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Power - What Good Is It?
By Steve Gillman · 14 years ago
We all want power, although not everyone freely admits it. It is common to think what one would do if he or she was a king or the president. We imagine that we would do ...
How To Avoid New Home Surprises
By Steve Gillman · 15 years ago
It's funny but no fun to buy a new home and then discover that snakes are regular visitors in the living room. And you don't want to move into a house with a leaky roof ...
A Roulette System That Works
By Steve Gillman · 15 years ago
I saw a roulette system advertised on television one night. What a joke! It was nothing more than a money management system. It isn't a bad idea to manage your bets and your bankroll when ...
Exclusionary Rule? Get Rid Of It!
By Steve Gillman · 15 years ago
The exclusionary rule need to be thrown out! This body of law basically says that evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in a criminal prosecution. The idea is that this will prevent the police and ...
How To Find A Real Estate Agent
By Steve Gillman · 14 years ago
You probably already know how to find a real estate agent when you want to sell your house or other real estate. All you have to do is put a "for sale sign" out and ...
Michigan Backpacking - Secret Locations
By Steve Gillman · 15 years ago
In Michigan, backpacking usually consists of hiking the trails of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, or the Porcupine Mountains State Park, or The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. All of these are well worth doing, ...
Stupid Laws And Why They Exist
By Steve Gillman · 15 years ago
This isn't about the usual stupid laws. Oh, it's true that it is illegal to catch fish with your bare hands in Kansas, and that Wyoming has a law forbidding you from wearing a hat ...
Think Twice To Think Better
By Steve Gillman · 15 years ago
The expression "think twice" is simply a reminder to fully consider things before assuming that your first conclusion is the correct one. It reminds me of the carpenter's rule: "measure twice, cut once." Measuring twice ...
A Memory System You Can Try Today
By Steve Gillman · 15 years ago
You may have heard of the loci mnemonic or memory system. The general idea is to "place" the things that are to be memorized in predetermined locations in your imagination, so you can "find" them ...
Creative Inspiration - How To Have It
By Steve Gillman · 15 years ago
You probably like the idea of creative inspiration, that wonderful new idea that pops into you head without warning. The reality is that such bursts of creativity do happen. Einstein claimed he had great ideas ...
The Real Estate Purchase Agreement
By Steve Gillman · 15 years ago
A real estate purchase agreement is not a rough guide to a deal. It is a contract specifying exactly what legal obligations each side has. In other words, be sure it says what you want ...
Four Treasure Hunting Secrets
By Steve Gillman · 15 years ago
Treasure hunting means different things to different treasure hunters. But the bottom line of all the various types is the search for something of value that is hidden from the general public. Here are four ...
Why A Down Sleeping Bag?
By Steve Gillman · 15 years ago
A down sleeping bag has its problems. They are usually more delicate than bags with synthetic fill, for example. They also lose almost all of their insulating ability when they are wet. Of course, you ...
How To Tell When Someone Is Lying
By Steve Gillman · 15 years ago
To know how to tell when someone is lying, it helps to first look at the three basic types of lies. These are lies of omission, commission, and embellishment. What follows is a short description/definition ...
Problem Solving Strategies - Three Great Ones
By Steven Gillman · 16 years ago
Your problem solving strategies determine how effectively you deal with everything from creating new ideas to solving the routine problems of life and business. There are many specific techniques for solving problems, but a good ...
In Other Words?
By Steven Gillman · 16 years ago
People use the expression "in other words" because sometimes other words are necessary to better understand something. You probably use it yourself, but how often do you actually think about the words you are using, ...
The Real Secret Of Attraction
By Steven Gillman · 16 years ago
What is the secret of attraction? You probably know this has become one of the hottest new ideas in self improvement and spirituality. But it isn't a new idea. It is just the newest way ...
Tips For Flipping A House
By Steven Gillman · 16 years ago
The first two tips for flipping a house are not about what to fix or change. They're about time and money. Specifically, they are about how time costs money, and about how to determine how ...
Five Signs Of Cheating
By Steven Gillman · 16 years ago
Before we cover the signs of cheating, a warning is necessary. If you start looking for signs of a cheating spouse or lover, you are likely to see them everywhere. He stays a little late ...