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There is some single word for the idea that states: the reason we act within what society deems 'acceptable,' is the feeling that society is always watching us. I think it starts with the prefix "omni," and I'd like to read more about it... but having forgotten this word, I'm having a really hard time! Thanks! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.150.137.117 ( talk) 01:30, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
That sounds like your trying to figure out a word on your vocab HW. No offenese Esskater11 —Preceding comment was added at 01:43, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Homework or not, it sounds interesting to me too :) schyler ( talk) 01:48, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Yeah, that's what I was thinking about! That's a lot Marco polo. Also, I'm sorry to tell you Esskater11, It's not homework :) I'm an engineering student (guess where? It's not hard, with my ip...), and I've never taken any sociology course that would relate to that. It's just something that I remember reading about once a really long time ago on Wiki, and I happened to think about recently. Sorry if you feel let-down! I'm sure on this board you can snipe other people who are working on homework, so best of luck. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.150.137.117 ( talk) 03:29, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
From the "is always watching us" and "omni" it could be omniscient but it doesn't really correspond to the definition you gave it. Keria ( talk) 14:20, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
What does "Biplob" mean in Bengali and what about "biplobi"? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.64.54.212 ( talk) 02:06, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Do Pakistani Punjabis celebrate Vaisakhi? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.64.54.212 ( talk) 02:13, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Dear Sir,
Plese elaborate and throw some idea on it. Thank you
ajin —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.102.255.222 ( talk) 08:28, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Can I assume you are talking about the ASEAN bloc? Your question is an incredibly interesting one on a subject I would happily talk for hours about! The balance of military power (BoP) among ASEAN nations is a key factor which the states keep in mind while conducting their foreign and defence policy, and new military technologies have a large effect on this BoP. Singapore has really got to be your prime example of an advanced state in the bloc which is very aware of the effect that new military technology can have on a fragile BoP when making defence procurement decisions. Singapore has the most advanced and impressive military in the region, but it is careful to keep new military technologies which it has procured outside of the area - for example, after acquiring AH-64D helicopter gunships from the United States, it made a deal with the US to keep the hardware in the States rather than take delivery of it in Singapore, and the Republic of Singapore Air Force has only recently moved a few of these helicopters to the city state. All of Singapore's A-4SU Super Skyhawks are kept in France for 'Advanced Pilot Training', for the same reason, although the lack of training space in Singapore is also a factor. Finally as far as Singapore is concerned, they delayed deployment of the new AMRAAM, again bought from the US, because it far surpasses anything which fellow ASEAN nations yet have. I don't know whether it has yet been deployed.
The march of aeronautical technology is not the only factor in the ASEAN BoP. Given their geography, you can see that navies are very important to ASEAN nations. Indonesia, which until recently had a bad reputation as far as naval power is concerned (due to a number of factors such as outdated kit, corruption on a massive scale, too few resources etc) has upped the ante and bought a new class of corvette: the Sigma. These will be impressive vessels, possibly armed with Exocet bloc IIs, and they give Indonesia 'blue water capability', nominally at least. The next ten years will, in my opinion, see a rush by ASEAN states to attain blue water capability for their navies, and the acquisition of naval technology will play a large role in that. Something like this can't do anything but affect the balance of power, as states will come to worry that they can be surrounded by a blue-water capable navy of their neighbours.
Alas, I don't have time to go on more about this. The question sure does look like a homework assignment but I have to confess to my enjoyment in writing this answer! I hope it helps.
-- Chrisfow ( talk) 22:31, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
when and why did the french war of national liberation in the 1790s turn into one of conquest? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Winter Lion ( talk • contribs) 14:12, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
how was the napoloeonic empire organised and how did subject people respond to his rule? Winter Lion ( talk) 14:14, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
what were the similaritiea and differences in the methods adopted by Otto Von BIsmarck and Sardar Vallab bhai patel in the unification of germany and political integration of india —Preceding unsigned comment added by 59.91.220.161 ( talk) 15:05, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
An interesting question, an interesting comparison, 59.91; different men, operating towards similar ends, using entirely different methods. And, yes, despite some superficial resemblences, the methods were quite different. Otto von Bismarck used force, and the threat of force, first and diplomacy second; or rather, for Bismarck, diplomacy was the adjutant of force. Sardar Patel, in contrast, used diplomacy first and second, with force coming in as a distant third. It would be true to say that Patel's diplomacy, the success of his diplomacy, was carried forward on the wave of a popular movement, a desire for India as a unified and distinct idea, that made any residual opposition from the rulers of the princely states a political irrelevance. In other words, the national movement came first and unity second. In Germany the kind of popular national movement represented by Congress in India had been defeated and demoralised by the failure of the Revolution of 1848. It was Bismarck who created a new national movement, not as a deliberate strategy, but as a by-product of his Prussian-based Realpolitik; one based on the deliberate limitation of the national ideal, and the magnification of Prussian power.
