The 25 Best Inventions of 2014 | TIME

When my grandfather, "Pop-pop" turned age 100, my sister asked him, "Pop-pop, what's the most significant invention you've seen in your 100 years?"  He quickly replied, "The bikini!"  Top that best inventions of 2014!  



The 25 Best Inventions of 2014 | TIME

20 Must-Read Books For Young Entrepreneurs

This is a great list of books for any entrepreneur - not just the young ones.  I've read seven (7) of them, so I'm happy to add some additional books to my reading list.



How many have you read?   My favorite all time book is "Who Moved My Cheese" - this book was really integral in my initial decision to start my own law practice.  When I asked myself the question, "What would you do if you knew you could not fail?" the answer was right in front of me.  That was more than fifteen (15) years ago and I've never looked back.  Today, I wouldn't want to work for anyone else!



20 Must-Read Books For Young Entrepreneurs

7 Practical Life Lessons From Albert Einstein

These are all great tips from a true genius.  I particularly relate to the first one about curiosity.  I enjoy being curious about a lot of different things - makes me a well-rounded, better informed person who can to anyone about just about anything.



Which one(s) do you relate to?  



7 Practical Life Lessons From Albert Einstein

20 Things You Need To Stop Doing If You Want To Be Happy

20 Things You Need To Stop Doing If You Want To Be Happy

Blood Of Oldest Woman In The World Reveals Secrets Of Longevity, Suggests We Can Live Longer

Blood Of Oldest Woman In The World Reveals Secrets Of Longevity, Suggests We Can Live Longer

A Third of the World is Now Obese or Overweight | TIME

It's no wonder our health insurance system is in the toilet.  The world is controlled by Big Pharma, Big Fast Food and Big Sugar.



Until Americans take their health status into their own hands and start eating healthy fruits, grains and vegetables and not FAST FOOD and PROCESSED FOOD, this trend will likely continue.   Get off the couch!



A Third of the World is Now Obese or Overweight | TIME

LiveLeak.com - How Wolves Change Rivers

This is information we all need about how important it is not to try and manage an ecosystem.  Reintroducing the wolves to Yellowstone had so many amazing effects.  I wonder what would happen if we stopped "managing" everything and let nature take its course?  



LiveLeak.com - How Wolves Change Rivers

7 Tips To Start 2014 On A Fabulously Positive Note

These are great tips to build positivity into your life every day - not just for the New Year!

And I'll add another - keep a Gratitude Journal, like the five year "Gratitude Expressions Journal" available on Amazon.  On January 1, 2014, I'll be starting the fifth year of my first journal.  

7 Tips To Start 2014 On A Fabulously Positive Note

100 Life Hacks That Make Life Easier

Looks like I'm going to be glad I subscribed to Life Hacks website.  Really good tips - practical advice for really making life easier using items easily available at home.  

100 Life Hacks That Make Life Easier

25 Killer Websites that Make You Cleverer

I saw this on FB, thanks to Marc Paulhus and checked it out.  It definitely has a list of websites you are going to want to know about - especially if you are a life long learner and want to be able to take advantage of free and low cost websites to make you smarter.

You can learn a new language, get a college level education, learn to cook like an engineer, exercise like a nerd, improve your memory, the opportunities are limitless.  

25 Killer Websites that Make You Cleverer

When Will Your State Get Marriage Equality?

Here is information that may be relevant to you if you live in Florida and are wondering if we will ever have valid same sex marriage? 

When Will Your State Get Marriage Equality?

The Big Lie About Shopping on Thanksgiving and Black Friday | TIME.com

So here's the truth about shopping over this upcoming holiday season.  Me, I've never shopped on Black Friday - can't stand the crowds.  So, pretty safe I won't be shopping on Thanksgiving Day either.  Have a terrific holiday season! 

The Big Lie About Shopping on Thanksgiving and Black Friday | TIME.com

UGGs and Their ‘UGGly’ Reputation - Yahoo Small Business Advisor

I only became aware of this information today.  It has certainly changed my opinion about UGG and their practices.  Become the voice for change - vote with your dollars.  Demand that companies use humane practices.  

UGGs and Their ‘UGGly’ Reputation - Yahoo Small Business Advisor

The Real Reason New College Grads Can’t Get Hired | TIME.com

I believe there is a lot of truth to this article.  We haven't prepared our children for the "real world" of work - we haven't raised them to be team players, to be polite, to speak to adults when spoken to, to be prompt, properly dressed, etc. 

At a company event yesterday, the spouse of one of my team members addressed me as follows: "Yo." 

We've done a great job! 

The Real Reason New College Grads Can’t Get Hired | TIME.com

John W. Pilley: Your Dog Is a Toddler | TIME.com

This article says almost any dog can be taught enough words to be the equivalent of a toddler.  Last night we finally taught Wolfie to speak - not words, but to bark on command.  How smart is your dog?  

John W. Pilley: Your Dog Is a Toddler | TIME.com

5 Reasons to Buy the iPad Air, 5 for the Retina iPad Mini and 5 to Buy Neither | TIME.com

As I still own the first generation iPad I really did want to know if I should rush out and buy the new iPad Air or go for the mini?  I'm still undecided. 

I do, however, love the commercial for the Surface, but not sure I'm ready to "unpair" my iPad and my iPhone.  Thoughts? 

5 Reasons to Buy the iPad Air, 5 for the Retina iPad Mini and 5 to Buy Neither | TIME.com

Top Ten Things NOT to Say to an Adoptive Parent | Portrait of an Adoption

These are really good common sense tips and the fact that they have to be posted goes to show how insensitive people can be.  

Top Ten Things NOT to Say to an Adoptive Parent | Portrait of an Adoption

Florida's New Laws 2013

This is the best summary I could find of the new laws for Florida in 2013.  Many of these laws went into effect on October 1, 2013.  

Microsoft Word - Legislative Update 2013 Final 6-14-13c.docx - 2013_Legislative_Update.pdf

Have it the Healthier Way: Burger King Reveals Low-Fat Satisfries | TIME.com

I love fries and hate the fat!  This new fry may start a french fry revolution with all of the fast food restaurants getting on board.  Hey, maybe pretty soon they'll offer baked fries? No fat at all!

Have it the Healthier Way: Burger King Reveals Low-Fat Satisfries | TIME.com

George Zimmerman Wants Florida to Pay Bills in Trayvon Martin Case | TIME.com

What do you think?  Should the State of Florida pick up a $300,000 tab for George Zimmerman?  After all, he was acquitted which means he didn't do the crime he was prosecuted for.  What if that happened to you?  Thoughts, please. 

George Zimmerman Wants Florida to Pay Bills in Trayvon Martin Case | TIME.com