We seem to have a denial situation in the US, perhaps it’s because we live in such a clean environment with fresh, safe water to drink, proper disposal services, and some of the best doctors and medicines in the world. We also have the best food supply chain. Yes, we live in abundance, but we… Continue reading
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The downside of Boston Terriers
Popular breeds always suffer from poor breeding practices due to ignorant and irresponsible breeders. In responsible breeding, dogs of the same bloodline never mate, and ethical breeders dedicated to the positive development and health of their chosen dog type will never breed dogs with preventable health or temperament disorders. Unfortunately, many amateur breeders in the… Continue reading
Antique clocks: the best places to find and buy antique clocks
Are antique watches easy to find and buy in today’s tough economy? The answer to the question is a resounding yes! And you’ll find better deals on more beautiful watches than ever. The problem, for most people, is determining where to buy that antique watch. We will look at some possible places to buy watches… Continue reading
My rights as temporary
Do I have temporary rights? As a temporary, contingent, or contract worker, you have the same rights at work as permanent employees. No one can discriminate against you in the American workplace. Neither the agency nor the contracted company where you work can violate your legal rights against your race, sex, gender, religion, color, national… Continue reading
"Knock on wood" – Your intro is what song was played backwards?
In 1966, Eddie Floyd had been a writer and producer for a year at Stax Records, the legendary Memphis pop, soul and R&B label of Otis Redding, Sam and Dave and Booker T. & the MGs Working with Stax guitarist Steve Cropper, Floyd had already written two hits for Wilson Pickett: “634-5789 (Soulsville, USA)” and… Continue reading
How a USP Raised Schlitz Beer from Fifth Place to First Place
The unique selling proposition separates you and your product from the competition. But in too many cases, there is little or no difference between one product and another. But the product does not have to be different. You can claim something that both you and your competitors are doing. Saving Schlitz This example goes back… Continue reading
Forms of occasion, event and ritual poetry
“Oooooo. Aaaaahhh,” my kids sing as we drive to the Habitat for Humanity thrift store with our used clothing donation. Twinkling lights cover the houses like lace, and figures of Santa Claus, his reindeer and light-speckled trees frolic in the front yards. Some streets seem out of place for New York or Las Vegas, they… Continue reading
Fun Things to Do on the Garden Route – South Africa
“So where is the Garden Route?” you might ask. It is a 200 km section of the South African coastline that stretches from the town of Mossel Bay to the other side of the Tsitsikamma National Park. I recently took some time to revisit the Garden Route, this time to investigate what fun and exciting… Continue reading
So you want to be a casino dealer or bartender in Las Vegas
I traveled to Las Vegas several times a year from Dallas, before moving to Las Vegas almost a year ago. The number one question people ask me when thinking about moving to Las Vegas is how easy is it to become a merchant or bartender? Well, in today’s economy, either option could be difficult, let’s… Continue reading
When the Mississippi flowed back
Tectonic events such as a 5.8 earthquake in California and a volcanic eruption in Washington, caught our attention. But they couldn’t match the New Madrid earthquakes from December 1811 to February. 1812 that caused the mighty Mississippi River to briefly flow backward. Consider the statement from Firmin La Roche, a French fur trader from St.… Continue reading