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Everybody is aware of the sensational cases of workplace violence, where the perpetrator revisits his old workplace and shoots his previous workmates, and perhaps his former employer, then turns the gun on himself. It makes a good story, and then is forgotten about. The cause is never known because the killer is dead.Not all cases of workplace violence are like that: far from it in fact. In the type of case that occurs every day, an employee resorts to violence for predictable or unpredictable reasons. It will not reach the press unless it results in death. The problem is that all too frequently it does. In fact, workplace violence is the most common reason for workplace death after accidents involving professional drivers.There seems to be no government impetus to reduce these deaths, even though there are two major changes in law that could help. Both of these are connected with employment screening, which is carried out by many employers prior to employing new employees.If an employee causes deliberate violent injury to another employee, or even a member of public while carrying out his duties, the employer can be sued for damages if it can be demonstrated that the company did not identify that the assault was likely due to the employees past record. If the employer has not taken reasonable steps to ensure that the employee was unlikely to cause harm, then the employer can be sued, even though he was not breaking the law by failing to do so.Workplace violence is such a problem that employment screening should be made mandatory. A good screening policy could significantly reduce the chances of employing someone liable to inflict violence on fellow employees. An
Gautama Buddha once referred to the amount of teachings that he revealed to the world by comparing them with the few leaves of a tree that he had clasped in his hand. The bountiful leaves that he pointed out, still clinging to the boughs of the tree constituted that which was yet undisclosed to humanity. Several centuries later, almost at the end of his exoteric ministry, the Master Jesus said to his disciples that he had further teachings to convey to them but they were unprepared as yet for their reception. Why? What were these advanced precepts? These secret doctrines, if ever existed, are unrecorded in the New Testament. They would have been verbal--oral teachings for the selected few. Are these oral teachings still in existence or are they "lost"? Are they perhaps preserved in the consciousness of the Magi, the wise men of every
How good are you at profiting from the humble horizontal line in your trading? Sometimes the simple things get undervalued in favor of the more complex and intricate.So, let’s take a look at how useful horizontal lines are on your stock charts. These lines come in two types: support and resistance. Support lines form when a price repeatedly moves down to a certain level and then bounces back up. Resistance lines form when a price moves up to a certain level and then bounces back down.To find support and resistance lines (we’ll call them S/R lines for short) take a look at a daily chart. You’ll notice that for many stocks, the price will “respect” specific levels.Support and resistance lines form around levels that market participants consider significant. The supply or demand may be pegged because of a great interest in a stock at a certain price in the past. Alternatively, a large fund may be trying to get in or out at a certain price over a long period of time.Sometimes, if the S/R line starts to become too obvious, it may “blur” and become a support or resistance zone. Also, S/R levels may be breached briefly and then the price returns. This can be confusing if you’re looking for a breakout from an S/R zone.It’s important to keep in mind that sometimes it’s necessary to use “reverse psychology” if an S/R line becomes too obvious. There are traders who “lie in wait” for a novice trader to play a breakout or breakdown that turns out NOT really to be a breakout or breakdown. Beware of the S/R “wolf” waiting to snag a na?ve sheep at the S/R line!Speaking of breakouts, S/R lines are meant to be broken. Going long after a resistance breakout and going
In order for Man and the Universe to be understood as well as all the phenomena that occurs therein, it is necessary to consider the so-called "abstract" and "occult" principles that was once in the domain of Religion and Philosophy--and this should be conducted in a scientific, systematic, rational and metaphysical manner. If Science is to discover the Ultimate Truth, it must not neglect its investigations into the subtle realms. By claiming that these realms or soul-phenomena do not exist for they cannot be perceived by the objective senses or monitored by instruments is prejudicial and scientifically irrational, as there are many things such as electromagnetic energies, certain gases, cosmic rays, etc. that we are unable to directly perceive and was once undetectable by instruments. By restricting its probing and search for the Ultimate First Cause solely on the physical plane Science does itself an injustice, for life here and physical phenomena are simply a fragment of a whole. Our senses only perceive a limited range of phenomena in the energy-spectrum. Scientific devices may only extend our range of perception a little further and aid us to record a little bit more. What is beyond our perception vibrates in astronomical frequencies. What we are unable to detect physically may well exist beyond the range of our senses. The investigation of Nature's more subtle aspects is not beyond the line of reason or scientific analyses if several principles are taken into consideration :
1) The higher realities must be investigated through the higher faculties of the soul, through a higher consciousness or through an altered state of awareness.
2) That which is not perceived through the objective senses does not imply its non-existence, even to a psychic's failure of perception, for they may simply be "out-of-range."
