Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, why life isn't always fair, and how, on occasion, maybe it was my fault.Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned, but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job th
by Chuck JaffeWith the stock market gyrating like a belly-dancer on speed and the economy seemingly running on empty, many consumers are wondering if the tried-and-true tenets of investing, spending and saving still work.The problem is that the rules-of-thumb that many people want to try aren't necessarily true. In fact, while many common financial concepts start with good intentions, they are frequently misquoted, misguided or simply misleading, regardless of the market conditions.That shouldn't be entirely surprising, given the generic nature of most broad guidelines. The late Lynn Hopewell, a sage financial adviser and former editor of The Journal of Financial Planning, once noted that "Rules-of-thumb are for people who want to decide things without thinking about them."If you think about the rules-of-thumb, however, it becomes clear that many of them don't make a whole lot of sense. For proof, consider these 10 "rules" that people commonly apply to their finances:1. Sub
Printing services is part and parcel of experiencing the entrepreneurial life. It is part of learning to strategize your advertising to reach a wider demographic while targeting those who have longer attention span to listen to a more in-depth discussion. The challenge of advertising is seldom just design related or making catchy slogan. It's largely about interpreting what your customer's want from your services and the level of conversation they need to attain from your marketing materials. Take for example the fact that despite the marketing principle of short and catchy slogan, the best performing print ads are those that offer in-depth analysis of the products. These short and catchy slogans may catch interest, but how far do they go in converting these interests to sales? When you want to make the most of these longer attention span customers and their need for information, use the following print ads: 1. Market to Your Market: Many advertisers with big funds and short catchy
How were you as kid? Were you the type who’s a bit grown up for your age? Were you the type who excelled in everything you did? Were you the ultimate plain Jane? Or were you the type who was clueless about almost everything? Why am I asking these questions? I just think that kids nowadays are so privileged with so many great stuff that we could only dreamed of when we were young ( unless of course if you’re children of well-known celebrities ). For instance, internet was almost like unicorn back then. It didn’t exist. Even if it did, it wouldn’t be as sophisticated as today. I had my hands on the internet only when I reached 16. But today, with a child as young as 4 years old has already been playing around with the computer, it can only be my guess at what age children are exposed to the world of cyberspace.I was also clueless about fashion back then. For me t.shirt and jeans were the ultimate fashion statement. I know. I was a dork. I only got to get out from my comfort zone
I will say it loud and proud, I am a Buffy fan and I have just finished watching the final episode of the final season with my wife and I have watched every episode (apart from one episode in season two called Ted which neither of us like) but it has taken us about a year to watch them through on and off so I’m thinking another year or so and we will probably start from season one again (cant wait).
With spectacular views stretching down a valley and out over the Atlantic, the tranquil Blackpool Mill looks as though it might have been built as a film set, writes Caroline Gammell.
I was very happy to get my latest issue of MoneySense magazine (Feb/March 2008) yesterday because of one article in the back which showed what retires were really replacing from their working income while in retirement in Canada. It was found the number was around 45 to 55% (they published a wonderful table of [...]
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It is quite natural to have a feeling of not being alone.We always want to be surrounded by people,and happy if someone takes care of you.As a human,we would never know what would happen next.So,it is always good if someone takes care of you,your family.Insurance is just like that.With it,you don't need to be too much worried about the family,your finances,etc.It's simple! "You need to feel safe,you need to have your family in safe,and you need someone to have your back.You need Insurance for all the above!".If you want to read all the insurance quotes,read it here.There are four types of Insurance packages,they provide.Home Insurance: Home is the one which you live,(your family live).Bad things can happen to houses like valuable things theft, natural damages may take place,we never know!.So,Home Insurance will assure the safety of your house,so that you don't have to worry what would happen to your house.Life Insurance:The most importance thing in your life is health.So,incase anythin
