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Inhabitant of the snow-belt in the upper midwest - great lakes region, I'm pretty much an all around loose wing-nut. I write from personal experience, not five minutes of reserach on other internet sites.

I am constantly dismayed and dissapointed by the behavior

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Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) What is the best way of making money?: 1 of 24
There is an important distinction between MAKING money and EARNING a wage.The first question you have to answer is whether you want to earn a wage or build wealth. The distinction is this - those who only earn money, will seldom get ahead on earned income alone, while those who make money create the means to build wealth.Usua... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Do we mourn only for the Virginia Tech victims?: 2 of 22
More than individual victims, we need to mourn for the direction our society continues to take. The social ills are many, but what appears to lie at the bottom of all of them is an us and them - an adversarial point of view we cling to. Like it or not, we impose all of our mistrust, misanthropy, greed, hate, stress, etc. on t... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Best cold cures: 1 of 9
I'm not a doctor, but if you've got a cold coming on, take action to knock it out quickly. This will work for sore throats, coughs, etc., too. If someone close to you has an illness, this can be a great preventative.You can follow this for about three or four days, or, as long as you like. I usually go a day or two past when ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Sentencing a drunk driver who kills: 1 of 8
Bottom line is anyone who "accidentally" takes the life of another by making the imprudent decision to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants should be charged with vehicular homicide. Every jurisdiction has its own unique charges and sentencing guidelines, and, of course, there is always a lot of pl... More..
Autos > SUVs Should we still be buying SUVs?: 3 of 23
RESUBMIT FOR TYPOS: Don't you just adore those SUV's all chromed up with the cute little brush guards across the grill and protecting the tail lights? Protecting them from what? The "Yes" answer to this question represents nothing more than delusional self-justification. The fact of the matter is that, despite the moniker inc... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Squeaky floors: How to make them quiet: 1 of 7
There are squeaky floors and then there are SQUEAKY floors. As a hardwood flooring installation and restoration contractor, I've met my share of squeaky floors. While the mechanics are rather simple, pinpointing the problem sometimes is not. Usually, a squeak occurs when two surfaces rub against each other. Most commonly the ... More..
Personal Finance > Life Insurance When to buy life insurance: 1 of 7
Life insurance can be a sensitive subject - no one wants to think about their own death in cold, hard economic terms. The reality is, though, that you and I will not be here forever. It's not a question of IF, only WHEN.And, truly, no one knows when. It is a real wonder to see that people are regularly enjoying an active life... More..
Jobs & Careers > Trade & Manufacturing Jobs Reassessing the value of blue collar labor in a white collar-obsessed world: 2 of 10
As an attorney, I guess I fit in the white collar category. But, I'm not so comfortable with that. What is truly troubling is the misinformation that leads to a "white collar-obsessed world."We should really take a long hard look at why it is that we teach our children they should grow up to be a ___(fill in the blank), becau... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance How to avoid a fraudulent transaction: 1 of 5
Fraudulent Transfer is a legal term of art most relevant to and most often invoked in relation to bankruptcy proceedings. While its implications are essential knowledge in a bankruptcy or creditor law practice, an understanding of the underlying principles is indispensable to the business transaction practice as well. Any tra... More..
Health & Fitness > Homeopathy Curbing cold symptoms: 1 of 5
If you've got a cold coming on, take action to knock it out quickly. This will work for sore throats, coughs, etc., too. If someone close to you has an illness, this can be a great preventative.You can follow this for about three or four days, or, as long as you like. I usually go a day or two past when all symptoms have subs... More..