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I've never understood how monetary compensation for work performed gets determined. I'll give you my favorite example of why the subject confuses me. In the fall of 1991, the Wall Street Journal ran an article lauding an employee of IT&T. In spring of 1992, the Journal ran an article lauding another IT&T employee. The content of these two articles is condensed and contrasted below. More ... Jesus of Nazareth was not a magician, a charlatan, a sorcerer, a wizard, or otherwise. He was not a famous king or an important man. But by most accounts it is safe to say that He did exist and that He did change the world. Even today all tongues still speak His name, whether in a curse or a praise. Jesus Christ did something extraordinary in order to make His name resonate throughout the ages the way it does. Just ask anyone famous how hard it is to keep your name alive. I marvel at the longevity of Jesus' name and what it implies. More ... In the January 25 issue of The Voice, three perspectives of mine were presented in such a way as to illustrate them as illogical [The Ash Heap of the Gods, by Bill Carlotti]. I'd like to correct these misrepresentations. More ... Kudos to Shaw Izikson of Winsted for his "Proudly American-Made in Taiwan" article in the February 1 issue of The Voice. He certainly brings up valuable points that certain manufacturers, sellers and consumers would rather not hear or think about. More ... I am seeking out a conservative or libertarian, who is also opposed to abortion, who would be willing to run for Congress in the new Fifth Congressional District. Your opponents would be U.S. Rep. James Maloney, a principled Democrat, and U.S. Rep. Nancy Johnson, an unprincipled Republican. The Green Party may also put up a candidate, who would be the only real social democrat in the contest. All three, however, would support abortion as a constitutional right. More ... Richard Reeves, in an editorial printed in the Hartford Courant on November 12 [Bush and Nixon: A Cautionary Tale], displays the worst side of the press. He says, "Bush is trying to cut Congress and the press out of the decision-making loop." More ... Collection agents play upon the fears of those they are pursuing. But if you know the rules of the game, there is less to fear. The collection agents who holler the most are likely the ones who have no power to do anything else. Once you know the difference, you can make better choices with your limited funds. More ... Barbara Miller and "Tiger Cat" have written two earlier pieces on the plight of Tiger Cat and her kittens: Waiting Kitty Need Help, December 7; and Thanks from 'Tiger Cat', December 21. More ... |
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