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POPSTop 3 Tattoo Design Sites Reviewed Have tattoos caught your eye sometime in your life? They probably have! Tattoos are a type of body art that not only allow for self expression, they convey a message to others who see them.
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POPSTerence McKenna - Seeking the Stone Part 1 The first part of a video of the seminar , in which Terence McKenna present his perspective on the idea of a spiritual path for all and an impending transformation of the human world . In his singularly lucid , prosaic style , McKenna presents profoundly compelling ideas that challenge our beliefs and encourage our participation in the creation of a new social reality. He champions the individual’s freedom of choice in deciding one’s own sexual and spiritual development and techniques. He highlights the role of hallucinogenic plants in shamanic societies and their impact on the evolution of human cultures. See why this cyber-techno-shaman is drawing freethinking crowds wherever he speaks and find out what role you may play in the unfolding of our “post-historical future” as we approach a major “concresence” in human history.
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POPSNationalism vs. Patriotism In the light of what has been said we understand how utilitarianism, the doctrine which defines morality not in terms of what is good but of what is advantageous, threatens the freedom of individuals and nations and obstructs the building of a true culture of freedom. Utilitarianism often has devastating political consequences, because it inspires an aggressive nationalism on the basis of which the subjugation, for example, of a smaller or weaker nation is claimed to be a good thing solely because it corresponds to the national interest. No less grave are the results of economic utilitarianism, which drives more powerful countries to manipulate and exploit weaker ones.
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POPSNobel Judge tells American writers "You Are Too Ignorant" Wow, what a slap in the face. Responses range from accusing Horace Engdahl, the permanent secretary of the Nobel prize jury, of not reading enough American literature to just trying to generate publicity. The last American to win a prize for literature was Toni Morrison in 1993.
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POPSPeople In Need People in Need is an innovative project that uses modern technology and hands-on personal connections to make possible a new kind of relationship
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POPSTo make a king Binyavanga Wainaina's excellent commentary on how we in Africa stereotype ourselves, turn our leaders into kings, and then act all surprised when it results in violence. It's worth reading the full article.
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POPSAmerican Christmas Celebration People all over the world celebrate Christmas in many different ways than one. In the United States where there is typical diversity in cultures and traditions, there seems to evolve an ‘ideal’ Christmas tradition which has been accepted by many as a perfect family holiday.
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POPSStudents Protest FOR flag - Educrats Die of Embarassment
Students on campus started a campaign to wear as much red, white or blue clothing and carry as many flags as possible Thursday in protest of Tuesday's decision, despite the apology. Jake Shelly wore the same shirt he wore Tuesday and was not disciplined. "I am glad so many people are supporting this and wearing red, white and blue," his sister said. She believes the swift change in rules was because of the overwhelming student action. A.J. Galindo is one student who wore a patriotic shirt to school. Galindo's shirt honored Marine Cpl. Joshua Pickard, a family member who died in Iraq in 2006. Pickard's two brothers remain active in the Marines. "I think it is horrible that you can't wear an American flag to school without something like this happening," he said, referring to the flurry of activities during the school's lunch hour. "We have people fighting for our country and dying every day, but we can't wear an American flag at a public school?"
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POPSChristian Apologist Defends Xmas Don't look now but the Holiday season is almost upon us. Strap on your crosses and march off to K-Mart to lasso the latest Christian gifts with your Rosaries.
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POPSTa’arof Understanding other cultures can sometimes be as difficult as understanding what Ta’arof means... throwing 180 blindfolded seems a lot easier.
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POPSSecrets of the Hollow Earth The interior of the Earth, some believe, is home to strange races of technologically advanced beings. Who are they and where are the hidden entrances to their subterranean cities? Many readers of the paranormal and the unexplained are familiar with the theory that the Earth is hollow.
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POPSFree Med School Education This is a wonderful non-profit organization that is working toward being accredited as well. Already used across Los Angeles public library systems, it is an amazing free educational tool for parents, teachers, students and educators in 3rd world countries.
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POPSthe etymology and usage of "dude" "Dude" doesn't (necessarily) mean you're stupid, lazy, a surfer, a stoner, or a slacker. So what does it mean? This paper, by University of Pittsburg linguistics professor Scott Kiesling, looks at the etymology and usage of "dude".
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POPSAnthropology Museum database to go online
article continues: Nearly 50 artifacts connected to the Cherokee culture including baskets, ceremonial pipes, jewelry, ceramics and a range of other objects can be found in the database. Thousands of American Indian projectile points, most of them found in North Carolina, have also been cataloged. The oldest artifact in the collection dates to 10,000 B.C. Archaeology and anthropology enthusiasts can search by country to find objects from a particular geographic area or by culture, such as the Hopi, to find all objects in the collection associated with that culture. People can also search for a type of artifact. For example, by entering “basket” as a search term, someone could find records for more than 150 baskets in the collection. Anyone can use the database, but the database will be particularly valuable for North Carolina teachers, said Stephen Whittington, director of the museum. Teachers can use images and the descriptions from the database to plan lessons
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POPSThe role of the Gospel These are clips from an article by Ed Stetzer. He goes on to say that the church has found ways to make spirituality more relevant to everyday life, but have left out the gospel in the process. We must stand firm on the power of God's revealed Word. It is tough when you think that they other person doesn't want to hear. That's not our issue though. The only way to see true change is to give the power of the Gospel.
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POPSThe Gray Scale between East and West Understanding that there is no clear distinction between east and west is one of the most important changes we need to make in 21st century diplomacy. Failing to see east and west as a cultural continuum with significant commonalities across the board is one of the main reasons for the rise of terrorism and our failed Russia policy. Clinging to old nationalist divisions blinds us to what the world has become and what the world has always been: cultures in flux across borders and mutating as different people interact.
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