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Helios (Part II): A Journey To The Land Of The Whispering Wind
As Stephen and company become lost in the seas of postmodernism, they question the big mysteries of life including a loss of self in the modern world, the reality and nature of God, and a resolution to the search of meaning in a world thrown into chaos. With this article, we continue our voyage through the turbulent seas of Helios.
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Sunflowers – History and Culture
The sunflower's sunny yellow face and endearing habit of following the sun has made it a favorite garden annual around the world.
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Vision Roots in Greek Mythology
The Greeks of ancient times believed that the eyes emitted a beam of light. This light would allow one to see and perceive of anything that it could reach.
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The Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue dedicated to the Greek god Helios on the island of Rhodes.
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The Colossus of Rhodes
Erected to celebrate the strength of the small island of Rhodes, the Colossus stood in ruins for most of its history.
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The Massive Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek god Helios which stood beside the harbor at Rhodes, welcoming locals and travelers alike.
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Helios: A Journey To The Land Of The Whispering Winds.
With use of the metaphor Helios, Joyce describes the journey of Stephen Dedalus as he encounters the waters of the wayward winds, and the formless world of modernity portrayed by the wandering rocks circling around the outer boundaries of space-time.
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Cleopatra Part 2: Queen of Kings
After Caesar's death, the mighty queen found another chance at love with Marc Antony. Their love; however, was doomed from the couples increasing arrogance and the plight of Roman Empire.
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Sunlight: The Great Healer
Sunlight is a forgotten aspect of getting and staying healthy as we age. Exposure to sunlight is an important part of our overall health strategy. Many chronic diseases that afflict us as we get older can be treated with sunlight. Don't neglect this natural means of energizing and purifying our bodies and minds. Sunlight can help us cope with depression, cancer, osteoporosis and other common diseases. Take some time this summer to absorb nature's healing power.
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The Pagan Origins of Hinduism
The early Vedic society was pagan. When Hinduism evolved into a monotheistic religion, it did not eradicate its Pagan origins but incorporated them into its wider context
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The Sun
Some ponderings on the importance and worship of the Sun.
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6 Hottest Toys for Christmas 2009
Prices and descriptions of the best Christmas toys for kids in 2009. Learn about the most popular toys for girls and boys to generate gift ideas for Christmas shopping.
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A Brief Introduction to Object-Oriented Design
Object-oriented design is an important technique because it enables the programmer abstract information from existing objects and for classes to inherit characteristics
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A Handbag Size Homeopathic First Aid Kit
There are a few homeopathic remedies which are particularly helpful if used for an early symptom or straight after an injury. It is worth having these always available.
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Homeopathic First Aid for Travellers
Homeopathy is useful when travelling, particularly in areas where it is not always easy to find a doctor or pharmacist. Which are the best remedies to take?
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Jambalaya
Connecting Pagan and mainstream deities
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Skyline and Sky High
Skyline and Sky High are remarkable in that the full brothers won the prestigious Golden Slipper within two years of each other.
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The Meaning of the Myth of the Minotaur
The Cretan legend of the Minotaur links the palace of Knossos with ancient Athens. There are various sources of inspiration behind this ancient myth
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Medieval Baby Names, Origins and Meanings for Boys and Girls
A reference to medieval names in Norman England for both writers and prospective parents. There's some interesting first names here.
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Cleopatra: Queen of The Nile
The life, times and untimely death of of one of Egypt's most important and brilliant rulers.
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Frostwort
With the last winter snow (I hope!) on the ground, Frostwort seemed appropriate...and useful too! Find out more...
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Greek Gods and Myths, Hades and Persephone
Owing to his relationship with Persephone, Hades is not solely known as the ruler of the dead. His actions show how the lives of the gods affect the lives of mortals.
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Remedies for Airsickness When Learning to Fly
A flying instructor gives some advice on what to do if airsickness and nausea get in the way of the enjoyment of early flying lessons.
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Wonders of the Ancient World
Most people know that a list of seven wonders of the ancient world exists, but very few can name them. What, and where, were they?
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Back to School Health Tips
Preparing for school and college brings a host of things to consider. Here are some tips to help make the transition back to school a healthy one.
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Bobcat Fever Is Spread By Ticks
Bobcat fever is fatal to cats. Most cat owners have never heard of it, but if you live in the southeastern or south central United States, you need to know about it.
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Discovery of Helium in the Sun
Using spectroscopy, helium was first discovered in the Sun. Spectral lines labeled coronium and nebulium did not fit into the periodic table of the elements.
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Fall Wedding Bouquets
Fall wedding bouquets can include late Summer flowers such as Sunflower and Carnation; add Myrtle to represent the change in seasons from Autumn to Winter.
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Flower Stories
story of Leucothoe and Clytie found in Ovid's Metamorphoses with links for full-text and pictures for herbs. Flower stories that appear in myths and related to children's stories: dandelion, marigold, violet, fetterbush, heather, sunflower
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Gertrude Kasebier
A biography of photographer Gertrude Kasebier, 1852-1934.
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Homeopathic Immunisations for Travellers
The homeopathic view of vaccinations is that they suppress the body's own immune system. This article looks at homeopathic alternatives for use when travelling overseas.
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Nothing Common About Sunflowers
I could never decide if the sunflowers that spread along our barn were Woodland Sunflowers, or Jerusalem Artichokes. I knew they weren’t Common Sunflowers, but that didn’t qualify as even a small victory. As it turned out, I didn’t know much about them either.
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are a group of classical buildings, outlined by a list written by Philo in 225 BC. Only one of the seven remains standing today
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The Use of Sunflowers
The sunflower has many uses and traditions associated with it; the sunflower has been used for food, therapeutically, cosmetically and in many ancient traditions.
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Woodland caribou ecology
The natural history of caribou illustrates why their decline is a critical problem for arctic habitats.
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Suddenly Sunflowers!
We can't help but be struck by the presence of the grand, glorious Sunflower! Besides it's beauty, however, we find that this is one of nature's most useful herbs. Discover how...
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Sunflower: Garden Giant
The history, folklore, and uses of the sunflower
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Travel to Mars
We have all seen the pictures sent back from Mars by the Rovers - Spirit and Opportunity. President Bush has proposed returning astronauts to the Moon then continuing on to explore Mars. Mars is about 78,300,000 km from the earth. That is nearly 200 times the distance to the moon. What exactly is involved in going Mars?
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Discovering German beers
Germany isn't just lager. From Altbier to Zwickl (unfiltered beer), Germany is full of distinctive beer styles, many served in ancient brewpubs.
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To The Top Of The World
A few miles south of Marathon, Texas on 385, civilization vanishes in the rear view mirror and a land of unparalleled solitude replaces it. Travel brochures cannot adequately describe the emptiness that stretches as far as the eye can see and then fades into a distant blue haze.
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Early Weeds - Part 3
As gardeners, we spend more time handling weeds than we do the plants we grow on purpose. One of the reasons plants are considered "weeds" is that they are incredibly successful at the task of survival. Here are some more weeds that survive all too well in my USDA zone 7 garden. There are lots of pix, so please be patient while the page loads.
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