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Thank you for introducing Dr Zak in the "Speaking of
Thank you for introducing Dr Zak in the "Speaking of Faith" program. I believe it's right place for a person of such conviction that his personal success (at any cost) is of such importance to humanity. I have no doubt that he is right that a "stress" is an opportunity for a person and a society, but I'll feel better if he gives away his job, his property, his house, his health insurance and comes back in several years to report his new findings. Although I am impressed by the strength of his beliefs in our society, I must present my own belief (actually based on knowledge).
Dear Dr Zak, there is a difference between propaganda (look up the word) and reality (look up the word). We don't live in a democracy - we live in a plutocracy. You believe in our legal system, fine. But there is reality.
This and similar conversations terrify me. American science gave the world negative eugenics and a number of similar treasures in the past (my favorite "Many Negroes are mentally ill, because they clearly dislike slavery," a psychologist, 1858?). Now, we are exposed to various neuro .... which more often then not pretend to be science. Not all innovations are wonderful, Dr Zak (look up such words as "history," "communism," "fascism")

The current financial chaos in the world has created a
The current financial chaos in the world has created a figure of speech in which opposite or contradictory ideas are combined: "moral market, the science of trust, neuroeconomics, behavioral economics, business ethics," and others.
Knowing beforehand this is a human behavior to understand what is going on with the economy mainly - not only with words but with actions – we have to make a decision for the well being of humanity and my own.
Living differently in this approach to the global crisis does not require understanding of the contradictory terms. They sound interesting; but, they are not making any real contribution to the change we are advocated now. Changing terms to overcome bad times is like changing religions to search something it must be always unchangeable: Trust.
When is enough enough? How much we trust? Who knows how much human damage is being wrought? No clue for people who are supported for a job, family, health, government, or any other extrinsic structure. It is in the middle of failure and catastrophe when trust is real; it is only in the throes of depression when people trust in them or in their medication; only with the harassment of enemies, when we go to that existential emptiness to love or destroy them. In the midnight or deep darkness we know who is who.
Recycling our words to keep this world running, giving to the brain the responsibility of something that is indeed not common sense, deploying material energy, businesses, and people to the illusion we are creating efficiency, is confirming we have a boner. Trading ethical values: trust, dignity, compassion, happiness, freedom, peace, and well being is the only way to transcend a body that only eats food for the brain.

So many words, so little sense.
Among many things ....
So many words, so little sense.
Among many things ....
"Trading ethical values: trust, dignity, compassion, happiness, freedom, peace, and well being ..."
Very few words in this list are ethical values.

Yes Anna, because words make not sense to ethical
Yes Anna, because words make not sense to ethical values, but actions. Living together. Do you want to live with me and trade with you what I said? It is the only way to know if they make sense to you. Knowing about each other is indeed sharing our thoughts and routine.
We are not living together in this world today. It is not how we are doing in our jobs or lives today: something is wrong, and that is in us. We don't really care about ourselves: do you really care about me? That is the best way to take care about you. But all that "nonsense words" start first in an ethical egotism inside you and inside me. From that point, we will trade each other our ethical natural values.
Even though I am a very nice educated ethical person, I do not have a job, health insurance, friend, family, or where to go after last 15 days from today. I will lose my apartment, my few belongings, my credit, and maybe 2 or 3 hours of sleep. But I have my trust untouchable, my happiness, my freedom, my peace, and the reality that my life is thankfully supporting them, and supporting you, whether or not you want.

Well. "Are you going to teach us how we ought to live our
Well. "Are you going to teach us how we ought to live our lives?" No, not at all. This is a personal reflection. I am going to listen to you, thinking about what you say, and make any final judgment. Of course, I recognize we are all mortal humans. Every individual has already made a faith commitment to believe what he thinks is the spiritual life or the thought that is supposed to direct her life. Survival is the main ethical way that instills human ethical values. It indeed shows the individual's intentions and state of heart and mind in the moment of the action. It comes from within.
"Do you do anything to get food?" The question has less to do with questions of right or wrong than with question of survival. How we respond to life events is what determines the moral content of our acts. Unless we know by empathy the moral content of others' actions and the full range of circumstances, we cannot judge the ethical reality. If we are not ready to connect with others to some extent and see the impact of our human relationships, then we are limiting our means to discriminate between right and wrong.
Often we find a big gap between the real world and our vision of one ethical world. The troubled atmosphere we breathe in the planet today does not require a specific example to conclude the world is declining. Ethics is an eclectic model to overcome the chaos of judgment implied in every crisis. However, if we just mention the 2008 global economic turndown, it indeed pushes the ethical age to the forefront. "Does the free market corrode moral character?" No. It corroborates what ethics means: human dynamics and relationships; nevertheless, ethics generally connotes doing the right thing. Hence, unethical behavior destroys our trust and dignity.

