Manvotional: Do It Now Editor’s note: This week’s article on giving more compliments reminded me of this poem. It’s a simple poem, but I like it very much, I suppose because I’m a simple man. Do It Now By Berton Braley If with pleasure you are viewing any work a man is doing, If you like him or you love him, tell him now; Don’t withhold your approbation till the parson makes oration And he lies with snowy lilies on his brow; No matter how you shout it he won’t really care about it; He won’t know how many teardrops you have shed; If you think some praise is due him now’s the time to slip it to him, For he cannot read his tombstone when he’s dead. More than fame and more than money is the comment kind and sunny And the hearty, warm approval of a friend.
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40 Maps That Will Help You Make Sense of the World If you’re a visual learner like myself, then you know maps, charts and infographics can really help bring data and information to life. Maps can make a point resonate with readers and this collection aims to do just that. Hopefully some of these maps will surprise you and you’ll learn something new. A few are important to know, some interpret and display data in a beautiful or creative way, and a few may even make you chuckle or shake your head. If you enjoy this collection of maps, the Sifter highly recommends the r/MapPorn sub reddit. You should also check out ChartsBin.com. 1. 2. 3. 4. Pangea was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, forming about 300 million years ago. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 37. 38. 39. 40. *Bonus* World Map Tattoo with Countries Visited Coloured
'If', by Rudyard Kipling If If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or, being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise; If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with triumph and disaster And treat those two imposters just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to broken, And stoop and build 'em up with wornout tools;
42 Marketing Lists From The Future Buzz Lists continue to be a popular format to publish content to the web, and with good reason. As I wrote previously, lists: Are scan-ableProvide easy to read and consume contentHave the novelty factorAre many times “must-share” contentEngage peopleAre at times humorous, entertaining or incredibleAre a strong social web memeGet traffic Since there have been an influx of new subscribes here in the last several months but I haven’t done a highlight post since October 2008, I thought it would be useful to take a look back. Below are links to every list I’ve published here at The Future Buzz since the inception of this blog in 2007. 140 Insights From Twitter (In 140 Characters Or Less) 50 Inspirational Images From Flickr Under Creative Commons 10 Secrets For Creating Viral Content 45 Blog Post Ideas That Always Generate Buzz 6 Buzzworthy Laws All Web Marketers Should Understand 77 Insights From More Than A Decade On The Web, Daily 50 Viral Images Part Two 10 Skills All PR Pros Need For 2009 And Beyond
The Ring of Solomon Plot summary[edit] King Solomon of Israel, upon learning of Bartimaeus's murder of Ezekiel (the old magician who enslaved Bartimaeus) is insulted that a mere djinni is the perpetrator. To make Bartimaeus pay for his actions he commands Khaba, an Egyptian and another of the 17 to summon Bartimaeus into his service and punish him. He also proposes to the queen of Sheba and is refused. The scene shifts to the Sheban capital of Marib where Balkis, the aforementioned queen, receives a message from a marid supposedly in Solomon's service: either pay a ransom of 40 sacks of frankincense or be destroyed, and gives her two weeks to pay. Back in Jerusalem, after being summoned into Khaba's service, Bartimaeus is commissioned to perform multiple degrading jobs including grain counting, sewage treatment, and artichoke collecting. Several days later, out in the desert, Bartimaeus and Faquarl find and defeat the bandits and meets Asmira. Reception[edit] References[edit]
How to Haggle Like a Pro With summer traveling season just around the corner, the fortunate among us will be setting off for faraway lands in search of adventures of every sort. If your travel plans for the near future include stops in cities or towns known for their street markets, or if you plan on doing any souvenir shopping while abroad, you need to know how to get the most bang for your buck. Learning how to properly negotiate prices, especially in a street market setting, will save you some of those precious funds and provide an interesting cultural experience at the same time. Here are some tips for making the most out of your street market experience: Do the Research First and foremost, you need to know the area you will be traveling to. Know Your Limits So you are standing in front of a street vendor and you see something you want, but how much is it worth to you? Maintain a Low Profile Often your initial reaction to something you want will entice the dealer to push for a higher price. Be Extremely Picky
Steve Jobs’s 10 Best Quotes for Advertising Agencies Steve Job’s serves as an example of doing agency new business the right way. Steve Jobs has stepped down as CEO of Apple. When it comes to presenting and salesmanship, there’s no one better. His tenure as CEO should serve as inspiration for advertising agencies that seem to still be in a state of flux in this technology driven communication’s revolution. Below are some of the best Steve Jobs’s quotes to inspire us to think differently and up our game through innovation, collaboration: “The cure for Apple is not cost-cutting. Additional Steve Job articles that may be of interest:
25 Killer Websites that Make You Cleverer It’s easy to forget that we have access to a virtually limitless resource of information, i.e. the Internet. For a lot of us, this is even true at our fingertips, thanks to the ubiquity of smartphones and an ever-increasing push for online greatness by tech engineers all over the world. As a result, there are countless websites out there that are geared to make you smarter and more brilliant for either a low or no cost. Here are just 25 killer websites that may just make you more clever than ever before. 1. Duolingo This isn’t the first time I’ve recommended this language-teaching website (and app), and it certainly won’t be the last. 2. Have you ever wanted to pick up a subject you’re not well-versed in, but you didn’t have the money to invest in a college course? 3. Guitar is one of the few instruments out there that’s actually pretty easy to learn if you’re a little older, making it one of the most accessible instruments. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 19. 20. 21.
Camping Tips Editor’s Note: On Tuesdays, we’ll be featuring an excellent article or video that was originally posted in the Art of Manliness Community by a community member. Today we’ve selected a post from Michael Halbrook. Summer is finally upon us, and that means a few solid months of baseball, BBQ, swimming, and camping trips. This year, I plan to take my oldest son camping for his first time, and I knew that my usual suitcase of rations for my business travel wasn’t going to cut it. Before you head out for the summer nights under the stars, consider the gear and be certain to “Be Prepared.” No list is going to be perfect or complete for every situation. The Tent The tent is key – it is your protection from the elements. Tents are almost always sold with a suggestion of the number of persons they’ll hold. Although it’s not necessary, I always like to take a light tarp to put down on the ground under my tent. The Sleeping Bag The Clothes The Knife The Food Stuff Flashlight First Aid Items Have Fun.