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...
We live in precarious times; a time when disaster preparations are an important responsibility which cannot be overlooked. Emergency situations have become almost commonplace. It used to be that workplace violence, school shootings, terrorist attacks and natural disasters were rare occurrences....
To tighten your belt” is an idiomatic expression that is used during times of financial or economic crises. It simply means to cut down on your spending. This entails making sacrifices and giving up certain things in order to deal with the financial problem. The expression can apply to individuals,...
Life is full of hazards that can affect our health and well being. It is amazing that most of us are able to hurdle these obstacles and overcome the adversities we are faced with everyday without our bodies succumbing to illness due to these risks and the ever present pressures of life. But we...
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions across the globe. More than 1 billion adults are overweight with 300 million labeled clinically obese. An alarming 22 million children around the world under the age of five are estimated to be overweight. Of even greater concern is the fact that these...
Playing is a toddler's work. A parent's responsibility is to provide safe, educational, and affordable toys designed to foster growth, imagination, exploration, and learning. Here are our Best Toys For Toddlers: 1. Toysmith Busy Zoo Activity Center Toysmith's Busy Zoo Activity Center provides...
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...
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...
It’s shocking how much movie tickets cost nowadays. Studies show that many people have stopped watching movies in the theaters simply because the prices have become so prohibitive. In fact, about forty percent of retirees have admitted that they can’t afford the tickets and simply choose...
Atheism is generating quite a lot of attention these days. Prominent atheists are getting the word out about their views in increasing numbers and generating lots of public debate on the proper place of religion in governments and societies in the modern world. And now more than ever, atheists...
