At nineteen, in 1975, I was selling advertising for the OSU college newspaper, The Lantern, and submitting stories and getting published in the “fringe” student paper: Our Choking Times. The one where I earned his respect as a budding radical, then flew over the lines of professionalism to date Gil Scott-Heron. Not only did I write about the coolest, oldest…
When one thinks of school costumes, one usually thinks of the classic schoolgirl uniform, which is an extremely popular outfit at Halloween and theme parties. Such is the popularity of these outfits that we often forget that there are some great examples of schoolboy costumes as well. After all, why should girls have all the fun? Although not as common…
If you’re a busy community leader for a nonprofit or spiritual organization, reading a bunch of social media status updates, responding to invitations to events, and gaming is probably the last thing you have time for. However, if you work with people, you have probably realized how important social media has become, especially for the younger generation. Perhaps you’ve even…
This essay is to enlighten investors on what they are getting into if they rely on mutual funds as a way to provide their financial freedom in retirement. Because of the complexities of tracking stocks and finding competent money management, unless you’re a billionaire, many Americans have turned to the quick fix known as a mutual fund. In recent commentary,…
The influence of the pineapple fruit is evident in the delightful variety of decorations available that use the shape of the pineapple as part of their creation. We hear of architectural elements such as pineapple pedestals, pineapple corbels and corbels, as well as pineapple wall sculptures, and of their use in the kitchen in the form of pineapple napkin rings…
Weather stations that can be used by people at home are quite useful weather instruments for monitoring one’s immediate surroundings. These tools have the ability to provide information that the meteorologist cannot. There are many different types of weather instruments that offer excellent utility and accurate information for a variety of activities, including sports, research, professional photography, adventure travel, and…
What do you need to know about tracking? Following up with connections, marketing campaigns, networking or phone calls is more a matter of discipline and time management. Ninety-nine out of a hundred people I know really don’t know how to keep track. Most of the miss is because they don’t know what to say or think they are begging for…
Every parent I know looks forward to the day when their child no longer “produces” sticky, sticky diapers. Most children will be ready to move on to “big pants” between 18 and 24 months. Of course, the process is not without its pitfalls. Find out the best way to potty train your child, as easily as possible. Is your child…
the big lady it is a record of the time one of golf’s greatest coaches spent training one of the greatest golf athletes of our generation, Tiger Woods. Hank Haney gives his readers a great insight into Tiger’s complex personality with no frills. While there’s plenty of praise for Tiger’s abilities, there’s also no shying away from trainers’ honest assessment…
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Focused Distribution The advent of cryptocurrencies has created a decentralized paradigm for money. In a decentralized system, no centralized authority is needed to enforce trust and police transactions between two parties. In a traditional system, the involvement of third parties in the distribution process can cause a cascade of crises that affect the entire world. By eliminating…