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November 26, 2010

Did A Native American Sailto Europe With Vikings?

Dr Sigríður Sunna Ebenesersdóttir explains how a Viking-Native American child may have been born in Iceland before the voyages of Columbus.  

November 18, 2010

Racial Profiling To Limit Terror Attacks Is Fundamentally Flawed

In the Significance paper Press, based in the departments of Computer Science and Integrative Biology at the University of Texas at Austin, takes a thorough mathematical and statistical view of the process that underlies racial profiling, and concludes that some forms of racial profiling may even result in a smaller chance of detaining a terrorist than carefully conducted standard sampling.

November 09, 2010

Fatherhood: The Dao of Daddy: Philosophy for Everyone

“Not so much a subject matter, philosophy is a way of thinking. Thinking not just about the Big Questions, but about little ones too. This series invites everyone to ponder things they care about, big or small, significant, serious … or just curious.”—Philosophy for Everyone

November 08, 2010

Dating: Flirting With Big Ideas: Philosophy for Everyone:

“Not so much a subject matter, philosophy is a way of thinking. Thinking not just about the Big Questions, but about little ones too. This series invites everyone to ponder things they care about, big or small, significant, serious … or just curious.”—Philosophy for Everyone

November 08, 2010

Gardening: Cultivating Wisdom: Philosophy for Everyone

“Not so much a subject matter, philosophy is a way of thinking. Thinking not just about the Big Questions, but about little ones too. This series invites everyone to ponder things they care about, big or small, significant, serious … or just curious.”—Philosophy for Everyone

November 08, 2010

Motherhood: The Birth of Wisdom: Philosophy for Everyone

“Not so much a subject matter, philosophy is a way of thinking. Thinking not just about the Big Questions, but about little ones too. This series invites everyone to ponder things they care about, big or small, significant, serious … or just curious.”—Philosophy for Everyone

November 08, 2010

Serial Killers: Being and Killing: Philosophy for Everyone

“Not so much a subject matter, philosophy is a way of thinking. Thinking not just about the Big Questions, but about little ones too. This series invites everyone to ponder things they care about, big or small, significant, serious … or just curious.”—Philosophy for Everyone

October 25, 2010

Scientists Reveal the Sex Wars of the Truffle Grounds

Scientists Reveal the Sex Wars of the Truffle Grounds

October 19, 2010

Adiponectin Shows Potential in Blocking Obesity-Related Carcinogenesis

Adiponectin Shows Potential in Blocking Obesity-Related Carcinogenesis

Protein Hormone Inhibits Leptin-Induced Migration of Liver Cancer Cells

October 19, 2010

Visceral Adiposity Index Directly Correlated to Viral Load in Genotype 1 Chronic Hepatitis C

Visceral Adiposity Index Directly Correlated to Viral Load in Genotype 1 Chronic Hepatitis C

Study Finds Adipose Dysfunction Also Linked to Steatosis and Necroinflammation

October 11, 2010

Research Provides New Understanding of Bizarre Extinct Mammal

University of Florida Research Provides New Understanding of Bizarre Extinct Mammal

New Fossil Evidence of 55-million-year old Mammal Related to Rodents and Primates

September 30, 2010

The God Debates: A 21st Century Guide for Atheists and Believers

A guide to debating major spiritual principles with non-believers and believers alike (and everyone in between)

September 01, 2010

Hunting: In Search of the Wild Life: Philosophy for Everyonoe

“Not so much a subject matter, philosophy is a way of thinking. Thinking not just about the Big Questions, but about little ones too. This series invites everyone to ponder things they care about, big or small, significant, serious … or just curious.”—Philosophy for Everyone

September 01, 2010

Porn: Philosophy for Everyone: How to Think with Kink

“Not so much a subject matter, philosophy is a way of thinking. Thinking not just about the Big Questions, but about little ones too. This series invites everyone to ponder things they care about, big or small, significant, serious … or just curious.”—Philosophy for Everyone

August 23, 2010

Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life in Leadership

Warren Bennis, the giant in the leadership field writes his definitive memoir - his last word on his 50+ year career in life and leadership

August 17, 2010

The Importance of Workplace Relationships Post- Retirement

More than ever, as people grow older they are maintaining and nurturing work relationships as a primary part of their social network

August 10, 2010

30 ROCK AND PHILOSOPHY: We Want to Go to There

“Is it surprising that television can be a source for philosophical reflection? Can real philosophy be done in conjunction with something popular, like 30 Rock?” – from 30 ROCK AND PHILOSOPHY

August 02, 2010

Climbing—Philosophy for Everyone: Because It’s There

“Not so much a subject matter, philosophy is a way of thinking. Thinking not just about the Big Questions, but about little ones too. This series invites everyone to ponder things they care about, big or small, significant, serious … or just curious.”—Philosophy for Everyone

August 02, 2010

College Sex—Philosophy for Everyone: Philosophers With Benefits

“Not so much a subject matter, philosophy is a way of thinking. Thinking not just about the Big Questions, but about little ones too. This series invites everyone to ponder things they care about, big or small, significant, serious … or just curious.”—Philosophy for Everyone

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