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An overweight businessman decided to shed some excess pounds. His New Year’s resolution was to change his eating habits and he was...

When you shop, what do you want to know before you buy? For me, when I see something I like, whether it’s clothes, cookies, or a car, one...

When you walk into a room, particularly at night, what is the first thing you do? Reach to turn on the light? When you are about to enjoy...

January is famous for resolutions; February for forgotten resolutions. The calendar between New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day lies...

I would like to talk to you about nothing. You might say that’s what I always do, but I would insist that nothing could be further from...

Some things seem impossible. Until you do them. My first day as a UPS delivery driver years ago was disastrous. Not only did the mules...

“Hi, my name is Ralph,” our waiter said, “and I’ll be your server this evening.” That part seemed normal. It has become common for...

In a tiny nation known for its over-sized opulence, a new sovereign was crowned in 2010 as the world’s tallest building. The Burj Khalifa...

He almost threw it away. It looked like a worthless piece of glass. It certainly didn’t look like a priceless gem. What mine supervisor...

If a man shouted to an unplanted field, “Give me a harvest!” the soil would but smile and ask, “Who is this fool who brings me his need,...