Patel was working towards the integration of all India, whereas Bismarck was working towards a more limited Germany, one which excluded Austria, previously the dominant power in the German Confederation. Patel invoked Indian patriotism to win over the princes. In Germany the princes already knew the price of defying Prussia. In the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, most of the other German states had sided with Austria. In consequence some, including Hanover, Hesse-Kassel and Nassau were annexed and their ruling houses ejected. Most of the others were shepherded into the North German Confederation under Prussian tutelage, a process that was once likened to the fleas uniting with the dog! Patel shows himself at his most Bismarckian, if it can be so expressed, in Operation Polo, the forced integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union; but this came when all else failed, a last, not a first option. Bismarck's militant policy was at its most effective in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1, when the remaining independent German states in the south, headed by Bavaria, were urged forward into a Prussian-dominated German Empire, predicated on new forms of patriotism that emerged from Bismarck's politics of power. Clio the Muse ( talk) 00:27, 21 November 2007 (UTC)
Some people from those areas, have the last name, Khan. Is this due to influence from the Mongolians, and Ghengis Khan? I also know some people of european descent who have the last name Khan. Is that possibly due to the Mongolian invasion of eastern Europe? 64.236.121.129 ( talk) 16:24, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Should distinguish Kahn from Khan -- Kahn is usually a form of Cohen... AnonMoos ( talk) 19:30, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
I am so pleased with Wikipedua, use it a lot, and find most everything I look for. I've been very puzzled as to how it is possible that there is no article on this prolific, prominent mystery writer author. I've followed all the instructions to find such an article, including the one on using Google with the special field regarding wikipedia, and that did result in an Italian site for Kaminsky that I accessed through Google and clicked on translate to English. But that is not the same as just entering Stuart M Kaminsky or some such into the Wikipedia search and getting a good article on Kamisky. Is there some policy, or is Kaminsky somehow preventing an article on Kaminsky for some reason, or...??? I realize one can create an artucle, but I don't have the knowledge and that is why I was searching for one to read and learn from. It would be so much easier, informative and productive to access an existing artcile rather than hunting and pecking through miscellaneous hits and marketing efforts through search engines. Thank you for any info/advice, etc. Ohiyesapr ( talk) 16:56, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Not talking about WW1 and beyond if anyone doesn't know what the gunpowder age is... The technology was fairly simple. Simpler than a gun even. You just need a flammable liquid, a pump, and a pilot light. Against clustered infantry using single shot muskets, it would have devastated them. 64.236.121.129 ( talk) 17:54, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Does anything about the Scots volunteers (the Army of Scotland) who fought in France during the Hundred Years War? I can't find an article. Thanks. John Morrison. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.153.161.200 ( talk) 19:01, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Scotland and France have been historic allies only because they shared a common overriding enemy, England. Your assertion that the Scots and French just "liked" each other is overly simplistic and supported by no authority. I could cite many sources going back to the 1300's of French knights fighting in Scotland (against England of course) who found Scotland (rightfully so perhaps) to be a dreary, backwards, and "uncivilized" land relative to their French homeland. Later in the 17th and 18th centuries Scotland became home to a fierce brand of protestantism, Calvinism, which held abhorrent the native Catholicism of France. There is "no love lost" between the Scots and the French, sir. Belicia ( talk) 05:07, 21 November 2007 (UTC)
what is the procedure patients have to take to access their medical records -bonnie tola —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.68.46.115 ( talk) 21:04, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
What du you think would happen if all the public defenders in a given judicial circuit filed "demands for speedy trial" at the same time on all their cases? Belicia ( talk) 22:49, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Why aren't you answering? Do you hate me sir? Belicia ( talk) 02:12, 21 November 2007 (UTC)
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There is some single word for the idea that states: the reason we act within what society deems 'acceptable,' is the feeling that society is always watching us. I think it starts with the prefix "omni," and I'd like to read more about it... but having forgotten this word, I'm having a really hard time! Thanks! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.150.137.117 ( talk) 01:30, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
