HUM 123 - Walther part 1

Social Contract: what occurred before govt
Hobbs: (Leviathan) Natural State (anarchy), Man is inherently evil, focuses on self preservation. To enhance self-preservation, ppl form govt.
Govt is suppose to guarantee NATURA RIGHTS: - life, -liberty, - property
Ruler is needed with authorized power.
Locke: Man is inherently good. State of nature=eden. Man leaves state of nature and forms govt for enhanced protection.
Divisions of labor...how societies grow out, family model...
Citizens have DUTY TO REVOLT. Govt acts upon rule of majority.
Rousseau: Man is inherently good, however becomes corrupted by others. Society/state of nature becomes bad.
'forced freedom'
In the state of nature, no one is free because of the focus on self preservation.
Freedom-one must join a social contract to minimize this freedom.
Private property increases inequalities.
Jefferson in Declaration
1) renounce individual rights and freedom in the state of nature
2) transfer individual rights to a collective body (should act on behalf of group, ppl, unit)
Plato: 3 parts of society (soul)
Flat World
Aristotel: white slavery is natural (slaves need guidance). Is it part of human nature?
Dante: Inferno
Freedom is not equal Liberty
Put rules down in order to retain rights. Treat each other as equals.
Declaration of Independence - long breakup letter (list of complaints)
How do we upkeep equality?
1-decrease pollution of wickedness in the world by doing bad
2-pius-pleases the god
Smith-founder of Mormons.
Polytheistic religion- which one you pick?
Socrates-accused of knowing what is above the stars and beneath the Earth
Thourou: No man is an island.
Civil disobedience
-breaking laws that does not cause us to go back to permanent damage/threatening lives
-not paying taxes
-blocking traffic
Alamo-war between USA & Mexico over Texas (& slavery issue)
Cheap labor at the South-from point of view f North-abolishing slavery will destroy southern economy.
John Brown (search him) - not civil - 'let's get a gun'
Church fees
Rosa Parks: She was bold before she even got old
Dr. King & Malcolm X (contrast)
Rousvelt
protests against Vietnam War
Gandhi: by seeing the wrongs of their actions, they will change their way.
Symbolic action that draws attention
Abu Graib - leaked by accident
Final solution (SS had personal oath to Hitler)
Should we speak out? Should we be able to act with courage?

 

Seasonal schedule

Few tips for keeping holidays work-free:
1. Manage your workload prior to vacation time and predict what work needs to be done during your absence
2. Tell your manager about your upcoming vacation time and make a plan of action while you are away
3. Help other co-workers with an excess workload during their time off and ask for the same in return

Search

A lot of jobs never get listed because they are filled by people who are applying to employers whether or not there is a job listing.
Target the employers in which you are most interested.
Apply whether a job is open or not.
Make phone calls and visit them-make human contact.

Goal Tending

People often make self-imposed excuses like:"I don't have the right education." or "I wouldn't be good at that."
Listen to some of the excuses you make-they might be holding you back, and may not even be valid.
Julie Jansen: "I don't know what I want, but I know it's not this: A step-by-step guide to finding gratifying work.

Communication

Good communication can make or brake any relationship.
Communicating with colleagues in a non-threatening way, rather than getting frustrated can prevent misunderstandings.

Importance Index 2006

What your company's priorities are?
-office expansion and business growth: 21%
-employee training and development: 20%
-recruiting and hiring: 19%
-cutting costs: 11%
-streamlining and outsourcing business processes: 10%

USA Exploration

www.albanyclintonco.com
www.lawrenceburgky.org
www.chattanoogafun.com
www.crossville-chamber.com
www.danville-ky.com
www.tourdekalb.com
www.gadsden-etowah

Web Links to Job Search Sites

- usa.gov
- http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
- Tech Jobs: www.dice.com
- http://www.mechanicalengineer.com
- www.workopolis.com
- www.alljobsearch.com
- www.monster.com
- http://careers.yahoo.com
- America's Job Bank: www.ajb.com
- http://www.jobs.net
- IT job search: http://www.jobs.com
- http://net-temps.com
- http://www.overseasjobs.com
- www.flipdog.com
- www.careerbuilder.com
- jpmchase.taleo.net
-www.employmentguide.com
- www.snagajob.com

