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Don't hate the cat. ... if you must, then direct it towards evolution, ... because evolution made the cat.
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Mysteries of the world, unsolved, I like to think and wonder about them since I definately don't have all the answers. And a bit of humor added to the mysteries make them even more fun for me.
Bring on the laughs.
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AUTHOR Q&A; (Parade Mag)
Character Studies
In Out of Character, psychologists David DeSteno and Piercarlo Valdesolo uncover some of the surprising factors that can affect our moral compass. We spoke with Valdesolo about the myth of absolute integrity.
We think of admirable people as having “good character.” But what exactly does that mean?
Most people think character is a fixed trait—either you’re a good person or you’re not. But it’s more malleable than that. Character is a psychological tug-of-war between our immediate -interests (let me keep the $50 that I found in this wallet!) and our long-term interests (I should return the wallet because then I’ll gain admiration from my peers). Depending on the circumstances, either side could win out.
So why are we always surprised when a “good person” falls from grace?
Since we see people in these categories of “good” and “bad,” whenever someone violates his or her category, we’re taken aback. Everyone thought Tiger Woods was a great guy, and then we were shocked by his cheating scandal. Suddenly, we felt his “true self” had been revealed—it seemed like he was never good all along! But we’re all capable of a much wider range of vices and virtues than we think.
You make the point that it’s impossible to be “good” all the time toward all people. How do we pick and choose who deserves our “best selves”?
Our research has shown that we tend to direct our vice toward people who are different from us and our virtue toward people who are similar—even if those similarities are trivial. But if we step back and consciously try to see how other people are similar to us, it can trigger virtuous actions. As soon as you recognize that your moral compass is being influenced by outside factors, that influence can be controlled.
Mysteries of the world, unsolved, I like to think and wonder about them since I definately don't have all the answers. And a bit of humor added to the mysteries make them even more fun for me.
Bring on the laughs.
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AUTHOR Q&A; (Parade Mag)
Character Studies
In Out of Character, psychologists David DeSteno and Piercarlo Valdesolo uncover some of the surprising factors that can affect our moral compass. We spoke with Valdesolo about the myth of absolute integrity.
We think of admirable people as having “good character.” But what exactly does that mean?
Most people think character is a fixed trait—either you’re a good person or you’re not. But it’s more malleable than that. Character is a psychological tug-of-war between our immediate -interests (let me keep the $50 that I found in this wallet!) and our long-term interests (I should return the wallet because then I’ll gain admiration from my peers). Depending on the circumstances, either side could win out.
So why are we always surprised when a “good person” falls from grace?
Since we see people in these categories of “good” and “bad,” whenever someone violates his or her category, we’re taken aback. Everyone thought Tiger Woods was a great guy, and then we were shocked by his cheating scandal. Suddenly, we felt his “true self” had been revealed—it seemed like he was never good all along! But we’re all capable of a much wider range of vices and virtues than we think.
You make the point that it’s impossible to be “good” all the time toward all people. How do we pick and choose who deserves our “best selves”?
Our research has shown that we tend to direct our vice toward people who are different from us and our virtue toward people who are similar—even if those similarities are trivial. But if we step back and consciously try to see how other people are similar to us, it can trigger virtuous actions. As soon as you recognize that your moral compass is being influenced by outside factors, that influence can be controlled.
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Favorite TV Shows
Favorite Movies
Favorite Books
Favorite Quotes
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"The horses are coming so you better run" -Florence & the machine
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Expect it all,
Pathology,
Modeling after people,
that were/are not healthy,...
Then all the other "nasties" filter in...
Most of us are involved in it,
Like telling others,
What to think,
...and believe,
And who to be,
Our emptiness...,
...falling apart,
...disconnection...
...Needs not met,
Build up,
Tear down,...
We (seem to) love other people's pain,
...the object...
-Envy.
(loosely paraphrased off the speakings of a contemporary wiseman)
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The motive
It is not lost, not unnoticed,
the collective's objective,
Always so many against just one,
for so long,
engaged in play,
all to back up some pervert,
or some such sort of person.
T'is how things run,
and everywhere.
