On Mark Twain

On Humor:

“Man – a creature made at the end of the week’s work when God was tired.”

“There is no distinctly American criminal class – except Congress.”

“Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.”

On Action:

“Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.”

Fitness experts extol machine-less workout

By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) – Man versus machines? In the realm of fitness at least man seems to be winning. Despite a gym floor bulging with weight-lifting equipment, fitness experts said the only thing people need to push, pull and lift is the weight of their own body. “If more people knew you could get a good physique using your body as a bar bell, they could take matters into their own hands,” said Bret Contreras, author of “Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy,” a guide to bodyweight-only workouts aimed at everyone from the exercise-challenged to the personal trainer. …