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第一篇How to Find Happiness Without Buying It如何不花钱就能找到乐子Our materialistic society has led us to believe that happiness cannot be obtained without having money. 在这个物质社会，我们深信没有钱就没有幸福感。 Rather than learning to be satisfied with what we have, we are taught to want more. We learn from advertising, and from the media, that we need to buy trinkets and toys in order to make ourselves happy, or to fulfill emotional needs, and that the purchases they are trying to talk us into will provide us with the psychological comfort we are looking for. 我们不断的奢望得到更多而不是学着满足我们现有的。通过广告和媒体，我们了解到为了让自己开心，为了满足心理需求，我们需要买一些小玩意儿和玩具，仿佛买了这些东西我们就能找到一直想要的心理安慰。 Unfortunately, as a society we have bought into these misguided messages and have come to believe that spending money on certain items will bring us fame, fortune, happiness, beauty, or popularity. We end up using money as a crutch to provide us with something we ultimately must find within ourselves. As we become caught up in this charade, we trade precious hours of our lives trying to earn the money we have been taught to covet so much. 不幸的是我们还是会被这些信息误导并且开始相信花钱买一些东西会带给我们带来声誉，运气，快乐，美丽或者名气。我们不断拿金钱作为靠山，得到最终想要的东西。一次一次我们深陷其中，于是，为了买到我们垂涎已久的东西，我们用宝贵的时间辛苦赚钱。 We trade hours of our lives working, sacrificing time that could have been spent with our families, for the pursuit of the almighty dollar. 我们把生命中的每时每刻拿来工作，牺牲我们本该和家人在一起的时间，只为了追求万能的美元。 In order to find true happiness, we first must learn to change our attitudes about money. We must learn that money, and the spending of it, provides only a temporary relief but does not present us with any real long lasting benefits. We end up owning something we either do not really want or do not really need, and the underlying emotional issues remain. 为了找到真正的快乐，我们必须首先改变对待金钱的态度。我们必须要知道花掉挣到的钱只是让我们暂时舒坦，却并不能带来任何持久的利益。最后我们拥有一些实际上我们根本不想要或根本不需要的东西，而内在的情感问题依然没有解决。 Rather than focus on the temporary satisfaction you may feel from spending money, try the following to bring you happiness without it. 与其通过花钱让自己得到一时的满足感，不如试试下面几招让你不用花钱买就感到快乐： Imagine Having no Money 假想自己分文没有 Imagine what you would do for happiness if you had no money at all. Think about how you would spend your time, and what you would do for enjoyment. Change your focus from material possessions to other things that bring you enjoyment, such as spending quality time with your family and friends. Rather than focusing on the accumulation of possessions, concentrate instead on playing with or reading to your children, or spending time out enjoying nature. 想象一下如果你一分钱没有做什么会感到快乐。想一下没钱的你将如何打发时间，如何找乐子。把焦点从物质层面的东西转移到能让你快乐的其他事上，比如，陪家人朋友一起度过休闲时光。多和你的孩子玩耍或者给孩子朗读或者出去亲近大自然，而不是专注于积累财富。 Want What you Already Have 满足你所拥有的 Society teaches us to want what others have. Instead, shift your thinking so that you are satisfied with, or want, what is already yours. What tends to happen is once we reach our goals in terms of owning personal possessions, we trade those old goals in for a set of new ones that involves bigger, better, and grander objects. 社会教会我们追逐潮流，别人有什么，我们就追求什么。然而，我们不应该真这么做，而是对于我们已经拥有的东西感到知足。往往我们一旦达到目标就会制定一堆新的更大更好的目标。 Goals are good to have because they motivate us to work, and to continue to strive for self improvement. The key is to find a balance between having worthy goals and recognizing when we are allowing the desire for possessions to overwhelm the importance of other aspects of our lives. Rather than constantly striving for things we do not have, we need to shift our focus to being thankful for the things we already possess. 有目标是好的，因为目标让我们的工作更有积极性，让我们不断改进。而关键是我们要找到一个平横点，不仅能让我们的目标有价值，还要让我们不能因为对物质的欲望而忽视了生活其它方面的重要性。我们应该感谢那些我们已经拥有的，而不是不断追求我们没有的。 