Daily Archives: October 4, 2014

Sam Harris on Big Think: Divorcing Mindful Meditation From Religion

by | October 4, 2014
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Some atheists are uncomfortable with Sam Harris because he practices meditation and uses the word “spiritual”; this allocates him to the woo pile of public figures, along with Deepak Chopra and Oprah. Truth be told, I can’t stand the word “spiritual” either but I accept the context in which Sam uses it and I think… Read more »

Dagmar Gontard-Zelinkova

by | October 4, 2014
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October is Women’s History Month in Canada, an opportunity for Canadians to learn about women’s and girls’ valuable contributions to our country’s history – and to the quality of our lives in the 21st century. Dagmar Gontard-Zelinkova, who died at her residence on Baptiste Lake, Ontario on August 12, 2014, deserves a a special place… Read more »