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How to get Answers

Aardvark (www.vark.com), is a social networking-based search engine where other human beings actually do the research for you. All you have to do is register for a free account, type in a category and ask any question you like. The system then sends the question to anyone, in that category, who is logged in to the system. Within, minutes someone will send the answer to your registered email address, or to your IM account.

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The Invigorating Power of Creativity

Many times we watch movies or read books about the lives of artists and even if we are aware of their suffering and frustrations, we believe this is offset by the joy they derive from their creativity. Many times the tribulations, of even the most accomplished artists, are many, but we still believe that the power of creating something new, special and unique, has an immeasurable benefit that brings them the happiness to overcome them.

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The True Fountain of Youth

When we speak of “staying forever young,” we think of cosmetics, exercise, and plastic surgery. Perhaps the most efficient way to keep our bodies healthy is through exercise and healthy food, but even more important is to keep our minds healthy with activities that continually challenge us to grow. Until the time of our deaths, neurons in our brains continue to produce “dendrites.” These dendrites are the communication pathways of neurons. Stimulated by new learnings, parts of our brain continue to grow throughout our entire lives.

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Do Good

The well-known Spanish quote “Do good without seeing to whom” (Haz el bien sin mirar a quien) is an important teaching.

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