Quietly, without trumpets, fan fare, ticker tape parades or walks outside of the limo that give the secret service heart attacks, President Barack Obama has been changing the way the executive branch of the government does business online.  Not only that he's influencing the other branches, in part...

Written by Meryl Evans. Not understanding bookkeeping, taxes and other administrative tasks can be very off-putting for people thinking about starting their own business. But in reality, these tasks are not that hard to do if you’re organized and get a little professional help. Now, I’m ...

I didn't have a chance last week to take the Mojo challenge, so I was determined to make time for it this week.  And just look at this layout - isn't this adorable?!!  I loved it as soon as I saw it!! My finished project is nowhere near how it started.  I was determined to ...

Vegas is approaching next week. Past posts:2003 (Excalibur)Hello squire! Unfortunately, no blog posts memoralizing that trip. 2004 (MGM)2 Hours SleepBlackjack Hand of DeathTrash Can Game2005 (Luxor)Fat Guy Falling on Me at the AirportSpring Break: Shark AttackSteakhouse Bet Round 12006 (Hard Rock)St...

I don’t know about you, but when I read about the collapse of a pyramid scheme that takes down wealthy, well-educated investors and nonprofits, I shake my head and wonder how such smart people made such (in hindsight) dumb choices. The answer, in part, seems to lie in affiliation, or the cultu...

The runaway inconsistencies of the Labour government’s handling of the economic crisis in Britain are truly terrifying. Last week, they began printing money to buy back debt they themselves have issued, a process I described as like a snake eating its own tail. Technically, this is considered ...

Wow, this is so impressive....2 recipes in just 8 days.  You have no idea how impressive that is!!  LOL!!! Here's my pick for this week, and Tastefully Simple wins out AGAIN!!  One of my all-time favorites, "Cinnamon Muffin Melt Mix" prepared as cookies.   These...

I’m not a practising economist, but I did read an economics course at university, along with psychology. Because of it, I’m probably slightly better equipped to understand what’s going on now than the average Jo(e). The word “slightly” is important here because it means...

A hyphen can make a huge difference in a word and give it a new semantic and the reader a new insight. I’ve been rather taken recently by Lee Carroll’s book, The End Times, where writes about “voiding karma”. The simple message is one that is well known. When you follow your ...

One of the biggest impediments to newer affiliates getting into the affiliate game is their lack of ability to get a niche website online fast and easy. Most savvy affiliates already know how to get a site online and start publishing articles and content. However, most newbie affiliates have a harde...