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Practical Advice for Moving House
If you are planning on moving soon, allow me to give you some unsolicited advice. First–are you sure you’re not happy where you are? You’ve mastered the parking schedule and the garbage collection. You have years of good faith (and Christmas bonuses) built up with sanitation workers and mail carriers. Are you sure? Ok... »
Shallow Hal Wants to Bail! Gird your financial loins, says noted pessimist, Tony Robbins.
Shallow Hal Wants to Bail! Gird your financial loins, says noted pessimist, Tony Robbins. »
How to solve the energy crisis.
My wife had a very interesting observation last night. I was trying to explain why government mandates don’t work, and she said, “So Democrats are all about sticks, and Republicans are all about carrots.” It’s a remarkable insight from a foreigner, and probably more true than she knows. The conversation started over why, as... »
Steps Obama could have taken in the Gulf
Obama the powerless seems perplexed as to what it is he could have done to mitigate the BP oil spill from turning into a disaster. Douglas Adams once said, “A learning experience is one of those things that says, ‘You know that thing you just did? Don’t do that.’” In the hopes of making... »
The 40% Rule: How much flesh should females flash to fetch a fabulous flame?
The 40% Rule: How much flesh should females flash to fetch a fabulous flame? »
Hysterical: Your company thinks you stay in your job because of your boss, not for the money and the benefits.
Hysterical: Your company thinks you stay in your job because of your boss, not for the money and the benefits. »
The Importance of Being Earnest (and Vocal)
One of my favorite professors in law school was Professor Cavanagh, who, among other subjects, taught Antitrust Law. He once told a story about price fixing, the illegal practice of businesses that are supposed to be competing, that instead agree to charge consumers the same (elevated) price. Price fixing is often more subtle than... »
Getting rid of your debt
Not too long ago, I was in over my head in debt. It’s no secret that I am a man of means, but no matter how much money you make, if you spend more than what is coming in, indebtedness is the only result. Of course, it did not help that I am a... »
Stinks on a Plane: What to do when stuck on the tarmac in a plane.
Stinks on a Plane: What to do when stuck on the tarmac in a plane. »
Forbes.com: How To Sniff Out A Liar – Not included: the (D) after their name.
Forbes.com: How To Sniff Out A Liar – Not included: the (D) after their name. »