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Arts & Humanities > Ethics Are human beings capable of truly selfless acts: 20 of 35
Selflessness is the absence of self. It is no more possible to act truly selflessly than it is to act without a self at all. In order for human beings to act truly selflessly, they would have to be completely oblivious to their own existence. When we do somethinganything-it is generally for the benefit of our selves. We eat ... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes When you should use an arch support insert in your shoes: 4 of 7
You should never use just an arch support insert in your shoes. But, you should always support the arches in your feet no matter what type of feet you have. The problem with most arch supports is that they artificially support your arches, and end up making your feet dependent on the arch. This can actually weaken your feet ... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Dining out etiquette: How to behave stylishly at restaurants: 17 of 29
Asian Dining Etiquette. Etiquette for eating out really depends on where and what you are eating. In Asian cultures there are some rather elaborate eating "rules." Let's take a look at three different types of Asian food: 1. Chinese food There aren't too many "rules" that will get you in trouble in Chinese food culture. Gene... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Why Christianity and Islam can't integrate: 16 of 27
I don't know enough about Islam to comment on it, but from the side of Christianity, it is quite clear that there is only one way to live. "And just as you saw the iron mixed with baked clay, so the people will be a mixture and will not remain united, any more than iron mixes with clay." (Daniel 2:43). God hates mixture. He ... More..
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) My experience with a Mac: 6 of 10
"A picture is worth a thousand words, so why do you need anything else?" - Phantom_cyph I have been a long-standing critic of the Mac. It's not because Macs are bad products; it is because they break my heart continuously. Mac is a beautiful, head-strong woman who is unwilling to compromise. I first fell in love with Mac bac... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Self acceptance: The beauty in 'ugliness': 6 of 10
There is no beauty in ugliness. But, that doesn't mean that ugly people can't be beautiful. And no, accepting that you are ugly won't make you beautiful. Ugliness can be changed. It all depends on the "beauty set" of a person. A person's beauty set consists of: 1. How you present yourself. 2. Who you are inside. 3. Outward a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Useful tips to take good pictures of children: 6 of 10
In order to take good pictures, you have to enter the realm of whatever you are photographing. In the case of photographing children, you want the photos to encompass the essence of children according the aspects of photography: lighting, angle, shutter speed, location, etc. Lighting: Children are genuinely bright and bring ... More..
Computers & Technology > MP3 Players MP3 players: Comparing Apple's iPod and Microsoft's Zune: 7 of 11
Here is the black and white of Zune vs. iPod: Instead of giving a fair comparison, I'm going to throw out most the misc differences like file formats which can be converted anyway and focus on the main selling points of each unit. Why Zune? - Wi-Fi! Wireless capabilities that iPods do not have. This allows you to share files... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Tips for receiving guests in your home: 7 of 11
Receiving guests is all about preparation. Guests require the following three things: -Food -Entertainment -Washroom access (and, in some cases a bed). If you enjoy having guests over, then you won't have a lot of problems, but for those of us who wish that they could have said "no," please consider the following: 1. Make ev... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) The pros and cons of bottled water: 16 of 25
Bottled water is still more expensive than gasoline in some countries. And, even if it isn't, then it is still expensive. However, many of us can afford the recycling charges, etc. for "healthier" water, but there are two parts to bottled water: the contents, and the product(inc. bottle). First, many of us are not actually s... More..