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...
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...
A barrel of oil contains 44 gallons of crude oil, which is turned into: - 18.56 gallons of gasoline- 10.31 gallons of diesel fuel- 7.01 gallons is used for "other", including plastics, cosmetics, paints, etc.- 4.07 gallons of jet fuel- 1.72 gallons of liquified petroleum (LP) gas- 1.68 gallons of...
So you've finally decided to get off your ass and try your hand at cooking — but what the hell do you stock your kitchen with? What ingredients are awesome to have around? Which bits and pieces can be used in everything, bought cheaply, and last well? These 18 ingredients are key to a well-stocked...
Hot oil treatment is a kind of therapy that is used for the body or the scalp. Hot oil treatment involves massage therapy, with the purpose of flushing out impurities. It is also used to condition the hair and scalp. Hot oil treatment can be done either at the salon or at home. Usually, it is...
Mineral oil is a consumer product with many different applications. Like petroleum jelly it is made of different kinds of hydrocarbons. However, it is a considered to be a liquid petrolatum, and its unique consistency makes it a practical and versatile choice for many consumers. Its uses are...
Many minor skin related health problems you run into can be treated right at home. Though some skin problems can lead to more serious issues, as long as you begin treatment at the first signs of trouble you should be able to avoid the trip to the doctors. And with the rising health care costs...
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...
The time has come (the Walrus said) to stop being pacified by safe, soft-pedaled words like ‘recession,’ ‘slump’ or ‘dip in the market.‘ Let’s face the facts, folks: Times are hard; money’s tight. The price of everything from gas to grapes skyrockets,...
How many times have you heard how important first impressions are? People will tell you when you first meet someone new, the individual decides within the first few minutes of the initial encounter whether or not you are someone he/she would like to: befriend, hire, become lovers with, or avoid...
