: About Me

Michael Rosenthal is a single, 61-year old published freelance writer residing in Arlington, TX. He has articles published at Associated Content and a variety of other internet sites. His content is occasionally published under his pen name of David R. Michaels.

His primary areas of expertise include Advertising and Marketing, Business, Internet Marketing, SEO Content, and Web content. Secondary fields of expertise include Professional Sports, Sports Collectibles and Memorabilia, Entertainment, and Travel. In addition to his freelance writing he is also a consultant in the areas of advertising and marketing, Human Resources, and Management

He has a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising and Business Management, an Associate's Degree in Business Communications.

My passion is ...

I have two passions in life - classic rock music (Eagles being the best band there ever was) and nature's two most magnificent creatures - eagles and wolves.

I know too much about ...

Baseball and collectibles.

My parents always told me ...

Life is not like a box of chocolates, it's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today may burn your ass tomorrow.

My childhood ambition ...

Pro baseball player first, attorney second, and thank God I got over wanting to be an attorney.

My favorite memory ...

Seeing Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris playing in 1961 during the legendary home run chase after Babe Ruth's season record.

Why I write ...

It's my second passion in life.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Sports, educational TV series, and good movies.

My first job ...

Men's clothing sales.

My best moment ...

Seeing the Eagles' Hell Freezes Over and Farewell Tours.

My inspiration ...

My father - he convinced me that I was the one who was out of step with the world, not the other way around.

Business > Starting an Online Business Protecting yourself from online work-at-home business scams

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There is an endless variety of home based businesses on the internet. Do you know if the one you are currently contemplating is a legitimate income opportunity or a scam? Is that revolutionary wealth opportunity just a bunch of hype with no truth behind it? It's a sad fact but maybe that "unique" home based business opportunity is a little too unique. In fact, it's so unique it's illegal. But just because there are a few bad apples, it doesn't make the whole bunch rotten. Every now and then, there will be a big "to do" about a scam that some people get burned on and then you know what foll...

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