The Mafia. The name alone conjures shadowy images of underworld activity: debts and allegiances, honor and respect, family, power, and death. Add to that the popular cinematic exploits of Hollywood Mafioso as portrayed by Brando, De Niro, Pacino et al, and there is a romanticism associated with...
The Refutation of Idealism by G. E. Moore Mind 12 (1903) Modern Idealism, if it asserts any general conclusion about the universe at all, asserts that it is spiritual. There are two points about this assertion to which I wish to call attention. These points are that, whatever be its exact meaning,...
Originating from Belgium, Bouvier des Flandres is French for “cowherd from Flanders”. It has also been called by other names: “koehond” (cow dog); “Vuilbaard” (meaning “dirty beard”); and “toucheur de boeuf” (meaning cattle driver). It was thought that the monks at the Ter Duinen monastery were...
Every state has different procedures for filing unemployment. Here is an exhaustive list of where to file for unemployment in every single state if that state offers unemployment filing online. This is meant merely to be assistance to those who are looking to file online. Determine Your EligibilityThe...
Those who are inspired by a model other than Nature, a mistress above all masters, are laboring in vain. - Leonardo Da Vinci Biomimicry - The practice of developing sustainable human technologies inspired by nature. Sometimes called Biomimetics or Bionics, it's basically biologically inspired...
The Pulitzer Prize 2010 winners were announced Monday, April 12, 2010. The acclaimed prize is a United States award intended to celebrate exceptional authors in newspaper journalism, literature, and musical composition. The award began when posthumously, in 1917, the acclaimed Hungarian American...
Politics is a dirty business and politicians don't come any dirtier than Dick Cheney. He's a man who delights in operating on the 'dark side' and is the Darth Vader of American politics. However, is it going too far to accuse him of "crimes against humanity"? That term has quite a narrow and specific...
Life have you down? Despite life's ups and downs, the journey is far more exciting than the destination. Here are the 100 Best Quotes About Life: 1. "Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." Hans Christian Anderson 2. "When I stand before God at the...
Dessert lovers are familiar with gâteau (pronounced ga-toe). This delightful French cake uses almond flour, not wheat flour. It is very similar to sponge cake in terms of consistency and lightness, but is usually embellished with layer upon heavenly layer of frosting and filling. Though, strictly...