Wine 2.0Whenever I'm asked about Wine 2.0, the conversation usually goes something like this:"Hey Dude - what exactly is Wine 2.0 anyways? Is that, like, some future technology where wine will get instantly zapped into my glass, like on Star Trek? 'Cause that would, like, seriously rule."Uh... not quite. I've found this a confusing topic as well, and I'm even a tech-savvy nerd-type. After all, it's a bit of an amorphous term, but even the casual wine geek will have noticed the term cropping up on the web. It must be important if everyone's talkin' about it, right? Some wine blogs even have their own sections devoted to it.So what is this Wine 2.0 stuff all about?...Wine 2.0 is basically just the concepts of Web 2.0 applied to the world of wine. And it's starting to turn that world on its head (er, cork)!"Power To The People - Right On!"Wine 2.0 might best be described as "Power to the People."Web 2.0 is about the migration of publishing and social network out of the hands of a (
The New York Times ran this Op-Ed piece today by Steven E. Landsburg, a professor of economics at the University of Rochester, who, among other things, has said that those who choose no health insurance should not receive (potentially life saving) treatment (as noted here). And he is a self-described “libertarian,” which, to me, means that he’s bought into the whole Ayn Rand, laissez faire capitalist, “me, myself, and I and everyone else can drop dead” thing.How sad.So it should come as no surprise that Landsburg’s piece in the Times today is a free-market love fest which contains this sickening piece of agit-prop…If you’re forced to pay $20 an hour to an American for goods you could have bought from a Mexican for $5 an hour, you’re being extorted.Pardon me while I spit up a burrito at my PC monitor for a moment.This does, though, give me an opportunity to compare the earnings of American-based CEOs as opposed to their foreign counterparts (after all, isn’t it true
Politics of Pollution – Three Top Reasons why a hybrid makes environmental sense
While some people are becoming more concerned about environmental issues, one can still see the smog that encases many cities during rush-hour. Anyone who watches the news can also see that we are struggling with our energy resources. Almost everyone relates hybrid cars [...]
If you watched Dallas in last year’s playoffs, you know they needed a post player - bad. Dampier (who wasn’t available when Dallas was upset last year by Golden State) is really the Mav’s best post option right now, but he’s still coming back from injury…and let’s face it, Dampier’s not exactly a dominating presence. [...]
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An auto warranty is a type of contract between the purchaser and manufacturer or seller of a vehicle. Like any other contract, auto warranties can often be over-complicated and full of legalese, making it difficult to understand the various aspects of your warranty coverageCase in point: standard new-car warranties these days are often 30, 40 or even 50 pages in length, with dozens of different subsections and clauses. Unless you're a contract lawyer, you could rightly begin to feel intimidated about a warranty, and even assume that it is beyond your comprehension.But the fact is that the majority of new-car and used car warranties are very similar, and they routinely contain many of the same common points. Here is a brief overview of the most common warranty types, and the basic points you need to understand about each.New cars are actually sold with several warranties. The first of these is called the basic warranty, and it covers most major systems and parts of your car. The basic w
I will never want to take out another loan to repay this debt, this is what generally a person tends to think when he id in debt. But reconsider your thoughts, for a debt consolidation loan really does help many people. If you are swimming in debt and you aren't sure how you are going to get out of it, a loan may make all the difference.Many people put off getting a loan for a long time, but when they finally do it they feel like a weight has been lifted off of their shoulders. Each time a loan need not put you in deeper trouble. If you are responsible with your finances, it could benefit you greatly.Debt Consolidation Loans WorkIt can be very difficult to keep track as well as make payments when one has ten different credit cards, each showcasing different balances and having different interest rates. Do you realize that you are probably paying way too much for your credit cards? Interest rates on credit cards are often up around 30% and when you have ten of these credit cards you cou
Thanks to Narga and Kottke! They got a good collection of resource to help me understand everything about Google Adsense. I also spent some time and went through the Google sites and found it to be interesting. I’ve not - so far - had the opportunity to experience Adsense, since Wordpress doesn’t allow scripts. For those [...]
The Sick Puppies are playing a benefit this Saturday, at the Von Dutch Headquarters in West Hollywood. It's for an animal welfare charity, DAWGS.We like the idea of bands helping out apt charities. We wonder if Jim Thirwell is fielding calls from antenatal clincis?
On the same day a news story pops up that scientists have successfully made glow-in-the-dark cloned cats, we also get a story that a girl was born with 4 arms and 4 legs in India, and they removed the extra ones!
Pick a side, science! Either we’re going headfirst into the crazy superhero power market, or [...]
