Being As an example of efforts in recent times, Heidegger (who himself drew on ancient Greek sources) adopted German terms like Dasein to articulate the topic.[1] Several modern approaches build on such continental European exemplars as Heidegger, and apply metaphysical results to the understanding of human psychology and the human condition generally (notably in the Existentialist tradition). By contrast, in mainstream Analytical philosophy the topic is more confined to abstract investigation, in the work of such influential theorists as W. V. "How comes the world to be here at all instead of the nonentity which might be imagined in its place? The substantial being[edit] Being and the substance theorists[edit] Aristotle knew of this tradition when he began his Metaphysics, and had already drawn his own conclusion, which he presented under the guise of asking what being is:[3] Aristotle's theory of act and potency[edit] The transcendental being[edit] St. The transcendentals[edit] Hobbes said:[14]
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White Space and Simplicity: An Overview « Smashing Magazine Advertisement Last year we’ve seen a lot of simple, even minimalistic designs, which impress not with the amount of presented information but with the way the information is actually presented. Complex layouts are giving way to simple 2-col- or 3-col layouts, which usually have large amount of white space without any content whatsoever. Indeed, the importance of both white space and simplicity shouldn’t be underrated. Used correctly, they can enhance the performance of a web-site, improve readability and make a great first impression. Links checked: June/16 2008. Simplicity: Keep it simple Why does a page look complex? White Space (Negative Space): Design Matters: White space About the potential power behind Negative Space.ALA: Whitespace An excellent introduction to the theory and use of whitespace, by Mark BoultonDesign Psychology An insight in the psychology of web design. Simplicity and White Space in Practice: It's done.
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Bolivia Set to Pass Historic 'Law of Mother Earth' Which Will Grant Nature Equal Rights to Humans With the cooperation of politicians and grassroots organizations, Bolivia is set to pass the Law of Mother Earth which will grant nature the same rights and protections as humans. The piece of legislation, called la Ley de Derechos de la Madre Tierra, is intended to encourage a radical shift in conservation attitudes and actions, to enforce new control measures on industry, and to reduce environmental destruction. The law redefines natural resources as blessings and confers the same rights to nature as to human beings, including: the right to life and to exist; the right to continue vital cycles and processes free from human alteration; the right to pure water and clean air; the right to balance; the right not to be polluted; and the right to not have cellular structure modified or genetically altered. In late 2005 Bolivia elected its first indigenous president, Evo Morales. Bolivia's successes or failures with implementation may well inform the policies of countries around the world.
What a Nice Virus The house remix of Robin Thicke's “My Life.” Its writer sent it to me just now. The bass line reminds me a little bit of Derrick May. There are many interesting things about this tune. When I first heard the tune on the credits to Despicable Me, I assumed that it was indeed from the later 70s, so deft was the simulation. And who can't like a song about meeting one's perfect mate on the dancefloor (I did), superimposed on imagery of the lovable villain falling for the little orphan girls? The 4 Personality Types Every Startup Needs The 4 Personality Types Every Startup Needs Anyone can have a killer startup idea, but in order to make that idea succeed you’ll need an unbeatable team. Crafting the perfect team is an art -- one we're constantly trying to refine at my startup, Boundless. We’ve found that a structured process yields the best new hires. Our initial process is probably quite similar to many other startups. However, the final step is a little different. The Four Critical Startup Personality Types The Beast, Lara Croft, The Architect, and The Most Interesting Man in the World. Here’s how to identify these four startup personalities: The Beast Lara Croft When hiring, look for adventurers with an entrepreneurial spirit. The Architect The Most Interesting Man in the World At any fast-growing startup, you’ll spend a lot of time collaborating and hanging out with your colleagues. We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Healy Jones to Boundless as our new Vice President of Marketing.
Tim Ferriss Visits the Future Tim Ferriss recently visited the Institute for the Future to discuss the future of work, learning, and his unique lifestyle. Ferris is the author of several books describing how to do things in 4 hours, as well as a world-class tango dancer, a television host, and actor. He is a guest lecturer at Princeton on entrepreneurship, and he is a cage fighter, among many other things. Where does he find the time for all of this? Ferriss also happens to be an advocate for avoiding busywork through outsourcing or automation, as well as finding new and innovative ways for more efficient learning. After hearing about how Mr. It may not need to be said, but Ferriss doesn't subscribe to traditional ways of learning or making. Ferriss says that his books have an altruistic ulterior motive, but that won't necessarily make them sell. A book titled The 4-Hour Work Week was his ticket into mainstream media. When I first heard of this, I was a bit put off. Buckminster Fuller argued,
Mongolia (Geographical Edition) - Maps, Travel Books, Guides and Travel Information - Stanfords - Stanfords Website Mongolia at 1:2,000,000 on an indexed map from Gizi Map with its road network shown on the base with bold altitude colouring indicating its physical geography. The map includes a street plan of central Ulaanbaatar annotated with hotels and places of interest. Names of larger towns and selected smaller locations, as well as of many topographic features are also shown in Cyrillic alphabet. The map provides a very fine presentation of the country’s geography through bold altitude colouring and graphics for salt flats, swamps, etc, plus numerous spot heights and plenty of names of mountain ranges and peaks. National parks and other protected areas are highlighted. Road network indicates country tracks, gives distances on main routes, and shows locations of border crossings. Also provided is a street plan of Ulaanbaatar naming districts and main streets and highlighting locations of several hotels, embassies, and various places of interest.
NAHBS 2013 - Adventure touring bikes | Dirt Rag Magazine By Adam Newman Riders are always looking for new challenges and new places to ride their bikes. Adventure touring and bike-packing are two of the fastest-growing segments of the industry, and like every year, the North American Handmade Bike Show is setting trends that the rest of the industry is likely to soon follow. Though adventures can be had on any bike, more and more riders are designing, building, and riding bikes specifically designed around touring or racing on unpaved roads or rough terrain. Not quite mountain bikes, they often incorporate aspects of cyclocross and traditional touring bikes to make them more versatile. Rigid forks, disc brakes, 29-inch wheels, and soft-sided luggage are common sights. Here are some of the adventure touring bikes we saw at NAHBS 2013 here in Denver, Colorado. Moots Moots designed and built this bike for a customer who plans on racing the Colorado Trail Race and then continuing on for even more adventures. English Cycles Cielo Stinner Ellis Soulcraft