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The 1931 Histomap: The entire history of the world distilled into a single map/chart.

The 1931 Histomap: The entire history of the world distilled into a single map/chart.
The Vault is Slate's history blog. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @slatevault, and find us on Tumblr. Find out more about what this space is all about here. This “Histomap,” created by John B. Sparks, was first printed by Rand McNally in 1931. This giant, ambitious chart fit neatly with a trend in nonfiction book publishing of the 1920s and 1930s: the “outline,” in which large subjects (the history of the world! The 5-foot-long Histomap was sold for $1 and folded into a green cover, which featured endorsements from historians and reviewers. the actual picture of the march of civilization, from the mud huts of the ancients thru the monarchistic glamour of the middle ages to the living panorama of life in present day America. The chart emphasizes domination, using color to show how the power of various “peoples” (a quasi-racial understanding of the nature of human groups, quite popular at the time) evolved throughout history. Related:  pokrajculja

OUR ENERGY FUTURE Copyright © 2006, Harold Aspden This website presents a deliberately concise summary account of something of vital importance to the future of mankind. The world needs a new source of energy, one that is not an exhaustible commodity subject to powerplay as between nations. Yes, one can dream and then awake to say this is impossible, but I urge those with the necessary skills to heed what I have to say in my three messages below. First, however, let me introduce myself. Message No. 1: Physicists have come to recognize that there exists a quantum underworld alive with energy and permeating all space. There is also a secret they have yet to fathom. How else could the Sun spinning about its own axis have come into existence? In depth analysis of the physics involved, meaning the effect of the resulting radial electric field on that quantum underworld, then allows one to calculate the resulting rate of spin and thereby understand how the solar system was created. Dr. 2007 Update

Don’t rush to Nepal to help. Read this first | Claire Bennett As someone who has considered Nepal home for many years, the shock on hearing the news of the earthquake that has devastated the country was extreme. I felt pained at being away from home – cut off in rural Cambodia – at a time like this, impotent and powerless. The quake has left thousands dead, many more injured and even more without shelter. Something that has been much discussed in the international aid community is the lack of coordinated response to the Haiti disaster. There were even reports of teams of doctors who arrived to help but were unable to feed themselves. One of the biggest problems with relief work is that it is a free-for-all. What Nepal needs right now is not another untrained bystander, however much her heart is hurting. I have been inundated with offers of help and contributions from friends and family. • Remember that it is not about you. • Do not donate stuff. • Give money. • In the short term, handouts are necessary. • In the long term, rebuild sustainably.

Courts quietly confirm MMR Vaccine causes Autism After decades of passionate debate, parents probably missed the repeated admissions by drug companies and governments alike that vaccines do in fact cause autism. For concerned parents seeking the truth, it’s worth remembering that the exact same people who own the world’s drug companies also own America’s news outlets. Finding propaganda-free information has been difficult, until now. Dr. At the center of the fifteen-year controversy is Dr. For that discovery way back in 1996, and a subsequent research paper published by the doctor in 1998, Andrew Wakefield has found himself the victim of a world-wide smear campaign by drug corporations, governments and media companies. But in recent months, courts, governments and vaccine manufacturers have quietly conceded the fact that the Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine most likely does cause autism and stomach diseases. Grassroots outcry This reader isn’t alone. Landmark rulings Wakefield attacked again Dr.

Willis Harman Willis Harman (August 16, 1918 – January 30, 1997)[1] was an American engineer, social scientist, academic, futurist, writer, and visionary. He is best remembered for his work with SRI International, for being president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences in California,[2] and for his work in raising consciousness within the international business community.[3] Early life and education[edit] Career[edit] Harman taught for several years at the University of Florida before joining the Stanford faculty in 1952.[2] He eventually left Stanford to become a senior social scientist at SRI International where he initiated a futures research program, exploring the national and global future. Selected works[edit] References[edit] External links[edit]

52 Places to Go in 2015 A revitalized city welcomes the world. Sure, Italy is rich with romantic cities like Florence, Venice and Rome — but its most vibrant might just be Milan. And this is the year for tourists to explore its charms, as it hosts the 2015 World Expo. Twenty million visitors are expected to visit the city for the Expo, a mammoth event that runs from May through October and involves more than 130 participating nations and organizations sponsoring more than 60 pavilions. The Expo coincides with the completion of a number of urban renewal projects that are infusing new life into overlooked quarters, like La Darsena, a formerly dilapidated harbor that will feature tree-lined promenades, bike paths and piazzas. And Milanese restaurants are earning acclaim for their increased focus on diverse regional cuisines from across the Italian peninsula. Related: “36 Hours: What To Do in Milan“

Don Miguel Ruiz, 'Four Agreements' Author, Explores One Of Life's Greatest Questions: Who Are We? Spiritual author don Miguel Ruiz has spent his life traveling the world and speaking to countless people about spiritual awareness. His book, The New York Times best seller The Four Agreements, has also helped many of its readers experience a profound shift on their spiritual path. So, when Ruiz sat down with Oprah for an interview on "Super Soul Sunday," she had to ask him about one of life's greatest questions. "Who are we?" Oprah asks Ruiz. "Our life is about searching for that answer." Ruiz's answer may surprise many. Coming up with a single definition to answer this great question, for Ruiz, simply isn't possible. Ruiz uses an analogy with animals to further explain his point. "They don't care," Oprah agrees. "Exactly," Ruiz says. So what should we care about? "Super Soul Sunday" airs on Sundays at 11 a.m.

Justine Musk Izjemen posnetek slovenskih reševalcev na motorju, ki ga morate videti! | AvtoArena.si Reševalci motoristi iz ljubljanske reševalne postaje so na spletnem portalu YouTube objavili zanimiv posnetek, ki prikazuje njihovo delo, težave, izzive in misli, ki jim rojijo po glavi, medtem ko hitijo na kraj nesreče. Video vreden ogleda, tudi zaradi besed, ki so jih zapisali ob posneteku. Bravo in hvala! Preberi več: Slovenski osnovnošolec namesto stroke analiziral rešitve za preprečitev vožnje po nasprotni strani ceste Vir: Youtube Foto: Zajeta slika

10 Myths About Introverts | Eli Bishop 10 Myths About Introverts (As a graphic designer, a list I can really get behind…), also here is a follow up article about introverts! Definition of introverts via Wikipedia: Introverts are people whose energy tends to expand through reflection and dwindle during interaction. They often take pleasure in solitary activities such as reading, writing, music, drawing, tinkering, playing video games, watching movies and plays, and using computers. The archetypal artist, writer, sculptor, engineer, composer, and inventor are all highly introverted. Introversion is not the same as being shy or being a social outcast. Great list of myths about introverts via Carl King Creative: Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk. This is not true. Myth #2 – Introverts are shy. Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Myth #3 – Introverts are rude. Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people. Nonsense. 1. 2. 3.

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