27th August 2008
Albert Einstein used a technique for deep thinking, which he referred to as "thought experiments." He didn't invent the technique, but perhaps made it more popular. It was essentially the practice of relaxing and setting a visualization in motion while wa...
25th August 2008
How do we determine right and wrong, and can we really capture them with philosophical rules or religious commandments? The answer to the first question is that we call something right or wrong according to whether or not it helps achieve our moral values...
21st August 2008
The bad news is that your low ball home offers are not likely to be accepted. The good news is that they work anyhow. Let's look at why that is.
Most real estate sells for a bit less than the asking price, but a "low ball" offer on a home is one that's...
20th August 2008
Why solo backpacking? To be honest, one of the reasons I sometimes go alone is simply that it's tough to find people to go with, especially on short-notice. So reason number one is just the sheer necessity. But that is not the only reason to enter the wil...
20th August 2008
When you are ready for outdoor adventures, but want to try something new, you have to think in new ways. Forget the mountain bike or the paid rafting tour. Here are some low budget interesting things you may not have tried.
Mine Hunting
A friend and...
18th August 2008
You may think you're not susceptible to subliminal techniques, but the research says that virtually all of us are. And of all the various techniques out there, one of the most common is a simple trick called "anchoring." Here is a look at how it is used o...
15th August 2008
Is milk good for you? Our government says yes, but most scientists who do not work for the dairy industry say no. Why the discrepancy? Let's look at the research.
Though most people still think that milk is good for their bones, there is no evidence fo...
14th August 2008
We would like to think that the research done by the pharmaceutical companies is honest, but more than one news story has shown otherwise. If we had the political will, or if the FDA was less political, drug trials could be made more honest almost immedia...
13th August 2008
Why not start each morning with a simple thought for the day? Hold it in mind to see what perspective it gives to the day's events. Here is one for each day of the week.
Monday's Thought For The Day
When you argue with a person, are you focused on t...
13th August 2008
Which is the best of the best wild edible plants? That depends on whether you are collecting them for a tasty meal, or as a matter of life or death. It also depends on the season and where you are. But despite all these qualifications, there is one that ...
27th July 2008
Most of us know lucky people, those who seem to lived a charmed life. They may not even be all that smart, and yet they seem to almost stumble into good situations. Opportunities open up for them, things are "handed" to them. Perhaps they win in the stock...
23rd July 2008
A bad credit rating is usually considered a problem, but is it always so? Are there circumstances where it can be beneficial?
Credit is a tool that has to be handled with wisdom to be of value. Being able to borrow money or get credit cards doesn't aut...
22nd July 2008
There are many creative problem solving techniques, and each will lead you to different kinds of solutions. One of the simplest, though, is the "add, subtract and change" technique. What follows is a basic explanation of how to use it to generate more cre...
22nd July 2008
What is real genius, and how do we cultivate it in ourselves? A common dictionary definition is, "Extraordinary intellectual power especially as manifested in creative activity." Some definitions refer to a high IQ as well, but that doesn't seem to be an ...
20th July 2008
The following types of homes are not differentiated by whether they are brick or wood or Victorian or modern. This is about the different purposes a house can serve according to your situation and goals. Which one is right for you? Maybe the advantages an...
