Archive for April 16th, 2006
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Sunday, April 16th, 2006The Virgin of Chancellor Rolin, 1435 Musee de Louvre, Paris - This painting depicts the Virgin Mary, dressed in a long beautiful red robe, giving the Baby Jesus to the Chancellor in an Italian palace. Here, there is abundant symbolism. For example, the gardens […]
Quotations by Aesop I
Sunday, April 16th, 2006Aesop was a Greek slave who lived more than 2500 years ago. Although born a slave, he was given freedom because of the humor and […]
Wine
Sunday, April 16th, 2006Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation of grapes and grape juice. Wine-like beverages can also be produced by the fermentation of other fruits and flowers (fruit or country wines), barley (barley wine), rice(sake), honey(mead), and even herbs (chinese wine). However, in such cases a qualifier is often legally required (e.g. […]
Intrinsic Motivation
Sunday, April 16th, 2006Motivation can be intrinsic or extrinsic depending on the locus of control. Intrinsic motivation arises when we are interested in the activity itself. Extrinsic motivation is when someone or something external to the activity drives us. Although extrinsic motivation is effective, the drawback is that it is also somewhat disempowering because the power […]
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