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Is America Still Beautiful?

In Mecca, under the autocratic rule of wealthy despots, some of the worst byproducts of modernity – social fragmentation, the destruction of historical treasures, and the commercialization of religion – coincide with the rise of a fundamentalist brand of violent… Read More

Are Friends Good for Your Health?

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that young and middle-aged survivors of heart attacks are more likely to have a poor recovery if they don’t have a strong social circle. Here is a… