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PROPOSAL TO ENRICH SCOUTING (BSA)

2009-04-20T14:10:00.006-05:00

Cover letterApril 30, 2009Boy Scouts of AmericanMerit Badge DepartmentDear Sirs: I am an organizational psychologist, semi-retired after years of consulting, still teaching human resource management courses at the School for Career Development at Midway College near Lexington, Ky. I have taught many courses over many years on communication and of course that is a central issue in my

The Wizard of IS invites you to become your own wizad.

2009-03-19T17:45:00.000-05:00

The Wizard of IS says you too can learn to be a wizard. Habits of the heart in the land of IS are seven. You too can become a Wizard by learning and living these laws. The Land of IS is a state of mind and heart, of the immense possibility hidden in the present moment, where happy accidents are waiting to happen. Where serendipity and synchronicity are frequent. It is a way of being authentic

President Obama's Inaugural Address, Jan 20, 2008

2009-01-20T19:01:00.002-06:00

Full transcript as prepared for delivery of President Barack Obama's inaugural remarks on Jan. 20, 2009, at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.My fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and

What is it like tonight for an old Civil Rights actvist from the 1960s?

2008-11-04T16:32:00.003-06:00

What's it like for me, as an old Civil rights Activist from the 1960s to experience this moment, November 4, 2008, as we await the results of this election? It is almost unbelievable. I broke the color line repeatedly as a young white teen-ager riding buses, trains and street cars. I was in the U. S. Army as a Private when in 1948 for the first time barracks were integrated. In Central

An exciting time

2008-11-03T11:17:00.001-06:00

This is an exciting time for me to be an American.It appears as if we are about the elect the first African-American person to be the President of the United States of America. In my jail program this morning I asked the 4 Blacks present (with four Whites)to share with us what having Obama in this position meant to them. Several things were interesting about their responses. The older ones who

Who won on Body Language in the Debate?

2008-10-16T18:07:00.000-05:00

This past Tuesday, in my Midway College Senior Seminar on Leadership (HRM $A(@), I instructed my students to try to turm off the sound during the dabate and simply observe the body language of the two candidates. What a contrast last night between McCain and Obama. Whenever Obama was speaking, there was McCain grimacing, rolling his eyes, looking shocked, but when McCain attacked Obama, Obama

The Shaman Who Became a Storyteller.

2008-10-11T10:13:00.000-05:00

The Shaman who Became a Storyteller. Paschal Baute. Once upon a time, long time ago, there was a young shaman, called against his will to be a shaman for his tribe. He was to be a go-between, between ordinary reality and the Upper World and the Lower World. He would be a mediator, a bridge-builder, between worlds. He was taken for rigorous training with older shamans. He endured years of study

Seven Silver Bullets That Prevent Aging

2008-10-05T06:12:00.001-05:00

The Seven Silver Bullets That Prevent AgingPaschal and Janette Baute, October 2008You already know some of these, but some you may not know. Most of these are supported my medical and health research. Yes, we now know ways that life can be prolonged.You probably already know that a Mediterranean diet, low meat, high fish, vegetables, nuts, and fruits is conducive to living long. The best

Bailout Breakthrough?

2008-09-28T04:47:00.001-05:00

Breakthrough Reached in Negotiations on Bailout By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and CARL HULSE WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders and the Bush administration reached a tentative agreement early Sunday on what may become the largest financial bailout in American history, authorizing the Treasury to purchase $700 billion in troubled debt from ailing firms in an extraordinary intervention to

Palin scares Independents in Florida

2008-09-21T15:04:00.002-05:00

One thought pushes fence-sittersto the left: Palin By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor In print: Saturday, September 20, 2008

Is There an Anti-Aging "Silver Bullet"? Yes and No.

2008-09-11T09:02:00.002-05:00

Is there an Anti-aging "Silver Bullet"?Healthy Lifestyle as a Spiritual ChallengePaschal Baute, Ed. D. .September, 2008With cancer that metastized 15 years ago, with several health issues not treatable by medical science (not including mortality), and just completing my 79th birthday anniversary, I am acutely aware that I must manage my lifestyle, health habits and altitudes. Janette and I eat

Why Are Republicans Hiding Sarah Palin?

2008-09-06T05:31:00.002-05:00

Why Are Republicans Hiding Sarah Palin?Are Republicans afraid if we discover who Sarah Palin is, her actual record, then both they, she and McCain will be embarrassed and possibly ridiculed? Apparently they are determined to keep her from a press conference. Is it sexist to insist that Governor Palin be given the same tough scrutiny that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have survived? Should

Why is Sarah Palin, the "Bulldog with Lipstick," Hiding from Us?

2008-09-05T03:59:00.005-05:00

Why is Sarah Palin Hiding?.Research as Friday, September 5, 2008Today marks a full week since Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin has been introudced to us as Senator McCain’ choice for the V.P. slot on the Republican ticket. Why has she still not given a press interview where questions can be asked. Many persons are not comfortable that she has the resume or the character to be a heartbeat away from

Srah Palin's mockery, lies and other distortions.

