http://dickmaffei.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Richard Maffei en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:08:47 GMT 2010-01-08T08:08:47Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931297 UNDERSTANDING ONE ANOTHER In this technological age there are signals that suggest strongly that personkind is reaching for a powerful new awakening that will enable “PEACE on our PLANET”. . . . Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:31:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931297 Richard Maffei 2009-12-04T21:31:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912704 This morning, Sunday, the 22 of November 2009, the TV News shows have been full of the ‘this and that about ‘federal civilian or military courts  being the proper venue for the upcoming . . . Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:54:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912704 Richard Maffei 2009-11-22T18:54:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880335 A CONVERSATION WITH JAMES WATSON This past Friday at 11:00 PM I chanced upon a conversation on TV that Charlie Rose was having with James Watson one of the two scientists who ushered into existence, . . . Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:15:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880335 Richard Maffei 2009-11-01T19:15:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848643 THE TRIO OF DISCUSSION POINTS The day that the world was notified that our President was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize  I got a communication from a dear family friend who was overjoyed . . . Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:56:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977848643 Richard Maffei 2009-10-11T18:56:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977825287 There is a curious agreement in political theory and theology that needs to be elaborated. It has to do with universal intent and the seeming centrality of us human beings as EVOLUTION putters along times’ . . . Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:40:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977825287 Richard Maffei 2009-09-24T20:40:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815217 AFTER THE PRESIDENT’S TALK TO CONGRESS I think it was Monday morning (9/14/09) at about 6:30 AM when I was getting ready for a solid day at "look-see-learn" via the gifts of the internet, . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:13:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815217 Richard Maffei 2009-09-16T21:13:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977807580 Last night our President delivered a magnificent speech to a joint meeting of our USA Congress. It was well received and added much to our public understanding of the Health Care legislation deliberations . . . Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:19:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977807580 Richard Maffei 2009-09-10T20:19:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802149 This week may be a crucial one for Health Care Legislation possibilities here in our United States of America. This morning, a Sunday, I watched various TV shows and began to understand more about the . . . Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:51:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802149 Richard Maffei 2009-09-06T19:51:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751360 A FUNDAMENTAL ISSUE IN “CIVIC VIRTUE” The developing and extant, current deliberations about UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE have brought into focus far deeper questions relating to human  . . . Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:06:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751360 Richard Maffei 2009-07-26T19:06:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745167 Years ago when Communications’ theories and applications relating to computers and electronic receipt and transmission of data were just starting to appear, there was a growing interest among . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:23:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745167 Richard Maffei 2009-07-21T19:23:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717601 INTRODUCTORY KEY POINTS I was looking around, with interfacing inquiries, in  GOOGLE with enlightenments in WIKIPEDIA and found the following quotable quote, as I was researching for some . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:25:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717601 Richard Maffei 2009-06-21T19:25:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711992 Our WORLD is at a developing crossroads with respect to the issue of our world sciences' contributions to ever deeper investigations of Politics (and human rights) , God, Religions and links then to the . . . Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:43:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711992 Richard Maffei 2009-06-15T19:43:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977629242 THE COMING REVOLUTION IN HUMAN “UNDERSTANDING” Current events have filled our systems and our thought processes with questions of ‘right and wrong’. The most likely event that will trigger discussion . . . Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:30:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977629242 Richard Maffei 2009-03-18T14:30:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977608011 “STRESS TESTS” AND PROBLEM FINDING A partial ‘storm’ of protest has arisen because there has been suggested that ‘stress tests’ are to be run against the operations and financial viability of some . . . Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:15:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977608011 Richard Maffei 2009-02-26T22:15:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588197 CHILDHOOD & ITS JOYS & FEARS I was born and brought up in New York City; the BRONX to be exact. When I was eight years old my family – with me in tow – moved to the outskirts – and rural . . . Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:18:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977588197 Richard Maffei 2009-02-08T20:18:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581580 THE ‘NOT QUITE’ RAGING STORM IN OUR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Images of the future for our Nation (and WORLD too) are now starting to appear clearly  to the new Presidency and to our two Legislative . . . Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:26:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977581580 Richard Maffei 2009-02-01T20:26:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560194 LACK OF CONFIDENCE & MORAL OUTRAGE It is becoming my opinion that the most real reason for the great malaise gripping our nation and major parts of our WORLD community has more and more to deal . . . Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:38:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977560194 Richard Maffei 2009-01-11T19:38:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527161 SOME ECONOMIC THEORY BACKGROUND In recent posts some of us have begun ro use concepts like Keynesian Economics and Keynesian Militarism in connection with the current dire events transpiring in our . . . Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:18:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527161 Richard Maffei 2008-12-05T21:18:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508535 OUTREACHES' OF THE PRESENT ECONOMIC MALAISE Historically the cyclic economic ,up and down, in capitalistically organized societies has been a conundrum for regular citizens and 'experts' . . . Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:15:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977508535 Richard Maffei 2008-11-16T22:15:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977495650 BACKGROUND In recent days I have been personally dismayed by the childish 'thoughts and words' being tossed about by some of the candidates running for the highest political offices (in . . . Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:28:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977495650 Richard Maffei 2008-11-02T20:28:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977463658 SOME PERSONAL HELP AS I RUMINATED This morning I have just finished updating my personal and domestic and international data bases which give me a sort of satisfaction knowing that I am --more or . . . Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:43:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977463658 Richard Maffei 2008-09-30T16:43:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458904 THE REAL CORE ISSUES What are governments and their functions all about? What should be their guiding foci? This will not be a deliberation about the essentials which should include clear . . . Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:11:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458904 Richard Maffei 2008-09-25T15:11:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977429250 Some months ago when the primaries were getting into full swing I wrote an article here in gather.com to suggest that a useful way to HELP guide those of us who would be eligible to vote, would at a later . . . Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:59:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977429250 Richard Maffei 2008-08-24T17:59:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977412812 BROKAW, LIEBERMAN & KERRY I've just finished watching my 'favorite' Sunday News Shows . Senators Lieberman and Kerry were guests on the new Tom Brokaw show and I was curious to know . . . Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:13:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977412812 Richard Maffei 2008-08-03T20:13:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977399512 >>> PREFATORY OBSERVATIONS <<< After WWII I took advantage of my 'rights' as a veteran (in the United States Navy) and decided to go on to graduate school under the . . . Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:44:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977399512 Richard Maffei 2008-07-16T19:44:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977396866 >>> AN APOCRYPHAL STORY ? <<< Many years ago the philanthropist and industrialist Andrew Carnegie is said to have contacted a consultant who was a specialist in technical and personal . . . Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:48:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977396866 Richard Maffei 2008-07-13T17:48:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977392987 >>> PRELUDE TO THE DISCUSSIONS <<< During the last few weeks I have been taking some serious looks at the prospects WE THE PEOPLE have that will guarantee us all sufficient . . . Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:51:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977392987 Richard Maffei 2008-07-08T20:51:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977383884 >> IDEA LAUNCHING << The hazardous situations that are developing in our WORLD are presenting ALL of us persons thereon with some -- thus far -- unseen opportunities. I want to amplify . . . Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:28:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977383884 Richard Maffei 2008-06-27T15:28:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977367002 WORLD issues, As scientists and technologists consider ways to build sustainable and near infinite sources of available energy for all EARTH BOUND human beings, it is inevitable that they will come to . . . Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:48:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977367002 Richard Maffei 2008-06-09T20:48:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977340650 Sometimes I get confused about reports of primary wins and losses as they relate to the key Democratic contestants. My main dismay runs to the ideas and 'facts' generated by polls before . . . Wed, 07 May 2008 15:49:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977340650 Richard Maffei 2008-05-07T15:49:47Z