- Radne dozvole za razne zemlje: www.workpermit.com
- www.escapeartist.com
- www.greencardplus.com
- http://www.bestjobsus.com


- http://www.fita.org/jobs/
- Dosao preko leta kao intern sa tek zavrsenim fakultetom i ostao: http://www.intelsat.com
- http://www.tefl.com
- http://www.euro-jobs.com
- http://jobs.guardian.co.uk
- http://www.talent4europe.com
- http://www.jobs-in-europe.net
- http://www.caretaker.org

- www.seek.com
- www.mycareer.com
- www.careerone.com

Nemacka
- www.adecco.at
-www.ago.a
-www.businessbuero.at
-www.castconsult.cc
-www.castro.com
-www.crayfs.at
-www.computerjobs.de
- www.dis-ag.at
-www.dsz.at
-www.miterbeiter.at
-bauservice-eder.at
-www.personal.at
- www.epunks.net
-www.eurojobs.at
-www.flexwork.at
-www.gastrojobs.com
-www.zat.at
-www.zbp-mc.at
-www.zepra.at
-www.jobscout24.at
-www.inter-work.at
-www.job-consult.com
-www.jobpilot.at
-www.job-hotline.at
-www.manpower.at
-www.otti.at
-www.pcp.at
-www.jobnews.at
-www.team24.at
-www.peg-linz.at
-www.powerfrauen.com
-www.stepstone.at
-www.step.at
-www.tau.at
-www.teamforce.at
-www.teamwork-one.at
-www.time-work.at
-www.wbg.at
-www.workshop.at
-www.help-zeitpersonal.at
-www.hofmann-personal.at

Speak Out

Strong communication-key to new job.
In terms of motivation, managers with poor communication skills are more likely to do just bare minimum to get by.
An open kind of communication climate is important in creating a good working atmosphere.
"Open communication climate" simply means that boss is open to hearing input from others; everyone can feel free to discuss their feelings on certain matters and make changes to things that affect them.
Bosses who have superior attitude and are not tolerant of other ideas create a negative working atmosphere.
Sometimes we get caught up in our job and ignore people around us.

Show and Tell

Acing an interview requires more than pleasant conversation.
The research, preparation and planning required for a job interview can be a tedious task, but it can also set you apart from the competition.
Doing an internet search on any big news involving the company can be a good conversation piece with the interviewer.
E.g. if the company is in transitional period, use that opportunity to point out your skills that would help them through this change.
Preparation leads to confidence during an interview.
Products and services have brands, but people have brands as well.
It is important to project that brand through research you've done about the company and knowing your resume.
Study your resume and have 4-5 examples ready in case an employer has questions.
E.g. if the interviewer asks: "Have you ever done X?" you can respond with the situation, what you did, and list the results without hesitation.
However, job candidates should limit their responses to essential information only.
Talking too much, or too little can be perceived as negative.
There's a fine line.
You need to listen and answer.
Some people get excited and try to describe everything they've ever done.
When asked about his past experience one candidate talked for 35 minutes without taking a breath.

How to cope with losing your passport

- make photocopies of your passport and store it in your luggage
- keep scanned copy on your laptop or in your email, or store it privately on flickr.com account
- keep other forms of ID separate from your passport
- find out if travel insurance covers the cost of a new passport or extra hotel nights and rebooked flight if you are forced to extend your stay
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Promoting Yourself

You must be your strongest advocate during the job search process.
Most job seekers fail to promote themselves properly, instead relying on their resume and references to carry the load.
A well crafted resume and good references are only part of the overall picture for job seekers.
Job seekers must be able to execute under the pressure of the interview process.

Fashion police

Because of casual dress code, fewer workers own the basics they'll need to wear if called for a job interview.
And if the own the suit, it may no longer fit.
If you do purchase something, approach focused on basics is best, meaning navy blue or grey suits.
Take care of all the details as well, including shoes, ties, belt, attache case and other accessories.