Volunteer Your Time 把你的时间贡献出来 One way to appreciate what you have is to work with others who have nothing, or who have disabilities that no amount of money can overcome. Volunteering time to work in a food bank, or to work with underprivileged children, can really alter your perspective on where you are in life, and can create a deeper appreciation for the gifts you do have in your life. 有一个办法让你珍惜拥有，那就是和那些一无所有的人或者那些身患残疾的人共事。做一名志愿者在食物银行（美国慈善机构）工作或者帮助贫困儿童，这样真的会让你有不同的生活感悟，让你深深的感谢上天赐予你的一切。 Helping others can boost your spirits as well. There is a great deal of personal satisfaction to be gained from giving aid to those who are in need of it, leaving you with a sense of satisfaction that will carry over into your own life. Use the experiences of helping others to teach your children compassion and civic responsibility. 同时，帮助他人是很高尚的品质。帮助那些需要帮助的人会让你有很大的满足感，也让你终生受益匪浅。这样，你可以用帮助过别人的经验去教育自己的孩子要有同情心和责任感。 There are a number of ways to enjoy life without the need for a great deal of money. Certainly, it is important to work and earn enough to provide for our basic needs and the needs of our families, but it is important to recognize when the desire for personal possessions becomes overly consuming. There needs to be a balance between a satisfying work life and a rich home life, and the best way to achieve such a balance is to ensure the drive for material possessions does not become all consuming. 第二篇How to quickly build a new social circle in any new city如何在陌生的城市快速建立新的社交圈Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any new city. 即使你天性腼腆，这三个小技巧也能帮助你在任何陌生的城市迅速建立新的社交圈 1. Take Pictures 1拍照片 One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with the person later. Everybody loves seeing pictures of themselves, and its very easy after taking a picture to say “Are you on Facebook?” or “If youd like I can email it to you.” 在活动或聚会时拍照片，最容易让你日后有理由与他人接触。人们都喜欢看到自己的照片，拍过照片后，你还可以很自然地问“你上Facebook吗？”，或问“我用电子邮件把照片发给你好吗？” This can be the seed that leads to new connections. The next time you hear about a fun event email your new contacts to let them know about it. 这样能帮你建立新的联系机会。下次再听说有什么有趣的活动，你就可以发邮件给新认识的人通知他们。 2. Eat Alone In Public 2独自在公共场所吃饭 If you dont know anyone in a new city, it can be tempting to order take-out and retreat back to your lonely apartment or hotel room. Instead, try eating by yourself in public as often as possible. 如果在一座新城市你没有任何熟人，就可能情愿叫外卖，呆在自己的公寓或宾馆房间里。不要这样，要努力尽可能地独自到公共场所吃饭。 You might feel self-conscious eating by yourself but it has an important benefit: you are much easier to approach when you are alone. People may be afraid of interrupting you or being rude if you are in a conversation with someone else. 独自吃饭可能会使你感到不自在，但是那样做很有好处：单独的一个人比较容易接触。如果你正和别人谈话，人们可能会担心打断你们，或显得太鲁莽。 Bring a book or newspaper to read (this will make you feel less self conscious). Plus, having an interesting book with you will give others an excuse to start a conversation if theyve read it. 带本书或报纸去看（这可以减轻你不自在的感觉）。另外，带一本有趣的书，也会给看过的人提供谈话的理由。 3. Join A Class, Sports Team, Or Club 3加入学习班，运动队或俱乐部 Yoga, salsa dancing, volleyball, jogging, Toastmasters (a public speaking club), a class for work, martial arts, etc. Take up a new hobby or continue an old one! 瑜伽，萨尔萨舞，排球，慢跑，Toastmasters（公开演讲俱乐部），工作学习班，武术，等等。接受一项新的业余爱好，或继续原有的业余爱好。 These are all great places to meet new people, primarily because you will be forced to see the same people over and over again in the class. You will automatically make friends with them if you have a common interest and are forced to see each other again. 这些地方都是认识人的好地方，主要因为你被迫一次次地在班里看到同一群人。如果你们有共同的爱好，又被迫重复相见，就会很自然地交上朋友。 Bonus Tips: 额外提示： * In the beginning, never turn down an invitation from someone, even if its something you wouldnt normally do. * 开始时，绝不要拒绝别人的邀请，即使那是你一般不喜欢做的事情。 * Email your new friends with fun things to do instead of always asking what their plans are. If they have a better plan you can always still drop yours and join them. This will help establish you as someone who is contributing value instead of just taking it (people want this in a friend). * 给新朋友发邮件要说些有趣的事，不要总是问他们的打算如何。如果他们有个不错的计划，你可以谈谈你的想法，加入进去。这样有助于让别人看到你的价值，而不会仅仅是猜测（人们希望朋友是这样的人。） * Dont let little things in life piss you off or be a negative person. Others wont want to be around you! * 别为生活中的小事烦恼，或做悲观的人。别人不会愿意和这种人交往。 第三篇10 Foods That Will Kill You!要命的十种高危食物Youre probably aware of all the foods that are good for you, like fresh fruits and vegetables, but do you know about the foods that can kill you? These unhealthy foods can lead to some serious health problems, especially if you eat them regularly. Want to know what they are? Well, keep reading! 你也许很清楚哪些食品对自己有益，比如各种水果和蔬菜，但你知道哪些食物是危害身体健康的吗？吃不健康食物能引发严重的健康问题，经常吃的话后果尤甚。想知道哪些是高危食物吗？好吧，继续往下看吧！ 1. Fruit Juice 1.速溶果汁 A lot of shoppers think they are healthy when they purchase fruit juice, but these are actually very bad for the body. Not only are most made with artificial flavors and not any real fruit, they are packed full of sugar and other chemicals that can cause obesity and other serious health problems. Even real fruit juice is packed full of sugar that provides you with no nutritional value. Its best to eat a piece of fruit instead of drink it, unless youre juicing your own fresh fruits and vegetables at home. 十之八九的人在购买速溶果汁的时候都觉得它是健康产品，但实际上它却对身体百害无一益。多数果汁不仅是人造风味，而且不含真正水果，其中大量的糖分和其他化学剂会导致肥胖症和各种严重的健康问题。就算是货真价实的果汁也含有毫无营养价值的糖分。所以与其喝速溶果汁，还不如吃点水果，当然若是自己在家用新鲜果蔬现榨的就另当别论了。 2. Processed Meats 2.加工肉类 The chemicals that are inside of processed meats have been linked to colon cancer and many other health problems. They are also packed full of sugar, salt and fat that can lead to obesity and diabetes. Youre always better off cooking your own meat from lean cuts and avoiding the processed meats all together. 加工肉类所含的化学成分会引发直肠癌和其他健康问题。其中同样含有大量导致肥胖症和糖尿病的糖分，盐类和脂肪。所以最好还是自己切点精肉来烹饪，切记不要和加过工的肉一起煮。 3. Energy Bars 3.能量棒 Energy bars are marketed as healthy snacks for people who want to lose weight and get fit. Unfortunately a lot of people dont read the nutritional information on these bars in the first place. Many of them are made with a lot of sugar and fat, even though they are high in protein. Youre better off staying away from these and reaching for a natural snack, like almonds and cheese, instead. 对于想减肥和追求健康的人群来说，能量棒是贴了健康标签的小吃。很遗憾多数人在选择的时候都没有去注意能量棒的营养信息。多数能量棒都掺加了大量糖分和脂肪，就连高蛋白的也不例外。所以最好远离它，相反考虑考虑杏仁和奶酪之类的天然小吃。 4. Frozen Dinners and Lunches 4.冷冻餐点 Sure those frozen meals are convenient, but what price do you pay for that convenience? These frozen dinners, even those that are low in calories, are really high in sodium. They are also extremely processed, which means they really put your body through a lot of work in order to digest through your body. 冷冻餐点虽然方便，但为了这丝方便你付出了怎样的代价？冷冻餐点，即便卡路里含量低，但钠含量却相当高。它的工序繁多，这就意味着你的身体需要进行大量运作来消化它们。 5. Breakfast Cereals 5.早餐麦片 There are really only a few breakfast cereals on store shelves today that are actually good for you. Even those that are labeled “healthy” generally turn out to be packed full of sugar and fat. You might be surprised to find that most of the cereals you love have more sugar than your dessert does! On top of all of that, cereals are normally processed quite a bit and made with chemicals to make them seem “healthier” to the consumer. 如今市面上真正有益身体的麦片已零星点点。而那些打着“健康”旗号的麦片其实也添加了大量糖分和脂肪。当知道一般你钟爱的麦片所含糖分比甜点还多时，你可能会大吃一惊！除此之外，麦片通常经过了一系列的化学加工，以便在消费者眼里显得“比较健康”。 