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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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Pets & Animals > Birds The best binoculars for birdwatching: 2 of 9

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. ...
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...
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Self and no-self in Buddhism: 2 of 7

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...
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health What to feed your cat: 3 of 10

I have a 5kg old white cat that is extremely fussy. The problem was it was fed on fairly expensive cat food and refuses to eat any decent food which is standard cat chow. My aim is to keep the cat well fed and happy, and the proof of the pudding is when it eats up all the food, ideally in one sitting. If you have a young cat...
Autos > Hybrids The future of hybrid cars: 3 of 9

I am not writing solely about hybrid cars: this seems to be the best title under which to get a few things off my chest. Some of the other articles provide supplementary information. The car of the present: I can only cry and moan about the derisory cars that manufacturers have been selling us and continue to sell us to this...
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 ...
Arts & Humanities > Museums & Galleries Museum ethics: From acquisitions, to finances and communities: 1 of 3

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...
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...
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism How Buddhism differs from other religions: 5 of 13

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...
Relationships & Family > Family Life Who can you trust more with your inheritance: Daughters or sons?: 3 of 7

If you have only one child, the question obviously 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 relationshi...