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Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights 7 steps to becoming wise

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I suppose that if there were seven steps to becoming wise that were clearly delineated and easy to follow, then being a wise man or woman would be nothing remarkable. Our society would be full of wise men and women, and a great many of the problems in this world would probably be solved. Since this is not the case, I suppose ... More..

Entertainment > Musical Instruments Acoustic drums: Finding space to practice (without upsetting the neighbors)

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Here are some basic ideas to avoid annoying your neighbors when practicing drums or playing with a full band.1. If you are practicing in a garage, you can soundproof the walls using an "eggcrate" style foam. Insulate all surfaces of the room except the door, as most garage door won't work if you attach a soundproofing materia... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Why most religions prohibit premarital sex

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The title of this topic is flawed. To say that most religions prohibit premarital sex when what we really mean is Western religions or Abrahamic religions shows a high degree of cultural ignorance. As a student of world religions and cultural anthropology, I can tell you that there are several religions in Southeast Asia and ... More..

Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals Spiders not recommended as pets

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I have worked at several pet stores over the years, and owned many animals that the normal dog and cat crowd find repulsive. As someone who has connected many potential pet owners with pets that suit their personalities, I feel I should speak my mind here. I've handle and cared for several tarantulas and they definitely are g... More..

Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Best martial art forms for self defense

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Aaah! The age old question: which fighting style is the best? Even when the argument accounts for the myriad of fighting styles available to today's martial artist it still ends up sounding a lot like the cliched old line from those 70's movies, "My kung fu is better than your kung fu!" Often we find ourselves dazzled by acro... More..

Entertainment > Musical Instruments Where to buy a good guitar

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There's not one good answer for this question. One can find a good guitar many places. Let's explore a few.1. There are always the big music stores like Guitar Center and Sam Ash. Unless you live way out in the boondocks, there should be one of these major chain stores near you. These stores offer large selections and and rea... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Taoism and where it's practiced

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Taoism is a religion native to China. Many belive it was started by Lao Zi(604-531 B.C.E.) when he composed the Tao Te Ching. Most Taoists deny this claim, and instead hold that these spiritual practices are several centuries, if not millenia older than this. Taoism most likely evolved into a religion toward the end of China'... More..

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