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Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Understanding the concepts 'mind' and 'brain': 3 of 15
Are the brain and mind the same? Or do these terms refer to different dimensions involved in being human?Home to your mind and personality, your brain houses your precious memories and future hopes. It coordinates the task of consciousness that gives you: purpose, passion, motion and emotion.The brain controls involuntary act... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System National laws dealing with sex offenders: 4 of 18
The U.S. Congress has passed several laws that require states to implement sex offender and crimes against children registries: the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and Identification Act, and Megan's Law. On March 5, 2003, the Un... More..
Arts & Humanities > History of Ideas Biography: Socrates: 2 of 8
Socrates, in spite of his introductory position in the history of ideas, actually wrote nothing. Most of our knowledge of him comes from the works of Plato. Socrates wrote nothing because he believed that knowledge was a living, interactive idea. Socrates' method of philosophical inquiry consisted in questioning people on the... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games The history of role-playing games: 1 of 4
H. G. Wells. is the grandfather of science fiction, he was also the grandfather of war-games. Which makes him, if you like, the great-grandfather of role-playing games.War-games have pretty much existed for as long as there have been wars. The idea of simulating battles without the personal hazards can be traced back to ancie... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History All about the Aztecs: 4 of 8
Christopher MagallanesMesoamerica: A region extending south and east from central Mexico to include parts of Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In pre-Columbian times it was inhabited by diverse civilizations, including the Mayan and the Olmec.Mesoamerican civilization can be put into three major time periods:The Pre... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Goddess mythology: The history: 4 of 7
The Venus of Willendorf was carved from limestone. It was obviously carved by someone with a good knowledge of anatomy. The feet are portrayed as very small, with no suggestion of ankles. The sculpture is shaped feminine. This faceless work of art, with its large significant portrayal of breasts, plump hips, and projecting be... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Contemplating the existence of God: 109 of 174
God's name expresses the very essence of his being. What are the differences between the physical and metaphysical essence of God?Essence is properly described as that whereby a thing is what it is. Existence is that whereby the essence is an actuality in the line of being. The essence of a thing is that which is expressed by... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Creative Valentine's Day gifts and date ideas: 12 of 18
Here's a gift guide to help you speak her language of love. * HOT: A bouquet of her favorite flowers or red roses...delivered to the office, so she is the envy of all her co-workers! (This last part was the idea of one of our regular posters.) Women want to be that woman who is getting romanced for everyone else to see. Sendi... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues The evolution of the human diet and its consequences: 4 of 6
Paleolithic People apparently lived in small hunting, gathering, and scavenging bands that rarely exceeded a few dozen individuals. Life expectancy was typically 30 years or less, often much less.Paleolithic humans are depicted as a hunting and gathering group. During this time their food supply consisted almost exclusively o... More..
Travel > Africa & Middle East Travel destinations: South Africa: 12 of 17
Tembe Elephant National Park and Safari LodgeTembe Elephant National Park is a largely undiscovered African wonderland. Tembe is a fully-stocked Game Park which is rumored to be one of the wildest reserves left in South Africa with the least human influence. Tembe offers the best of both worlds: the magnificence of a national... More..