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Weekly Zeitgeist 46 (Best of 10/15/18-10/19/18)
on October 21, 2018 at 10:00 am
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 53 (10/15/18-10/19/18.) […]
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Why Did People Once Rob Graves for Science?
on October 21, 2018 at 9:00 am
In the United Kingdom in the 1800s, anatomists wanted to study real bodies, but laws and cultural stigma made bodies hard to come by. Learn how the shocking Burke & Hare murder trials changed that in this episode of BrainStuff. […]
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SMNTY Classics: Women's Prisons vs. "Orange Is the New Black"
on October 20, 2018 at 4:00 pm
A recent report found that female inmates in the US are far likelier to be disciplined than male inmates. Learn more about women's prisons, and the accuracy (or not) of "Orange is the New Black" in this classic episode. […]
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Bonus Episode: Taking Cues from a Pitmaster
on October 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Chef Elliott Moss brought whole-hog, wood-coal, Eastern Carolina barbecue to Asheville. In this interview, we cover the comfort of ‘cue (and other classic Carolina dishes), his inspirations, and how a BBQ restaurant wound up being his artistic outlet. […]
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SYMHC Classics: He Was Killed by Mesmerism
on October 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm
We're revisiting a 2010 Halloween episode from Sarah and Katie. Today, Franz Mesmer is hailed as the father of hypnosis. His original pursuit was called mesmerism, but what exactly was it? How did it (supposedly) work? […]
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Create Daily To-Do Lists Within Slack With Today List
by Emily Price on October 21, 2018 at 4:09 pm
I’m a big fan of making lists. I have a list of things I need to get done the month, another list is broken out into things I need to do this week, and yet another list of things that need to be completed in a day. For me and how I work, they’re great for keeping me organized, and I get a lot of satisfaction in…Read more... […]
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Sunday's Best Deals: LEGO Star Wars, Amazon Essentials Clothes, Mini Skillet, and More
by Shep McAllister on Kinja Deals, shared by Shep McAllister to Lifehacker on October 21, 2018 at 2:25 pm
20% off already-affordable Amazon Essentials clothing, Bill Clinton’s first novel, and LEGO’s Star Wars advent calendar lead off Sunday’s best deals from around the web. Read more... […]
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These Are the Best Countries for Expats to Work In
by Emily Price on October 21, 2018 at 2:07 pm
If you’re considering relocating to a different country for work, some destinations are better than others. HSBC recently conducted its annual Expat Explorer survey, a global survey that looks at 22,318 expats across 163 different countries. When comparing countries based on economics, experience, and family life. The…Read more... […]
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Get Treatment for Minor Conditions Without Heading to the Doctor's Office With This Site
by Emily Price on October 21, 2018 at 1:56 pm
Even if you have great insurance, visiting the doctor can sometimes be a huge pain. You have to find a time they can fit you in, find a time you can actually get off work to make it into the office, and dig up the cash that you need to pay your co-pay — and you’re doing it all while you’re not feeling your best.Read more... […]
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How to Use Your iPhone's Flash for Text Notifications
by Emily Price on October 20, 2018 at 4:00 pm
If you find yourself constantly missing text messages, you can set things up so that your phone’s flash blinks whenever one comes in.Read more... […]
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Here Are the Best Amazon Deals of the Week
by Smart Shopping Team on October 21, 2018 at 2:45 pm
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Some of Your Favorite Disney Characters and Scenes Might Be Recycled From Earlier Films
by Emily Petsko on October 21, 2018 at 10:00 am
You'll never look at Baloo and Little John the same way. […]
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Why Are We So Scared of Clowns?
by Michele Debczak on October 20, 2018 at 6:00 pm
Clowns have a long and spooky history. […]
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20 Things to Look for While Watching John Carpenter’s Halloween
by Paul Schrodt on October 20, 2018 at 4:00 pm
8. Dr. Loomis isn’t very good at parking. […]
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Don't Wait On Saturday's Best Deals
by Smart Shopping Team on October 20, 2018 at 2:45 pm
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- Archetype Family: Thinking
- Other Expressions: Professional, Student, Scholar, Judge
- Life Journey: To pursue knowledge for the sake of discovering thruth in all areas of life.
- Unique Challenge: To recognize when I’ve locked myself into a line of thinking
based on my education or experience; to remain open to new ideas. - Lesson To Learn: To learn to listen to my gut, and to discern the differences between reason and truth.
- Defining Grace: Wisdom
- Challenge To Self: I will avoid paralysis by analysis.
THE CRONE: The wise woman who hands down information to younger women on the path to womanhood. You can also become bitter, cranky and intolerant with age.
THE SEEKER: You are on a search for truth and wisdom wherever it can be found. You can also be a lost soul.
THE PHILOSOPHER: You are on a pursuit to better understand the meaning of life . You can also become too opinionated and “certain”.
THE THEOLOGIAN: You are passionate about the study of a particular religion. You can also be dogmatic.
THE JUDGE: You excel at mediation, arbitration and cutting through to the heart of the matter with compassion , fairness and balance. You can also be prone to excessive criticism, profiling, lack of compassion, misuse of laws.
THE INVENTOR: You are a modern day alchemist that converts matter into energy or energy into matter. You can apply your skills between the spiritual , entertainment or visionary realms. You can also use your knowledge to trick , manipulate, or alter facts or systems with criminal implications.
THE SCHOLAR/STUDENT: Scholars and students bring a lively curiosity with them wherever they go.
THE GEEK: Geeks and nerds are true to themselves, and because of this they can be inspiring as friends who don’t judge books by their covers or people by their shoes.
THE SCIENTIST: Scientists are able to keep several ideas in their heads at the same time. They are as happy listening as talking and are always up for an intelligent conversation.
THE LIAR: When individuals whose stock and trade is their wisdom and knowledge cannot deliver the goods, they resort to fabrication, hiding behind their authority.
THE MISANTHROPE: While many Intellectuals are humanists, drawing information from all kinds of people and delighting in imparting wisdom to just as many, some are misanthropic.
