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17th September 2009
One of the surprise blockbusters of 2004, National Treasure evokes images of the Indiana Jones trilogy with its adventurous search for a mysterious hidden treasure. But more than likely, the film is the result of the massive commercial success of a "quest... Read >
Author: wbdoyle02nd September 2009
During the Bush administration, liberals often brought out one of Ben Franklin's more notable quotes "Those who are willing to give up a little freedom for a little security, wind up with neither freedom, nor security".
Whether they were referring to "... Read >
Author: Howard Jacobs02nd September 2009
Whenever you get advice, the first thing you should consider is where the advice is coming from. If your goal was to lose weight or tone your body, would you trust the advice coming from the mouth of someone who was fifty pounds overweight and smoked?
... Read >
Author: Steve Reynolds23rd August 2009
Anon,
You chose to quote the following.
And Benjamin Franklin said: "If we look back into history for the character of the present sects in Christianity, we shall find few that have not in their turns been persecutors, and complainers of persecution... Read >
Author: Rev Michael Bresciani06th July 2009
Have it ever occurred to you why so many comedians like Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Bob Hope, and George Burns lived to be so old? It can be associated with laughter being a good medicine. Before the onset of “shock” humor, it is when humor became a fou... Read >
Author: Gary Eby02nd July 2009
Life Training and Laughter, the Best Things in Life That are free!
Gary Eby
Have it ever occurred to you why so many comedians like Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Bob Hope, and George Burns lived to be so old? It can be associated with laughter being a goo... Read >
Author: Gary Eby29th May 2009
Sometimes apparently small things can change the world.
Why is it that world population started explosive growth around 7 to 8 centuries ago? Here's what it looks like to me.
Johannes Gutenberg is known as the inventor of movable type printing press... Read >
Author: Dr. Don Miller13th March 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Wee Dilts
Introduction
Before your life can change, you must decide you want your life to change. The hardest part of changing anything is making the decision to change.
If your life was perfect, you wouldn't be reading this arti... Read >
Author: FSBOFRIEND.COM10th March 2009
The Power of Visualization
One of the best ways to get what we want in life and be truly happy is through the power of visualization. In much the same way that we've always heard about the affects of positive thinking, the power of visualization takes ... Read >
Author: Mike Hooker23rd February 2009
The first name that usually comes to mind is Albert Einstein who had an IQ of 160, an IQ that is shared by Bill Gates, Ben Franklin, and Quinton Tarantino. High IQ’s seem to be necessary to play chess at an international level as evidenced by Bobby Fi... Read >
Author: KerryJ05th February 2009
What do cuckoo clocks have to do with “green” technology? Traditional cuckoo clocks actually ARE green technology. A mechanical cuckoo clock is operated by a person who pulls down on a pine cone. The pine cones hang down from chains attached to gea... Read >
Author: Prowriters4you31st January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Simplified Spaces
When I worked in the corporate world as a business analyst it wasn't a stretch for me to think in systems. In an office environment processes and procedures are established to create order and establish habits. Oft... Read >
Author: Simplified Spaces09th January 2009
Philadelphia is a charming and very historical city with plenty of annual events that you can discover when you visit this city in Pennsylvania that was once the capital of the United States.
Some of the most notable Philadelphia events that occur eve... Read >
Author: Joe Deacon05th January 2009
Happy New Year 2009! There is no better time than today to work toward goals that will make you happieris year, keep you New Year's Resolutions with a little help from the links below. We've found Recent research shows that while 52% of participants in a ... Read >
Author: savvyresearcher17th December 2008
Remember Ben Franklin's definition of insanity; "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result".
I'm taking the liberty to change the quote to read;
"Doing the same thing over and over again with the same limiting belief... Read >
Author: Simon Reilly20th July 2008
The wise consumer or business professional wants the best value for their money. After all, even in today’s market, “A penny saved is a penny earned,” as Ben Franklin so aptly concluded. Though a penny is not worth as much as in his day—saving mon... Read >
Author: Don Rainwater20th July 2008
Some folks may think that self-publishing began with the invention of the PC (personal computer) and others may be convinced that it has really taken off with the arrival of Adsense.
It is important to understand what self-publishing is and its enormo... Read >
Author: G.Entp3009th July 2008
This is a Thank You to President Bush who proposed the Stimulus checks and to the Congress members who voted for the Stimulus package. You gave us a great vacation!
Our vacation included traveling by car from Erie, Pennsylvania to Newark, Delaware for... Read >
Author: Jim DeSantis19th June 2008
"Death and Taxes." Ben Franklin gave timeless small business advice when he proclaimed that they are the only two things in life that are certain. But you don't have to let your tax responsibilities drive you and your business to an early grave.
