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Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions The vision quest as a Native American rite of passage

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The Neon Buffalo -I had wondered what the term "vision quest" might mean, in general and for me. I don't have visions or hear voices (even in altered states), so I wasn't expecting what Sparrow, our leader, jokingly called the neon buffalo. (Apparently a reference to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic - see http://www.ninja... More..

Sciences > Physics Achieving invisibility

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Invisibility: In late May of 2006, scientists reported that it is possible to create a kind of electronic cloak that will render its occupant invisible. Pundits are already pondering what invisibility would be like for us ordinary humans. Satisfying fantasies of locker room lust may be one of the first things that comes to mi... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Emotions

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Athletes put on "game faces" and use visualization techniques to improve performance. I always thought it was a technique they used to psych themselves up and to intimidate the other team with a fierce scowl. Maybe there's a bit more to it.An article in a recent New Yorker magazine tells about a couple of guys who were doing ... More..

Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Coolest gadgets

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Mister Gadget -My wife and I were attending a jazz concert a few years ago, and during a break I noticed the drummer fiddling with his hi-hat cymbal. It had come loose, and the drummer couldn't get it tightened. I reached in my pocket and fished out a tiny pair of pliers I always carry, handed it to the drummer. Problem solve... More..

Health & Fitness > Health Risks Factors affecting men's health

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Six for Six: The Six-Year Longevity Gap and Six Steps to Close It -Remember when feminists were wearing a button that said "59 cents"? This was supposedly the amount women in the workforce made for each dollar a man made. On the basis of equal pay for equal work and qualifications, the gap was actually much smaller - and is a... More..

Health & Fitness > Dental Issues Explaining canker sores

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I have suffered from canker sores for over 50 years. There's much to know:Canker sores, also known as aphthous stomatitis or aphthous lesions, are painful sores that appear in the soft tissue of the mouth. From annoying to exquisitely painful, they can erupt on the gums, tongue, soft or hard palate, and throat. The sore looks... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals How to acquire luck

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I am very lucky.I broke my ankle when I was ten.I've been plagued by chronic mouth sores since I was one.I've been seriously overweight and out of shape.I dropped out of graduate school.I got my college girlfriend pregnant and had to marry her.My career never really took off.I've been fired and laid off.My first marriage ende... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Different parenting styles and their effect on children's behavior

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Hearing Voices - Turning "Parenting" into "Fathering"I'm having a "discussion" with my teenage son about some infraction against responsible behavior - homework, clutter, staying out late; it doesn't matter. Things are getting hotter and hotter, and voices are getting louder and louder. Doors get slammed. Nothing is resolved.... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer Learning to meditate

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Instant MeditationInstant coffee...instant tea...instant soup...instant lemonade...instant messenger...instant everything! Why not instant meditation? I've recently been experimenting with the benefits of taking just a few seconds at a time to practice various kinds of meditation - mostly the standard kinds, but I haven't sto... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Basics of Zen

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Excitement and ConfusionThere's always an initial period of excitement when starting out on a new path. On the Internet and in the few books I bought or borrowed, I found more than I could absorb about the various forms of Buddhism and their practices. I began to learn a new vocabulary - dukkha, dharma, samsara, karma - and t... More..

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