3) That the diversity and inconsistency of recorded paranormal phenomena do not indicate its non-validity as it may well be that the nature of the higher worlds reflect the influential instability or fluctuations of the investigator's mind, thoughts, and feelings.
4) That the mind moulds reality, whether physical or non-physical out of the energies of its internal and ambient environment.
5) That Cosmic or natural laws with possible mathematical formulation apply in the subtle realms as they apply here in the physical.
6) That the linear time-space continuum may not apply in the higher dimensions as they do here.
7) That the mind is not the sole faculty of knowing.
8) That some metaphysical phenomena goes way beyond our earthly concepts and the apprehension of the mind and is difficult to explain using conventional language.
9) That metaphysical phenomena are repeatable even in controlled laboratory conditions should all the natural laws factors, and variables involved in the phenomena's manifestation be taken into account.
Science is aware that the physical world as we perceive it is an illusion and yet our senses delude us by informing us that it is real with the "power to affect us in some way." If this is considered to be a criterion of "reality" then the "imaginary" worlds too are real for they likewise affect us in some manner, as psychologists would undoubtedly concur. Of metaphysical interest, one vital question emerges: is the existence of these other so-called imaginary worlds, these other "realities," part of the "Gupta Vidya," or the secret teachings that spiritual preceptors sought to convey to humanity?
Gautama Buddha once referred to the amount of teachings that he revealed to the world by comparing them with the few leaves of a tree that he had clasped in his hand. The bountiful leaves that he pointed out, still clinging to the boughs of the tree constituted that which was yet undisclosed to humanity. Several centuries later, almost at the end of his exoteric ministry, the Master Jesus said to his disciples that he had further teachings to convey to them but they were unprepared as yet for their reception. Why? What were these advanced precepts? These secret doctrines, if ever existed, are unrecorded in the New Testament. They would have been verbal--oral teachings for the selected few. Are these oral teachings still in existence or are they "lost"? Are they perhaps preserved in the consciousness of the Magi, the wise men of every a
When a diagnosis of ADHD is given, most parents are naturally interested to find out all they can about reliable resources for ADHD treatment. The aim of this article is to outline some of the possible ADHD treatment resources.Treatment for ADHD is not something that is achieved in a short space of time. Each individual is different and will react to each treatment method differently. It is often a case of trial and error to find which one works well for your child.You may find that adopting an integrative approach and utilizing more than one treatment method brings the most positive changes. Among the popular treatments for ADHD includes:- The use of medications such as antidepressants and stimulants as a short term remedy. - The use of some medications such as antibiotics in cases of bacterial infection and the probiotics that aid in replacing the good bacteria within the gut - The employment of neurotherapy to address some of the abnormal patterns of the brainwaves - The promotion of a diet that is tailored for ADHD sufferer’s - Family counseling, behavioral Intervention Programs, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy; and - Behavior Modification Techniques.Taking Neurotherapy as an example, this type of therapy was developed after positive results from several studies carried out in the 1960’s that dealt with psychophysiology and neuroscience.ADHD individuals have shown a proven response to Neurotherapy especially to learn to stabilize brainwave patterns. There are a number of clinics located worldwide which specialize in this kind of resource for ADHD treatment.The proper supplementation of nutrients and a change in diet is also known
In order for Man and the Universe to be understood as well as all the phenomena that occurs therein, it is necessary to consider the so-called "abstract" and "occult" principles that was once in the domain of Religion and Philosophy--and this should be conducted in a scientific, systematic, rational and metaphysical manner. If Science is to discover the Ultimate Truth, it must not neglect its investigations into the subtle realms. By claiming that these realms or soul-phenomena do not exist for they cannot be perceived by the objective senses or monitored by instruments is prejudicial and scientifically irrational, as there are many things such as electromagnetic energies, certain gases, cosmic rays, etc. that we are unable to directly perceive and was once undetectable by instruments. By restricting its probing and search for the Ultimate First Cause solely on the physical plane Science does itself an injustice, for life here and physical phenomena are simply a fragment of a whole. Our senses only perceive a limited range of phenomena in the energy-spectrum. Scientific devices may only extend our range of perception a little further and aid us to record a little bit more. What is beyond our perception vibrates in astronomical frequencies. What we are unable to detect physically may well exist beyond the range of our senses. The investigation of Nature's more subtle aspects is not beyond the line of reason or scientific analyses if several principles are taken into consideration :
1) The higher realities must be investigated through the higher faculties of the soul, through a higher consciousness or through an altered state of awareness.
2) That which is not perceived through the objective senses does not imply its non-existence, even to a psychic's failure of perception, for they may simply be "out-of-range."