That is why some come to "talk".
Think themselves slick,
(Not)
To what do I REALLY owe this visit to?
Always too easy to draw them out,
of the shadows,
Kind of like Vampyre hunting.
Takes but a few words.
Just because they don't realize,
or can't truthfully admit to it,
doesn't make it any less bogus.
Where is the honor in all that?
(the ignorant brigade is alive and well.)
Now if someone comments to one of your pals...
Why rush to defend those who swear that nothing bothers them
and they alone got it covered?
If they swear this then it must be the absolute truth,
Right?
Services are not and were never required.
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"The horses are coming so you better run" -Florence & the machine
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Expect it all,
Pathology,
Modeling after people,
that were/are not healthy,...
Then all the other "nasties" filter in...
Most of us are involved in it,
Like telling others,
What to think,
...and believe,
And who to be,
Our emptiness...,
...falling apart,
...disconnection...
...Needs not met,
Build up,
Tear down,...
We (seem to) love other people's pain,
...the object...
-Envy.
(loosely paraphrased off the speakings of a contemporary wiseman)
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&
The motive
It is not lost, not unnoticed,
the collective's objective,
Always so many against just one,
for so long,
engaged in play,
all to back up some pervert,
or some such sort of person.
T'is how things run,
and everywhere.
That is why some come to "talk".
Think themselves slick,
(Not)
To what do I REALLY owe this visit to?
Always too easy to draw them out,
of the shadows,
Kind of like Vampyre hunting.
Takes but a few words.
Just because they don't realize,
or can't truthfully admit to it,
doesn't make it any less bogus.
Where is the honor in all that?
(the ignorant brigade is alive and well.)
Now if someone comments to one of your pals...
Why rush to defend those who swear that nothing bothers them
and they alone got it covered?
If they swear this then it must be the absolute truth,
Right?
Services are not and were never required.
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Favorite Heroes
Frank Langella, I love listening to him ramble.
&....
Tom Shadyac and his newly found philosophy and course of action, illustrated in his documentary "I Am". It stresses 3 most important priciples that could turn this world around. They are...
What he discovered revolves around three key concepts that are explored in I Am:
1. It is scientifically proven that the entire human race is connected.
2. It is human nature to be cooperative rather than competitive.
3. If you don't do what your heart wants you to do and follow your passion, it will destroy you.
And even though Tom Shadyac has enjoyed years of "having made the big time", I think through his newly acquired epiphany and presentation to the world, he has now actually possibly made the big time....
The natural world is also one of if not my biggest hero: (actual video is after the cheesy advertizement, lol...)
http://shine.yahoo.com/pets/c...
&....
Tom Shadyac and his newly found philosophy and course of action, illustrated in his documentary "I Am". It stresses 3 most important priciples that could turn this world around. They are...
What he discovered revolves around three key concepts that are explored in I Am:
1. It is scientifically proven that the entire human race is connected.
2. It is human nature to be cooperative rather than competitive.
3. If you don't do what your heart wants you to do and follow your passion, it will destroy you.
And even though Tom Shadyac has enjoyed years of "having made the big time", I think through his newly acquired epiphany and presentation to the world, he has now actually possibly made the big time....
The natural world is also one of if not my biggest hero: (actual video is after the cheesy advertizement, lol...)
http://shine.yahoo.com/pets/c...
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DinesH GayaN
2012/07/26 16:47:42
Welcome.xD
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shounen_girlRN
2012/05/06 10:22:22
welcome......=P
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staarduster
2012/03/07 01:27:14
I'm so glad you liked it!
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K-ZOOMI-----0
2012/01/23 14:42:20
You're Welcomed! :)
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ndaye
2012/01/07 11:12:47
moderated...
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Haley Smith
2011/10/27 03:10:34
Thank you for accepting and the raves! :] Have a great day!!
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2011/10/26 14:35:14
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Incognito
2011/10/07 16:59:54
Have a great day and weekend.
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Incognito
2011/09/30 16:46:50
Have a great day and weekend.
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♥Gabs1697♥
2011/09/27 09:10:07
:)
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Centurion~PWCM~JLA
2011/09/24 01:19:44
I hope that you have a wonderful weekend as well.
