The MeditationsBy Marcus Aurelius Written 167 A.C.E.Translated by George Long Book One From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and...
Aesop's FablesBy Aesop Translated by George Fyler Townsend The Wolf and the Lamb Wolf, meeting with a Lamb astray from the fold, resolved not to lay violent hands on him, but to find some plea to justify to the Lamb the Wolf's right to eat him. He thus addressed him: "Sirrah, last year you...
TimaeusBy Plato Written 360 B.C.E Translated by Benjamin Jowett Persons of the Dialogue-SOCRATES- CRITIAS- TIMAEUS- HERMOCRATES Socrates. One, two, three; but where, my dear Timaeus, is the fourth of those who were yesterday my guests and are to be my entertainers to-day? Timaeus. He...
Everyone likes food. Of course, we all like different types, but it is fun to look at some of the top food trends that are going on. So, what are the top 11 food trends for 2011? 1) Going local Many foods today are going local, and this trend is set to continue. With everything from beer and wine,...
Many people are worried about genetically modified organisms, otherwise known as GMOs. These may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but actually they are quite common—in fact, there may be a number in your pantry right now. GMOs have been used in the food industry, and growing...
I've stayed in some pretty sketchy places in my time. In Vientiane, I stayed in the cheapest place the Lonely Planet listed, costing just $1 per night. It was basic, a bit sketch, but generally fine. I've stayed in falling apart hostels, weird backpackers, and gross hotels. But none of the places...
Maintaining your health - and your family's health - is among the most important jobs any of us will ever have in this life. In the current economic climate obtaining organics or premium health foods is becoming more difficult (and more costly), so here are tips you can use to get the most nutrition...
No matter what you set out to achieve in life, you must first set goals. It is difficult to get anywhere without first knowing where it is you are trying to end up. Goals give you direction and provide a platform to reach. Once you reach the platform of your goal, you know it is time to set new...
SOLE food is the acronym for “Sustainable, Organic, Local and Ethical” food. It is part of the increasing interest in the way food is grown and prepared. They believe that if organic food is free of chemicals, which are found in fertilizers and pesticides, then it can ultimately benefit personal...
Political Correctness: the Oxford American Dictionary defines it as "the avoidance... of forms of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, marginalize, or insult groups of people." Okay, we can get behind that. But what does it actually mean in reality?
