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• That’s when the joy happens
  on Dec 24, 2008 in Inspirations Quotations family happiness holiday joy quote work worries
  Joy is what happens when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are." And how often do we do that? Stop worrying about the future, and think about how good things really are, right now? I'm betting that for most of us, it�
• Costa Rica coffee growers bail out Starbucks?
  on Dec 17, 2008 in Costa Rica Local news bailout business coffee costa rica economy
  Now this is an interesting business approach... Costa Rica is widely known for its superior coffee, and now their coffee producers could help bail out Starbucks during this downturn. After a difficult year of sales, Starbucks is looking to widen i...
• Tumacacori - Ruins and dancing
  on Dec 12, 2008 in Arizona Destination tidbits chile fiesta food mission ruins southwest tucson tumacacori
  Last weekend, I was down in southern Arizona, at a little place called Tumacacori. The main claim to fame here is that it was the site of a Spanish mission, founded by Jesuit missionaries back in 1691. When the Spanish first arrived, the area was po...
• Don’t be fooled by the calendar
  on Dec 11, 2008 in Behind the scenes Inspirations Quotations gtd ideas overwhelm philosophy problem quotation time time management
  "Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One man gets only a week's value out of a year, while another man gets a full year's value out of a week." ~ Charles Richard Anothe
• So there we were.. power lounging at White Bay
  on Dec 2, 2008 in British Virgin Islands So there we were... bay beach islands sail sailing snorkel water yacht
  Just got some updates from Yacht Promenade in the British Virgin Islands, and it looks like the Adventurous Wenches aboard right now are having a fine time. They broke out the power lounger at White Bay, one of the loveliest spots in the BVI. OK, "l
• Spy vest - Product review video
  on Nov 30, 2008 in Travel gear Travel tips Video clothing gear problems products reviews travel
  This travel vest solves some problems, and makes me feel like a secret agent, too. The video explains it all. :-) Related posts:Product review: Toothbrush nightmares (video)Savannah - Garden of Good and Evil videoVideo: Skellig Michael, ancient mo...
• Reflect upon your present blessings
  on Nov 26, 2008 in Inspirations Quotations economy family gratitude holiday occasion quote thanks thanksgiving
  Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. . Many people in our country may be reflecting on their present misfortunes, as well as the past ones! It's hard not to, if.
• Rome Italy - Chariot racing at Circus Maximus
  on Nov 22, 2008 in Destination tidbits Italy ancient chariot history roman rome
  What if you could travel back in time to witness Roman chariot racing at the Circus Maximus in ancient Rome? The Ancient Romans knew how to make their politicians work for THEM, and often demanded "bread and circuses" from political candidates.
• Moving forward in today’s economy
  on Nov 20, 2008 in Behind the scenes Inspirations Quotations business change economy possibilities quote recession
  Today's quote: There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still." ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt This seems particularly appropriate today. Like so many people in America (and the world) right now, I've been grap
• Using music to learn a language
  on Nov 19, 2008 in Greece Italy Travel tips earworms education language learning music
  What is it about melody that helps us memorize words and lyrics? This can be explained by "earworms," which are melodies that get stuck in your head. Advertisers use this with catchy melodic jingles. Now you can use the same technique to help

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