3) That the diversity and inconsistency of recorded paranormal phenomena do not indicate its non-validity as it may well be that the nature of the higher worlds reflect the influential instability or fluctuations of the investigator's mind, thoughts, and feelings.
4) That the mind moulds reality, whether physical or non-physical out of the energies of its internal and ambient environment.
5) That Cosmic or natural laws with possible mathematical formulation apply in the subtle realms as they apply here in the physical.
6) That the linear time-space continuum may not apply in the higher dimensions as they do here.
7) That the mind is not the sole faculty of knowing.
8) That some metaphysical phenomena goes way beyond our earthly concepts and the apprehension of the mind and is difficult to explain using conventional language.
9) That metaphysical phenomena are repeatable even in controlled laboratory conditions should all the natural laws factors, and variables involved in the phenomena's manifestation be taken into account.
Science is aware that the physical world as we perceive it is an illusion and yet our senses delude us by informing us that it is real with the "power to affect us in some way." If this is considered to be a criterion of "reality" then the "imaginary" worlds too are real for they likewise affect us in some manner, as psychologists would undoubtedly concur. Of metaphysical interest, one vital question emerges: is the existence of these other so-called imaginary worlds, these other "realities," part of the "Gupta Vidya," or the secret teachings that spiritual preceptors sought to convey to humanity?
Gautama Buddha once referred to the amount of teachings that he revealed to the world by comparing them with the few leaves of a tree that he had clasped in his hand. The bountiful leaves that he pointed out, still clinging to the boughs of the tree constituted that which was yet undisclosed to humanity. Several centuries later, almost at the end of his exoteric ministry, the Master Jesus said to his disciples that he had further teachings to convey to them but they were unprepared as yet for their reception. Why? What were these advanced precepts? These secret doctrines, if ever existed, are unrecorded in the New Testament. They would have been verbal--oral teachings for the selected few. Are these oral teachings still in existence or are they "lost"? Are they perhaps preserved in the consciousness of the Magi, the wise men of every
I am a relative newbie to the sport of building websites. It is very much like golf to me, both exhilarating and frustrating at the same time. I am sure that it is the same to many of you. Part of my excitement is that of new discoveries, and this sport is a never ending source of twists and turns, that can keep the wayward sportsman occupied for days on end. Unlike most sports, in this one, the rules are constantly changing, and that, in itself, is enough to keep the mind occupied.Some of this will just be so much drivel to those of you advanced in the sport, who know all the techniques, and have mastered them. Some of it would seem astonishing to someone who had never practiced the art. The one thing, that I think really drives my interest, is the very real practice, and possibility of thinking "outside the box", and the fact that it is entirely possible for a neophyte, to score, because of the fact that he or she, is not embedded in the system. Sometimes we all get so close to our situation, to notice the obvious, and a new pair of eyes may be just the thing to shake things up. While everyone else, is speaking the same language, following the same training patterns, reading from the same rule book, a new person can come along, question everything, and lead the whole pack. I will probably never be one of those people, but it is something to think about.I have seen many different methods of getting people to a web site. The first, and most obvious I suppose, is:1. Optimize the meta information, and key words. I have spent a great deal of time doing this, and have had mixed results. When I go to Alexa, and check my seo by their method on some of my sites, I have a score of 95%
1) The higher realities must be investigated through the higher faculties of the soul, through a higher consciousness or through an altered state of awareness.
2) That which is not perceived through the objective senses does not imply its non-existence, even to a psychic's failure of perception, for they may simply be "out-of-range."
3) That the diversity and inconsistency of recorded paranormal phenomena do not indicate its non-validity as it may well be that the nature of the higher worlds reflect the influential instability or fluctuations of the investigator's mind, thoughts, and feelings.
4) That the mind moulds reality, whether physical or non-physical out of the energies of its internal and ambient environment.
5) That Cosmic or natural laws with possible mathematical formulation apply in the subtle realms as they apply here in the physical.
6) That the linear time-space continuum may not apply in the higher dimensions as they do here.
7) That the mind is not the sole faculty of knowing.
8) That some metaphysical phenomena goes way beyond our earthly concepts and the apprehension of the mind and is difficult to explain using conventional language.
9) That metaphysical phenomena are repeatable even in controlled laboratory conditions should all the natural laws factors, and variables involved in the phenomena's manifestation be taken into account.
Science is aware that the physical world as we perceive it is an illusion and yet our senses delude us by informing us that it is real with the "power to affect us in some way." If this is considered to be a criterion of "reality" then the "imaginary" worlds too are real for they likewise affect us in some manner, as psychologists would undoubtedly concur. Of metaphysical interest, one vital question emerges: is the existence of these other so-called imaginary worlds, these other "realities," part of the "Gupta Vidya," or the secret teachings that spiritual preceptors sought to convey to humanity?
