Nam June Paik was a Korean-American Contemporary Video Artist of the early twentieth century. Born on July 20, 1932, in Seoul, to a textile entrepreneur father, Nam June started his musical training as a classical pianist right from an early age. He however had to cut it short due to the family’s migration to Japan […]
Lies, Damn Lies, & Rent To Own Statistics – 5 Ways to Increase Your Odds of a Sale
“I’m sorry. My Broker-in-Charge does not permit us to do lease options. She said the percent of people that actually purchase is 8%.” (Charlotte Realtor) “Statistics are like a drunk with a lamppost: used more for support than illumination.” (Winston Churchill) Wow – 8%! I still can’t get over that figure. The things that come […]
Emerging From the Hurt of Racism, the Concept of Recognition Trauma
Following on from the concept of ‘Ancestral baggage’, (Mckenzie-Mavinga 2009) I have introduced the concept of ‘recognition trauma’ Mckenzie-Mavinga (2005). This concept identifies the process that both black and white people go through when emerging from being silenced about racism. It describes the awakening of hurtful experiences, that sometimes evokes feelings of guilt, shame, hurt […]
The Jewish Temple Was Not at the Dome of the Rock
Multiple, irrefutable flaws void claims that Judaism’s Temple in Jerusalem was located at the present mosque, The Dome of the Rock. Convincing evidence from Mt. of Olives contours demonstrate vital importance of the Law of the Red Heifer in such analyses. Details about Temple articles, cubit lengths, archaeological finds and “threshingfloor” function bring emphatic evidence […]
A Review of "Barry and ‘the Boys’"
The book that is the subject of this review is Daniel Hopsicker’s Barry and “The Boys:” The CIA, the Mob, and America’s Secret History. Hopsicker originally published it in 2001 and updated it in 2006, adding more information in an Introduction and tying this book in with his most recent work. The book’s subtitle neatly […]
The Dangerous World of Regency England
Although on occasion the Bow Street Runners, the then law enforcers of London, traveled into the country where one of their criminal cases might lead them, the country areas were policed by magistrates. These in turn appointed constables, who jailed and bound criminals over to said magistrates. Justices of the Peace dealt with minor offences […]
Science versus Fiction: Have New Mexico Environmentalists Been Telling the Truth
While it may be a speculative musing as to whether Chris Shuey influences the editorial voices of the Gallup, and other New Mexico, media, it does appear Mr. Shuey may have built the foundation for his career on a uranium-related disaster. On the other hand, can someone blame an ambulance chaser for trying to make […]
Parrondo’s Paradox
Parrondo’s Paradox is a double shocker. Counter to common intuition, it is possible to mix two losing games into a winning combination. This is a good news. But do not rub your hands just yet. The theory does not apply to casino games. Learning about it all must be its own reward. On the positive […]
Book Binding Machines
For every writer it is most important to present the book with the fantastic content. However it is also important to have a great presentation for your book. Otherwise it will lead to wrapping a diamond in an old paper.Thus the designing and binding for your book plays a major role in your business. It […]
Myths About Zimbabwe’s Land Reform
The ‘Livelihoods after Land Reform in Southern Africa’ programme has been doing just this. Led by the University of the Western Cape’s Programme for Land and Agrarian Studies, and involving researchers in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe (www.lalr.org.za) work in Zimbabwe has focused on Masvingo province in the south east of the country. The detailed […]