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63Beer is Protestant and Wine is Catholic
Why do I say beer is Protestant and wine is Catholic? Let's start with beer. Who makes the best beer? Germany. The same Germany where Luther nailed his thesis to the Cathedral door. Undoubtedly Luther relaxed after his exertions with a stein of...
0 comments73Making money with VISA Secrets - Interest-free Loan
My buddy Roger needed a used car for work. He scanned Craigslist daily and finally found just what he needed; a used stick shift diesel Chrysler mini-van with 120000 miles for $2000. He went to his bank and tried to get a line of credit. Could they...
2 comments68Slow Dating
Friendships are like good wine - they develop and deepen over time. You never know where they'll lead. On the other hand Western romance emphasises falling in love. Spotting a lady across the room and just knowing she is the one you're going to...
0 comments74Can you swim faster in water or syrup?
The syrup versus water dilemma defeated even Sir Isaac Newton. He reasoned that the syrup being more sticky or viscous than water would slow the swimmer down. That's quite a natural line of reasoning. Picture how much energy it would take to swim...
0 comments57Writing - Money making tips on publishing an eBook
Most bloggers make selling your own eBook sound like writing your content, pushing a button and waiting for the cheques to roll in. I discovered being your own publisher involves a lot more than just writing the content. Don't forget all the other...
2 comments67Joys of Water Bottling
I have an advanced relationship with my Fashy Hot Water Bottle bordering on the monogamous. It has loyally kept me warm through years of sub-zero Canadian cold. And never made me sleep on a wet spot, complained that I snore or hog the blankets or...
0 comments68Writing - Ten Most Unusual Writing Tips
I learned about writing through dating. My dating wing-man and I hung out in bars and tried to talk to women. I was horrible at it. None spoke to me more than 30 seconds while his stories would leave them laughing for what felt like hours. They...
6 comments71Writing - Tension, Counterpoint, Conflict and a Good Villain
My red-haired buddy is extremely claustrophobic. Unfortunately he lost his job and is living in a van. But he finally met the love of his life through Craigslist. She can only make love to red-haired men. Guess what - she lives in a tiny apartment...
2 comments60Writing - Are You A Gold Prospector or A Craftsman
There are two kinds of writers - craftsman and gold prospectors. Umberto Eco is the perfect example of the craftsman - he spent 8 years writing his best-seller, "The Name of the Rose". It's been followed by a string of best-sellers; "Foucault's...
0 comments73Inside Look at Cuba
What's it like inside a communist country? My friend Erich just got back from a trip to Cuba so we had a long talk about the country. One of his two guides explained the basics of Cuban-style communism. Later he confirmed the information with the...
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