"The human mind has enormous ability to adapt to what a
"The human mind has enormous ability to adapt to what a subsequent generation would come to refer to as "stress" and also a powerful homeostatic capacity" (Allyn and Adele Rickett, 2008).
Neuroeconomics and cleansing together sound to me like "brainwashing." How do we put our trust and life's dignity in a "moral molecule"? Even though the human evolution is correlated between science and faith, the assimilation of our survival is both intrinsic and extrinsic. The human inclination towards moral behavior is intrinsic motivation. Yes, it starts in the human limitation of the brain: 5, 10, 15%?
Markets are human creations, and human creations are created by human evolution to the high of a human term: God. If god is a human creation, it dwells in the brain or DNA. Motivation then is like food or protein for the brain.
"Come on! Ogethics. You are almost being homeless. Come down to the real world: what can be the motivation for you, without money and nothing to eat? Don't even think to say trust or dignity!" Well. "Of course it is food and water." Common sense logic in most people can say that, but I am not sure that happens in me yet.
Am I connected with God? Or just ready to be disconnected from the G concept, and live in a vegetative existence, without the G-brain imagination? Could I develop a state of paroxysm and feel nothing when obligated to crossing that physical limit beyond my control?
How these homeless people can survive in the middle of such as stress and ignominy?
Is it possible that I can make the unknown connection in my brain, and find some motivation to live without food and water for 6 perhaps 10 days, and not allow it to kill my faith, my ethics, my God? A sacrifice? Negligent suicide?
I do not know. It threats to be cruel, crazy, ridiculous, and around the corner.

Ethics must not be a choice between unpleasant
Ethics must not be a choice between unpleasant alternatives. Ethics must be right within the perspective of being human. No dilemmas. Ethics does not depend on any situation, but ethical dilemmas depend on the circumstances.
That is why we are living in an ethically complex, grim, and relentless world which needs a vision of utopia to instill in its inhabitants a belief in ethical schemes for idealistic or utopian people; visionary schemes for producing perfection in human conditions and limitations. We are not perfect due to our human nature. What some people ignore is that when we do the right thing we are extending our human limits and expanding consciousness to the way of perfection even though it is impossible.
Everyone knows perfectly well that our own efforts are never going to bring us anywhere near perfection. On the other hand, we must realize from the outset that the goal towards which ethics is beginning to guide us is absolute perfection or utopia.
No power in the whole universe -- except us ourselves -- can prevent ethics from taking us to that goal. We do not need to do the impossible; we just need to obey the ethical law inside us once it is discovered.

"The oxytocin influence is "a remarkable finding," says
"The oxytocin influence is "a remarkable finding," says neuroscientist Antonio Damasio of the University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa City in an editorial published with the new report. Damasio had previously argued that the hormone acts somewhat as a love potion. 'It adds trust to the mix, for there is no love without trust,' he says. Worries may arise that crowds of people will be sprayed with oxytocin at political rallies or other events to induce trust in speakers, Damasio notes. However, he proposes that slick marketing strategies for political and other products probably already trigger oxytocin release in many consumers (flatrock.org)."

I listened to the Zak interview with a mixture of horror
I listened to the Zak interview with a mixture of horror and fascination.
Over-looked in this discussion of whether a recession is cleansing (one could make the horrific argument that Katrina "cleansed" the city of New Orleans) but also the notion that one should do acts of charity because it makes you feel good about yourself.
The story of the adopted pet is illustrative. Yeah, it is a good thing to take in an animal in need of a home--and yeah, it is easy to feel good about helping a sweet "innocent" animal. But there was no mention of the family who had to give up their beloved companion due to homelessness. No mention of what he and his family were doing to help this family get back on its feet. There was no sense of having had to sacrifice anything in this gesture (and actual sharing requires that you relinquish something) and I don't get why he defines that action as altruistic. Rather it sounds like a cool hip way to get a new pet for the family. My intuition tells me that this "science" of neuro-economics has the capacity to be just as deluded and dangerous as the idea that all markets are rational and fair.


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November 16, 2009 WIC Update
SUBJECT 1: POLICY UPDATE - Exclusion of Combat Pay from WIC Income Eligibility Determination
SUBJECT 2: 2009 End of Year Billing is due December 10, 2009
SUBJECT 3: New addition to the WIC Locations Web Page
SUBJECT 4: WIC Training Dates for 2010
SUBJECT 5: WIC Invoice Application
SUBJECT 6: 2010 Monitoring Process – College Transcripts
SUBJECT 7: Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian Loan Repayment
SUBJECT 8: Thanksgiving Holiday- November 26 and 27, 2009
SUBJECT 9: 2010 Census
- POLICY UPDATE – Exclusion of Combat Pay from WIC Income Eligibility Determination: In last week's WIC Updates, (November 9, 2009) we told you about a change requiring exclusion of combat pay for military service members when determining income eligibility for WIC. We have updated the applicable policy, Income Assessment and Documentation, ER 3.02000, (attached) and USDA has approved it. If you have any questions, please contact your TA staff.
- 2009 End of Year Billing is due December 10, 2009: The FFY 09 end of year deadline for invoices is December 10, 2009. Expenses must have been incurred prior to October 1, 2009 to qualify for the FFY 09 funding year. The grant year will close the end of December and payments beyond this date are not possible.
September Invoice due 10-10-09
SUPP1 due 11-10-09
SUPP2 due 12-10-09 – ABSOLUTE DEADLINE
Please contact your District Technical Assistance Staff for assistance.
- New addition to the WIC Locations Web Page: A New Interactive Map of WIC agencies and WIC vendors will give users the option of searching by county, zip code, city, or address. It will be available on November 18, 2009. Here is the link: http://gis.dhss.mo.gov/Website/AGS_WICprovider/WICprovider.html. To view tips for using the site, click the Question Mark in the upper right corner of the page. We recommend you do this the first time you go to the site so you can use it effectively. A user can enter their address to find the local agency or vendor nearest their home. If an exact match cannot be found for the address entered, the application will map to a "best match" location, which will flag the center of a large area. There is also an option to select from a list of local WIC agencies or WIC vendors by name.
If you have questions you may contact Betty Cassidy at 800-392-8209 or email@example.com.
- WIC Training Dates for 2010: The WIC training schedule for January through March 2010 will be posted to the web. Please contact the trainer listed on the registration for any questions concerning a particular training.
- WIC Invoice Application: A year has passed since implementation of the WIC-24 online invoice application. Many suggestions for improvements and redesign of this system have been added to the 2010 version. You will notice that references to "WIC-24" have been replaced with the word "Invoice". The "+" drop down menu for Special Funding (formerly called "Special Grant") has been replaced with easy-to-read tabs under the original Invoice tabs. The Special Funding screens have been redesigned to reflect the categories as listed on the LAP. References to "WIC-9" have been replaced with "Budget Adjustments". The Budget Adjustment screen has four new tabs across the top to choose from. References to "In Kind" now appear in a bright font to avoid confusion. Adjustments to Special Funding will now be entered using separate screens.
Feel free to contact Laura Weiler, at 573/526-7901 with questions.
- 2010 Monitoring Process – College Transcripts: As part of the FFY 2010 WIC Monitoring process the MO WIC Program will look at the qualifications of all local WIC nutritionist (non RD's) to assure they meet the minimum qualifications for education, as stated in WOM policy #2.01400, attached. To assist in the monitoring process we are asking the local WIC provider to have on hand at the time of the scheduled monitoring a copy of their nutritionist(s) college transcripts or a certificate of completion from an American Dietetic Association approved program. Not having copies of your nutritionist college transcripts or a certificate of completion at the time of the monitoring will cause a delay in the monitoring process. If you have any questions, please contact your District TA Nutritionist.
- Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian Loan Repayment: The Health Professional Loan Repayment Program is the repayment of outstanding educational loans in exchange for providing primary health care services in areas of need in Missouri. A minimum two-year contract is required. Participants may reapply for a third and fourth year. At the present time, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services provides loan repayment to several health professionals among which are dietitians/nutritionists. This may be of particular interest to nutritionists and registered/licensed dietitians working in the local WIC agencies. Applications are only accepted from January to a postmarked date of June 30 every year. The application form may be located on the website. Additional information may be obtained at the Loan Repayment website or by calling Primary Care and Rural Health at 573-751-6219.
- Thanksgiving Holiday- November 26 and 27, 2009: The State WIC Office will be closed and there will be no WIC Help Desk coverage on November 26 and 27.
Please contact Mark Davis at 800-392-8209 or firstname.lastname@example.com if you have questions.
- 2010 CENSUS:The 2010 census is just around the corner and getting an accurate count of every Missourian is more important than ever. Missouri receives $1,327 per person in federal aid allocated, based on census counts. That equates to a loss of $1.3 million over the next decade for each 100 persons missed in the 2010 census. Missouri also is on the cusp of losing a congressional seat. The loss of a seat could have a significant impact on other federal dollars brought into the state. Therefore, every effort is being made to count every person. This includes individuals who are isolated by geography, language, or social situation. It also includes those individuals who feel threatened by the government collecting information, individuals with nomadic lifestyles and those who just think "why bother?" These groups may include college students, the impoverished, recent immigrants, the homeless, racial and ethnic enclaves, or persons in isolated rural settings. The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) serves a large number of individuals in those target groups, and the department could lose federal dollars if Missouri residents are undercounted. Therefore, the department urges local public health agencies, local WIC providers, and offices providing other services to the public to encourage their clients to be counted. The Missouri Statewide Complete Count Committee is offering promotional material to offices that work with the public. These materials include posters for specific population groups that can be ordered through the DHSS Warehouse. When ordering, please include the designated literature numbers and titles -- #598 Census 2010 for general public; #600 Census 2010 for African Americans; and #601 Census 2010 Spanish.
3.02000 Revision - November 2009

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Traffic work
New effort started to reduce traffic jams around Seacoast
DOVER — A group of regional planners just started working together to find options to alleviate congestion around Pease International Tradeport and help Seacoast commuters save time and money.
The Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST ), which is based in Dover, recently hired Anne Rugg to coordinate a Transportation Management Association (TMA), which will use state and federal funds to bring officials and businesses together to identify needs and solutions to reduce commuting hassles.
Rugg, who lives in Eliot, Maine, said she takes the back roads to avoid traffic, which has significantly increased in the past 30 years.
"Everywhere you go, there's traffic," Rugg said.
Rugg said the program will receive $402,000 each year for the next three years from the U.S. Department of Transportation, with matching funds from the New Hampshire Turnpike Authority. She added they haven't created a sustainability plan, but could rely on "some revenue from membership dues."
Rugg said they decided to focus on the area around the Pease International Tradeport due to the amount of traffic that uses the Little Bay Bridge on a daily basis.
To help, Rugg enlisted several members of the COAST board — including Scott Bogle, senior transportation manager for Rockingham Regional Planning Commission; Cynthia Copeland, executive director of the Strafford Regional Planning Commission; and Juliet Walker, transportation planner in Portsmouth.
Additionally, Rugg said Shane Malavenda, of Lonza Biologics Inc., which is based at Pease, agreed to help. She added she hopes this will encourage more businesses to participate in the process, which is in its infancy.
"We're looking for an official launch in the spring," Rugg said, adding there's a lot of preparation and research they plan to do in the meantime.
Rugg said the group wants to analyze traffic patterns by assessing where area commuters and visitors come from, where they are going and what motivates them.
This will also allow time to craft a campaign to encourage area residents to take advantages of the available commuting options or find a need to organize new opportunities around the Seacoast, according to Rugg.
"After housing, transportation is the biggest expense," Rugg said.
Rugg said she's starting to reach out to employers in the region to talk about transportation issues and commuting options. She added she also plans to talk to communities to get links to commuting options — like COAST and ride share programs — on local websites
"It's a very exciting project," Rugg said.
Both Bogle and Walker said the new program picks up from the remains of the Greater Seacoast Transportation Management Association, which was established in 2003 and worked on similar issues for several years until its funding stopped.
As a result, Walker said one of the objectives of the new group is to ensure future funding is available.
"This is to look broadly at the region," Walker said, adding individual communities will benefit from the exchange of ideas.
While the majority of area residents use the Spaulding Turnpike/Route 16 corridor, Bogle said he's determined about 40 percent of Pease-area employees commute from the south and west — including from areas in northern Massachusetts.
As many rural areas may not have the base to support extending an existing bus route, Bogle said this effort will help identify opportunities to establish alternative options — such as carpooling networks and by using vans.
"I think a lot of people are not aware of the options available," Bogle said, adding regional planning staffs have access to a great deal of information about options used throughout the country.
As a result of the widespread workforce, Bogle said officials at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard instituted the Clipper Connect program, which established bus routes to bring in employees from around the area.
Bogle said the various programs help cut down costs by saving gas, wear and mileage — especially for leased vehicles. He added area residents can also take advantage of federal tax deductions for monthly car pool expenses.
For more information or to get involved, contact Rugg at firstname.lastname@example.com or (603) 743-5777 x. 109.


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Topic: Unusual login system
Hi there,
I'm a complete beginner at Rails, I've completed lots of tutorials but I've set myself a small task and I'm not certain how to begin due to the slightly unusual setup.
I need to create a login where rather than a password users enter a code they have been given. The complication is that multiple people may be given the same code. Each code would have a maximum number of users.
- Admin generates or adds a code to the database and sets the number of users it will be available to, say 10.
- User submits the code and some personal details (which are recorded) and views the site
- User may re-enter the site using the same method
- After 10 users have submitted the code it is invalid
I'll also need an admin page for the admin to generate or manually enter the code and it's use limit but that seems simple enough.
What do you think, does this sound easy? What's the best place to begin?