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Calvin Coolidge & Self-Discipline

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “press on” has solved and always […]

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Breaking the Comfort Zone!

December 2022 is here. Towards the end of the month, people become reflective and inevitability turn towards the next year with idea to set personal goals and resolutions.  Estimates vary depending on the year and scope of the study, but research into New Year’s resolutions has generally found that fewer than 10 percent of people who […]

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The War on Capitalism

“Education without common sense is like piling a bunch of books on the back of an ass”  – John H. Corbett , Sr. (my Dad)   —— Yuri Alexandrovich Bezmenov, was a former Soviet KGB agent who defected to Canada.  During a 1985 interview which is offered in the video link below, he states incredible insights to […]

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Tips for Traveling with Your Dog

Bring your puppy along for the trip. ——- According to a AAA/Best Western survey, 85 percent of dog owners travel with their dogs. The most popular vacations to let pooches tag along include going to the beach, camping and hiking. As a greater number of people are engaging in more activities with their pets, businesses […]

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How to Avoid Travel Scams

Traveling should be fun.  If you are planning to travel either locally or internationally, scams can occur and if large enough they can ruin your plans.  Here are a few scams to be aware of while traveling this summer. Cab Scam – Know the going rate for cab rides and how to identify licensed providers especially […]

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Why Buy a Family Island in the Bahamas

by Michelle Martinborough Bahamas Realty Website: BahamasRealty.com Email: michelle@bahamasrealty.com Privacy with the beauty of the Caribbean.  ——- What is a Family Island? We’re glad you asked! The Bahamas is an archipelago, made up of 700 Islands and Cays. New Providence and Grand Bahama are the two most populated, “main” islands. The Family Islands are a collection of smaller islands and cays scattered throughout the Caribbean […]

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How to Eat French Onion Soup!

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. ——- A friend recently shared an interview experience with a person who […]

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A.I. & 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 would call over and see if you were ill. […]

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Lobster Delivered to Your Front Door

There may be no better lobster than what you can get in Maine. Now it is available to be delivered to your front door. Lobster Gram had been in service since 1987, delivering Grade A Maine lobsters to anywhere in the United States. They come shipped and ready to cook in a variety of packages. […]

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Update on the Swiss Light Banking License

Switzerland. ——- To boost innovative financial companies, the Swiss parliament has simplified the regulatory requirements for Fintech companies which accepts public deposits. This regulatory simplification, which was implemented on January 1, 2019, allows for a “Swiss Light Banking License”. The regulatory change will greatly reduce the financial requirements for FinTech companies that accept public deposits. […]

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