Anti-abortion law in Nicaragua rises maternal deaths
Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by admin in Culture
An Amnesty International report notes that total abortion ban in Nicaragua that governed since July 2008 is contributing to an increase in maternal mortality in that country. As reported in the journal The Lancet (29 August), the law – that applies even in cases of rape, incest and pregnancies at risk of death – “denies women access to life-saving treatments and prevents the professional practice effective medical-health, “said Kate Gilmore, deputy general secretary of Amnesty International. (more…)
8 landmark psychological experiments
Posted on 05. Oct, 2009 by admin in Culture
There are many experiences major in psychology but scored some minds more than others. They also often sparked controversy as they seemed indicative of human actions and reactions and / or animals. The psychology is considered a ” science soft “as opposed to hard sciences like physics or mathematics because it is not based on formalisms pushed. (more…)
Message from the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports
Posted on 03. Oct, 2009 by admin in Culture
Carifesta is the most remarkable event in the Caribbean, only to bring together governments and peoples of the region and their synergies for a common effort. And is that Carifesta is inclusive, diverse and also very complex.
During the festival, which will run for ten days, will take place over 16 different events, often simultaneously throughout Guyana. This is an ambitious project for which we are ready. (more…)
Stories from Ancient China: The difference between “Being loyal to his Emperor” and “Love your Emperor”
Posted on 02. Oct, 2009 by admin in Culture, Educational Resources
Many contemporary Chinese associate the old concept of loyalty with those high officials who blindly followed the orders of their emperor, even if they knew that such orders would undermine the interests of their country and their Emperor. Many current Chinese falsely associate the ancient doctrine of Middle preached by Confucius with these so-called wise men who know what is good for themselves, protecting their personal safety and playing card security in this uncertain world remaining neutral, especially when faced with two opposing factions. (more…)
Ancient Greek and Latin, French Revolution, contemporary world
Posted on 08. Sep, 2009 by admin in Culture, Education in Science, Social
The collection “Res Publica” Presses Universitaires de Rennes has noted in recent years for its ability to highlight research that question the “public good” according to viewpoints different disciplinary history, sociology , political science, ethnographic approaches to social facts, rhetorical studies … The collective work that appears here responds well to this tradition of openness, with a clear analysis of texts. (more…)
The French language and European culture
Posted on 07. Sep, 2009 by admin in Culture, Education in Science
Europe will hardly see a general map of the world. At least she is heading to Asia which projects out of its own forces deep. “Is it really this Finistere, described by Fernand Braudel Voltaire said that in terms amazed, radiation? “It seems to me that the late fifteenth century that Christian Europe became a sort of immense republic where the balance of power is better established than it was in Greece … A (more…)
Listen to the sound of instruments from ancient Greece!
Posted on 04. Sep, 2009 by admin in Culture, Experiments & Research
Using calculations and with lots of power computer, a group of Italian researchers has reconstructed the sound of several ancient instruments, described in texts and paintings dating back some of over two thousand years. After a concert playing a virtual épigonion, the team promises to others that we will hear salpinx, barbitone, aulos and syrinx through a training called Orchestra sounds lost (more…)
Culture, Science and Sport
Posted on 30. Aug, 2009 by admin in Culture, Experiments & Research
The creation of the journal Culture, Science and Sports Science Department of Physical Activity and Sport in the CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF SAN ANTONIO, arises from the intellectual and professional concerns of the faculty of our degree. In carrying out our teaching and research, committed to our responsibilities, and excited about the projects of our university, we propose an institutional space where project scientific dissemination of research results and facilitate a national discussion platform on physical activity and sport, while establishing, as future project, opening channels to the outside. (more…)
Science and culture
Posted on 23. Aug, 2009 by admin in Culture, Education in Science
The man not only well art, art, history and philosophy. However, science is an ingredient which generally is called culture, which relies heavily on cell culture of science that makes the man and also of having the design of science. The spirit of man, his intelligence and freedom, is essentially a cultural spirit. (more…)
Scenarios of the culture of science
Posted on 20. Aug, 2009 by admin in Culture, Educational Resources, Social
Think these differences is necessary to avoid simplistic attitudes and make the same offer in very different contexts, or accept defeat in the absence of appropriate conditions for work. Maybe the problems are just opportunities to explore and discover key elements of the culture of science. Maybe it’s worth asking not only for the language used in the context in which children grow up, but even in their health and nutrition. (more…)