Topic: Culture & Society

While science tries to understand the stuff dreams are made of, humans, from cultures all over the world, continue to believe that dreams contain important hidden truths, according to newly published research.

In six different studies, researchers surveyed nearly 1,100 people about their dreams. “Psychologists’ interpretations of the meaning of dreams vary widely,” said Carey Morewedge, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University and the study’s lead author. “But our research shows that people believe their dreams provide meaningful insight into themselves and their world.”

In her new book, Dr. Laura Dunham says we can learn how to bypass a dysfunctional economy through a consciousness shift.

Worried about surviving the financial collapse? Concerned about making a living in turbulent times? A new book offers timely advice on how to thrive in a new economy. In Spiritual Wisdom for a Planet in Peril - Preparing for 2012 and Beyond, Dr. Laura Dunham suggests four ways to bypass a dysfunctional economy: reviving the barter system, trading locally, creating micro-businesses, and developing self-sustaining communities.

Who is the mysterious "beloved disciple" mentioned in John's Gospel? Elkan Kemp draws on his knowledge on ancient tongues to offer-up his educated best guess.

Although Christians are united in their belief of Christ, walls of dogma divide Jesus' followers into many sects. In his book The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved, the Rev. Elkan V. Kemp draws from the original languages of the Bible to offer an enlightening and unifying account of the New Testament.

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New research by "Verj Magazine" contributor and Associate Professor of Political Science at Florida State University, Dr. Ray Block, suggests that white 'history voters' who wanted to heal America's racial divisions voted for Obama and helped him clinch the presidency. Obama's election is an important marker not just in black history, but in American history.

There is no denying that the election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States was monumental. That a black man has been elected to the highest office in a country rife with racial divisions has left many unanswered questions about how this became possible. Much research has pointed to the role of the "black voters" and the "youth voters," who turned out in record numbers to cast their ballots. However, new research by Verj Magazine contributor and Associate Professor of Political Science at Florida State University, Dr. Ray Block, suggests that white American "history voters," motivated by a desire to heal racial wounds, voted for Obama because they wanted to play a part in making an historic change to the nature of race relations in the country. The research suggests that Obama's election is an important marker not just in black history, but in American history.

The evolution wars are over, right? Scopes was finally vindicated, creationism was booted out of the classroom, and a new president in his inaugural speech issued a clarion call to "restore science to its rightful place".

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This February, America will honor the struggle that made civil rights a reality. The nation will also look forward to the sweeping changes promised by Obama's multicultural administration. Laine Cunningham, an author who writes about social justice, says the coming era will surpass the achievements made during the 1960s.

America has reached a new milestone. The turmoil and struggle of the 1960s have finally created true freedom for people from every background.

Two new works of academic philosophy challenge previously accepted scholarship and introduce a new perspective to the study of antiquity. David Konstan's exploration of Epicurean psychology and Edward Halper's in-depth analysis of Aristotle's "Metaphysics" shed new light on two of the greatest minds in history in their revelatory academic titles.

Parmenides Publishing, a Las Vegas-based independent publishing company, is starting the new year with a bang, presenting two new academic philosophy titles, A Life Worthy of the Gods: The Materialist Psychology of Epicurus by David Konstan and One and Many in Aristotle's Metaphysics: Books Alpha-Delta by Edward C. Halper.

Green building consultant, speaker and author, Jerry Yudelson, uses online video clip to predict the federal government will champion energy-efficient building projects.

One of the nation's leading authorities on green building has predicted that the new Obama administration will have a major impact on commercial design and construction practices, ushering in an era when green building will become a permanent part of the economic, financial, and cultural landscape.

In some parts of America, such as Michigan, frog legs are a staple on restaurant menus. According to a recent study, the global market for frog legs is threatening this specie's survival.

The global trade in frog legs for human consumption is threatening their extinction, according to a new study by an international team including University of Adelaide researchers.

How well will Barack Obama to lead his country? Court-qualified handwriting expert Bart Baggett offers a scientific analysis of the president’s leadership qualities, as revealed in his handwriting.

With multi-industry bailouts, an unprecedented federal deficit and National Debt, and soaring unemployment, is Barack Obama up to the challenge of pulling the United States out of its economic crisis? A scientific analysis of his handwriting reveals nine characteristics that predict the state of the nation we can expect under Obama's command.