Gautama Buddha once referred to the amount of teachings that he revealed to the world by comparing them with the few leaves of a tree that he had clasped in his hand. The bountiful leaves that he pointed out, still clinging to the boughs of the tree constituted that which was yet undisclosed to humanity. Several centuries later, almost at the end of his exoteric ministry, the Master Jesus said to his disciples that he had further teachings to convey to them but they were unprepared as yet for their reception. Why? What were these advanced precepts? These secret doctrines, if ever existed, are unrecorded in the New Testament. They would have been verbal--oral teachings for the selected few. Are these oral teachings still in existence or are they "lost"? Are they perhaps preserved in the consciousness of the Magi, the wise men of every
Priests, doctors and lawyers all have something in common...Insert punch line here: ________.Okay, now that's out of the way...They have something else in common. Confidentiality. A priest can't rat you out to your neighbors if you confess to being the one who egged their houses on Halloween. A doctor can't tell everyone at the cocktail party about the nasty infection you have from doing ________ and failing to ________. Your lawyer can't call the DA's office and advise them of some potential weaknesses in your testimony a few days before the trial starts.Maybe "can't" is a little strong. The law does carve out a few exceptions in very specific situations and more than one member of "Team Secret" has improperly spilled the beans, but none of those people are supposed to be sharing the details of your interactions.You should have at least as much faith in your ghostwriter to keep things hush-hush. Anyone ghostwriting or doing writing on a "work for hire" basis should be just as tight-lipped as a priest, doctor or lawyer.I was inspired to address this topic after noticing another writer mentioning where some of his/her work was appearing online, even though the materials were ghostwritten and (intentionally) didn't have a byline. Although the comments weren't the kind of thing that would be likely to crush a project and didn't necessarily represent a reason for the buyer to be annoyed with the writer, they did get me thinking about how writers should approach confidentiality concerns.Personally, as a writer I know how to keep a secret. Here's what that means to my clients:You can discuss your projects and plans, even before we
5) That Cosmic or natural laws with possible mathematical formulation apply in the subtle realms as they apply here in the physical.
6) That the linear time-space continuum may not apply in the higher dimensions as they do here.
7) That the mind is not the sole faculty of knowing.
8) That some metaphysical phenomena goes way beyond our earthly concepts and the apprehension of the mind and is difficult to explain using conventional language.
9) That metaphysical phenomena are repeatable even in controlled laboratory conditions should all the natural laws factors, and variables involved in the phenomena's manifestation be taken into account.
Science is aware that the physical world as we perceive it is an illusion and yet our senses delude us by informing us that it is real with the "power to affect us in some way." If this is considered to be a criterion of "reality" then the "imaginary" worlds too are real for they likewise affect us in some manner, as psychologists would undoubtedly concur. Of metaphysical interest, one vital question emerges: is the existence of these other so-called imaginary worlds, these other "realities," part of the "Gupta Vidya," or the secret teachings that spiritual preceptors sought to convey to humanity?
Gautama Buddha once referred to the amount of teachings that he revealed to the world by comparing them with the few leaves of a tree that he had clasped in his hand. The bountiful leaves that he pointed out, still clinging to the boughs of the tree constituted that which was yet undisclosed to humanity. Several centuries later, almost at the end of his exoteric ministry, the Master Jesus said to his disciples that he had further teachings to convey to them but they were unprepared as yet for their reception. Why? What were these advanced precepts? These secret doctrines, if ever existed, are unrecorded in the New Testament. They would have been verbal--oral teachings for the selected few. Are these oral teachings still in existence or are they "lost"? Are they perhaps preserved in the consciousness of the Magi, the wise men of every
Representations, warranties and remedies are central to the longevity of a contract. If a representation proves to be fraudulent, the agreement may be set aside ab initio – as though it had never existed. If a warranty is breached, the agreement is subject to termination. If remedies and thoughtfully constructed, however, even serious disagreements may be resolved short of termination or, perhaps worse, litigation.REPRESENTATIONSIn legal-speak, a representation is a statement made to induce reliance or action: “Buy the new Acme carburetor because it will deliver 100 miles per gallon of water.” If the carburetor does not live up to that statement – to that representation – you have the right to return it and get your money back.In the consumer world, the principal is straight forward. If a product does not “work,” you are free to return it for a replacement or a refund. The analysis becomes more complicated in the commercial world:➢ Consumer protection laws generally do not apply;➢ The terms of the contract may exclude consideration of any representations not set forth in the written document;➢ Defining the meaning of “does not work” can be problematic;➢ Determining which representations were “material” - which ones were relied upon when deciding to enter into the transaction – can be difficult;➢ Even if the parties agree on, or the contract defines, the meaning of “work” or “does not work,” a question remains: Is the perceived defect “material?” Is it sufficient to set aside the contract?Consider:Assume the carburetor delivers only 90 miles per gallon, rather than 100. Is that a materi
