The debate around school uniforms will be renewed with every new generation of school children and their parents. There are very few practical reasons against the compulsory wearing of uniforms, and many more in favor, and this fact in itself should mark the end of the perennial debate – so why does it still rage on? To summarize the main reasons for the wearing of uniforms very briefly, as they have been well documented many times: * Uniforms introduce the … [Read more...]
Protect Yourself In Case Of Phone Theft
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Cell phones used to be little more than a call mechanism and a few buttons. They could not store much information beyond a few phone numbers. These days they are getting to be more and more like computers. Even the most basic cell phone has contact lists, personal information and pictures stored on it. Smartphones may have passwords, personal information, bank information and who knows what else you don’t want stolen. A thief can pick up your phone, steal your … [Read more...]
Bird Life and Behavior
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The study of bird behavior will never be complete, as there are as many different aspects to this subject as there are species of birds. Certain activities are common to all bird species, but there is also an amazing variety to be observed in the way they go about their lives. These differences are due to the type of food they eat, their size, the predators they have to face, and the terrain in which they live. In their natural habitats birds usually mate and … [Read more...]
Marie Laveau: New Orleans Voodoo Queen
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Marie Laveau the first was born in New Orleans in 1794. Her father is believed to be a wealthy white planter and her mother a free woman of color. Her reputation as a voodoo practitioner is well known legend. She was thought to be able to manipulate and control people in matters of love, war and sex. Her life is shrouded in mystery and is a particularly enticing tale. She managed to bring voodoo into the lives of every day people in the 19th and 20th centuries and … [Read more...]
Did Aliens Visit Earth Disguised As Supernatural Beings?
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As more planets are discovered, the likelihood of humanity being alone in the universe decreases. Many of these newly discovered planets are similar to earth, but some scientists are realizing that life may take vastly different forms form the types of life on earth. Could aliens have visited earth representing themselves (or be misunderstood to be) supernatural beings? Is it possible the only way to communicate with early humans without confusing humans was to pose as … [Read more...]
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