I don’t know about you, but the closer we get to December 31, the more communications I see aimed at planning for the next year. This article is no exception, but hopefully contains some common-sense food for thought.First, let me say that if you’ve waited until now to start your planning for next year, you’ve left it too long. You’re not too late - it’s never too late - but it’s a good practice to start your next year’s marketing plan near the beginning of the final quarter of the year, if not a little earlier. This gives you time to research new ideas and tactics, brainstorm with other stakeholders there may be in your business, develop your budget, and fine tune your plan before implementation at the first of the year.By waiting until now (or, heaven forbid, during Christmas/New Year’s week), you most likely won’t be in a position to implement any plans until well into the first quarter. You also run the risk of rushing projects and putting new plans into place tha
U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman said Monday that a $7 billion expansion of Motiva Enterprises' Port Arthur refinery will be needed to meet the nation's rising energy needs even if federal lawmakers pass an energy bill that curbs U.S. gasoline usage in coming years. "It's clear we're going to...
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What is the meaning of Islam in a general sense?The Qur’an uses din, usually translated as “religion,” in different contexts with various meanings, of which the most important and common are: judging, rewarding, punishing (1:4, 51:6, 82:18-19, 37:53, 56:86); way, law, constitution (12:76); penal law (24:2); the collection of moral, spiritual, and worldly principles, system, way of conduct (33:5, 40:26); servanthood, obedience (16:52); and peace and order (8:39).General Islamic BeliefsWith Islam, God completed the religion He revealed and chose for humanity (5:3). Literally, Islam means submission, peace, and salvation. In its most fundamental aspect, Islam is epitomized in the most frequently recited of all Qur’anic phrases, the Basmala—In the name of God, the Merciful (al-Rahman), the Compassionate (al-Rahim). Both words are related to the quality of rahma (mercy and compassion). God manifests Himself through His absolute, all-inclusive Mercy and Compassion, and Islam is fou
The number of industrial network protocols is mind boggling — EtherNet/IP, Ethernet Powerlink, EtherCAT, Modbus-TCP, to name just a few. Why is there such a proliferation of protocols, and how do you choose among them? Recent articles explore the plethora of protocols, and raise the hope that
With Oil approaching $100 per barrel, gasoline prices near $4 per gallon, and with Bay Area commutes among the longest in the nation…is it any wonder that new homebuyers are seeking shelter in the latest new housing trend…living in a transit friendly community? D.R. Horton, America’s Builder, is leading the way in responding to new [...]
Bluetrek have launched the "Sense" - a touch-sensitive Bluetooth headset.The feature that really sets this headset aside from its rivals is the ability to answer calls by simply tapping the touch-sensitive key. Many people complain that the force required to press the mechanical buttons on standard headsets will dislodge the position of the headset in your ear.It also features Bluetreks new Voice Alert feature which will remind you of the headsets actions such as: redial the last number, reject call, if your headset is connected/disconnected etc.The Bluetrek sense has been designed with fashion in mind and features a piano glass finishing.Specifications:Up to 4 hours talk time Stand-by up to 5 days Weight about 8.0 grams (including ear hook) Size: 49.6 mm (L) x 14.5 mm (W) x 23 mm (T) Operation range: Up to 10 metersBluetooth specification: V1.2
Although we’ve certainly seen our share of glitz in the Bluetooth headset market, thankfully several manufacturers have realized that the less noticed a headset is, the better — and Bluetrek’s new Sense headset seems as low-key as any. The piano black device features a touch-sensitive talk button, voice alerts for [...]
What is failure…?
…an opportunity to learn! – Let’s critique the shots that did get shot for Free Parking, and juice it for all the gems and lessons we can get from it. The first scene from the compilation of yesterday’s post is of our main character going tschool while he’s late. Lets compare it to [...]
When you need to jack your car up to change a tire, it may not always be under ideal conditions. Regardless of whether you're on the side of a highway or in the relative comfort of your own garage, the process of lifting a vehicle weighing thousands of pounds entails some risk. By following a few simple procedures, you can minimize any hazards to yourself and your vehicle.Know Your Jack Most vehicles come equipped with a small scissor jack. This jack will be functional enough for an emergency tire-change on the roadside. Before you're in an emergency situation, familiarize yourself with your specific jack and how it works.Secure the Area When possible, ensure that vehicle is parked on a level surface. Make sure that the car is secure. The emergency brake should be firmly set. Vehicles with automatic transmissions should be in "park," while ones with manual transmissions should be left in gear.Wedge bricks or blocks to the front and back of the tire on a diagonal from the tire to be lif
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If you are like hundreds of other people wondering why your conversions are not shooting up or why you are not making any sales, then you are going to be very interested in what I am going to tell you in this e-mail.
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Money Sense worksheets, Money Sense information all printed and it is available for people who want to have more sense about Money. I thought this is very good. Many people do not know how to manage money. How I hope those people around me, know this facts.