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Incognito
2011/09/22 17:31:34
I am glad we have so much in common. I really like your profile page and photos. Thanks for your raves. I hope you have a great day and weekend.
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Centurion~PWCM~JLA
2011/09/21 04:26:48
2013, are you in a Master's Program?
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Centurion~PWCM~JLA
2011/09/21 00:15:04
You are so kind. Thank you.
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Centurion~PWCM~JLA
2011/09/20 14:19:14
Sometimes circumstances have a way of throwing unseen monkey wrenches getting into our engines. We do what we have to do. Subbing gives me a wide view of most of the schools here. I did part of my teacher training at the two High Schools closest to where I live and at the "best" elementary school in my town over in the upscale neighborhood on the hill. The schools I sub at the most though are rural schools out in the country and a private school. I do enjoy it and the kids seem to like having me in there. The compliment which really made my day was when a 7th grader came to me and told me that she did not even like history but that she learned more about history from me in one period than she had since starting school. I just try to paint a vivid picture and draw them into the picture as well.
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Centurion~PWCM~JLA
2011/09/20 05:30:09
Actually I will not get onto you about spelling and grammar.
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Centurion~PWCM~JLA
2011/09/20 01:56:28
I haven't said something yet on this site with the "intention" of offending but I suppose that some people have very thin skin.
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Centurion~PWCM~JLA
2011/09/19 15:17:59
I would like to see many more young ladies as nice as you are.
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Blonde Angel
2011/09/19 10:20:18
I`m glad that you like it :)
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Blonde Angel
2011/09/18 20:44:27
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View all 79 comments »Tomorrow morning my wife and I are taking some exchange students to a gathering of exchange students at Crater Lake.
We will be within a few feet of where this picture was taken.
That is a really cute new avatar you have.
Last night I took a midterm exam for an Arizona History class I'm taking. It was broken into two parts with 80 and 20 points respectively. I got 72 points in the 80 point part so I'm at 90% in that but would like to see my score for the other 20 points. I just checked and they are not in yet. I'll head over to the VFW to help with BINGO and I'll check again when I get home.
Have a nice night.
The reason I brought it up to that young man is that he had started the thread about school and education and that he started it off from the very beginning with poor spelling and grammar which just got worse. I was just trying to help the young man to look a little more academic. He chose not to.
I've only graduated from college in the past few years myself. I graduated with a BS in Liberal Studies with minors in History and Anthropology about four years ago and I earned my Master's of Education two years ago majoring in Secondary Education. I'm certified to teach Social Studies in grades 7-12. I'm subbing until I can be hired full time at a school. At 57, I'm starting a third career as a History Teacher. My previous two were Air Force for 22 years and building contractor for 10.
I know that people have spelling challenges sometimes. I have to stop and go check spelling sometimes myself. It isn't a pet peeve with me. I just wanted to help that young man to make himself look a little smarter.
Please don't worry about it.
Best to you and good night.
Last week there was some thread about "What Grade Are you in?"
The person who posted it was a "Fresh Man in Collage." Is there anything wrong with that in quotes? Well, I very discretely by PM made a suggestion of what he could do to appear a bit more scholarly by mentioning "Freshman in College" or "College Freshman."
A couple of hours later came one of the most abusive, expletive filled messages I've ever seen from anybody.
I took the high road and deleted it.
That young man would not last a month in my classroom with his grammar and spelling.
He would not last a day with his language and attitude. I was really trying to help him and he behaved like a total punk, not a college student, not even a freshman.
I've only seen the Western Tanager in Southern Oregon but I understand that they are spread around Northern California, Nevada and Idaho as well. I'm quite blessed that I saw one in my back yard. Until last June, We had an Russian exchange student daughter living with us. She was able to see it too. For ten months she hoped to see an Eagle as well. On our last trip to Medford I saw one and stopped beside the road. She clicked off at least a dozen pictures of it. A few days later she went back to Russia.
After living in Oregon for eight years, I've seen a few of these birds around this past few months and thought you may like to see them. They are called Western Tanagers.