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The Book of Trees: 800 Years of Visualizing Science, Religion, and Knowledge in Symbolic Diagrams. A Veteran with PTSD - Living with PTSD.

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About the blog. Who We Are, What We Do This is a blog (mostly) about the U.S. health care system and its organization, how it works, how it fails us, and what to do about it.

About the blog

All blog authors have professional expertise in an area relevant to the health care system. We are researchers and professors in health economics, law, or health services. By avocation and as bloggers we’re actively trying to understand our health care system and make it better. Human Nature and the Moral Economy. Economics is inextricably tied to moral behavior, though few economists will say that.

Human Nature and the Moral Economy

It’s time someone did. "Giving" by Nathaniel Gold In every financial transaction–whether you’re selling a car, paying employees, or repackaging commodity futures as financial derivatives–there are ethical calculations that influence economic activity beyond the price. Кому не надо помогать. The Option Institute Blog: Bears Remix: 3 Favorite Quotes from Barry Neil Kaufman. From David:

The Option Institute Blog: Bears Remix: 3 Favorite Quotes from Barry Neil Kaufman

JustThinking.us. In Search of Meaning – Why Intellectual Curiosity is Not Enough. A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials. Y chromosome diversity, human expansion, drift, and cultural evolution. Jacques Chiaroni, Peter A.

Y chromosome diversity, human expansion, drift, and cultural evolution

Underhill and Luca L. Cavalli-Sforza 17 Nov, 2009 Abstract: The relative importance of the roles of adaptation and chance in determining genetic diversity and evolution has received attention in the last 50 years, but our understanding is still incomplete. All statements about the relative effects of evolutionary factors, especially drift, need confirmation by strong demographic observations, some of which are easier to obtain in a species like ours. Y chromosome haplogroup geographical distribution map Phylogenetic relationships of the 20 major Y chromosome haplogroups. Surfing the wave of genetics: the man who invented genetic landscapes. Today is the 90th birthday of the one and only Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza, professor emeritus at Stanford University and a pillar in population genetics.

Surfing the wave of genetics: the man who invented genetic landscapes

Oh, and in case you couldn't tell by the name, he's Italian, too. Not that I'm biased, mind you. Cavalli-Sforza is best known for his book The History and Geography of Human Genes, in which he reconstructs the history of human migrations by mapping the distribution of gene alleles and correlating gene frequencies in populations with the geographic distances between them. I had an interesting discussion a few months ago and it occurred to me then that many people outside the field of genetics still think that all traits are selected through evolution. This is not true. The fact that Haldane's model didn't fit the observations eventually lead to the neutral theory of molecular evolution, and one of the greatest players in this new thinking was Motoo Kimura.

Madness and hallucination in The Shining. Daily reads. I am a reader.

Daily reads

I always will be. 2012 is the National Year of Reading in Australia, so I thought I'd share my answers to some of the questions asked of the National Year of Reading ambassadors. When do you read? I read the most on public transport. A good book makes the time go so much faster. Welcome to Philosophy Talk. Блог.ру - balencov - Веды. Philosophy Blog - Thoughts on Life and Culture. A Philosophy Podcast and Philosophy Blog.

HitRECord. Science Blogging – a river. 10 Myths About Introverts. Cyborg Babble Log. Are You a Closet Synesthete? - Writing Blog. “A person with synesthesia might hear and taste her husband’s voice as buttery golden brown, feel the flavor of food on her fingertips, sense the letter J as shimmering magenta or the number 5 as emerald green,” says the introduction to David Eagleman and Richard Cytowic’s 2009 book Wednesday Is Indigo Blue.

Are You a Closet Synesthete? - Writing Blog

The book explores the neuroscience and genetics behind the multisensory experience called synesthesia. In a strange and compelling May 2008 article in Wired Magazine entitled “Poetry Comes from Our Tree-Climbing Ancestors”, Brandon Kelm asks where synesthesia comes from: “Perhaps [synesthetes] are under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs…Or maybe they’re simply good with metaphors,” he suggests irreverently. Kelm is actually pretty close to the truth, according to neuroscientist V.S.

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Blog. All Adult Network Channel: Blog. HYSTERIC GLAMOUR. 9. Zusammenfassung. Gucci Little Piggy. Julia - Hel Looks - Street Style from Helsinki. Masculine Style. Dennis Ferrer. Music, Techno, House, EBM, Industrial, Synth-Pop, Mute. TIEFSCHWARZ LAUNCH NEW LABEL. Olivier Giacomotto - Locomotto #1209 (Recorded live at Bora-Bora, Ibiza) (21.08.2012) ~ Living Techno. International DJ, charting producer, in-demand remixer, Beatport Music Awards nominee, Olivier Giacomotto is a proven integral player of the electronic music scene.

