I. The Six Arguments against SETI The various projects that comprise the 45-years old Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) raise two important issues: (1) do Aliens exist and (2) can we communicate with them. If they do and we can, how come we never encountered an extraterrestrial, let alone spoken to or corresponded with one? There are six basic explanations…
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Going For A Win Win Result A Guide To Being Assertive
“The basic difference between being assertive and being aggressive is how our words and behavior affect the rights and well being of others” Sharon Anthony Bower It is interesting that many people still confuse being assertive with being aggressive. How about you? Have you learnt the difference? Forgive me if you have, but for those of you who still aren’t…
Opening To Your Life Insights
Eight years ago this month I suffered the loss of a younger brother. This being the first time that I lost a sibling and the fact that he was the youngest made this time especially tough. To watch his children view him at an age where they didn’t even understand the concept of death was enough to tear your heart…
Learn To Speak The German Language
German is one of the most widely spoken languages worldwide. It is the official language of several countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Belgium. After the English language, it is the most commonly known language in the European Union, of which it is one of the official languages. The German language is the third most taught foreign language in the…
What Does A Living Will Declare
And who needs a living will? Basically, a living will is a form of expression of independence. We are, after all, free to decide, in life and in death. The expression living will is sometimes used to refer to a document in which you write down what you want to happen if you become ill and cannot communicate your wishes…
Communicating To Your Child Through Text
Today people are using their cell phones for much more than talking. In fact, the biggest craze that is sweeping the cell phone industry is text messages. Text messages are short messages that are sent either via cell phone or computer to a cell phone. Instead of answering the phone and talking, the person receiving the message can read it…
Relationships And Poor Communication
To communicate means to tell about our feelings, and our thoughts. When we communicate, our words may not say precisely what is in our mind, but when somebody takes our body language and words together, he/she can probably find out what we really want to communicate. Understanding communication and making communication is both an art and a science. But it…
Learning Spanish Part 9 Learning Spanish Through Cultural Immersion
In my last article I talked a little bit about the benefits of learning about Spanish / Latin American culture and how it can help you with your Spanish language studies. I then went on to talk about my early experiences of trying to communicate in Spanish to the locals of Tijuana in Mexico. It was at this point that…
Coaching Basketball Defense Top 12 Most Important Things To Emphasize On Defense
As a basketball coach, you’ve probably struggled to find enough time to teach everything that you want. It seems that all coaches have this problem! To be an effective coach, you have to prioritize and strategically decide what you will emphasize. Coaching is all about what you emphasize! If you do not continually harp and emphasize certain aspects, your defense…
My Communication Is The Response I Get
Have you ever felt you communicated clearly with someone, but that person didn’t understand what you said? Did you blame them for not listening properly, or for misinterpreting your words? Or did you take responsibility for the response your communication elicited? Were you centered with your truth while being flexible in your approach? Communication is like a dance, where we…