The fourteen precepts of engaged buddhism Do not be idolatrous about or bound to any doctrine, theory, or ideology, even Buddhist ones. Buddhist systems of thought are guiding means; they are not absolute truth. Do not think the knowledge you presently possess is changeless, absolute truth. Avoid being narrow minded and bound to present views. Learn and practice nonattachment from views in order to be open to receive others' viewpoints. Truth is found in life and not merely in conceptual knowledge. Do not force others, including children, by any means whatsoever, to adopt your views, whether by authority, threat, money, propaganda, or even education. Do not avoid suffering or close your eyes before suffering. Do not accumulate wealth while millions are hungry. Do not maintain anger or hatred. Do not lose yourself in dispersion and in your surroundings. Do not utter words that can create discord and cause the community to break. Do not say untruthful things for the sake of personal interest or to impress people. Do not kill.
US Census Bureau releases public API for mobile and web developers The US Census Bureau has released its very first public API, allowing developers to create web and mobile apps based on the government's collection of demographic and economic statistics. The Bureau launched the API Thursday, alongside a new "app gallery" website where users can view and download apps that have already been built. With the API, developers will have access to two sets of statistical databases: the 2010 Census, and the 2006-2010 American Community Survey. The former includes the latest data on population, age, sex, race, and home ownership, while the latter offers more socio-economic statistics, covering fields like education, income, and employment. The Census Bureau is encouraging developers to create apps that are customized to consumer needs, and to share their ideas on its Developers Forum page. Thus far, there are already two apps available on the Bureau's site.
Backpack Europe on Budget--Backpacking and travel info for budget travelers. How to turn the bad into the awesome “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” - Japanese proverb It’s inevitable: sometimes, life just doesn’t go your way. Your schedule gets all messed up. You fail to follow your exercise plan. Someone is mean to you. You feel like quitting something. Life deals out its blows, and leaves us discouraged, angry, frustrated, depressed, drained. But let me share a little secret to happiness and self-improvement here: all that stuff? Yeah, it sure doesn’t seem like it. How can I trivialize horrible things that happen to you like that? It’s not an easy task, I’ll give you that. But it can be done. “Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.” - Swedish proverb Let me give you an example: for the last couple years, I’ve struggled with exercise. But then I use the first couple of tricks below, and my mindset changes. The same is true of every other success I’ve had. I had many failures along the way to eliminating my debt, but I made it there in the end, by not quitting. It’s all in your mind.
Exobrain - Brainstorming tool and interactive web application Around The World For Free: Travel with Survivor winner Parvati Shallow SEASON 3: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! South America and Africa. Smiles and tears. Wild animal refuges and hospitals. Parvati has returned to Los Angeles to end another season of Around the World for Free! Parvati has returned home to the United States after her 100 day journey! Check out season 3 of Around the World for Free! How to declutter your wardrobe (and banish bad clothes) Declutter your wardrobe to separate the chic from the charity shop! We all need to do a bit of spring cleaning to keep our clothes in order. Here's how. Image by tappitake We all know that over a period of time, our wardrobes accumulate a large number of unwanted, unfashionable, and unsightly clothes that for whatever reason, we wouldn't be caught dead in! It's very easy to keep piling up the mess and when it starts to spill out onto the bedroom floor a good solid push will send the tat straight to the back of the wardrobe. So, without further ado, here's how to separate the stylish threads from the charity shop-bound junk. 8 simple steps to banish bad clothes from your wardrobe Step 1 Throw everything you own onto the bed! Step 2 Store your gym/holiday clothes separately so that you're not always going through piles of unsuitable clothes whenever you're looking for something to wear. Step 3 Match up your ties with your shirts. Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 So what are you waiting for?
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