Friday, February 27, 2004
The current mode of thinking about the economy limits human action to that of strict conditions within a free market. It has been proposed that a new area or field called a catallaxy be used to examine the more complex interrelations of human beings. These relationships move beyond the confinements of economic behavior and can allow for people to fully understand how society functions in higher dimensions.
Monday, February 23, 2004
It is very useful to have relevant information on marijuana. This uses the format of the blog to post positive articles about the effects of marijuana. It includes things on history, medical uses, and legal ramifications.
Sunday, February 22, 2004
The increasing power of corporations is augmented by the ability of these large economic organizations to merge with each other. A new term has appeared, that of the oligopoly. Being able to monitor corporate behavior and trends makes it possible to offer solutions to their dominance.
Friday, February 20, 2004
The Oscars are on February 29th. Here are my predictions for the winners in the major categories. The Academy awards are always a chance to remember the history of film and its many achievements.
Best Picture:
Mystic River
Best Actor:
Bill Murray, "Lost In Translation"
Best Actress:
Charlize Theron, "Monster"
Best Supporting Actor:
Tim Robbins, "Mystic River"
Best Supporting Actress:
Patricia Clarkson, "Pieces Of April"
Best Director:
Peter Jackson, "Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King"
Best Foreign Film:
The Barbarian Invasions
Best Animated Film:
The Triplets Of Bellville
Best Documentary:
Capturing The Friedmans
Monday, February 16, 2004
One of the most influential movements in film was the French New Wave. In the 1960's directors such as Godard and Truffaut pioneered new methods of style. They began as writers for the magazine Cahiers Du Cinema, and the publication itself explored the theory of movie narrative. The foundation of theory is vital to understanding the composition of films and can complement the experience of watching movies.
Saturday, February 14, 2004
Though this is an article written before the invasion of Iraq, it still is relevant. Noam Chomsky describes the unilateral attempt to wage war preemptively. It is a policy that guarantees United States hegemony over the rest of the world, while also a disdain for international law and sovereignty rights of other nations. This policy has become more overt as there has been no discovery of weapons of mass destruction.
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
In light of the upcoming election, there is a need to acknowledge that the current system favors the two major parties. Despite the merits of other third parties, the winner-take-all situation becomes an obstacle. With instant runoff voting, a voter ranks his choices in such a way as to make sure that his second choices are counted if the preliminary vote of first choices do not have a majority.
Sunday, February 08, 2004
In response to the growing power of the G7 countries, the 7 most developed nations, there is a movement of underdeveloped nations. These nations are referred to as the G22 and are lead by Brazil. Especially in Latin America, the need to oppose corporate dominance is crucial to their own national existence and prosperity.
Friday, February 06, 2004
The corporate structure of economics strives for the short-term and can be defined as suicidal in its tendencies. On the other hand, small-scale enterprises that are part of the local community sustain life and can be a better long-term model. This paradigm shift can be the best remedy for corporate corruption and scandal.
Tuesday, February 03, 2004
This is an insightful examination of the role of technology in surveillance. It describes that there will be a point in this development that would internalize the act of control that is part of being able to observe. From then onward, control will be complete and eternal.
Sunday, February 01, 2004
These are amazing uses for chalk, as well as an ingenious application of artistic perspective. Once in a while something like this shows up on the Internet and must be promulgated as much as possible.
These are amazing applications of chalk, as well as an ingeneous use of perspective. Once in a while things like this show up on the Internet, and they should be promulgated as much as possible.
These are amazing applications of chalk, as well as an ingeneous use of perspective. Once in a while things like this show up on the Internet, and they should be promulgated as much as possible.
These are amazing applications of chalk, as well as an ingeneous use of perspective. Once in a while things like this show up on the Internet, and they should be promulgated as much as possible.
These are amazing applications of chalk, as well as an ingeneous use of perspective. Once in a while things like this show up on the Internet, and they should be promulgated as much as possible.
These are amazing applications of chalk, as well as an ingeneous use of perspective. Once in a while things like this show up on the Internet, and they should be promulgated as much as possible.
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