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Things are uneasy, and leash laws are top of the heap

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Things are a bit uneasy out there with the average citizens. Anxiety is high, people feel they have little control of their own destiny and they are on edge. Know how I can tell? Is it news of the economy … Continue reading

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Celebrate your win, not your opponent’s loss

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Do you strive to win in an effort to push yourself to do the very best you can, with the expectation that your best will result in a win? Or do you focus your energy solely on defeating your opponent? … Continue reading

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The six assets of national security. A strong military is last.

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I’ve been giving a bit of thought to the budget arguments of health care on both sides. I’ve come to the conclusion that the arguments are incredibly silly because if you have a nation of sick people because it “costs … Continue reading

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PupPeroni is even more fun than ice cream

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Charlie and Sallie love Pup-Peroni after walks. If I run out, they won’t take any other treat. So, I happened upon the Web site (printed right on the bag) and found this really cool, fun movie maker where you can … Continue reading

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Everything I ever learned about life was reaffirmed during my recent home improvement project

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Maybe not everything, but a lot of stuff. Recently, (ok, way back in June) I started to tear out the ’70s era paneling, carpet and ceiling in the last room of my house that needed to be re-done. I also … Continue reading

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How I know anyone who predicts the future will be wrong

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Here is my simple test to know that technologists who predict the future don’t really know crap. Go to Netflix or Blockbuster and rent a futuristic movie made 20-30 years ago. Start counting how many video screens are all over … Continue reading

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Nobody in the railroad industry knew who Orville and Wilbur Wright were either

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I was talking with a colleague of mine this morning about how Social Media is taking shape and changing the world, and that it would be good for people in business to know who the movers and shakers are. People … Continue reading

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