Gautama Buddha once referred to the amount of teachings that he revealed to the world by comparing them with the few leaves of a tree that he had clasped in his hand. The bountiful leaves that he pointed out, still clinging to the boughs of the tree constituted that which was yet undisclosed to humanity. Several centuries later, almost at the end of his exoteric ministry, the Master Jesus said to his disciples that he had further teachings to convey to them but they were unprepared as yet for their reception. Why? What were these advanced precepts? These secret doctrines, if ever existed, are unrecorded in the New Testament. They would have been verbal--oral teachings for the selected few. Are these oral teachings still in existence or are they "lost"? Are they perhaps preserved in the consciousness of the Magi, the wise men of every ancient culture? Are they carefully guarded in certain temples and underground vaults hidden from prying eyes? Are they so spiritually scientific in nature that men unprepared with the proper moral, intellectual, and rational basis were not able to fully grasp their principles and significance? It takes a great mind to know another; it also takes a great mind to understand the great principles and laws of Nature. In the early days of recorded history only the few had attained to the desired level of understanding and were prepared to develop the greatness necessary to grasp Nature's hidden laws and principles.
How does one attain greatness, how does one become great enough to apprehend the "higher" teachings that the spiritually enlightened have to offer? We have always been advised by spiritual teachers to walk with God; to tread the strait and narrow way or the ancient path; challenged to go where angels dread; or to go where no man (mortal) has gone before, and yet, most of us feel not up to the task. The one thing that prevents us from doing so is fear--fear that has been instilled in us by superstition, religious dogma, propaganda, and other false teachings.
What is the nature of these occult principles and doctrines that the spiritual teachers throughout the ages wished to convey to humanity but had to withhold for the lack of "preparation" on the part of man? Were these secret teachings eventually given out to select persons who subsequently became the spiritual pioneers and leaders, reformers, and prophets of future generations?
Life is a mystery, however, the more we partake of the higher spiritual consciousness the more we come to understand this "mystery of mysteries." This is the unveiling of the secrets of the Egyptian goddess Isis who declared truthfully that no mortal shall ever unveil her. Isis, as the personification of Nature, was right: no man has ever or will ever unveil her to behold her naked beauty. Only when the mortal mind--which is representative of man--is displaced in favor of the immortal God-mind will we ever come to be aware and understand All That Is, all that Isis, the Divine Mother represents. Is this concept strange? The Bible states that no man shall see God and live. Indeed, the spiritual Masters tell us that no man shall see God and live--as men. The perception of God entails embodying all that God is, all of His virtues, attributes, and consciousness. To truly understand a thing we must become that thing. This is the Law of Empathy or Identification. This is what separates saints and prophets from the Cosmic gods and men-made-perfect. Saints may lead a pure and holy life; but by separating themselves from their fellow men by secluding themselves and maintaining a consciousness of duality, they do not advance to a higher spiritual status. In order for their consciousness to be raised to a higher evolutionary level, it is necessary for them to transcend all dualistic opposites, illusions and errors in mortal thinking. This we personally call Divine thinking. How shall this transition from manhood to godhood be accomplished? Spiritual teachers have always been present on Earth to direct and help uplift humanity to a higher level of consciousness and awareness. Teachers but point the way. It is up to the aspirant or disciple to tread the Path that leads to enlightenment and illumination.
In every religion there is an oral tradition--secret doctrines given out to a few. These were called "esoteric teachings." The few were privileged to receive these wisdom teachings because their mental, spiritual capacity and level, and their morality far exceeded those of the average person and were spiritualized enough to comprehend and be receptive to abstract verities. The privileged few, having duly prepared themselves spiritually, had eliminated many of the egoistic tendencies that would have caused them to misuse and abuse sacred knowledge. These secret teachings empowers one. They give tremendous powers over the forces of Nature; this was the reason for the careful guardianship by the forces of Light over them. This is sometimes portrayed in classical myths as dragons protecting gemstones or other treasures in their lair. In esoteric teachings dragons often represent wise, enlightened men. In Hindu tradition, these men were the Nagas who lived in their caves of meditation and rock t
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