Understanding Kali Yuga and Thriving in Challenging Times
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Understanding Kali Yuga and Thriving in Challenging Times

Kali Yuga, often referred to as the “Age of Darkness,” is the fourth and final age in the cycle of yugas described in Hindu scriptures. According to ancient texts, it is a period marked by moral decline, strife, and the deterioration of human values. This age is believed to last for 432,000 years, and we are currently said to be living in it.

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The History of Clothing and Sports: Shirts vs Skins in the 1400’s - A Social and Cultural Phenomenon of the Late Middle Ages
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The History of Clothing and Sports: Shirts vs Skins in the 1400’s - A Social and Cultural Phenomenon of the Late Middle Ages

The History of Clothing and Sports: Shirts vs Skins in the 1400’s - A Social and Cultural Phenomenon of the Late Middle Ages unveils an intriguing chapter of medieval life through newly translated Greek texts. This groundbreaking exploration captures the dichotomy between uniforms and bare skin in sports, reflecting deeper social hierarchies and cultural values of the time. With vivid accounts and insightful analysis, the texts reveal how clothing—or the lack thereof—served as a powerful statement of identity, status, and community among the people of the 15th century. Dive into this rich tapestry of history and discover how these practices shaped not only the games played but also the very fabric of society itself.

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Surfing in Ocean City Maryland See Description Below for Surf Guide Information
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Surfing in Ocean City Maryland See Description Below for Surf Guide Information

A very consistent, very legit, very popular Delmarva beach-break assisted by some bathymetry-stroking jetties, 8th Street can offer the same heaving, dumping, spitting lefthand tube riding experience as other Ocean City spots on NE swells — along with the same maddening currents, paddle-out denials, and boardwalk peanut galleries. And it’s becoming an increasingly popular destination for surgical strikes during hurricane season. That’s because Ocean City in general boasts a rather wide swell window — accommodating everything from NE to straight S energy — and 8th Street in particular can handle a bit more N wind than some nearby spots. It usually prefers lower tides, depending on what the sand’s doing.

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Understanding poverty through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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Understanding poverty through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

“Poverty is indisputably the worst curse in human life. It reduces human existence to near non-existence. It is demeaning and humiliating. Mere day-to-day survival is the prime concern of the poverty-stricken life. The thought process of the poor seldom transcends beyond the threshold of survival. Poverty-stricken people in a society or nation are considered a burden and generally looked down on.

An American psychologist, Abraham Maslow, came up with the theory of the hierarchy of human needs in 1943. Known as the pyramid of needs, it begins with the most basic human needs and climbs up the pyramid to the most challenging needs. Using the pyramid model, Maslow created a classification system reflecting five sets (or stages or tiers) of human needs.”

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SimpleDorms: Reimagining Our Communities | Socially Subsidized Housing
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SimpleDorms: Reimagining Our Communities | Socially Subsidized Housing

When looking at the problems today, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs comes to mind. Some criticize the theory saying, “can find exceptions to it, such as the military, police, firefighters, etc. who will risk their safety for the well-being of others or parents who will sacrifice their basic needs for their children”. Heroic actions can come with a cost, however if successful, the opposite occurs. Not only for the hero but society.

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