2008-09-04T14:36:00.001-05:00

“But here's a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I'm not going to Washington to seek their good opinion - I'm going to Washington to serve the people of this country.” Relax Sarah; you’re not going to Washington quite yet. So here is a little news flash for you. You will not get a good opinion from the media unless you deserve one. So far, you do not and attacking

Alaska'a Beauty Queen Veep

2008-09-02T07:23:00.002-05:00

ALASKA’S BEAUTY QUEEN VEEPCount on one thing from Beauty Queens: they have often gotten ahead through their looks. The world owes them something. They expected to be catered to and they are.As Mayor of Wasilla, (population 6,715) she fired the Police Chief and Library Director for not supporting her in her 1996 race for Mayor. She was nearly recalled.At her first press conference she bragged

McCann is not pandering

2008-09-01T03:05:00.003-05:00

I do not believe McCain is pandering to women or conservative men by selecting a photogenic former beauty queen to be his Vice Presidential nominee. Cindy McCain says Palin has national defense experience because Alaska is close to Russia. That is good enough for me.So what if Palin professed desire to renew Federal funding for the "Bridge To Nowhere," many times before bragging the opposite at

McCain's own Family Values

2008-08-30T08:23:00.002-05:00

Is the character and marital history of a man who offers himself for hte highest office in this nation worth examining? My conservative friends accuse me of being “nasty.”Is it not curious that the social conservative “family values” crowd holding srict application of bible passages to denigrate gays can so easily overlook the adulterous behavior of their standard bearer John McCain.McCain “

What I Know for Certain?

2008-08-15T07:20:00.002-05:00

What I know for certain?What is it that I know for certain? Not simply what I believe, but what I really KNOW.If you will, what I know so surely that I will stake my life and my reputation on? Here is what I know, really know for certain, in order of priority as of August 2008 in my 79th year.1. Family love is most precious and to be honored. Midlife will present challenges. Sooner of later

What does it mean to belong to the "People of God"

2008-08-09T04:49:00.002-05:00

"The People of God"Q. What does it mean to belong to this community of faith?A. Long form first, then short form. A1. To belong to the People of God can mean a great many things,illustrated by the diverse meanings of "church" as many Christians follow the gospel.Traditionally and most early, these were found in the beliefs in the Our Father prayer.In the 4th century these beliefs became

Noblesse Oblige

2008-08-01T09:23:00.001-05:00

Someone wondered recentlyabout my stamina.I remenbered that once Iwrote about its sourceor tried to. . . ..Noblesse Oblige: my constant liegeAdd all power ever burstby tempest or nuclear quake inWords: Truth--fullyready to cut or heal--stillmighty to free!Sum all longing ever feltby lame, lost, last ‘n least:'twould never equal yearningHis must be:wanting our free choice with suchcatastrophe!

Accusation of media liberal media bias toward Obama is Hokum

2008-07-27T19:32:00.000-05:00

In study, evidence of liberal-bias biasCable talking heads accuse broadcast networks of liberal bias -- but a think tank finds that ABC, NBC and CBS were tougher on Barack Obama than on John McCain in recent weeks.By JAMES RAINEY, ON THE MEDIAJuly 27, 2008Haters of the mainstream media reheated a bit of conventional wisdom last week.Barack Obama, they said, was getting a free ride from those

ANGRY MEN

2008-07-27T06:14:00.002-05:00

Yesterday, Janette and I saw "12 Angry Men." the award winning 1957 movie, starring Henry Fonda, in which a sole dissenter in a jury of 12 white men slowly persuades the other eleven to "Reasonable Doubt," in a murder trial. It is a powerful, memorable, well acted drama. The anger of the main objector to a "Not Guilty" plea is well placed by Lee Cobb. The lesson is that unresolved anger and

Obama Tears Down the Walls, from The Nation.

2008-07-24T23:40:00.001-05:00

Barack Obama had several responsibilities when he embarked on the global tour that John McCain dared him to make. The young senator from Illinois needed to establish himself as a credible world leader by going to Iraq and Afghanistan evidencing both his recognition of George Bush's manifest mistakes and his willingness and ability to wage a functional fight against legitimate terrorist threats

Bush is... bushed; worry, prayer

2008-07-16T11:50:00.004-05:00

Did you notice the face of President Bush yesterday,,his demeanor in his press conference on Tuesday?You could not help but observe hischip-on-shoulder combative attitude as heattempted to response to questions of the press.Typically also, he answered the second question of thereporter and then forgot that there was a first.Worry, strain, stress, argumentative, combative,obviously stressed to

Response to St. Leo friends,re "Old Catholic"

2008-06-27T09:50:00.002-05:00

This response to the post forwarded by McKechnie re Old Catholics includes a) history of doctrine of infallibility; b) Response of John Henry Cardinal Newman; c) history of celibacy; d) what Jesus said and meant; d) a different view of the RC papacy.My name is Paschal Baute. I was monk and priest at St. Leo’s for a total of 16 years, from 1952 to 1968, ordained in 1959. While there I served in a