Following the Equator
Following the Equator (American English title) or More Tramps Abroad (English title) is a non-fiction travelogue published by American author Mark Twain in 1897. Be good and you will be lonesome. Caption for the author's photograph on shipboard.A man may have no bad habits and have worse. Ch. 1.When in doubt tell the truth. It will confound your enemies and astound your friends. Ch. 2.It is more trouble to make a maxim than it is to do right.
50 Life Secrets and Tips
Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Stop and observe all of the little things as completely unique events. Try new things.
Phoenix Girl, 3, Dies After Stepfather Brutally Beat Her for Not Eating Hot Dog
Published October 31, 2011 | myFOXphoenixe PHOENIX – A three-year-old girl in Phoenix died after being brutally beaten by her stepfather when she refused to eat a hot dog, police said Sunday. Dani Mayo was rushed to a local hospital last Thursday after her 22-year-old stepfather, Corey Daniels, reported she had stopped breathing because she had choked on a hot dog, myFOXphoenix.com reported. Police suspected foul play when doctors found Dani was suffering multiple skull fractures and swelling and bleeding in her brain. Dani clung to life for two days at the hospital, but died on Saturday morning.
10 Words and Terms That Ruin a Resume
Your resume needs an update -- that is, if your resume is like that of most people, it’s not as good as it could be. The problem is language: Most resumes are a thicket of deadwood words and phrases -- empty cliches, annoying jargon and recycled buzzwords. Recruiters, HR folks and hiring managers see these terms over and over again, and it makes them sad. Wouldn’t you rather make them happy?
The 9 Epiphanies That Shifted My Perspective Forever
By David Over the years I’ve learned dozens of little tricks and insights for making life more fulfilling. They’ve added up to a significant improvement in the ease and quality of my day-to-day life.
Occam's razor
William of Ockham Occam's razor (or Ockham's razor) is a principle from philosophy. Suppose two explanations are equally likely. In this case the simpler one is usually better.
Sex education should be mandatory in all schools
Roland Martin says sex is a fact of life and schools should offer factual information on it as part of a curriculum NYC should be commended for mandating sex education, Roland Martin saysSafe sex and abstinence must be dealt with in an educational setting, he saysMartin: While abstinence is definitely safest, we have to accept reality. Editor's note: Roland S.
Which Country Has the World's Fastest Internet? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Which county has the world's fastest Internet service? How about South Korea. That's according to a new study from content delivery service Pando Networks that sampled some 35 petabytes of data from 27 million downloads and 224 countries. The service found that South Korea is top in the world in terms of download speed, averaging 17.62 Mbps.
30 True Things You Need to Know Now
You can bend it and twist it. You can misuse and abuse it. But even God cannot change the Truth. – Michael Levy
70 Reminders to Help You Break Any Barrier
I am pleased to introduce this guest article by a new friend John, the creator of HiLife2B, where he hopes to inspire people and to help them achieve their dreams. Follow him on Twitter: @janyasor 1. Believe that even the smallest compliment can save someone’s life 2. Remember that one person can change an entire nation