That sounds like your trying to figure out a word on your vocab HW. No offenese Esskater11 —Preceding comment was added at 01:43, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Homework or not, it sounds interesting to me too :) schyler ( talk) 01:48, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Yeah, that's what I was thinking about! That's a lot Marco polo. Also, I'm sorry to tell you Esskater11, It's not homework :) I'm an engineering student (guess where? It's not hard, with my ip...), and I've never taken any sociology course that would relate to that. It's just something that I remember reading about once a really long time ago on Wiki, and I happened to think about recently. Sorry if you feel let-down! I'm sure on this board you can snipe other people who are working on homework, so best of luck. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.150.137.117 ( talk) 03:29, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
From the "is always watching us" and "omni" it could be omniscient but it doesn't really correspond to the definition you gave it. Keria ( talk) 14:20, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
What does "Biplob" mean in Bengali and what about "biplobi"? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.64.54.212 ( talk) 02:06, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Do Pakistani Punjabis celebrate Vaisakhi? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.64.54.212 ( talk) 02:13, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Dear Sir,
Plese elaborate and throw some idea on it. Thank you
ajin —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.102.255.222 ( talk) 08:28, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Can I assume you are talking about the ASEAN bloc? Your question is an incredibly interesting one on a subject I would happily talk for hours about! The balance of military power (BoP) among ASEAN nations is a key factor which the states keep in mind while conducting their foreign and defence policy, and new military technologies have a large effect on this BoP. Singapore has really got to be your prime example of an advanced state in the bloc which is very aware of the effect that new military technology can have on a fragile BoP when making defence procurement decisions. Singapore has the most advanced and impressive military in the region, but it is careful to keep new military technologies which it has procured outside of the area - for example, after acquiring AH-64D helicopter gunships from the United States, it made a deal with the US to keep the hardware in the States rather than take delivery of it in Singapore, and the Republic of Singapore Air Force has only recently moved a few of these helicopters to the city state. All of Singapore's A-4SU Super Skyhawks are kept in France for 'Advanced Pilot Training', for the same reason, although the lack of training space in Singapore is also a factor. Finally as far as Singapore is concerned, they delayed deployment of the new AMRAAM, again bought from the US, because it far surpasses anything which fellow ASEAN nations yet have. I don't know whether it has yet been deployed.
The march of aeronautical technology is not the only factor in the ASEAN BoP. Given their geography, you can see that navies are very important to ASEAN nations. Indonesia, which until recently had a bad reputation as far as naval power is concerned (due to a number of factors such as outdated kit, corruption on a massive scale, too few resources etc) has upped the ante and bought a new class of corvette: the Sigma. These will be impressive vessels, possibly armed with Exocet bloc IIs, and they give Indonesia 'blue water capability', nominally at least. The next ten years will, in my opinion, see a rush by ASEAN states to attain blue water capability for their navies, and the acquisition of naval technology will play a large role in that. Something like this can't do anything but affect the balance of power, as states will come to worry that they can be surrounded by a blue-water capable navy of their neighbours.
Alas, I don't have time to go on more about this. The question sure does look like a homework assignment but I have to confess to my enjoyment in writing this answer! I hope it helps.
-- Chrisfow ( talk) 22:31, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
when and why did the french war of national liberation in the 1790s turn into one of conquest? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Winter Lion ( talk • contribs) 14:12, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
how was the napoloeonic empire organised and how did subject people respond to his rule? Winter Lion ( talk) 14:14, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
what were the similaritiea and differences in the methods adopted by Otto Von BIsmarck and Sardar Vallab bhai patel in the unification of germany and political integration of india —Preceding unsigned comment added by 59.91.220.161 ( talk) 15:05, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
An interesting question, an interesting comparison, 59.91; different men, operating towards similar ends, using entirely different methods. And, yes, despite some superficial resemblences, the methods were quite different. Otto von Bismarck used force, and the threat of force, first and diplomacy second; or rather, for Bismarck, diplomacy was the adjutant of force. Sardar Patel, in contrast, used diplomacy first and second, with force coming in as a distant third. It would be true to say that Patel's diplomacy, the success of his diplomacy, was carried forward on the wave of a popular movement, a desire for India as a unified and distinct idea, that made any residual opposition from the rulers of the princely states a political irrelevance. In other words, the national movement came first and unity second. In Germany the kind of popular national movement represented by Congress in India had been defeated and demoralised by the failure of the Revolution of 1848. It was Bismarck who created a new national movement, not as a deliberate strategy, but as a by-product of his Prussian-based Realpolitik; one based on the deliberate limitation of the national ideal, and the magnification of Prussian power.