Emotional Monsters by Martha Beck

Emotional mugging: you're going along minding your own business, and suddenly, when you least expect it, you're faced with a shocking attack on your mood or peace of mind.
Being emotionally mugged can be crippling, but because the damage is so often invisible, few of us are ever taught self-defense.
PREVENTION
Every mugger uses some version of a few basic approaches.
Knowing their strategy helps you thwart them.
Create an inner space of clean, clear self-confidence.
To cultivate such environment, you must keep 3 brave commitments:
(i) vow never to deliberately create suffering for yourself or others
(ii) always own your mistakes and do your best to correct them
(iii) forgive yourself when your best isn't good enough
Keeping these commitments create deep strength that scares off most emotional muggers.

Here are 6 types of emotional muggers and the ways to emo-respond:
1) PUPPY KICKERS
Picture: The cat is sick, your husband is away, you didn't sleep all night, and as you rush to get your 6 year old ready for school, she tries to tell you something about her imagenary coala using whispered pig Latin in which she is not remotely fluent. After 5 minutes of unintelligible babble, you hear yourself shout:"For God's sake, talk like a normal person!"
You've just emotionally mugged you own offspring.
It feels like bitch-slapping ET.
Emo-defense:
Start by recognizing that the mugging isn't about you; you just happen to be standing there, wagging your tail, when someone went temporarily insane.
Try puppyish responses, offer kindness:" You seem really stressed. Can I help?"
2) EXPLODING DOORMATS

3) DEFLATORS

4) SECRET KEEPERS

5) CANNIBALS
To be happy, each of us must create meaning and joy from the raw material of everyday life.
This is not easy, so some people become cannibals.
E.g. Eve made habit to call Selma whenever she was miserable, offloading her misery and draining Selma's joy.
Emo-defense:
Don't feed cannibals the patient, sorrowful consolation they expect. Respond with: "You're so resourceful-I know you can solve that problem"
6) DEMENTORS

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7 Steps to Better Decisions

1) IDENTIFY YOUR GOAL
People that are not self-reflective are going to end up making bad decisions because they don't really know what they want in the first place.
2) ELIMINATE CHOICES BY SETTING STANDARDS
If you are buying digital camera, list the features you'll actually use. Ignore anything fancier.
3) DON'T WORRY ABOUT FINDING "THE BEST"
How good you feel about your decisions is usually more important than how good they are objectively.
4) BE AWARE OF BIASES
They can lead smart people to make dumb decisions.
E.g. we hate to lose more than we like to win which can result in behaviour such as holding on to a tanking stock instead of accepting a loss.
We remember vivid examples better than facts which is why plane crashes stick in our heads more than statistics on air safety.
We are susceptible to how information is framed: a "cash discount" is more appealing than "no credit card surcharge".
Keeping those biases in mind can help you think clearly.
5) TRY NOT TO RUSH
People tend to make poorer choices when they are in a bad mood or under a lot of stress.
When facing a complex decision, use your concious brain to gather the information you need, and then take a break. Go for a walk. Spend half an hour meditating. Take a nap. Have a beer. Give your unconscious mind some time to do its work.
6) DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
When possible, eliminate the need for decisions by establishing rules for yourself.
E.g. you will workout twice a week; you will not have more than 2 glasses of wine; you will buy whatever toilet paper is on sale.
7) DO A POSTGAME ANALYSIS
After each decision you make, ask yourself how you felt afterward and what about the experience you can apply in the future.

Meditation of Kenneth Branagh

30 min twice a day for past decade.
I've learn to acknowledge my problems and then let them go.
Thanks to that ability to release them, I understand that frustration is just a passing feeling; I don't identify with it.
My mind no longer gets congested, because each morning and night, I start fresh again.
I shutt off all the noise and thoughts and listen only to my instinct-that inner voice that, just if we give it a chance, will speak to all of us.

Day No 1

Start new job in inquisitive, friendly manner.
Your big goals are learning and building personal credibility on your first day.
Make personal connections with the people with whome you will work directly: boss, peers, but you should also reach to support staff.
Take the time to introduce yourself as the starting point fopr building a good impression and productive working relationships.
The first day on a new job is a great time for fresh start, especialy if you didn't like the way things went at your old job.
Think about how would you like to improve your reputation, speak up in meetings, offer your opinions and ask more pointed questions if you like to be seen as more confident.

Show some Gratitude

According to the poll of 150 senior executives, 88% said that sending a thank-you note boosts candidate's chances of landing the job.
Simple act of following up your interview with a thank-you note is VITAL.

