Rowland is across the pond promoting her Ms. Kelly re-release, she came out with Nelly and the two performed "Dilemma." [spotted @ Kelly-Rowland.net]
By: Quick's Catch Up
American Dilemma-Good GI Bill Or Poor One?
2008-05-10 13:58:00 A new report by the Congressional Budget Office highlights the dilemma confronting America’s military– enact a GI Bill of Rights which will honor the sacrifices of those who have served or reduce benefits in order to force more soldiers to remain in service. The report said passage of the proposed legislation, which provides free tuition ...
A Modest Proposal: Addressing the Student Loan Dilemma
2008-05-07 22:02:00 Across the nation, there has been a good deal of discussion relating to the student loan market. ... Please continue reading Paul's Blog at TuitionCoach.com
Homepage Startup And The Entrecard Dilemma
2008-05-06 09:04:00 Homepage Startup is a nice little website that allows an internet user to display thumbnails of his favorite websites. Instead of clicking on your bookmark or having to memorize all the internet addresses that you like, all you have to do is assign a box/thumbnail for each of these websites. That way, should you need to go to a particular website all you have to do is click the appropriate boxes. This makes things really easy especially if you point your homepage to the HomepageStartup you created. The site is free and registering to the site is quick and easy.At first glance, there really is nothing extraordinary to this site. In fact it's pretty harmless. Sure it's cool and makes things easier but a lot of sites are cool and make things easier too.But you see, while most folks see a regular, helpful, efficiency enhancing website, my somewhat perverted mind sees something else. Are you seeing what I'm seeing? Because what I'm seeing is a beautiful farm.A beautiful Entre...
Homepage Startup And The Entrecard Dilemma
2008-05-06 09:04:00 Homepage Startup is a nice little website that allows an internet user to display thumbnails of his favorite websites. Instead of clicking on your bookmark or having to memorize all the internet addresses that you like, all you have to do is assign a box/thumbnail for each of these websites. That way, should you need to go to a particular website all you have to do is click the appropriate boxes. This makes things really easy especially if you point your homepage to the HomepageStartup you created. The site is free and registering to the site is quick and easy. At first glance, there really is nothing extraordinary to this site. In fact it’s pretty harmless. Sure it’s cool and makes things easier but a lot of sites are cool and make things easier too. But you see, while most folks see a regular, helpful, efficiency enhancing website, my somewhat perverted mind sees something else. Are you seeing what I’m seeing? Because what I’m seeing is a beautiful ...
Homepage Startup And The Entrecard Dilemma
2008-05-06 09:04:00 Homepage Startup is a nice little website that allows an internet user to display thumbnails of his favorite websites. Instead of clicking on your bookmark or having to memorize all the internet addresses that you like, all you have to do is assign a box/thumbnail for each of these websites. That way, should you need to go to a particular website all you have to do is click the appropriate boxes. This makes things really easy especially if you point your homepage to the HomepageStartup you created. The site is free and registering to the site is quick and easy. At first glance, there really is nothing extraordinary to this site. In fact it’s pretty harmless. Sure it’s cool and makes things easier but a lot of sites are cool and make things easier too. But you see, while most folks see a regular, helpful, efficiency enhancing website, my somewhat perverted mind sees something else. Are you seeing what I’m seeing? Because what I’m seeing is a beautiful ...
Dali's Dilemma - Manifesto for Futurism (Prog-Rock/Metal)
2008-05-04 09:55:00 A névválasztás elárul mindent, amivel ez az album rendelkezik.Dali szürrealitása, mesterkéletlensége, és kísérletez? természete pontosan passzol, ehhez a sajnos csak egy albumot megélt bandához.Az album borítója is kimondottan ilyen szürreális stílusban lett elkészítve, még Dali bajusza is ott van a szobron :)Sokan oly koholmányokkal illetik miszerint Dream Theater kópia az egész, de szerintem pont nem lépik át a határt, bár érz?dik rajta a behatás, mégis meg tudják tartani az eredetiségüket.Szövegeik, személyes élményeikb?l merített történések megspékelve egy kis túlvilági fantasztikummal.Gyors, technikailag megkérd?jelezhetetlenül tehetséges, hibátlanul összerakott album ez, amiben a neo-klasszikus és gótikus elemek is fellelhet?k a gitárposzton. Van pár szám, ami csak úgy magával sodor és érzed, hogy nem evilági helyre utaztatott a nóta. Az utolsó szám, egy para-flash alá abszolút beillene. Az a szintetizátor futam az elején mindig felállítja a sz?rt a hátamon, és visszatekerés...
Option Arm Dilemma
2008-04-30 20:56:00 Hi Paul, I need some help, or at least some honest answers. I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy in January, 2008. My attorney led me to believe I could keep my home even though I presented him with certain issues that I was concerned about and am now finding that my worst nightmares are coming true. I made the ... |
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