Walk Off The Earth is a Canadian alternative rock, ska, and reggae rock band that was formed in 2006 in Burlington, Ontario, and has gained success around the world by making low-budget music videos of covers and originals. …
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Thanks Norleen.
Rob Greenfield traveled 37 days Panama City to San Diego with no cash in hand at the start.
His conclusion – most people are good. The world’s a safer place than the media would lead you to believe.
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Economist argues that Alexander von Humboldt could be considered the greatest scientist of the 19th century.
He’s certainly correct on this point.
A bit hyperbolic, but I like the sentiment.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal …
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related – Unified Soul Theory VIDEO
WARNING: Video may make you quit your job tomorrow.
The 5th book in the First Law series world is probably the weakest. But I have to admit the plot is tight. There are few enough key characters you can actually follow the story easily.
Bremer dan Gorst, disgraced master swordsman, has sworn to reclaim his stolen honour on the battlefield. Obsessed with redemption …
Prince Calder isn’t interested in honour, and still less in getting himself killed. All he wants is power, and he’ll tell any lie, use any trick, and betray any friend to get it. Just as long as he doesn’t have to fight for it himself.
Curnden Craw, the last honest man in the North, has gained nothing from a life of warfare but swollen knees and frayed nerves. He hardly even cares who wins any more, he just wants to do the right thing. But can he even tell what that is with the world burning down around him?
Over three bloody days of battle, the fate of the North will be decided. But with both sides riddled by intrigues, follies, feuds and petty jealousies, it is unlikely to be the noblest hearts, or even the strongest arms that prevail…
Three men. One battle. No Heroes.
The most compelling character by far is this oddball.
Whirrun of Bligh – a famous hero from the utmost North, who wields the Father of Swords.
He’s the most philosophical character. Most of the book is man-to-man fighting, while discussing the stupidity of war.
Seven Social Sins, sometimes called the Seven Blunders of the World, is a list that Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi published in his weekly newspaper Young India on October 22, 1925.
… he gave this same list to his grandson, Arun Gandhi, written on a piece of paper on their final day together shortly before his assassination.
Wealth without work.
Pleasure without conscience.
Knowledge without character.
Commerce without morality.
Science without humanity.
Worship without sacrifice.
Politics without principle.
Though I feel Hillary will make a better President than Bernie, I’m happy to see some of Gandhi’s philosophy debated.
Thanks Tony.
Rob Greenfield:
At the age of 29, I now own fewer possessions than I’ve ever owned in my entire life. After years of downsizing I have achieved one of my long-sought-after goals of being able to fit everything I own into a backpack that fits comfortably on my back. …
Imagine being able to do a push-up with every single item that you own on your back!
One possession that I will likely own again in the future is a bicycle as well as basic cycling gear. …
All My 111 Possessions…
Thanks Lisa. 🙂
The Declaration consists of thirty articles, a document as good as any for ethical decision making.
Here’s the full text.
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Thanks Greg.
😦 … What are you going to do with it? 😦
Pope Francis led the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Thursday, urging those “intoxicated” by possessions and superficial appearances to return to the essential values of life.
My own philosophy is Voluntary Simplicity
Every increased possession loads us with a new weariness.
– John Ruskin
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Rick McCharles 