- A Material Girl
From carbon nano-tubes to space blimps, the latest technology will take us far beyond our wildest dreams. - A Message In A Bottle
You have discovered an old corked bottle on the shore. It has drifted on the ocean for hundreds of years. The glass is deep red, preventing sunlight from bleaching the handwritten message. The bottle has washed ashore many times, touching every beach in the entire world. It has gone unnoticed. You uncork the bottle, and uncurl the paper. It reads: - A Simple Truth – Life is Messy
Yes, that's right, life is a messy. Shakespeare knew it; all of his plays reflect human behavior; from greed; betrayal; lust; jealousy and gluttony; to love, generosity, kindness, and compassion. We're all tangled up in it, because we are, by nature, emotional beings. - Are You in Debt - It's Not Your Fault
Warning: The material you are about to read may startle, shock, and surprise you. This is not for the faint-hearted. Therefore, continue at your own risk. - As Easy As Apple Pie Not Really
Would you rather make your own apple-pie? Or just buy one at the store? This is an important question and has little to do with pie. - Be Mindful of Your Mind
You will physically die, just like the 100 billion people that have died before you. And although this might not be the best way to open a piece of writing, it is reality. We are, fortunately, or unfortunately, organic and carbon-based. But before you jump to the conclusion that this article is about how to plan for your funeral - if or when you will see the white light - or how to communicate with the other side, let me assure you that is not my intention. No, I’m far more interested in present-life than the after-life. - Connecting the Dots of the American Financial System - A Homespun View
Remember those activity books for children? They were mostly coloring books with additional pages thrown in; mazes, word games, puzzles, and of course, follow the dots. I always liked the numbered dots, since at the end I could see a picture. Sometimes the image was totally different than what I expected. - Cup A Joe: The Health Benefits of Coffee
The miraculous little berry seed, known as the coffee bean, is often the source that wakes up a sleepy world. A 12 oz. cup of regular brew contains 165 mg of caffeine which carries enough of a nudge to rouse the brain into alertness. A Starbucks "tall" delivers a whopping 375 mg jolt that can put many people into overdrive. But there is more to this small berry-seed than its caffeine. - Do You Have Moxie?
Moxie, a soda developed by Doctor Thompson in 1884, was THE product which epitomized the great Progressive and Gilded eras. Moxie reflected its consumers; they were effervescent, vivacious and animated. It coincided with great inventions, free enterprise, and increased wealth with a higher standard of living for more citizens. It was capitalism gone wild -- open a bottle of Moxie and you opened a bubbly world filled with enthusiasm and zeal. - Five Good Reasons to Invest in Gold
The US has now accumulated more debt than all the years of our 220 year American history. The only protection in this economic calamity is to purchase gold as a hedge against inflation. As the Federal Reserve continues to print money; as debt piles higher than the Swiss Alps; as we become more enslaved by taxation and usury, gold begins to shine ever brighter. Here are some good reasons to invest today in the precious metals market. - Gone Fishing
Yes, I've gone fishing. I've left the building and I won't be back for quite a while. It's time to take a break from all the problems of a hurried world. - Keeping Your Memory Sharp As A Tack
As you are reading this, there are 50 trillion cells in your body – working. They are not retired, they haven’t gone on vacation; they are busy with their assigned tasks. Each is specialized to ensure that everything runs smoothly. This is accomplished without any awareness on your part. - Pondering Retirement?
Give Me Social Security, my State Pension, my home Equity, my IRA or Give Me Death (say what?). - Self-Doubt: Get Over It
Self-doubt can creep into any endeavor - writing, designing, learning, analyzing. A lack of confidence results in procrastination, indecision, and can stop the creative process in its tracks. How does self doubt develop? It usually begins in youth. - Starting From Scratch - The Creative Approach To Success In Business
You have this deep, burning desire to be self-sufficient, prosperous and independent. How do you transform your wish into reality, especially when you have limited funds? In other words, starting from scratch can be daunting. Fear not - it all begins when you combine your desire with hard work. - Stay Forever Young - Don't Retire
78 million older Americans - how will they define retirement? - The Bank and Your Divine Rights
You have a Divine right to be Free; free from all debt. This includes mortgages, school loans, taxes, foreign debt, local, state, and federal debt. I realize that as you read this it sounds quite radical, but this is due to the fact that your have lived most of your life conditioned to accept debt as part of your existence. In fact, your self worth is now tied to a "debt score" or "credit rating". In other words, you are owned by the bank. - The Blazed Trail for New Writers - Following the Path to Success
Blazing has nothing to do with fire. You don't have to light up the sky with explosives; create raging flames; or use combustible chemicals. There's no need for matches, detonators, or heavy equipment. Blazing is a map; not a conquest. - The Blue-Plate Special - A Meal for the Hungry Reader on the Web
I'll need to serve up something that can be eaten fast. It also must be appetizing and nutritious; a one course meal for the hurried traveler. Sounds like the Blue Plate Special. - The Intuitive Writer and Article Production
Does the Intuitive face a dilemma in writing articles? Is there a blessing and curse for most Intuitives when it comes to article composition? Perhaps. - The Ugliest Word
There's a term that is so repulsive even Ernest Hemingway considered it the ugliest word in the English language. No, it isn't some form of profanity. It has nothing to do vulgarity or blasphemy. In these times, you will see the word everywhere; it’s on the cover of magazines - in book titles – found in thousands of articles – a subject for financial advisors, the banking establishment, and the government - the word is retirement. - Them Bones, Them Bones . . . They Need Some Help
Skeletons are symbols of death and fear; the skull-and-crossbones on a pirate flag, and the warning label on poisons. We see skeletons of all shapes and sizes during Halloween, but usually don't make the connection to our own living bones. Our skeletons are truly remarkable, and they need our attention. - What is a Freelance Writer Worth? A Whole Lot
Writing on the web has its share of discouragement and disappointment; but cheer up, my fellow writers; we can overcome all of this if we know what is causing the problem. - Who Are You?
When Alice encountered a large caterpillar, she found him to be arrogant and rude. But this was not about the demeanor of an insect; it had to do with a question that Alice couldn't answer. - Why We Love the Word "Secret"
We are in love with secrets - gossipy things; hidden truths. Psst-listen-I've got a secret that has been hidden from the entire planet. Want to know what it is? - Why Wile E. Coyote Will Never Retire
What keeps Wile E. Coyote returning to the chase? After so many failed attempts, you would think he would just pack up those Acme gadgets and move into the nearest Coyote Retirement Inn. Why does he do it?
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