“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”
“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problem.”
“If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide.”
Inspiring the world through his messages of peace and harmony here are the top 10 fundamentals from Mahatma Gandhi. Read More »
Toronto Activities
1. Lie face down on the glass floor at the
CN Tower
2. Sit upstairs at
Union Station during rush hour
3. Skate at
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10 Great Ways to Save and Invest
For majority of people starting to save or starting to invest is a hard proposition. Far too many people think that they simply can’t save for retirement.They face living paycheck to paycheck and feel like they can’t get off of that rut. But, you can. You should and need to be inspired. You can get inspired to save and invest. Starting is often the hardest part. Below are ten great ways to inspire yourself to start saving and investing, and if you are already saving and investing, hopefully these tips will inspire you to keep going
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Tips for the flu this season
It’s pretty rare that none of your family members, friends, or coworkers will be run down with the flu at some point this winter. Even if they are, the minute you go shopping at the local grocery store or ride public transit, you are exposed to bacteria that can get you sick if your immune system is unable to provide adequate defense.
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Heart disease is the #1 killer of men
It was a sunny September day in the Pacific Northwest, and Jeff Hale had just closed a $1.5 million deal. To celebrate, he was taking the afternoon off, relaxing on his patio lounge, and playing ball with his dog. That’s when he began feeling compression high in his chest, some pain in his left shoulder, and an unsettling sense of dread. At 44, he was in relatively good shape, although 15 pounds overweight and under a lot of stress from work.
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Canadian 30 Year Olds are Screwed
I’m a Chartered Accountant and financial planner. For the last five years, I have helped dozens of 28 to 40 year old individuals and couples plan their finances. Despite the title, I am writing this article because I am worried about them all – I’m afraid they are headed down a road of financial disaster that could ruin them for life.
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Shopping: Naughty vs Nice Companies
As the holidays loom, who’s been naughty and who’s been nice? Imagine if all companies behaved as if they really had customers’ best interests at heart? Wouldn’t it be something if advertisements were always sincere, minus the double-speak, fine print, and lip service?
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5 Lessons for men meeting new women
To the men who are reading this article: There are a lot of women who are very unhappy with you. Really. I know, because as a dating coach, I hear women tell me all the time in the most exasperated tone: “How come I never meet a nice, normal guy? Why do I only get approached by creeps?” You’ve probably heard women say this yourself.
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How to Get Lucky
For centuries, people have recognized the power of luck and have done whatever they could to try seizing it. Take knocking on wood, thought to date back to pagan rituals aimed at eliciting help from powerful tree gods. We still do it today, though few, if any, of us worship tree gods. So why do we pass this and other superstitions down from generation to generation? The answer lies in the power of luck.
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Myths about being single
Have you heard that single people are miserable and lonely and die alone in their empty apartments where they are eaten by their cats? That’s what I heard, too. So I set out to discover the truth of these matters. Guess what? It is not just the cat thing that’s a myth. All of those insulting claims about the lives of single people are wrong, wrong, wrong! Here’s a rundown of the myths I found while looking at the reality of being single today.
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5 Drinks That Help You Calm Down
Stressful day?
Don’t reach for a candy bar.
Try one of these soothing liquids instead.
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40+? What is most important to you?
I doubt that anyone will run up to you on Monday morning at work and ask you what is most important to you. Organizational life is concerned with productivity, revenue and efficiency. What’s most important to you and your life are of little value or concern in the organization.
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Learn Swimming
Swimming is fun and offers a good workout. Additional benefits of swimming include improved attractiveness to the opposite gender and reduced stress. If you want to learn swimming effectively, follow these tips religiously!
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The Essentials of How to Be Happy
How You Can Be Happy? What would your life be like if you were happy all the time? Really, think about it. What would it be like? In this day and age, you may think that being happy all the time just isn’t possible, but in reality it is. And, not only is it possible for you, it’s also possible for everyone you know. That is, once one understands the essentials of how to be happy.
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6 Things You Should Never Reveal on Facebook
The whole social networking phenomenon has millions of Americans sharing their photos, favorite songs and details about their class reunions on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and dozens of similar sites. But there are a handful of personal details that you should never say if you don’t want criminals — cyber or otherwise — to rob you blind, according to Beth Givens, executive director of the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse.
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10 Tips for Accent Reduction and clear Communication
What are some ways to reduce an accent? There are many ways to reduce an accent if English is not your first language. It’s good to use tools for structured and unstructured practice in English; There are many options for unstructured practice. Watching films and listening to podcasts in English will build your listening comprehension and give you models for pronunciation. Whenever possible, talking with native speakers is great practice.
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