Patel was working towards the integration of all India, whereas Bismarck was working towards a more limited Germany, one which excluded Austria, previously the dominant power in the German Confederation. Patel invoked Indian patriotism to win over the princes. In Germany the princes already knew the price of defying Prussia. In the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, most of the other German states had sided with Austria. In consequence some, including Hanover, Hesse-Kassel and Nassau were annexed and their ruling houses ejected. Most of the others were shepherded into the North German Confederation under Prussian tutelage, a process that was once likened to the fleas uniting with the dog! Patel shows himself at his most Bismarckian, if it can be so expressed, in Operation Polo, the forced integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union; but this came when all else failed, a last, not a first option. Bismarck's militant policy was at its most effective in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1, when the remaining independent German states in the south, headed by Bavaria, were urged forward into a Prussian-dominated German Empire, predicated on new forms of patriotism that emerged from Bismarck's politics of power. Clio the Muse ( talk) 00:27, 21 November 2007 (UTC)
Some people from those areas, have the last name, Khan. Is this due to influence from the Mongolians, and Ghengis Khan? I also know some people of european descent who have the last name Khan. Is that possibly due to the Mongolian invasion of eastern Europe? 64.236.121.129 ( talk) 16:24, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Should distinguish Kahn from Khan -- Kahn is usually a form of Cohen... AnonMoos ( talk) 19:30, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
I am so pleased with Wikipedua, use it a lot, and find most everything I look for. I've been very puzzled as to how it is possible that there is no article on this prolific, prominent mystery writer author. I've followed all the instructions to find such an article, including the one on using Google with the special field regarding wikipedia, and that did result in an Italian site for Kaminsky that I accessed through Google and clicked on translate to English. But that is not the same as just entering Stuart M Kaminsky or some such into the Wikipedia search and getting a good article on Kamisky. Is there some policy, or is Kaminsky somehow preventing an article on Kaminsky for some reason, or...??? I realize one can create an artucle, but I don't have the knowledge and that is why I was searching for one to read and learn from. It would be so much easier, informative and productive to access an existing artcile rather than hunting and pecking through miscellaneous hits and marketing efforts through search engines. Thank you for any info/advice, etc. Ohiyesapr ( talk) 16:56, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Not talking about WW1 and beyond if anyone doesn't know what the gunpowder age is... The technology was fairly simple. Simpler than a gun even. You just need a flammable liquid, a pump, and a pilot light. Against clustered infantry using single shot muskets, it would have devastated them. 64.236.121.129 ( talk) 17:54, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Does anything about the Scots volunteers (the Army of Scotland) who fought in France during the Hundred Years War? I can't find an article. Thanks. John Morrison. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.153.161.200 ( talk) 19:01, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Scotland and France have been historic allies only because they shared a common overriding enemy, England. Your assertion that the Scots and French just "liked" each other is overly simplistic and supported by no authority. I could cite many sources going back to the 1300's of French knights fighting in Scotland (against England of course) who found Scotland (rightfully so perhaps) to be a dreary, backwards, and "uncivilized" land relative to their French homeland. Later in the 17th and 18th centuries Scotland became home to a fierce brand of protestantism, Calvinism, which held abhorrent the native Catholicism of France. There is "no love lost" between the Scots and the French, sir. Belicia ( talk) 05:07, 21 November 2007 (UTC)
what is the procedure patients have to take to access their medical records -bonnie tola —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.68.46.115 ( talk) 21:04, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
What du you think would happen if all the public defenders in a given judicial circuit filed "demands for speedy trial" at the same time on all their cases? Belicia ( talk) 22:49, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Why aren't you answering? Do you hate me sir? Belicia ( talk) 02:12, 21 November 2007 (UTC)