Relationships: Good, Bad, and Ugly

The social changes of the last 40 years have left young people (and often older people) with lots of questions about relationship issues, and often a considerable amount of hurt because of unhealthy relationships. In his "Can I Kiss You?" presentation (Wednesday at 7:00 in the Student Center) Mike Domitrz will offer his advice on making good decisions in the relationship area. Please attend Mr. Domitrz presentation and/or read one of my online messages on relationship issues, either Men, Women, and Other Mythological Creatures or Love, Sex, and the Fragile Egos of Men. Post here brief comments about either the Domitrz presentation or the message you read.

Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary

While Candide is the one Voltaire book everyone seems to read, it is not necessarily his best (or most interesting) work. I find amusing the entries in his Philosophical Dictionary. All sorts of interesting observations on everything from history to Islam to beauty to corn. Choose any entry that interests you, and comment here on what you find interesting in Voltaire's observations on that topic.

The French Encyclopedia (Extra Credit)

Reading the articles in Diderot's Encylopedia is one of the best ways to understand the French Enlightenment. It shows the attitudes of the philosophes toward everything from Islam to Women to Intolerance to History. While the online translation of the Encylopedia articles does not include the wonderful illustrations of the orginal, you will probably still find much of interest.

Browse to an article on a topic of interest to you. Comment on what you found particularly interesting in that article.

Seeds of Success

If you are interested in economic development in the Aberdeen area (particularly as it relates to NSU), you might find useful the "Seeds of Success" presentation this afternoon. NSU president Jim Smith will speak at 3:00 p.m. Add here your comments on the presentation. What was the most interesting thing you learned? Anything that's particularly good news for NSU, Aberdeen, or you personally?