It does not happen often but every once in a while we come across an instance of a government entity actually reducing its costs and inefficiency when it comes to spending taxpayer money. A short article by Ryan Tracy in the August 23, 2010 issue of Newsweek magazine reported on how the state of Wisconsin was able to make a significant cut in its Medicaid budget but still maintain quality and also keep the voters happy. Medicaid...more
Most people don't really seem to expect miracles to happen in their life. They kind of think that a miracle is just something that cannot happen to them. Well, maybe some miracles, like the birth of a child or meeting the right person and falling in love. When it comes to all other aspects of life, though, most people tend to think that they should just expect average results and then they will not be disappointed.Does...more
There is a dichotomy in ancient Greece between two forces of tradition, belief, and order. One is that of religion and the gods where practices and demands of the gods supplant and define all other aspects of life. The other is secular law, placed by man to govern and maintain order in the growing poleis. We see this conflict in both the Medea and the Antigone.In the Medea we see Euripides constructing a scenario of the direst consequences, where a woman completely destroys a household and escapes unpunished, as a commentary on the lawless nature of the gods, and the need for laws. In the Antigone we see Sophocles character Creon disregarding all traditions of the gods and believing his concerns of maintaining his power and deter traitors and challengers to his throne as the most important maxim.The contention in both of these plays comes from the conflicting views of the opposing parties, with each people doing what they believe they should be doing (with the likely exception of Jason, whose argument in defense reeks of self interest) (Medea 64.522). If Antigone did not violate Creon's decree she would be neglecting the will of the gods and dishonoring her brother...more
... Until We Take Over The Governmentby Michael D. Hume, M.S.Things are tense in the United States right now. To know this, you only have to look at the generation of emerging adults - folks my kids' age - who are now paying attention to things like the economy and politics to a much greater extent than I thought possible. And they're...more
Around 800 B.C.E. the Greek populous started to coalesce into communities which were called poleis. The polis was a city state with its own governing body and typically a military. Each polis varied considerably from other poleis. A polis could have anywhere from one thousand to tens of thousands of citizens between its main urban...more
California labor law posters contain rules and regulation of the place of work of company. The different norms of the company or business are displayed in these California labor law posters. And each and every article of these posters has its own meaning and it is easy to understand by workers of the business. This is the collection of the various laws, rules, regulation, and norms of the company so each & every worker of the company is bound to fulfill the requirement of the business. After looking after these posters worker try to achieve the goal of the company very easily and effectively. California labor law poster is also a mirror of a particular company where the various workers work together to achieve a single goal. The security codes to the workers of the company are provided by federal and state labor law posters. These posters make policy and labor laws & additional information related to the company that makes to be applicable to the workers of the company. These posters are made for the purpose of expediency of the company. Each state of the world is talented to make federal and state labor law posters with its discrete administration. But there has to be...more
To influence others and get them enthusiastically behind your plans, do you rely on persuasion or politics? Research shows that smart executives use both to build a power base to get things done through others.Persuasion has four...more
Many executives are uncomfortable with power or office politics, viewing them as the dark side of workplace behavior. They believe morale and commitment erode when politics dominate the environment.But research clearly shows that being politically...more
A consagrada sentença jurídica diz que ninguém pode alegar desconhecimento da lei, para justificar o seu descumprimento. Nem o presidente da República e nem a sua assessoria jurídica. E isso está fundamentado na Lei de...more
If you think you've been treated unfairly at work or if you've suffered an injury due to your employer, then best bet for compensation is to hire an employment law solicitor. Still, many people prefer to know some of the basic details of their rights...more
With regards to the United States immigration Fourteenth Amendment it was found that during the last half of the twentieth century virtually all the rights listed in the Bill of Rights had been implemented in all of the states within...more
It's a decision that faces all recent law grads, as well as veteran lawyers looking to jump ship. What law firm do I want to work for? It's a simple question, but the answer can determine the path of your legal career. As lawyers, a...more