However, these Money Sense ‘theory’ [...]
There is a story told of a young businessman who happened to sit down in a crowded restaurant at the same table as a priest.
After a casual conversation, the young man said,”You know, I had given up belief in God until the other day.“
“Oh? What happened then?“
“My baby recognised me.”
He [...]
Bueno pues como desde hace un tiempo no aportaba al Blog decidi compensarlo aportando algo realmente bueno, y es así como traigo en exclusiva para los usuarios de Harcoval el eXsense-Pro, un software para detección de mentiras, żNo se la creen?, pues pienselo mejor... Resulta ser que una compańia Israeli (los del medio oriente siempre hacen cosas interesantes, no? ;P ) llamada Nemesysco desarrollo este software de deteción de estres vocal, żDe que se trata esto?, pues bien el programa trabaja en base a un algoritmo de detección de estress en la voz, puede trabajar conectado a un telefono o con un microfono, el algoritmo se encarga de analizar el espectro vocal y encontrar los niveles de estres, y en base a los analisis puede decirnos cosas muy interesantes de la persona con la que hablamos, como si miente o no, o inclusive si la persona que habla esta enamorada (de la persona a la cual se dirige obviamente) y aunque esto ultimo resulte un poco más increible se basa en el mismo
Let's begin this one with a parable about marketing...and then we'll come back to my topic, which is "marketing the allergist". And this is a good time to discuss the topic of marketing, given the impending marketing campaign the ACAAI is going to launch. Admittedly, I'm no marketing Guru, but over the years I haven't had problems "marketing my practice". I use common sense. You might call it common horse-sense. And speaking of horses, I haven't had problems like Jake, the Horse Trader...."You know, time was when people would come in her and buy 2 or 3 horses at a time" muttered Jake, as he scratched his 3 month old stubble on his face. "Now, it seems we can't get ANYBODY to buy a horse. Nobody wants my business". Indeed. The business inside of Jake's Northern Horse Trading Post was meager, to say the least. People just didn't seem to want horses anymore... So Jake hired a fancy city-slicker n
I saw on CNN today that 34 percent of women over 40 were dating younger men, and 35 percent preferred it to dating older men. I would have guessed it was the reverse, and I wonder if the cougar factor is actually real. (Cougar = a middle-aged (or above) woman, dressed to the nines, out on the [...]
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“The first steps to becoming a really great manager are simply common sense; but common sense is not very common.”
Gerald M. Blair (b. 1959) U.S. writer
Can she give you money? Can you clear your loan with WOMEN?
What has he been doing? For three years, he should have made more money, cleared most of the loans. Did he?
For three years or more, what had he been doing? You want to have your own dreams. [...]
Here’s Carmen Electra in New York for fashion week with 94% of her tits showing - which is 11% less than I would like to see. Also, I am apparently awesome at math. The reason I love girls like Carmen Electra is that they can do all the things slutty girls do but never get [...]
For many of us, anemia was the first clue that something was wrong. Whether or not we are celiacs, mommies, or both we all have an interest in keeping our iron levels normal. Once you become anemic, it can be so hard to get your iron stores back up! I became anemic at [...]
