Monthly Archives: September 2012

TaN: Words must be defined and used properly to prevent misunderstandings and mis-interpretations.  Some terms appear to have multiple definitions but this is only because the very etymology is unknown or vague – like the term “stupidity”. At one time, … Continue reading →

TaN: Farting – or passing wind – is, in itself, good, but it is a bad omen. Farting occurs only because there is air in the stomach – where there should be none.  Farting is good because it gets rid … Continue reading →

TaN: God provides for all our needs; man provides for his own wants.  Regardless of how indispensable man-made commodities may appear to us, they are merely wants.  So, if and when we let our wants rule over our needs, this … Continue reading →

TaN: Most people I come across and who have health problems but claim to want relief are either not sincere or serious enough in their desire or do not fully realize and comprehend what needs to be done.  This one … Continue reading →

TaN: Preemptive is wrong; anticipative is acceptable – what is the difference?  Today, especially in the case of the USA and the global war on terrorism (the latest of which is the “kill list”), preemption is getting to be the … Continue reading →

TaN: Stupidity and wanton destruction of the manifestations and symptoms of consumerism – intentional short-lived products and inane marketing campaigns.  For as long as Big Business – I am qualifying that this argument does not include local business and SMEs, … Continue reading →

TaN: Just as it is not fair to conclude that all Arabs or Islamists are terrorist (just because many “publicized” terrorists are Arabs or Islamists), so it is unjust to conclude that fraternities should be prohibited due to the (limited) … Continue reading →

TaN: The increasing scarcity of potable water is not a result of uncontrolled population growth but from the improper use and abuse.  It must be made known and understood that a mere 2.5% of all the water on the Earth … Continue reading →

TaN: Principle of employee loyalty in business (ethics) must be founded or supported by the principle of reciprocity – i.e., my loyalty to the company should be reciprocated by the company’s loyalty to me.  It is not only unfair but … Continue reading →

TaN: Conversion to electric from fossil fuel is not all that sustainable.  True sustainability means all elements are biodegradable and reasonably harmless.  “Reasonably harmless” means that the damage done or harm inflicted is expected or part of the natural cycle … Continue reading →