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Economics Based on Keynes
Keynesian economics, body of ideas set forth by John Maynard Keynes in his General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money (1935-36) and other works, intended to provide a theoretical basis for government full-employment policies. It was the dominant school of macroeconomics and represented the prevailing approach to economic policy among most Western governments until the […]
The Twilight Zone
In an age of the unexpected where at a moments notice lives are upended, twisted and forever changed could it be that for many have already entered the Twilight Zone? Could it also be that we have reached the Outer Limits of insanity by our governments failure to set in motion policies that would negate […]
Friedrich A Hayek
F.A. Hayek, also known as Friedrich A. Hayek, in total Friedrich August von Hayek, (born May eight, 1899, Vienna, Austria – died March twenty three, Germany), Freiburg, 1992, Austrian born British economist noted for the criticisms of his of the Keynesian welfare state and of totalitarian socialism. In 1974 he shared the Nobel Prize for […]
Classical Economics
Classical economics, English school of economic notion that originated during the late 18th century with Adam Smith and that reached maturity in the works of David Ricardo and John Stuart Mill. The theories of the classical school, which dominated economic believing in Great Britain until approximately 1870, focused on economic freedom and economic growth, stressing […]
Weather
How to Survive a Hurricane: The Day After
An ounce of prevention is always worth a pound of cure, and preparedness always beats post-disaster trauma. However, though our focus is before-the-event efforts, we will not sit back and watch our friends in New England suffer through the negatives they can change. So here are just a very few of the things we can […]
Keswick Weather – Did You Realise How Much It Rains in The Lakes?
It was only when I moved away from the Lakes that I realised that other places didn’t seem to rain quite as much, but I’ve never actually looked at the numbers to see if the weather in the Lakes really is that much worse. So, I’m going to take this opportunity to compare Keswick weather […]
Hurricane Sandy Sewage Spillage Aftermath
Hurricane Sandy, swept through the Caribbean and up the East Coast of the United States in late October 2012. The storm left many dead, thousands homeless and the majority without power. The total cost of damage was in the billions of dollars. On the 19th of October Sandy began as a tropical wave in the […]
Kindness in the Eye of the Storm
I was watching The Daily Show last week, and John Stewart led the show with a segment on how The New York City Marathon was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. He reported that many of the marathon runners volunteered to help instead of going home. John also reported on the Nor’easter that was expected on […]
Snow Clearing: Don’t Injure Yourself
Clearing snow with a shovel is hard physical work. It can burn an impressive number of calories yet the risks of physical injury should not be under-estimated. Warming up, cooling down and using the right snow-clearing equipment, like rock salt and a lightweight snow shovel, can make all the difference. Having to clear snow and […]
The Creator Knows Everything
I got an old, rusted 4×4 trailer. Renata flatly refused me getting it, insisting that she would never sleep in such an old thing. But I know her. I know she can’t look into the future. She can’t imagine that the trailer would look brand new after being repainted. After seven services in the week […]
Jesus Knows
My daughter’s boyfriend completed his engineering degree and got a job with a company that manufactures fire trucks. One day the owner invited me on a tour of the factory. What an impressive place! They design and build most of the parts in the factory. There was this massive truck that was nearly finished. The […]
What Causes Spiritual Depression?
Spiritual depression is an issue that has been largely ignored by Christians during challenging times. Physical and mental depression has overshadowed the reality of diminishing spiritual growth. That is not to say that Biblical interest has waned, but Scriptural activity seems to have plateaued. People know the Word, but many times fail to act on […]
Out of Context?
Many Christians take Scriptures out of context and attempt to build their faith around a false premise. Over the years I have seen so many verses and even sections of the Bible rearranged to build a faith predicated on humanism. When I hear people misquote or twist the intent of the Word, it saddens me. […]