An ongoing offshoot of early Christianity and Reformism, Unitarian Universalism interests me spiritually and religiously.  More intellectual, socially progressive, and humanitarian than most Christian sects, Unitarian Universalism embraces what Jesus Christ espoused 2000 years ago - choice, tolerance and freedom of religion and thought, brotherhood ( Read more... )

Rule 1. You don't deserve a job.  You earn the job!
Rule 2. You don't know enough.  Always learn!
Rule 3. Less stuff equals more freedom.  Save more, spend less!
Rule 4. Prepare for many turns.  Adapt, adapt, adapt!
Rule 5. Entrepreneurs have an advantage.  Take calculated risks and be creative!
Rule 6. Don't get addicted to your paycheck.   Be the ant ( Read more... )

Short of myopic strategies like boosting exports and tourism temporarily in the expense of savers by debasing currency, I never quite understood the policymaker's fuss about zero inflation or even deflation - such events make the currency strong relative to other currencies.  Inflation can be negative and still invite strong investment because such ( Read more... )

I sleep like a starfish.  I usually start sleeping in the fetal position, but my body goes towards a starfish position.  I usually wake up in that position.  According to the reading below, I am supposed to snore and suffer more often from a poor night's sleep - which is true in my case.  However, contrary to the reading, I think I am okay with ( Read more... )

I read today that the Census are struggling with mailed responses in certain Hispanic-populated states like Texas, California, Florida, New York, and of course Arizona.  Arizona's politicians passed an unenforceable but intimidating law that empowers local policemen to arrest any undocumented immigrants.  How they would assess citizenship from ( Read more... )

A recent study published in Psychological Science found that those with more optimistic attitudes had better-functioning immune systems which, in turn, helped them ward off illnesses. Yet far too many of us assume that optimism is an inborn trait bestowed on a lucky few. That's a completely wrong assumption, says James Maddux, a professor of ( Read more... )

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ENTPs are natural entrepreneurs because they are great at looking outside themselves - Extraversion (E), see possibilities and the big picture - Intuition (N), exude confidence which helps get others excited about their vision - Intuition and Thinking (NT) and flexible and adaptable - Perceiving (P) enough to change gears quickly when necessary.
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ENTPs are drawn to planning and development jobs because they require long range vision and imagination - Intuition and Thinking - (NT), an awareness of the world around them - Extraversion (E), and great flexibility in an ever changing landscape - Perceiving (P).

Planning and Development Specialist

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Attempting to encourage my children's imagination about numbers, time of the day, and physical senses, I wrote a song.  I understand it won't go platinum.

ONE!   It is dawn!  With my eyes, I see the hot, yellow sun shining on my eyes...and I wake up.  The world is bright and beautiful.

TWO!  It is morning!  With my ears, I hear the bees buzzing, the ( Read more... )