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Do You Know Mushrooms?

“What you should know.”    ——- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reports that mushrooms contain about 15 vitamins and minerals, including folate magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, and zinc. Mushrooms also are low in calories and rich in antioxidants, which can help to lower risk for inflammation.  They may also mitigate the risk of developing […]

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Facial Expressions are more Important than Ever

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette Biography:  Candace Smith, wife of Nobel Prize-Winner Professor Dr. Vernon Smith and owner of the extraordinary blog, “Etiquette for the Business of Life” as featured by BBC, Chicago Tribune and USA Today offers her insights. “Lose your poker face.” ——- Facial expressions say a lot, which is […]

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Bitcoin Asia 2025

“Hong Kong conference.”   ——- Bitcoin Asia 2025 Bitcoin Asia 2025, taking place August 28–29 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, is set to be the largest Bitcoin-only conference in Asia, attracting over 25,000 attendees and 300 speakers from around the world. Focused exclusively on Bitcoin, the event offers a dynamic platform for investors, […]

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Confidence vs. Ego

by Toni Delos Santos 90% Mental 90percentmental.com ““Arrogance requires advertising, confidence speaks for itself.” – Shravan Srinivasan ——-  After being in the starting lineup for 10 consecutive NBA seasons, Andre Iguodala was faced with a new role for the 2014-2015 season now playing for the Golden State Warriors. Steve Kerr, head coach for the Warriors, […]

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AI & the Need for Critical Thinking

“Good citizenship is analogous to critical thinking    ——- Monday was laundry day. At the start of every new week, you did your washing and ironing. That’s the way it was. On a bright and sunny day, if your clothes were not hanging by clothespins outside, a neighbor might call over and see if you were ill. […]

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Plan Your Fall Foliage Trip Now!

“The time is now.” ——- While the beginning of August might seem too early to think of a Fall trip, all indications are that it is the perfect time to do so.  People are again feeling the need to travel and open facilities have started to quickly book up.  This is especially the case if […]

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Beware of Overuse Injuries

“Be aware.”  ——- Momentum can be a valuable asset as people pursue their fitness & health goals. Once a fitness routine picks up steam and begins to produce results, the resulting momentum can make it easier for individuals to fully commit to exercise and ultimately achieve, if not exceed, their initial goals. A successful fitness […]

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Moral Support vs. Material Support

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette Biography:  Candace Smith, wife of Nobel Prize-Winner Professor Dr. Vernon Smith and owner of the extraordinary blog, “Etiquette for the Business of Life” as featured by BBC, Chicago Tribune and USA Today offers her insights. “Moral support is a gift.” ——- One of the most important gifts […]

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Pros & Cons of Early Retirement

“Is 65 still the retirement age?” ——- A lifetime of working compels many people to look forward to their retirement. Some people even work to retire early. But what are the advantages of early retirement beyond starting a life of leisure? And are there any detriments to this plan? A  recent survey by the financial […]

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How to Commit to Your Vision!

by Toni Delos Santos 90% Mental 90percentmental.com “A dream without a plan is just a wish.” –  Katherine Paterson ——-  Great companies and innovation all start with having ideas and the ability to create a vision from your ideas. In all honesty, great ideas are not rare. Many people have lots of amazing thoughts on […]

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