As a... Read >
Author: Linda Hunt02nd April 2008
Newspapers have been a remarkable part of human society way back some five centuries ago. Newspapers especially in Renaissance Europe are hand written and then privately circulated among merchants since the most common topics discussed are all about wars ... Read >
Author: DIYA SOOD19th February 2008
I remember being 10 years old and standing in my dad's den. We had saved up a little in
a mutual fund for my brother and I. He asked if we wanted to keep the money in a mutual
fund, or use it to invest in some coins. Being 10 years old, I didn'... Read >
Author: Ryan Konecky21st January 2008
No matter how much you have a read in the past about working from home you might be in the mood for the real facts today. In this article I am going to give you one make money online working from home tip that may be the difference in getting you earning ... Read >
Author: Jeff Schuman07th November 2007
If you are like most brides you have unplanned wedding expenses and must somehow reduce the budget. Fortunately, you can find a variety of wedding jewelry for less than you thought possible. Here are eight tips for doing so:1. Buy replicas. From a distanc... Read >
Author: michel12328th August 2007
Dwight Eisenhower warned against the United States becoming predominately dependent on military power as a means for its security. The biggest change in American democratic history came about as a result of World War II and the introduction of the nuclea... Read >
Author: Brian Ankner25th July 2007
What difference will it make when you face the uncertainties of life with a certainty that you will prevail?
In many respects, the secret of life is confidence. This is no surprise. Life is filled with uncertainties. Aside from Ben Franklin’s observa... Read >
Author: Tony Papajohn21st June 2007
Need to make a decision?
You can find lots of decision-making models that will help you. The most famous is the Ben Franklin approach.
When Ben needed to make a decision, he listed the pros and cons across from each other on a piece of paper.
The... Read >
Author: Tony Papajohn29th March 2007
There are several ways to check for blown fuses in a circuit. It is always best to check fuses with the power off when possible but as a maintenance mechanic in high speed production facilities for the past twenty years, I know that this is not always p... Read >
Author: Jim28th March 2007
The Nokia HS-12W is the latest Bluetooth headset from Nokia that offers clear calls and a comfortable wear.
The origins of the phrase "Bluetooth" is rooted in the development of communications and electronics from the very beginning. One story has it t... Read >
Author: Anna More09th March 2007
Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp on their plantations. Ben Franklin owned a mill that made hemp paper. Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on hemp paper.
Hemp is a highly evolved plant species and is not genetically e... Read >
Author: Francesca Black01st September 2006
Since the beginning of time, good kids have been known to do dumb things. The same can be said of nave and well-meaning parents. Because they don't know what to say, some parents fail to talk to their children about drugs. Others develop a false sense of... Read >
Author: Mason Duchatschek13th August 2006
Ben Franklin: Leadership Guru?
(c) Copyright 2006 by Gerald Czarnecki - All Rights reserved
Ben Franklin is typically associated with the Declaration of
Independence, bifocals, and the spirit of invention. His
name doesn't generally bring to mind "m... Read >
Author: derek finan29th July 2006
With the rising cost of fuel, we are searching for a less expensive way to heat our homes. Using wood for fuel could be your best answer. It is relatively inexpensive, can replace a major portion of your heating bill and is a renewable resource.
We p... Read >
Author: Mountainman11th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Dr. Eileen Silva
If your company has lost its enthusiasm and zip, or if it never had any to begin with, all is not lost. I know some people don't agree with an old dog trying to look good in the window, but --- believe me --- it's possib... Read >
Author: Dr. Eileen Silva16th March 2006
The Ben Franklin Program for Focusing on What's Important.
Here's a curious question: Do all your daily efforts push your business towards your objectives?
For most businesses, the answer is no - executives and employees spend a fair amount of time... Read >
Author: Paul Lemberg31st January 2006
Copyright 2006 Monique Hawkins
Everyday we are bombarded with noise. From the roar of a jet overhead to car horns honking while we sit in a traffic jam, we live in a world of noise and stress. How crucial it is, then, to find an outlet to relax our bod... Read >
Author: monique hawkins28th September 2005
Newspapers have been a remarkable part of human society way back some five centuries ago. Newspapers especially in Renaissance Europe are hand written and then privately circulated among merchants since the most common topics discussed are all about wars ... Read >
Author: Jinky Mesias17th August 2005
A Time for Rebellion!
Copyright 2005 Mark Cole
When is it right for you to rebel against the negative
powers working against you? When are so weighed down by
someone or something that it is absolutely justified for
you to strike back? Have you... Read >
Author: Mark Cole04th August 2005
You feel like you're in America in Philadelphia. Everywhere history calls out to you to stop and look at the place where George Washington, Ben Franklin, and other founding fathers performed miracles. Plus, the city is gorgeous with its fountains and orna... Read >
Author: Jeanette Fisher
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