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Ancient Philosophy on the Internet can Change How We Think

Ancient Philosophy on the Internet can Change How We Think by: Jesse S. Somer Here I am again sitting at my computer, my job is to write about the positive aspects of the Internet. I’d like to think of myself as a bit of a novice philosopher a...

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Does size matter?

Does size matter? by: David Leonhardt Bigger is better. Isn't that the American dream? Why buy a road-hogging, critter-squishing, bumper-defying, wall-of-metal SUV when you have the delicious option of buying a BIGGER road-hogging, critter...

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Internet and Education—One Mom’s Perspective

What is all the hoopla about children needing to be exposed to computers and the Internet? Let me share my experience. My child isn’t a genius. Most aptitude testing has revealed that she is of average intelligence. But somehow this child has manag...

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Are You a Victim

Do you find yourself living from paycheck to paycheck? Do you often feel overwhelmed, tired, and worn out? Are you in debt? Is there no enjoyment in what you do? If the answer to any four of these questions is a yes, then ask yourself a simple quest...

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Basics Rules of Life Alignment

Life alignment is the process of taking out the rough spots and aligning your life with your personal goals, desires, and objectives. It all has to do with your core belief systems and how you must learn to enhance them so that you can once again mov...

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Misdiagnosing Narcissism - The Bipolar I Disorder

(The use of gender pronouns in this article reflects the clinical facts: most narcissists are men.)The manic phase of Bipolar I Disorder is often misdiagnosed as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).Bipolar patients in the manic phase exhibit many...

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Mindfulness and Beliefs Irrationally Yours

I can't help itI am a confirmed neuroscience geek. So I was very excited to attend the fifth brain lecture in a series (yes, I bought season tickets!) sponsored by Oregon Health Sciences University. You see, the guest speaker was Dr. Michael Gaz...

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To our animal friends, have we gone too far

Animal and plant life existed on earth long before humans made their evolutionary appearance. As Man evolved from Hunter and Gatherer to a mass producing and slaughtering species, animals have endured immense suffering. Throughout history, animals h...

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Helping Others - What Did Jesus Say?

Helping Others - What Did Jesus Say? by: David Hopkins Helping others was something Jesus did on a daily basis. He was constantly approached by people, but He always found time to stop what He was doing to help those in need. This is a lesson we...

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Are You Man Enough

For whatever reason, something has brought you to this article. Perhaps this will be the first day of a dramatic change in your life. But before you read any further, let me be clear about something. This article and the things I will discuss below a...

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