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I am a man who wears many hats, which is a good thing. It keeps the reflection from my hairless pate from blinding those who meet me. Among those hats that I have worn, being the Steward for the Business Channel on Helium.com was one of my favorites. I am

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Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Dealing with fear of commitment in a relationship: 4 of 45
The fear of commitment in a relationship is not uncommon. Our futures depend upon each commitment made at every level. Career choices, our goals in life, and our lifetime mates are all types of commitments that must be made. This can be tough because many of us fear making any kind of decision. Commitment implies obligation,... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy What is natural gas?: 1 of 11
Over the course of millions of years, the decayed organic matter that covered the earth was covered by soil and mud which eventually turned into rock. These layers of trapped organic matter changed composition into oil, coal, and bubbles of gas because of the heat and pressure from the weight above. Early man discovered plac... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews The importance of first impressions in a job interview: 2 of 20
The importance of a good first impression cannot be overstated when applying for a job. How you represent yourself is your interviewer's opportunity to see how you would represent the company you want to go to work for, if hired. Impressing the interviewer is key to landing the job. Some job applicants take the attitude that... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Ways to break the cycle of grid-lock in Washington: 1 of 10
The cycle of grid-lock in Washington has existed for decades, and shows no signs of changing in the near future. Politicians seem firmly entrenched in their positions, and their loyalties to their political parties and lobbyist friends. With money and power dictating their actions, it has become a vicious habitual behavior t... More..
Business > Sales Sales tips: Using silence to your advantage: 1 of 10
With reference to using silence to your advantage, it has been said that "he who speaks first loses", and in selling this has great applications. Within the perspective of selling a product, a professional salesman understands the psychology of his art. A real pro employs his knowledge as he meets his customer and lets the c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Views on President Bush: 4 of 38
Before passing judgment on President Bush, or any politician, consider the demands made upon them. Each political party has an agenda, and each politician has a voter base to try to please. Add to that, they each have personal beliefs and goals which have inspired them to spend their time in public service. President Bush se... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Assessing Barack Obama's appeal to the "blue collar" vote: 2 of 18
Appeal is generally considered to be a quality that arouses sympathetic response, or attraction according to my dictionary. When I look at Senator Obama in search of appealing characteristics from a blue collar perspective, I don't find very much to make him relative to the average American's perspective. Most average Americ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills The importance of first base and third base coaches: 1 of 9
The snap-decision that can win, or lose a baseball game rests squarely upon the shoulders of the base coaches, demonstrating the importance of their jobs. The manager of any baseball team only selects those whose judgment can be trusted. Multi-tasking is an understatement when describing the duties of a first, or third base ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Commentary: How presidential primaries ruin US elections: 1 of 9
Without primary elections, chaos would exist for the general election. The primaries serve as a filtering system to eliminate the weaker candidates that wouldn't stand a chance when November rolls around. Are the American citizenry ready for a presidential ballot that includes dozens, if not hundreds of candidates? In the da... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Commentary: Loving life on the far side of 50: 4 of 35
Loving life on the far side of 50 is a matter of choice, not happenstance. I choose to see the glass of water as half full, not half empty. Optimism permits life, while pessimism only draws from it. Attitude means everything, and a good sense of humor helps. At my high school 40th reunion a few years ago, I was startled to s... More..