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Most people wouldn't think of neglecting to feed their body every day, yet these people starve their souls. Starving the soul is called sloth: the fifth Deadly Sin.

Feel like life is moving too fast? Take a lesson from the sloth, this gentle creature with a permanent smile spends his life hanging out watching life happen around him.

Jeffrey and Sloth is one of those rare books designed to appeal to all ages. Winters deals with the power of the imagination and creativity on many different levels.

North American invaders wiped out many South American animals.

Dancing bears turned in by Kalandar tribespeople now in rehabilitation for return to the wild. Wildlife organizations provide alternative job training for former owners.

President-elect Barack Obama has chosen Elizabeth Alexander to serve as inaugural poet at his ceremony on becoming the 44th president of the United States of America.

Called mapi, inashi or sloth, some zoologists theorize it might be an elusive descendant of the extinct megafauna Megatherium family who were the size of a bull elephant.

For a sport and a fan base that once held itself out as the embodiment of the New England Ideal, it's scary to see the great game of baseball go to the dark side.

One of the most instantly recognisable skeletons on display in museums is that of the Saber Tooth Cat. Today, a modern relative displays some of the same features

The mammoth is one of the iconic mega beasts that walked the earth. Although several species of mammoth evolved their extinction along with other mega beasts is a mystery

Sensationalized in the 2001 movie "Seven," the seven deadly sins are more than just fodder for the thriller movie industry; they're an institution of the Catholic Church.

All bear species found in Asia are listed as vulnerable or endangered. Some of the small isolated populations of the brown bear in Europe are also at risk of extinction.

The ALA has selected the best in graphic fiction and nonfiction for teens for 2008, and the list is here!

Nagarahole and Bandipur in Karnataka, Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu and Periyar in Kerala are some of South India's best places to see wildlife.

In Hinduism, Trigunas, a profound concept about the constitution of human mind, is explained. It encompasses Sattwa - purity, Rajas - activeness and Tamas - laziness.

Yep, there will be another Ice Age flick. Fox's new president, Hutch Parker, has greenlit a third movie featuring the voices of Ray Romano, Denis Leary & John Leguizamo

The newest installment in the Ice Age franchise, Dawn of the Dinosaurs finds our friends from the first two films in an underground cave where dinosaurs still roam free.

Wildlife lover or tourist to India, this tiger habitat in Karnataka is a must on your itinerary.

Doreen Orion's descriptions of life on the road will captivate readers with its hilarity and honesty.

From the Himalaya to the Ganges delta, from deserts to lush valleys and forests, India is home to a rich variety of wildlife protected in reserves and national parks.

Sri Lanka has made sustained efforts in the past few decades to preserve wildlife habitats and protect the island's endangered species.

Yala National Park lies in the deep south of Sri Lanka. Dawn safaris are one of the best ways to glimpse one of the park's favourite inmates, the elephants.

Roman religion was transformed by contact with conquered regions, introducing new gods and goddesses as well as new forms of worship often associated with mystery cults.

Ashtanga Yoga is often marketed as a fitness regime, but true Ashtanga Yoga is a spiritual practice and involves a lot more than a physical workout.

Located 90 km west of San José on the banks of Río Tárcoles, Carara is popular with birdwatchers because of its richness in both rainforest and dry forest species.

The best teacher New Years resolution seems to be confronting the built up clutter in many classrooms since the start of the school year and the resolve to do better.

Defy Gravity, recently released by medical intuitive and best-selling author Caroline Myss, provides a deeper perspective for those on a spiritual healing path.

Twentieth Century Fox/Blue Sky packed a whole ton of extras into supporting a good-looking, soulless movie. 5/10.

How conscientiously invoking the elements through correspondences can bring greater balance and understanding to your life.

Every child loves the beach, but when they've had enough of sand and sun, head inland into the heart of this popular port city for family fun with maritime flair.

Patagonia is known as a mecca for hard-core hikers. But its towns, national parks and wildlife offer plenty of exciting adventures for parents traveling with children.

It may take an entire day to explore because the Calgary Zoo has so many exotic animals waiting to be discovered around each corner.

Hasbro Games, a Milton Bradley company, is famous for children's games and in combination with Nick Jr's Diego character, this is a great toddler counting activity.

Sri Lanka is home to a wide variety of unique wildlife and visiting the island's national parks is one way to spot native animals and explore diverse ecosystems.

As usual, millions of Americans will resolve to get back into shape as another year winds down. Good health, however, implies more than sweating off excess weight.

Many people know Benjamin Franklin as one of the Founders of the United States of America. Yet Franklin also explained how to stay economically solvent and economical.

Check out the new trailer for Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, starring Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary. Movie opens July 4th.

An image of Twentieth Century Fox/Blue Sky Animation's Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is up on the Internet. And it ain't good.

The history of mankind is cloudy, and the best evidence is thousands of years old. Many generations of brilliant minds have worked to solve the mystery of man's origins.

With the exciting recent find of a jaguar alive and well living in Arizona, wildlife lovers everywhere have renewed hope for this majestic cat.

Twentieth Century Fox/Blue Sky Animation's Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is a pleasant, but forgettable, diversion. 5/10.

Today's video editing tools allow directors to subtly or radically manipulate the physical appearances of candidates just as generations of print cartoonists have done.

As if the Quarter-Life Crisis wasn't bad enough, in the new economic climate, millions of quarter-lifers are out of work and lost, but still have some great opportunities

Most distance runners experience a decline in speed after the age of 50. Joining ranks of Geezer runners, however, brings a new world of rewards and challenges.

The word Serendipity (accidentally discovering something fortunate when not looking for it) is derived from Sri Lanka's ancient name Serendib - and typifies the island.

Yemen may have a slightly troublesome reputation, but the archipelago off its south-eastern coastline is as peaceful and alluring a destination as anyone could ask for.

Religious educator tips for teaching children to resist temptation

A crocodile-head, a pair of big eyes, a nasty taste and maybe flashing lights - the Lanternfly seems well able to deter predators!

Whether they are rainforests or monsoon forests, tropical forests contain the largest variety of animal species compared with all other habitats.

From the Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter and the Stars Wars trilogy, modern fairy tales highlight virtue, courage, leadership, and personal sacrifice.