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• n  French philosopher and mathematician; developed dualistic theory of mind and matter; introduced the use of coordinates to locate a point in two or three dimensions (1596-1650)

• Descartes
• Rene Descartes

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• Gift ideas for the gardener in your life
  With apologies to philosopher/mathematician Rene Descartes, our significant others must remember "I garden, therefore I am." It isn't "I do housework, therefore I am." Events often remind me of my garden geekiness. Recently, a master gardener shared her excitement over a pending Christmas gift from her husband — a shiny new chipper/shredder. As we shared her forthcoming expansion in garden work ...
  Dec. 14, 2013 - IlliniHQ.com