28 Oct
2013
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How Money Affects Morality
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/how-money-affects-morality/?partner=rss&emc=rss “Human history is full of examples of money’s ability to weaken even the firmest ethical backbone.” “Money sows mistrust. It ends friendships. Experiments have found that it encourages us to lie and cheat. As Karl Marx, the scourge of capitalism, noted, ‘‘Money then appears as the enemy of man and social bonds that pretend […]
All News is Sports News:
http://theumlaut.com/2013/05/13/all-news-is-sports-news/ “So why do they care? It’s all about belonging to a group, as well as simply living vicariously through stories. Just as soap opera audiences love to feel outraged by the scandals of fictional characters, some sports fans love to feel outraged by the scandals of professional athletes. Just as we can take comfort in […]
The Yoga Sutras: 1.1 to 1.4 Exploration of Yoga
Via Carrie Hensley Samadhi Pada (Contemplation) The traditions of yoga were passed down orally from teacher to student. In fact, it is said that Pantanjali (author of the Yoga Sutras) was the first to codify the science of yoga. Students were expected to memorize the correct pronunciation of the sutras before they were able to […]
Bob Marley Musical ‘Three Little Birds’ Opening in NYC Feb 7
Image and Article Via WSJ The new musical “Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds,” written by the late reggae musician’s eldest daughter, Cedella, will open at the New Victory Theater in New York on Feb. 7, one day after what would have been his 69th birthday. “This is going to be the best birthday ever for dad,” Cedella […]