By Phineas Upham Objectivists perceive reality for what it is. They do bring their own perceptions into a discussion, or an observation, but the pure philosophical stance is to try and perceive facts as they are without injecting bias or reason into them. However, reason is the basis of knowledge for all objectivist thinking. These two concepts seem at odds on the surface, yet Objectivism is keenly aware of the connection between reason and knowledge at all times. Man observes a phenomenon using his five senses to perceive it. He begins to form concepts based on those observations, and the brain (whether we are conscious of it or not) is…

By Phineas Upham William F. Buckley founded the National Review, a conservative publication, in the year 1955. By 1962, he could add “syndicated columnist” to his CV as well. Buckley’s column ran in over 300 separate newspapers across the US, and his political editorials gained fame during TV’s Firing Line segments and a series of magazine and journals. He wrote 40 books over his lifetime, a great majority of which were spy novels. Buckley attended by didn’t graduate from the University of Mexico, because he was called to serve stateside in the U.S. Army when World War II broke out. During his time with the military, he became a second…

Summary: Improving seats for truckers who do endurance hauling. For truckers, it can seem almost laughable when office workers complain about their seating. After all, they don’t have to consider the challenges that come with endurance hauling. However, much like office workers, truckers can benefit from many innovations and improvements to seating. From new cushions to reupholstering, updating your driver’s seat can improve your health and happiness. The Rigors of the Long Haul Endurance driving puts significant strain on the body and mind. Driver’s seats are suited to 4-5 hour drives at most, but truckers are often on the road for 8+ hours. Shock absorption, weight distribution, and posture are…

Everything you need to know about the costs associated with construction claims.

By Phineas Upham If you’ve heard of Clash of Clans, and you’re not playing it, chances are you’re wondering how a free-to-play video game could garner so much attention. Clash of Clans is a game where users attempt to build bases to defend against oncoming assaults, while launching base assaults of their own. Time is limited in this game, so the paid mechanic involves purchasing greater resources to upgrade or speed up construction of something. The game is extremely competitive, with players from all over the world working together to trade and raise armies. It’s made by a Finnish company called “Supercell.” They got their start in 2010, making a…

By Phineas Upham Listerine commercials that warn about how many patients suffer from the gum disease known as gingivitis underscores a serious problem. Medical science was wrestling with how to stave off infection during a surgery. It was the turn of the 20th century when Dr. Joseph Lister discovered that carbolic acid kills germs. Listerine was never meant for oral consumption. How it got there is an interesting story. Far more people were leaving hospitals in body bags than on crutches because surgery wasn’t clean, and people died frequently from infections. Today’s hospitals have extremely strict policies regarding germ-free areas. There was a saying during those days, a kind of…

Construction project management ties together many facets of a construction project. A project manager for construction projects has a complicated job to balance. He or she must review all plans for the project, and devise a workable method to complete the structure within a certain dead line. This means a project manager must remain fully aware of all aspects of the project, from ordering supplies to what personnel are doing on the ground. Here are some of the basic elements involved with construction project management. Suppliers A project manager works with construction consultants, the building owner and everyone else with a stake in the project to find suppliers who can…