When I retired in the year 2000, I did not accept any consulting work until I had taken time to reflect on my career and how I could have made success come easier. My one complaint was that I felt I had worked too many hours to achieve it. After considerable thought, I had a revelation: [...]
By Andrew Gordon | Sat, May 31, 2008
What's wrong with depending on the collective wisdom of the analysts who follow stocks day in and day out?
By Early To Rise | Sat, May 31, 2008
As part of its preparations for the upcoming Summer Olympics, China is training more than 200,000 of its citizens to act as official cheerleaders throughout the games.
By Don Hauptman | Sat, May 31, 2008
Some people express skepticism about "proper English" and the legitimacy of any language rules. An objection I often hear is: "What does it matter as long as the other person understands what you mean?"
By Early To Rise | Sat, May 31, 2008
Issue #2370 WEALTHY: Should you trust market analysts? (Andrew Gordon) HEALTHY: Sculpt your body and burn fat in 45 minutes (Craig Ballantyne) WISE: John Henry Newman on perfection ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Are you a victim of this time-wasting, money-losing goal killer? (Bob Cox) Is proper English really necessary? (Don Hauptman) It’s Fun to Know… about the ultimate hometown crowd Add "hoyden" to [...]
By Early To Rise | Sat, May 31, 2008
A "hoyden" (HOID'n) - possibly from the Dutch for "heathen" - is a bold, boisterous, high-spirited girl.
By Craig Ballantyne | Sat, May 31, 2008
What's the best time to work out? And how should you organize your training? Weights first, then cardio? Or vice versa? Read almost any fitness blog or magazine, and you'll find a different opinion.
By Early To Rise | Fri, May 30, 2008
A group of French and German engineers are one step closer to creating lightning on command.
By Early To Rise | Fri, May 30, 2008
Issue #2369 WEALTHY: A little economic theory for your morning drive (Rick Pendergraft) HEALTHY: 5 ways to keep "stress bloat" at bay (James LaValle) WISE: Plato on power ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Why you need to get into politics (Terry Brock) The PT debate rages on… It’s Good to Know… about man-made thunderbolts Add "morass" to your vocabulary
By Early To Rise | Fri, May 30, 2008
A "morass" (muh-RAS) - from the Dutch for "marsh" - is a bog, an area of low, soft, soggy ground. We also use the word to refer to something that hinders, engulfs, or overwhelms.
By Bob Cox | Sat, May 31, 2008
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