America is now in the middle of a health crisis of tremendous proportions. Millions of Americans are now overweight and a very significant number had already been classified as obese. Obesity is now a major health concern in America, which has already become a fast food nation.The saturated fat intake from processed meat and packaged foods has caused major health problems that include diabetes, stroke, hypertension, and cancer. Other negative effects brought about by obesity and being overweight include low-self esteem, depression, and discomfort in being in middle of situations where there is a need for social interaction.Needless to say, losing weight must be seriously considered by millions of Americans if they still want to maintain their health and avoid the various illnesses associated with weight problems. Perhaps, one way to convince overweight and obese people to lose those extra pounds is to emphasize the following remarkable benefits of losing weight: l Weight loss helps low
Deciding whether to buy or rent your home can appear to be a tricky decision if you have yet to get your feet wet in real estate. In reality, however, the decision involves relatively simple math and logic. The basic rule of thumb is as follows: if you are looking to occupy for the short-term, renting makes the most sense; but if you are in it for the long haul, buying is probably your best option.Here's why:In the long run, real estate tends to appreciate in value. The amount of appreciation varies by area and market timing, but over time, most every home will appreciate in value so long as it is in a desirable area. In good markets, appreciation can exceed 10% per year on an annualized basis over a long time frame. The return on your investment that you actually recognize as a homeowner is much greater because of a concept called leverage.Leverage explained:Leverage in this case is simply borrowing money in the form of a mortgage to magnify your return on investment. Say you purchas
Deciding whether to buy or rent your home can appear to be a tricky decision if you have yet to get your feet wet in real estate. In reality, however, the decision involves relatively simple math and logic. The basic rule of thumb is as follows: if you are looking to occupy for the short-term, renting makes the most sense; but if you are in it for the long haul, buying is probably your best option.Here's why:In the long run, real estate tends to appreciate in value. The amount of appreciation varies by area and market timing, but over time, most every home will appreciate in value so long as it is in a desirable area. In good markets, appreciation can exceed 10% per year on an annualized basis over a long time frame. The return on your investment that you actually recognize as a homeowner is much greater because of a concept called leverage.Leverage explained:Leverage in this case is simply borrowing money in the form of a mortgage to magnify your return on investment. Say you purchas
David Brooks was positively lucid, insightful, and genuinely interesting in his New York Times column today (not sure where he got the Kerry thing, though - and mentioning Edwards and Ronnie Baby in the same sentence? Is that an insult or flattery?).I'm scared - please hold me :-). And since it's "behind the wall"...Every presidential candidate tells a certain sort of story. Some talk about being part of a great movement. Some talk about surviving an ordeal with a band of brothers. John Edwards’s stories begin with family, continue with work and solitary struggle and conclude with triumph over privilege.He may begin, for example, by describing an incident from his boyhood. He came down from his room one morning before dawn. The house was dark, except for the blue glow of the TV. He found his father in front of the television, watching educational programming on PBS so he could get promoted at the mill.Edwards clawed his way to college but felt like a hick and an outsider. Everybody
Tigers fans can now get down off of the ledge they were on the verge of jumping off just a few days ago. Amazingly, despite the recent struggles, the Tigers regained 1st place in the central with Sunday's win. Over the weekend, the Tigers bore a strong resemblance to the team that stormed their way though the league before the near month long slump reared it's ugly head.I have a feeling the prefect storm of injuries, combined with a team wide slump, has passed.But that feeling can be fleeting, as we all know. There are plenty of reasons to be confident. But there are also plenty of reasons to be concerned, as well.Going into the meat grinder that will be the Tigers' schedule through the rest of August, let's look at 6 reasons why I'm confident, and 6 reasons why the ledge is still an option.The good...1. Gary Sheffield - He's healthy, and has his bat speed back. The most important cog in the Tigers offense has returned. Thus, so has the offense. Notice how well Magglio Ordonez i
Interesting war reviewIn a wider sense, the war is as most wars: an evolution from blunders to wisdom, the side that makes the fewest and learns from them the most eventually winning. Al Qaeda and the insurgents in 2004-6 developed the means, both tactical and strategic, to thwart the reconstruction, but we, not they, have since learned the more and evolved.As in the Civil War, WWI, and WWII, the present American military - which has committed far less mistakes than past American forces - has shifted tactics, redefined strategy, and found the right field commanders. We forget that the U.S. Army and Marines, far from being broken, now have the most experienced and wizened officers in the world. Like Summer 1864, Summer 1918, and in the Pacific 1944-5, the key is the support of a weary public for an ever improving military that must nevertheless endure a final storm before breaking the enemy.The irony is that should President Bush endure the hysteria and furor and prove able to give the
So, when life hands you problems, are you able to take them in stride and laugh off the inevitable, unavoidable hassles and annoyances that come your way? You see, some of the tricks to being successful in life are useful in encouraging romance in your marriage or relationship, too . . . and one of [...]
Barack Obama said this during the YouTube debate:
The notion that somehow not talking to countries is punishment to them, which has been the guiding diplomatic principle of this administration, is ridiculous. Now, Ronald Reagan and Democratic presidents like JFK constantly spoke to Soviet Union at a time when Ronald Reagan called them an evil empire. And the reason is because they understood that we may not trust them and they may pose an extraordinary danger to this country, but we had the obligation to find areas where we can potentially move forward.
Hillary Clinton immediately criticized Obama’s comments, and moved beyond simple criticism the next day to refer to them as “irresponsible and frankly naďve.”
I’m with Mother Davis on this subject. Talking to people are you oppose is evil? What happens when you talk to someone?
You help them to understand your position better.
You try to understand their position better.
You try to change their mind.
You don&
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