Life Extension Ethics
Do you believe there is such a thing as an inalienable right to life?
[2007-02-15 13:28:47]

Q: This is a question that has caused me significant difficulty over the years. As far as I can tell, "rights" to anything are only granted by virtue of a social contract, and do not exist in a fundamental way. However, this conclusion is antithetical

A: You are your own master in all things unless you perpetrate harm or commit aggression against another. Yes, you have an inalienable right to life, but your rights stop where mine begin. If you attempt to violate my life, I am justified in ending yours

Well Aged: What Aging Means for Men

    It is often stated that men age bigger than women- that whereas earlier women's wrinkles are cruddy, earlier men's wrinkles are badges of honour.  On the connexion to adolescence and adorableness, Roger Scruton writes that "there is hardly a being animate who is not confused by the adorableness of the altogether formed adolescent," (Scruton 53) but concedes that there exists "the adorableness of an age-old face, which has......

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Gov. Bobby Jindal says he's 'beginning to turn this state around'

22.05.64

Kathleen Blanco, the Democrat who defeated him in 2003, lose control of her political career after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Republican has used his own response to a string of lesser storms and the largest oil spill in American history to... A rising star in the GOP, Jindal was tapped to deliver the Republican response to President Barack Obama's first address to Congress in 2009. Democrats were unable to find an elected official or deep-pocketed opponent to challenge him.

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Immigration »

Obtaining a J-1 VISA to our Nanny ?
[2007-05-14 14:06:33]

I currently have a nanny working with us (In US) on a B-1 that expires in June. If I apply for an extension , it will only be possible for an additional 6 months . I saw the j-1 visa for Au pair . What would be the best visa request to increase the chance

J-1 Classification
(for Business Trainees, Experts, Scholars and Others)

The J-1 visa category may be used by foreign nationals to enter the United States as exchange visitors to participate in U.S.-government-approved exchange

Religion & Spirituality »

Are you familiar with the principles of Humanism?
[2010-10-09 20:38:18]

The Twelve Principles of Humanism
At a gathering of the General Assembly of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) at the 50th anniversary World Humanist Congress in 2002, the following 12 principles of Humanism were declared:

Interesting. Beyond item 10, the list appears to me to be entirely compatible with the belief systems of all the major religions.

I don't know what will happen in the afterlife. To be honest, I don't think anybody does, but if a Christian

life extension ethics - News
Sepanlou offers strong background in schools
Agoura Hills Acorn - Mar 03, 2011
Sepanlou, who has a doctorate in organizational leadership, said she would use her ethics and professional experience to work collaboratively with residents and businesses. Her first priority would be to survey residents to learn their concerns and

Spinoza, part 4: All there is, is God
The Guardian - Feb 28, 2011
Spinoza begins his Ethics by defining some basic philosophical terms: substance, attribute, and mode. In offering these definitions, he is actually attempting a radical revision of the philosophical vocabulary used by Descartes, the leading thinker of

Bradley finally does the right thing
The Journal News | LoHud.com - Feb 26, 2011
White Plains Mayor Adam Bradley, whose personal conduct and questionable ethics have embarrassed city residents, spawned tawdry headlines and made even ardent supporters abandon ship, has finally stepped down after a year-long soap opera.