Page 19 - News

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Seneca and the Three Dimensions of Time

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

Understanding how we spend our daily hours directly shapes the quality of human existence. The philosophy of Seneca teaches that...

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Heatwave in Europe: how to work during extreme heat?

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

A heatwave is never easy… It is time to bring out the fan and air conditioner again. The heatwave has...

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There’s Fungi in The Ocean – And They’re Far More Important to The Carbon Cycle Than We Realised

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

Fungi turn up almost everywhere: concealed in tree trunks, nestled among soil particles, deep inside our bodies and beneath the...

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Horoscope forecasts for every sign this Monday

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

Monday’s energies will encourage natives to pause, take a closer look at their own choices and alter anything causing discomfort....

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How Epictetus’ Philosophy Builds Mental Serenity and Self-Control

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

The search for mental calm amid everyday uncertainties is a common challenge for anyone dealing with an excess of daily...

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Giant Otter Returns to Argentina After a Century

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

The presence of a large aquatic mammal in South American river basins represents a historic achievement for environmental preservation. The...

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3 rituals for St Michael the Archangel’s Lent

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

St Michael the Archangel’s Lent is a 40-day period devoted to prayer, reflection and other expressions of faith. Traditionally, it...

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Why Walking With Your Hands Behind Your Back Can Boost Your Brain and Reduce Stress

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

You may associate it with your grandfather’s Sunday strolls or teachers pacing between desks. Yet walking with your hands behind...

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University of Surrey Plastic Turns to Gas and Reforms for Recycling

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

The planet is awash with plastic rubbish. Microplastics have entered our bodies, and no ecosystem has escaped them. Plastic has...

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Tarot forecasts for each star sign on Monday

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

According to the tarot, Monday will bring an atmosphere of initiative, balance, intensity and important choices. The cards reveal opportunities...

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Tranca-Ruas and Maria Padilha: Meaning, Protection and Transformation

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

Among the best-known names in Umbanda traditions and other African-derived religions are Tranca-Ruas and Maria Padilha. Linked, across different traditions,...

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How Crimson Oak Pond Creates a Rural Wildlife Refuge

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

Creating a lake for fish farming can profoundly reshape the surrounding environment. Over time, plentiful water draws in a range...

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Why silence and self-control can help during relationship conflict

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

Remaining silent during a disagreement does not always indicate weakness or an attempt to avoid the issue. Often, this response...

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Australian Farm Offering 2027 Volunteer Exchange with Arabian Endurance Horses

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

An Australian farm specialising in Arabian endurance horses, located in the Inverell Shire Council area, is offering volunteer exchange placements...

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Australia Is Likely the Safest Place During a Global Catastrophic Risk

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

It can sometimes feel as though humanity faces an endless succession of catastrophic dangers. Nuclear armageddon. Climate change. Pandemics. AI....

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Lenormand card predictions for every zodiac sign in the final week of August

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

The final week of August arrives by closing a cycle of lessons and laying the groundwork for a new period...

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Global initiative to save rare species and protect biodiversity

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

The biodiversity crisis demands rapid, structured action on an international scale. Mobilising strategic resources can save vulnerable populations before they...

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Patience: How to Wait with Serenity

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

A phrase about patience turns a circumstance commonly linked with anxiety into an exercise in self-control. Waiting without losing one’s...

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Horoscope Forecasts for Every Sign This Saturday

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

This Saturday, the signs will seek harmony across different areas of life. Although unexpected events, demands and differing viewpoints may...

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How a Block of Ice Travelled from Alaska to Iowa in 1977

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

The global search for water resources prompted scientists to investigate highly unconventional solutions throughout the last century. In 1977, a...

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7 Star Signs May Have a Financial Surprise in the Coming Days

Reverend Daniel Whitaker • September 28, 2026

Financial surprises do not always arrive as a major prize or an unexpected windfall. Sometimes, they take the form of...