Olivier Giacomotto - Locomotto #1209 (Recorded live at Bora-Bora, Ibiza) (21.08.2012) ~ Living Techno

In the last 5 years, his top quality productions all received instant accreditation coming from worldwide djs and he has become today one of the most in demand artists on the market, demonstrating the talent behind the decks that he has crafted over the last years in the world’s most famous venues. Partner of John Acquaviva, they regularly tour the world together presenting the unique warm funk fueled tech house sound of their label: Definitive Recordings.Olivier’s unwavering determination to push boundaries sets him apart from the sea of other hopefuls and his talent span far beyond the tech-house that’s brought him to international acclaim. Between the hits, he regularly licensed tracks for top-selling video games, Hollywood box office movies, and produced for pop and reggae artists selling hundred thousands of copies.

Bug Podcast. Ricardo Tobar EP Mix Podcast (12.02.2013) ~ Living Techno. Something about Ricardo Tobar:From the seaside town of Vina del Mar in Chile, Ricardo Tobar has made an impression on the electronic scene with two well received EPs on James Holden´s Border Community, in addition to a single entitled ´With You´ on the excellent Traum Schallplatten imprint.

Ricardo Tobar EP Mix Podcast (12.02.2013) ~ Living Techno

His fusion of melodic techno, electronic rock and modern shoegaze music highlight a creative flair that is still seemingly untapped, and with an artist long player mooted, Ricardo looks well set to follow in the footsteps of Holden and the rest of the Border Community family. Artist: Ricardo Tobar Tittle: EP Mix Podcast Rls date: 12.02.2013Genre: Deep HouseSource: WEBType: SetTracklist:Harmony Funk - Can let you goKevin Saunderson - HeavenlyTerrence Dixon - HorizonV.V.V. - Sick sick USAGlass Candy - Warm in the winter (instrumental)Le Carousel - Lose your love (andrew weatherall mix)Trésors - Alright heavy fuck (ricardo tobar rmx)D'Marc Cantu - Try me1991 - Open to the dark Links:

Catz N Dogz 70 Minutes Mix at Boiler Room Berlin ~ Living Techno. Catz n Dogz are back with their second full length artist album on mothership.

Catz N Dogz 70 Minutes Mix at Boiler Room Berlin ~ Living Techno

The follow-up to 2008‘s “Stars of Zoo” is a clear break from convention and a further exploration of genres by this amazing Polish duo. Hence the new album’s title, “Escape from Zoo” the guys break free from the cage and run wild in a wilderness full of street bass, disco, R&B, deep house, hip-hop and more. The new album took an entire year to create and will be out in September, 2010 with vinyl singles dropping throughout the summer. Gary Beck - Electric Deluxe Podcast #089 (11.02.2013) ~ Living Techno. Gary Beck is regarded as one of the most prolific and inventive producers in the current electronic music scene.

Renowned for his own unique sound, Gary is currently in high demand all over the world playing at some of the most respected clubs. He can count on support from many of the biggest names in techno, including Pete Tong, Dubfire, Chris Liebing, Len Faki, Nic Fanciulli and Richie Hawtin.His style can be heard on labels such as Saved, Soma, Electric Deluxe, Drumcode and his own imprint Bek Audio.Gary’s career was given an early boost when Richie Hawtin signed his track ”Consumed” to the Minus label. From that point on, interest began to grow around this talented artist. Before long he was playing to crowds around Europe, South America and Asia. More recently his unique style has been appreciated in New York and further tours of America are in the pipeline.Production wise, Gary has been enjoying success with Nic Fanciulli’s Saved label. Artist: Gary Beck.

Editorial: The Pryda Essential Mix made me feel like it was my first time… raving. An interesting thing happened in the electronic world on Friday night: A little British radio station called Radio 1 was hosting a little show called Essential Mix, and a little Swedish DJ was the guest. Dntel / Herbert - My Orphaned Son – Die Vögel Mix / It’s Only – Koze Mix (Pampa Records) Louche Music - Detroit Swindle - Interview. MINIMAL NATION. DUBFIRE ON EDM: "THERE'S A BATTLE GOING ON" That’s Adana Twins. Jeff Mills – From Detroit to the Future. Serato Face. Zeds Dead Mad Decent Podcast 2011 – Dubstep Electro MixAlternativKultur. Kuwaitiful.