There’s a Biblical proverb that says, “don’t put new wine in old skins.” It refers to the fact that back in the day, in the years BP (Before Plastic), people didn’t have a lot of choices when it came to transporting wine. They did have clay jars and such, but those are bulky and [...]
It seems the cartoon classic “The Jetsons” wasn’t so far-fetched at all… A number of the advanced technologies forecast by the show (produced by Hanna-Barbera and running from 1962-63) have become part of our modern life. Here are just a few examples: Video Phone – just about every episode included a conversation between George Jetson [...]
The classic comedy “Cheers” was set in a sports bar in downtown Boston. Owned by ex-major league pitcher Sam Malone, the show’s name came from the regular outpourings of emotion as the locals enjoyed baseball, beer, and the company of other rabid fans. But 2020 has brought a new dynamic to live sports – [...]
I’m not inherently a fan of conspiracies. I don’t believe the moon landing was a hoax, Paul McCartney died in a car crash in 1966, or there’s an ancient race of lizard people controlling humanity (although at times the reptile overlord theory certainly feels not all that far-fetched). However, there IS truth to the [...]
One of the by-products of the great lockdown has been the Zoomification of many businesses. When it became clear that showing up didn’t have to mean “in person,” creative business owners found ways to create commerce using Zoom and other online conferencing tools. The magazine Fast Company recently identified several different industries that should [...]
Who doesn’t like honey? After all, it’s delicious, fat-free, and packed with healthy antioxidants. Plus, numerous studies have proven its effectiveness as an anti-bacterial agent – backing up its traditional use in treating burns and wounds for centuries. So who wouldn’t want MORE honey around their home? Well – maybe this family in Tennessee… [...]
Do you like to be comfortable? I’m sure you do. We all prefer to be in our “comfort zone” when we’re living our lives. If we’re not comfortable with something, we either avoid it or escape it. This is the final email covering the middle-class beliefs that often prevent one from becoming wealthy. And [...]
I’m not sure about you, but I always love a good spy story. Just recently, I came upon the true story of a CIA agent who, incredibly, was able to sell government secrets to Russia for almost ten years before finally being arrested by his superiors. It was the mid-eighties, and Aldrich “Rick” Ames was desperate [...]
Does money make you stressed and emotional? If you answered yes, you’re in good company. Many people feel a tightening in their stomach when they think about money. However, this is another middle-class mindset that might be preventing you from reaching your financial goals. Most people never accumulate wealth because they see money through [...]
Herman Watzinger: [about the ropes that kept the raft united] It’s our only chance. Our only hope now is to try and reinforce the ropes. Tighten up everything again. Thor Heyerdahl: Herman... We have built this raft just like Tiki did, and he made it there. And so will we. This is the faith [...]