ARTIFACTS

Travian 3.5 Artifacts
Artifacts were reintroduced in Travian 3.5 after being absent since travian 2, as detailed below (although wonder of the world building plans remained a feature in the game). There are three different categories of artifact available in T3.5; village, account and unique. Village artifacts only effect the village they are stored in, account artifacts effect the whole account and unique artifacts do the same but with a greater bonus.

At any one time each player is only allowed to use a maximum of three artifacts, of which only one can be of the account or unique type. Players may however hold more artifacts than these, it is simply that the oldest artifacts of the available type will be the ones that are used. Furthermore any village artifacts will overwrite the bonus of account or unique artifacts of the same type for the village they are in effect for.

Artifacts will spawn in Natarian villages and will be deactiveted there until they are captured. In order to capture an artifact you need a treasury of level 10 for a village artifact or level 20 for an account or unique artifact. The treasury holding the artifact must be destroyed and a successful normal attack with a hero sent from the village containing your treasury in order to capture the artifact. Artifacts will not activate until 24 hours after they have been captured (this includes capturing artifacts that you already owned).

Artifacts available on Travian 3.5 Servers
HINT: The names of the artifacts may differ on the english speaking servers. Therefore they were not added into the table.
Scope Bonus
Stronger Buildings
Village 4 times stronger
Account 3 times stronger
Unique 5 times stronger
Faster Troops
Village 2 times faster
Account 1.5 times faster
Unique 3 times faster
Better Spies
Village Improved by a factor of 5
Account Improved by a factor of 3
Unique Improved by a factor of 10
Less hungry troops
Village 50% reduction in wheat
Account 25% reduction in wheat
Unique 50% reduction in wheat
Faster Troop Building
Village 50% reduction in training time
Account 25% reduction in training time
Unique 50% reduction in training time
Build Great Warehouse or Great Granary
Village N/A
Account N/A
Unique No Unique artifact exists
Increased Cranny capacity + Random-aim
Village Cranny capacity increased by 200
Account Cranny capacity increased by 100
Unique Cranny capacity increased by 500
Additional effect: Catapults can only shoot random on villages within artifacts power. Exceptions for the village and account artifacts are WW and Treasury. Exception for the unique artifact is only the WW.
Artifact of the Fool (effect changes every 24h)
Standard Random (can be negative)
Unique Random (cannot be negative)
Note: No village or account Random Effect as the scope is randomly decided every 24h.
Some Notes About Artifacts

* Any individual player can only own one account or unique artifact
* Any individual player can only own three artifacts at a time
* Players may own more than the three artifacts / more than one account or unique artifact by conquering villages that already hold them but only the three oldest artifacts will function
* Artifacts will only start operating 24 hours after they are captured
* Moving artifacts between your own villages counts as capturing and so will reset the 24 hour timer
* All records for artifacts are shown in the Treasury
* Small artifact bonuses will overwrite the bonus of any account or unique artifact of the same type for the village it is in
* Uncaptured artifacts in Natarian villages are deactivated
* The number of troops in the Natarian village is related to the artifact that is held within it; most for a unique artifact, second most for an account artifact and the least for a village artifact
Facts

Requirements

To get an Artifact you need a Hero and an empty Treasury. Treasury can be built up to lvl 20 now (used to be up to lvl 10).
It CAN be built in Capital Village but NOT in a WW Village.

As soon as the Treasury holding an Artifact is completely destroyed, it can be robbed with an attacking Hero (Normal attack not raid).
After you have the Artifact it needs 24h till its powers are working for you.

We will give you a new Treasury and all facts and details next week.

Figures/Scope

For each category, there are 4 Artifacts whose power work for the whole Account, and 6 Artifacts whose power work only in the village they are stored.
Additionally there is one Unique Artifact in each Category (exception Granary/Warehouse Artifacts).

Exceptions

“Steadier buildings” : their power always works for the whole account, only the bonus of their power is different.
“Artifact of the fool”: there are 10 different kinds of it, with changing their Scope every 24h.

Location/allocation

They will be spread evenly around the map. The 7 Unique will be placed near 0/0

Point of introduction

All Artifacts will be brought to the game at the same moment. This will be around 120-180 days after start of the server.