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I have recently completed a PhD in Zoology and am interested in Natural History, Religion, History and Geography. I would like to increase my skills as a communicator.

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Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Self and no-self in Buddhism: 1 of 13
Anatta is widely regarded as the unique teaching of Buddhism. There is something certainly refreshing about Anatta - coming to terms with the fact that ultimately we can not claim possession of anything for ever and that no one thing in itself including God, as a changeless essence exists. Some Buddhist publications and medi... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Who can you trust more with your inheritance: Daughters or sons?: 1 of 9
If you have only one child, the question does not apply. Neither does the question apply if you are dividing your assets before you die, or as part of a will, into equal or unequal portions by prior agreement with your children as a total giveaway of your life's work. Suppose however, that you expect a relationship of depend... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism How Buddhism differs from other religions: 3 of 21
The most important difference between Buddhism and other religions is that Buddhism is not a Club religion. In Club religions when you join the club, you become special in some way and closer to truth and God. You may begin to discriminate between those in your club and those outside and in the worst form of this is believer... More..
Arts & Humanities > Museums & Galleries (Other) Museum ethics: From acquisitions, to finances and communities: 1 of 5

Here is a list of the biggest ethical concerns facing museums today, especially from the point of view of Natural History Museums. 1. Lack of funding - should the museum dumb down and reduce staff to maintain its finance? - Many modern day museums, particularly in Western countries have collections of literally colonial prop... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds The best binoculars for birdwatching: 2 of 8
Binoculars are essential for birdwatching. The choice of binoculars depends on your budget, your choice of terrain and the level of your professional involvement in nature watching. If you are a beginner or buying for a child you should go for a reasonably priced or even cheap pair with sufficient light gathering qualities. ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism The Buddhist view of mind and body: 1 of 4
Recently I had the good fortune to study the Abhidhamma over a period of weeks in a guided group. The Abhidhamma Pitaka is one of the three baskets in the Buddhist Tipitaka and apart from the Pali Canon version there are others. As many Theravadan Buddhists including myself are daunted by this particular basket, including so... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The limits of human rights: 1 of 3
In 2000 the European Convention on Human Rights was ratified into the state legislature in the UK. Since then, there have been countless tragic-comic mishaps to British justice making it quite difficult for the British government to deal squarely with criminals and terrorists from abroad. Furthermore there is today in Britai... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Relics of the Buddha: 1 of 3
In December 1999 the United Nations recognized Vesak as an internationally important day and twelve relics of the Buddha gathered from Myanmar, Thailand and Sri Lanka were put on display at the UN Headquarters in New York under the sponsorship of the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand. Since then, they have been revealed in many ... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Hygiene Brushing teeth correctly: 1 of 3
If you don't brush your teeth correctly, your teeth will not last or shine as they should. But more importantly, you could start wearing away your gums sooner than their natural recession with age, exposing your teeth more and making them more sensitive - especially at the back. Given there are some really good articles here... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Why a whale is not a fish: 1 of 3
The simplest reason for adducing that whales are not fish is because if they were, the Japanese and similar peoples would go awol in justifying and executing a killing spree of these magnificient animals. There are quite a few Japanese whaling lobbyists who would like to persuade you that whales are "just fish". Already the ... More..