Uróboros
Uróboros o uroboros. En la iconografía alquímica el color verde se asocia con el principio mientras que el rojo simboliza la consumación del objetivo del Magnum Opus (la Gran Obra). El uróboros (también ouroboros o uroboros) (del griego «ουροβóρος», "uróvoro", a su vez de oyrá, "cola", y borá, "alimento") es un símbolo que muestra a un animal serpentiforme que engulle su propia cola y que conforma, con su cuerpo, una forma circular. El uróboros simboliza el ciclo eterno de las cosas, también el esfuerzo eterno, la lucha eterna o bien el esfuerzo inútil, ya que el ciclo vuelve a comenzar a pesar de las acciones para impedirlo. Generalidades[editar] El uróboros es un concepto empleado en diversas culturas a lo largo de al menos los últimos 3000 años. En la alquimia[editar] En la cultura popular[editar] Un gusano, un pez, un dragón, una serpiente o un animal de forma alargada más o menos serpentiforme cubierto de escamas, pelo, con patas o sin ellas, etcétera. Véase también[editar] masonería
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History and Theories of Spousal Abuse
It has been estimated that one out of every six women in this country are victims of ongoing spousal abuse and that as many as one in three have experienced at least one physical assault during the course of their marriages (Straus, Gelles, & Steinmetz, 1980). These numbers may seem shockingly high at first, but they are really not too surprising when we stop and consider the fact that wife-beating is rooted in long-standing social traditions. It was both legal and respectable to beat one's wife until the late nineteenth century, and it has only been within the last two decades that battering has truly become viewed as unacceptable behavior. Throughout written history women have occupied a subordinate position to men. One theory of spousal abuse which takes its historical aspects into account is the social-learning approach. Category: Psychology - H
CampusBuddy Connects Students and Universities Through Social Me
This post is part of Mashable’s Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. The series is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. Name: CampusBuddy Quick Pitch: CampusBuddy is an academic-based social network linking students to classmates and others on campus. Genius Idea: CampusBuddy goes beyond the typical college-oriented social networks and focuses on academic features for members including the ability to add their classes, create a weekly schedule with courses and events, connect with classmates, and link their Facebook and MySpace profiles. At the core of CampusBuddy is their database of official university grades - they've analyzed close to 100 million grades at 250 universities using school records. Where CampusBuddy aces the college social network test is in its integration with Facebook. Sponsored by Microsoft BizSpark
Golem
Prague reproduction of Golem In Jewish folklore, a golem (/ˈɡoʊləm/ GOH-ləm; Hebrew: גולם) is an animated anthropomorphic being, created entirely from inanimate matter. The word was used to mean an amorphous, unformed material (usually out of stone and clay) in Psalms and medieval writing.[1] The most famous golem narrative involves Judah Loew ben Bezalel, the late-16th-century rabbi of Prague. History[edit] Etymology[edit] The word golem occurs once in the Bible in Psalms 139:16, which uses the word גלמי (galmi; my golem),[2] meaning "my unshaped form",[3] connoting the unfinished human being before God’s eyes.[2] The Mishnah uses the term for an uncultivated person: "Seven characteristics are in an uncultivated person, and seven in a learned one," (שבעה דברים בגולם) (Pirkei Avot 5:6 in the Hebrew text; English translations vary). Earliest stories[edit] Joseph Delmedigo informs us, in 1625, that "many legends of this sort are current, particularly in Germany The Golem of Chelm[edit]
Human Rights Issues | Institute for Humane Education
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Humane Education website at Although changes in the last hundred years (such as increased rights for women and minorities) have significantly advanced human rights across the globe, social justice is still a dream for hundreds of millions of people. For example, despite laws against it, slavery is actually on the rise, and genocide plagues several continents. Starvation and preventable disease – the result of corruption, lack of education, global climate change, diminished resources, human overpopulation, and more – claim millions of lives annually. Women and people who are minorities, homosexual, disabled, or facing poverty all over the globe still endure prejudices and obstacles that prevent them from leading free, safe, and healthy lives. Human rights are inextricably connected to environmental and cultural issues.
15 Sites That Will Inspire You To Become A Better Web Designer
I remember back in the good ol’ days when I first started gaining interest in web design, there weren’t as many websites that offered tips and resources as they do nowadays. I believe there were only 2 sites I frequently visited to help me improve my web design skills, it was Web Monkey and HTML goodies. These 2 sites are still pretty relevant to date, however, there are now thousands of web design sites that offer helpful resources, tools, tips and tutorials. So whether you are a veteran web designer or an upcoming designer, here’s some sites that will inspire you to step up your design skills. www.designmeltdown.comwww.graphic-exchange.comwww.sitepoint.comwww.csszengarden.comwww.techbranch.comwww.decographics.comwww.veerle.duoh.com If you know of any other websites that you think is worthy of honorable mentions, feel free to post it on your comment and I will add them here.
Ignacio Padilla
Ignacio Padilla (Ciudad de México, 1968), escritor mexicano del grupo literario Crack o Generación del Crack. Biografía[editar] Realizó sus estudios de preparatoria en el Centro Universitario México, y posteriormente se licenció en Comunicación por la Universidad Iberoamericana, maestro en Literatura inglesa en la Universidad de Edimburgo y doctor en Literatura española e hispanoamericana en Salamanca. Fue agregado cultural de la Embajada de México en la Gran Bretaña (2001-2003); publicó entonces Crónicas africanas, una serie de artículos que había publicado ya en el suplemento Nostromo sobre la experiencia de Padilla al vivir durante dos años de la preparatoria en Swazilandia, viaje que incluso llevó al autor a convertirse en reo de muerte, acusado de ser uno de los terroristas que habían explotado una bomba en Zambia. Su obra narrativa ha cosechado una docena de premios nacionales e internacionales, y ha sido traducida a más de quince idiomas. Obra[editar] en S.L.P en el TEATRO DE LA PAZ
