THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD. HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO BELIEVE? #2.

That leads us to the First Major Problem that is encountered when Researching any Subject Dealing with THE PARANORMAL.  Just because a Book, or any Published Work lists a BIBLIOGRAPHY, DOES NOT MEAN THAT IT HAS BEEN RESEARCHED PROPERLY.  Listing Source Material is Meaningless, if the AUTHORSHIP IS OF DUBIOUS OR QUESTIONABLE RELIABILITY.

I Mention the BERMUDA TRIANGLE, because there is perhaps no Greater Fabrication of a LEGEND THAT HAS NO REAL BASIS IN FACT, AND IS BASICALLY THE CREATION OF A SINGLE INDIVIDUAL. ( I will Discuss This in a Future Post.)  However, for this Post, let us begin to ask some basic questions, and see if we can understand the Reasoning behind the MYSTERY.

I Published a Map of the Area in Question in an earlier Post, so you can Reference it by Scrolling Up.

That brings me to the First Point:

I CAN DRAW A CIRCLE, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, TRAPEZOID etc., around any area of the GLOBE, AND FIND EXAMPLES OF MISSING PERSONS, BOATS, PLANES. This is especially TRUE IN BODIES OF WATER, AND MOUNTAINOUS REGIONS, WHERE DISCOVERY AND RECOVERY OF EVIDENCE WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE.

However, for the sake of Argument, let us say that this area has more Incidents of UNEXPLAINED DISAPPEARANCES THAN SIMILAR REGIONS IN SIZE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. How could this be Explained?

THIS BRINGS US TO THE NEXT POINT:

UNEXPLAINED AND UNEXPLAINABLE DO NOT MEAN THE SAME THING. 

UNEXPLAINED-  A DEFINITIVE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN FOUND.  ALTHOUGH

DIFFERENT EXPLANATIONS MAY BE OFFERED, THE AMOUNT OF RELIABLE AND TESTABLE EVIDENCE IS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO ALLOW US TO DRAW A CONCLUSION WITH REASONABLE CERTAINTY. 

UNEXPLAINABLE-  THAT THE INCIDENT, BY ITS VERY NATURE AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING IT, CAN NEVER BE REASONABLY EXPLAINED, REGARDLESS OF THE QUALITY OR QUANTITY OF THE EVIDENCE FOUND, AND PROPERLY ANALYZED.

One Question that is often asked, when we examine Popular Myths and Legends,

is why are so many "INCIDENTS" OR "EVENTS" LISTED AS UNEXPLAINABLE?

THE ANSWER:  LOOK AT THE INDIVIDUALS MAKING SUCH JUDGMENTS, AND THE POSSIBLE BENEFITS OF MAKING SUCH ILL-INFORMED DECISIONS. 

AFTER ALL, POLITICIANS DO IT ALL THE TIME.

Date- 4/12/2016.

WHAT A SHAME- A look at the low points in the modern media. HUMILIATION TELEVISION; IT DOESN'T GET ANY LOWER THAN THIS. PT 5.

Now, at this point in the episode, if we are to take everything at face value as being true to life, several disturbing things about this business are made clear;

1)  Many of the "Problems" would be apparent to anyone who has a modicum of intelligence.

2)  The reasons for failure include just about every aspect of the Day to Day operation. ( Bad Food, Customer Service, Hygiene etc.) 

3)  The Lack of Training and/or Education, Proper Supervision, Desire to Succeed and Pride in ones appearance and performance is astonishing. This is especially amazing for a business in the "Service Industry."               

If all the above are present, and have to be addressed for the business to move forward, my question is this: Why in the world would you want this establishment to continue to operate?

Yes, I know controversy and confrontation boost ratings, but why would anyone want these often borderline criminal sites to continue to prey on the public?  Remember the show is promoted as being real and not staged. (Which, as I alluded to earlier in the article, is unlikely.)  If the goal is to keep the business open, the following questions must be asked;

- Does anyone think two or three days of screaming and insults, together with a few hours of training from "Experts",  will wipe out years of bad habits and carelessness?

- Will a fresh coat of paint and new furnishings turn lazy and indifferent employees into Dynamic Team Players?

- Can classically trained Chefs with years of experience, turn around a  Kitchen staff with little training in Basic Meal preparation?

- Will employees suddenly start to care about the proper and safe handling of all food stuffs, and will respond positively to training in this area?

- Do you think incompetent Managers will suddenly gain the necessary people skills to properly supervise other employees?

(Look for PT 6 in a future posting.)

Date- 1/11/2014.

ETHICS AND MORALITY- HEALTH CARE. PT 2.

 

I would like to emphasize something I alluded to in part 1.  To often, the health care debate gets mired in details that have little to do with the reality that must be faced:

Initially, at least, HEALTH CARE BEING APPLIED UNIVERSALLY TO AN ENTIRE POPULATION OF ANY GIVEN COUNTRY IS A MORAL DECISION , NOT AN ECONOMIC ONE.

 

Like other state run social programs in the U.S, Universal Health Care is not designed to turn a profit.  Its' goal is to provide affordable medical insurance that will not cripple an individual or families ability to provide for other basic necessities.  This idea stems from the primarily 20th century concept that government has an obligation to provide for, to a certain extent, the basic needs of a portion of the population that cannot do so on its' own.  However, unlikecurrent social programs, Universal Health Care in the U.S differs from other social programs in one major aspect- ELIGIBILITY.  As it stands today in the U.S, there are three main groups that have medical insurance.

• Those who have high enough incomes that make attaining quality health care plans a non-issue.
• Private health care plans that are partially or wholly subsidized by an employer.
• Individuals and families with an income that falls below a certain level, which is set by the federal government.

 

These above groups leave out a substantial portion of the population in the U.S.

This segment of society is the real reason that Universal Health Care, or "Obamacare" is being instituted.  The middle class is the target group that will benefit the most, because they do not lie at either end of the financial spectrum in terms of income.  Since paying health insurance premiums will be done on a sliding scale basis, all Americans will be covered in a way that does not end in financial hardship.

See pt. 3 in a future issue.

(ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON 7/20/2013)

CONSUMER GUIDE TO AVOIDING SCAMS AND SCOUNDRELS. MEDICAL SCAMS- PT 1.

Modern Medicine is not your enemy.

I would like to introduce this new sub-category by pointing out the following; This subject matter may be the most important and at the same time the most controversial of anything I publish on this website.

We as a species seem to be at a crossroads.  The advancements in Medicine that have occurred in the last century or so, have alleviated or cured diseases that have plagued mankind throughout recorded history.  

We now can pinpoint cause and effect relationships that are addressed by government intervention and laws that create guidelines in Public Works, Proper Hygiene, Immunizations etc.

Yet, through all the research and development that has resulted in positive results, there are those who turn a blind-eye to progress in the Medical Field.  They wish to return to Pseudo-Scientific and Empirically discredited forms of Healing and Preventive Medicine.

Some of the topics I will address include;

• Homeopathy.
• Naturopathy.
• Faith-Healing.
• Miracle Cures.
• Medical Quackery.

These are just a few examples.  To my readers; If you have a specific request that will enhance an understanding of this subject,  please let me know by e-mail.

(ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON 8/27/2013)