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Hotel Del Coronado Fountain-The Meaning and Beauty of Fountains

I'm a big fan of fountains as they create an atmosphere of eloquence and depth in a way that can spruce up any neighborhood. This is the one outside Hotel Del Coronado. Obviously this is a luxury hotel so the crown is kind of cool. Despite its posche image there is a long history of this hotel starting in 1887. Presidents and celebrities flocked here. ....and of course the deeper psychological/cultural meanings of fountains. In history, psychology and dream interpretation fountains are seen as rejuvenation, bringing to awareness, and life in general. Water is rejuvenated and brought forth clean in a way that one lives a good life. Most of the water is underneath and it represents bubbling forward of knowledge and awareness. At least this is what the cultural and psychological interpretations mean. Either way...they are cool pieces of architecture.

Govenor Whitmer Discusses COVID-19 -Bias in Healthcare-Test Your Impressions with Word Association

Governor Whitmer discusses the up tick in COVID cases and the need to be more diligent. In addition there is further training for healthcare professionals on bias. Healthcare and poverty are big issues. I didn't see the statistics but I would suspect that poor health also hits rural White, Hispanics and others. That doesn't minimize the influence of discrimination as access to opportunities is part of a Capitalistic society where people can earn based on their abilities no matter what their background or creed. We don't really have that type of society and in many ways designed laws that are not truly promoting of different types of businesses, opening of opportunities, etc... It seems we are starting to think about it and work on it. It will be the challenge of our time that both Republicans and Democrats will start thinking about (not trying to get political here). Randy Rash is the dean of the college of nursing (not sure where) and discusses implicit bias. Implicit bi

Self-Identity and the Bind Eye in the Creation of Systematic Injustice

Justice in the U.S. should be neutral in the sense that it is blind to things like color, religion and other differences. Within the human mind is the ability discern between those that are similar and those that are different. When someone looks like us we are much more likely to hire them and given them the benefit of the doubt while those who look different are much more likely to be seen as having negative traits. When this behavior becomes common place it impacts entire populations. As one sits and judges a situation those that look similar and come from similar backgrounds are likely to have better options and escape justice than those that look different. It is those similarities that occur over and over in the justice system and in social affairs. We think this issue occurs only on the ground level but can impact even the investigation of crime and the eventual judgement of who gets judged and who doesn't. I'm not being a radical here. What I'm saying is that

FBI Director Christopher Wray Discusses China-Ideas on How to Improve a National Response

FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed the growing problem and nearly 50% of  active counter-intelligence cases that impacts economic activities in the U.S. Increases of 1,300% of data theft have been seen as of late. Using military and non-state hackers to target information areas for exploitation.  Chinese data theft activities are coordinated and must eventually be evaluated centrally to find associations between knowledge and information. Some people are being swept up within the national grinding of cultures without actually knowing it. As the threat looms on their is increasing need to find successful strategies. The Chinese have been stealing information for a long time...perhaps even beyond 2 decades. We know that because there have been targeted theft to large databases. You can kind of look at the dates and sort of figure out what type of information they are trying to access and cross analyze when you conduct an environmental scan.  That information is being sifted and sc

Join Corozon De Vida Monthly Membership for Orphans

I've done a little work for these kids and try to help this organization as much as possible. As I get older I get more involved in direct support. They do a great job working on raising these kids and funding orphanages in Mexico. It is important to remember that there is no funding for orphanages from the government so it is left to churches, private donors, and non profit organizations. Some orphanages have nothing and some have much more. Chewy Getting a Walk They do more than create commitment to these kids they create a sense of family and also try and send them to college after. The orphanage becomes their home. Spending sometime in a Catholic boarding school and from a difficult early childhood where love was almost always in short supply I can say that I understand these kids and want to to much more to help them in the future. That also includes others kids within the U.S. that have opportunities to truly grow and develop their talents. HERE is the site for mont

The Importance of University Research-Creating and Sharing Knowledge for National Innovation

Education functions as an important institution of learning and change. It offers an opportunity for students to move into depth on particular concepts and then raise that knowledge through research so that a nation we continue to move forward. Education that takes place before education should focus more on the ability to function broadly in society as well as contain enough nuggets for future trade work or higher education. As a value generator for society higher education can raise knowledge for more scientific-industry development as well as higher order thinking that leads to leadership and a better life. Research, whether online or on ground, is important for national innovation and is an important part of university life. Consider the many minds that create a powerful nation. Innovation allows us to develop products, fight pollution, improve on our national structure, and raise the value for shareholders. It also allows us to improve the lives of our citizens as well the quali

Video of Sea Lions on the Dock

Coastal people have become accustomed to sea lions and there is a way that leads to cohabitation. I guess coastal people enjoy and live off of the water so they know that protecting wild species and learning to find harmony with them is vitally important to the eco system's success.

Coronado 4th of July-Pictures and History

Happy 4th of July in Coronado. Took the old dinghy over around the bay, by the Maritime Museum and over to Coronado for lunch. Coronado has a long history with the military and Navy. You can read about some of the history. Very nice place and I recommend people visit. Read About the History of Coronado  HERE

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Coronavirus Update -Police, Budget, Schools!- June 30, 2020

Governor Whitmer updates on schools and Cornavirus. What is important here is that people need to be diligent and wear their masks. Young people may not be the ones who get sick but they are the ones who become super spreaders because they are in contact with so many people. Be safe this weekend and enjoy the holidays. B-Partisan budget agreement was reached for dealing with Covid-19 costs. Discussion of exporting cooperation between the two different parties to develop stronger policies. Policing is an important one here...... Some discussion on policing adjusting. Some of the standard stuff like choke-holds, no-knock, false 911 calls, credentialing, auditing agencies, and mental health adjustments. Of these strategies the retention of officers to live and work in the same area, auditing complaints, and false 911 complaints are important. Some of these are pretty good. Good apples are officers that should be retained and supported. However, there are officers that circumvent the

MI Dept. of Natural Resources Does "Shout Out" to $7 Billion Impact of Waterways

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources does a shout out to Michigan Water Ways. The article Michigan Department of Natural Resources highlights Michigan waterways by Casey Warner discusses the $7 billion economic Impact of Waterways. Natural resources can have a big impact on the economy when they are used for tourism and to attract businesses such as fishing, fishing supplies, and other related industries. The article discusses the history of waterways in Michigan and how it has helped people from before the beginning of the state. Below you will find an image of the various harbors boaters can use.