6. Doughnuts 6.甜甜圈 Speaking of breakfast foods, who doesnt love a sugary doughnut when they are running late to start the day? Although they may taste good, these are a huge source of sugar, fat, trans fat and carbohydrates. In fact, just one of these fried treats is generally well over 300 calories. Since most people tend to eat more than one, this can lead to quick weight gain without even realizing it. 说起早餐食物，美滋滋的甜甜圈怎会不受赶时间一族的青睐呢？可甜甜圈味虽美，却含有大量糖分，脂肪，反式脂肪酸以及碳水化合物。事实上，仅一块油炸甜甜圈大概就有300多卡路里。但很多人不仅仅只吃一块，他们的体重会在无形中飙升。 7. Soda 7.苏打 Regular soda is a huge source of sugar and a variety of other chemicals that have been linked to several different types of cancer. These provide absolutely no nutritional value to you and can lead to diabetes as well. Even diet soda carries risks, as its made with a lot of chemicals to make up for the lack of sugar, and these have been linked to diseases and cancers. 一般的苏打含有大量糖分和各种化学成分，这些化学成分会导致诱发各种癌症。显然，如此的苏打非但不会提供营养价值，还有引发糖尿病。就连饮食中的苏打也有危险，因为其中为弥补缺失的糖分而添加的化学剂就有致病致癌的危险。 8. Potato Chips 8.薯片 Before you reach for that bag of potato chips; think again! These are filled with a lot of fat and calories, but did you know they are also loaded with dangerous chemicals? Most chips are made with acrylamide, which is created when foods are fried at extremely high temperatures. This chemical is linked to cancer, which can result in death. 当你准备向一包薯片下手之前，三思！这种零食所含的脂肪和卡路里相当高，并且你知道它们也暗藏了致命的化学制剂吗？大多薯片中含有丙烯酰胺，这种物质在极高温度炸薯片时产生。它会引发癌症，并且导致死亡。9. Low-Fat Foods 9.低脂食品 A lot of people think that they are being healthy by purchasing foods that are labeled as “low fat”. Unfortunately this is not the case, as most of these foods are packed with unhealthy chemicals to make up for the lack of fat. These chemicals are extremely bad for your body and can even damage your health over time. 很多人认为购买标有“低脂”的食品能为身体获得健康。很抱歉事实并非如此，因为大多低脂食品都因缺少脂肪而被添加了化学剂。这些化学剂对身体极其不利，时间久了甚至还会破坏你的身体机能。 10. Margarine 10.人造奶油 People choose margarine over butter because it doesnt have cholesterol in it, but what you need to pay attention to is what IS in it! Margarine is extremely high in trans-fat, which can damage your blood vessels and even increase your cholesterol. 人们选择用人造奶油代替黄油是因为它没有胆固醇，但你要当心人造奶油所含成分！其高浓度的反式脂肪酸会损害血管，增加胆固醇的摄入。第四篇How Google Picks New Employees (Hint: Its Not About Your Degree)谷歌招聘新职员的五大标准Ive been having disagreements for years about the usefulness of college degrees as a measure of someones ability to be an outstanding employee. Now, dont get me wrong I dont think its ever a bad thing to have a degree. I just think people make an assumption about formal education thats often untrue. They assume that if two people are exactly the same in terms of age, life and job experience and demographics, and one has a college degree and the other doesnt that the one who has the degree will be a better employee and have a more successful career. 多年来，对于将大学文凭作为一些人是否能够成为优秀员工的衡量标准一事，我一直持有不同意见。但不要误会我的意思我不认为获得学位会是件坏事。我只是认为，人们就正规教育作出的假设往往与真实不符。他们假设，如果两个人的年龄大致相仿，且无论生活与工作经历还是背景出身都类似，但其中一人拥有大学文凭，另一人则没有，那么拥有大学文凭的那个人将成为一位更加优秀的员工，并会在事业上取得更多成功。 So I was thrilled to read an article by Thomas L. Friedman in the NYT a few months ago, called “How To Get A Job At Google.” Friedmans article expands upon an interview between Adam Bryant of the NYT and Lazlo Bock, SVP of People Operations for Google , where Bock goes into depth about the core attributes Google looks for when hiring. At one point, Bock says, “G.P.A.s are worthless as a criteria for hiring, and test scores are worthless. We found that they dont predict anything.” 所以，几个月前，我怀着兴奋的心情拜读了托马斯弗里德曼（Thomas L. Friedman）在纽约时报撰写的一篇题为“如何在谷歌（Google）找到一份工作”的文章。弗里德曼的文章在纽约时报亚当布莱恩特（Adam Brya