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Third World countries (now known as “developing nations”) are countries with a low “Human Development Index.” First World countries (like the United States, Japan, and Germany) score much higher on the HDI. A nation’s HDI is determined by its literacy rate, poverty rate, life expectancy, etc. There is indeed a Second World, though the expression isn’t exactly parallel to the other terms, and these days, few mention it.
Read morePeople have been calling for the penny’s eradication for years. Many Americans feel exact change isn’t worth the bother. Here’s the government’s two cents…
Read moreNot unusually, one of the pizza delivery companies decided they should distribute those door hanger tags with coupons throughout some south Tampa neighborhoods.
Read moreThe golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment; it is not in luck
Read moreI am due to fly into Atlanta this evening. About 3pm a friend advised me to turn on the news
Read moreSugarman is basically saying that honesty is the best policy. He’s stating his belief that if you are truthful in your dealings with others, you will improve your chances of success.
Read moreSome years ago an old high school friend had a southern food and cooking column he was marketing. To help him, I built him a small website to showcase some of the columns and post some recipes. It’s now grown to over 400 pages, and recently showed up briefly in an Ask Jeeves commercial.
Read moreToday’s Smart Thought is by an anonymous author. It speaks of the power of ideas. The ability of an idea to change the world is well known. Most recently, think of the internet. It was designed for the government to be able to communicate in the event of nuclear war, but it has managed to change society and business forever.
Read moreThe past year, a “War on Christianity” has been suggested by those imbedded in the rear guard. Just two weeks ago, a conference titled, “War on Christians” was held in Washington, D.C., of course only 300 participants showed up. (Just like Washington…to hold a war without enough troops.) Obviously, there’s a possible difference of opinion on whether or not such a war really exists. But a little focus is never a bad thing when it comes to understanding.
Read moreWell, once again blogging has been lite due a very heavy workload. Lots of stuff due, and all of it due this week. That’s combined with a trip to New York City today on business.
Read moreA driver who ran a red light not only damaged his truck and another vehicle, but left a gaping hole
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