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The 5 Best Kisses I Ever Had. 1.

The 5 Best Kisses I Ever Had

The Good-Bye or Maybe Not Kiss I perched my elbows on the passenger side window sill. The height of his white pick-up truck put me on slight tip-toe. 6 Ways To Deal With Rejection. 5 Tips for Emotionally Recharging. 40 Ways to Give Yourself a Break: Recharge Physically, Emotionally & Spiritually.

“Health is the greatest possession.

40 Ways to Give Yourself a Break: Recharge Physically, Emotionally & Spiritually

Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend.” ~Lao Tzu It’s common among overachiever types: we like to push ourselves. Sorry Single People, Being In A Relationship Is Actually Awesome. Hi, single people!

Sorry Single People, Being In A Relationship Is Actually Awesome

I know you’ve heard the rumors — that being in a relationship is actually all it’s cracked up to be. And I hate to be the bearer of bad news– oh, who am I kidding? I LOVE being the bearer of bad news. Relationships are awesome! Okay, not all relationships are awesome. For some of us, nothing feels more urgent than loving another person. Fifteen Assumptions That Might Be Useful To Make. 1.

Fifteen Assumptions That Might Be Useful To Make

Assume that you are loved. How to Be More Charismatic: 10 Tips. Some people instantly make us feel important.

How to Be More Charismatic: 10 Tips

Some people instantly make us feel special. Some people light up a room just by walking in. We can't always define it, but some people have it: They're naturally charismatic. Unfortunately, natural charisma quickly loses its impact. 8 Habits of Remarkably Successful People. I'm fortunate to know a number of remarkably successful people.

8 Habits of Remarkably Successful People

I've described how these people share a set of specific perspectives and beliefs. They also share a number of habits: 1. Richard Cohen: Jealous of Daniel Craig’s Bond — strength and intelligence – Douglas Ernst. The Washington Post’s Richard Cohen isn’t a fan of Daniel Craig’s muscular Bond.

Richard Cohen: Jealous of Daniel Craig’s Bond — strength and intelligence – Douglas Ernst

He’d prefer a more bookish version of 007. Since Skyfall quotes Tennyson, it’s only fitting to remind the author: “How dull it is to pause, to make an end, to rust unburnish’d, not to shine in use!” (Image: YouTube.) Noahide laws. Among religious branches of Judaism, the Seven Laws of Noah (Hebrew: שבע מצוות בני נח‎ Sheva mitzvot B'nei Noach), or the Noahide Laws, are a set of moral imperatives that, according to the Talmud, were given by God[1] as a binding set of laws for the "children of Noah" – that is, all of humanity.[2][3] Accordingly, any non-Jew who adheres to these laws is regarded as a righteous gentile, and is assured of a place in the world to come (Hebrew: עולם הבא‎ Olam Haba), the final reward of the righteous.[4][5] The seven laws listed by the Tosefta (dated to 220 CE) and the Babylonian Talmud (dated to 300 CE) are:[6] The prohibition of idolatry.The prohibition of murder.The prohibition of theft.The prohibition of sexual immorality.The prohibition of blasphemy.The prohibition of eating flesh taken from an animal while it is still alive.The requirement of maintaining courts to provide legal recourse.

Noahide laws

Origins[edit] Hebrew Torah[edit] Book of Jubilees[edit] Acts 15[edit] Talmud[edit] Must-Have Job Skills in 2013. How to Live Without Irony. In defence of the humanities. A love for Plato doesn't preclude professional success.

In defence of the humanities

Photograph: Alamy According to a recent piece of research from New College of the Humanities, 60% of the UK's leaders have humanities, arts or social science degrees. The STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, maths) account for only 15% of the sample. This might come as a bit of a surprise for some. Somebody studying the politics or sociology of Britain might reasonably infer from government policy that only people with STEM degrees make a contribution to the prosperity of the nation.

Blue Zones: Where People "Forget to Die" Extreme longevity has always been a quirky thing, happening in isolated mountain villages few people visit.

Blue Zones: Where People "Forget to Die"

Until recent years, no one asked this question: Could we create those same conditions in the United States so that most people would celebrate their 100th birthday—healthy, happy, and without the aches and pains we usually associate with aging? Absolutely, says Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones: 9 Power Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, the second edition to be released in November. Not only is extreme longevity possible here, it’s already being achieved in communities across the U.S.

—and, in a few instances, Blue Zones principles have been adopted by individual companies, aiming to become Blue Zones Certified Workplaces. Build a Home Gym for Under $150 What Are Blue Zones? Blue Zones are places where people live longer and healthier than anywhere else on the planet, passing their centennial years at a rate 10 times greater than most Americans. How to Organize Household Papers: Tips and Guidelines" Chasing papers wastes time and energy. And when bills aren't paid or permission slips aren't turned in, the price for disorganization is paid in late fees and lost field trips. In this article, we'll examine some strategies for cutting through the clutter. How To Make Money With A Blog.