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I am about to turn 60 years of age. This is a good thing because I get to move up an age group in swimming. So far this year I won the 1650 freestyle at the USMS National Championships in Federal Way, Washington. I also swam on a relay that set a new national

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Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Succeeding where others have failed in real estate: 2 of 7
Many people have the misconception that getting a real estate license guarantees financial success. Yes, many real estate agents are successful - about 20% of them. The other 80% fail and leave the business within 2 years.There are many ways to be a successful real estate agent. Most of them require 14 to 16 hour days of work... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Finding a better way to weight loss: 12 of 36
I wandered into a way to lose weight absolutely painlessly without even knowing it would happen. Plus I am now saving between $1,920 to $2,400 per year because of it.For years I have gone to sandwich shops and small restaurants for lunch in the neighborhood where I work. I thought it was great. I always brought a book, relaxe... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism How technology promotes atheism and agnosticism: 6 of 16
Why wouldn't geeks be atheists? Geeks are people who read and learn. People who educate themselves look for the truth. Religion is based on stories told around campfires and passed on through generations. These are fairy tales, not truths.I had a teacher at the University of Guam who was a Catholic Priest. He taught a class c... More..
Law & Legal Information > Business Law Legal considerations for entrepreneurs when starting a business: 3 of 6
Starting a new business is a fun and exciting venture. But it can be fraught with pitfalls if certain legal issues are not fully addressed before the door opens for business.Studying local, state and federal laws pertaining to the business is a necessity. Many business have strict laws governing them while others have few if ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss The benefits of weight training for the elderly: 5 of 9
I'm wondering what is considered "elderly" as I write this article. I am 3 months shy of being 60 years old and although I don't consider myself to be elderly, I'm sure some people would say I am.When I think of weight lifting, in my mind I see big dudes lying on benches and pressing 200 pound objects over their heads. Ok, th... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Which is harder: Getting ready for a vacation or returning home afterwards?: 29 of 50
I'm expressing my opinion for "after" vacation being the more stressful only because I have to choose a side. In actuality there is no stress in getting ready for or coming home from a vacation. When one is pushing 60, still working 5 days a week, having raised 2 children and a husband, ANYTHING to do with vacation is non-str... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life How modern marriage has changed from the past: 12 of 18
Economic and paternalistic and changes in society along with media pressures have made today's marriages completely different from yesterday's unions. In the late 60s and early 70s the economy became such that a second income was needed in order to maintain a middle class lifestyle. It became the woman's job to bring in extra... More..
Business > General Management Negative feedback is an opportunity: 10 of 15
Negative feedback provides many opportunities for personal and professional growth. The ability to see negative feedback as an opportunity can be clouded by lack of experience in dealing with negative feedback and just plain defensiveness. When viewed as an opportunity for growth, one can step back and see the negative feedba... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips How to eat right for walking: 13 of 15
Walking is an excellent way to get fit and toned. Eating right will allow one to achieve fitness goals never before dreamed possible. Since walking is a full body exercise the muscles must be fueled properly in order to avoid exhaustion and get the full benefit of the exercise. This means that a high level of carbohydrates ar... More..
Business > Business (Other) Real estate as a business: 13 of 13
Many people have enjoyed a prosperous career in real estate whether as a salesperson, an investor or a real estate company owner. On the surface it appears to be an easy way to make money and become a successful business person.However, many, many more people fail in the real estate business than those who succeed. The reason... More..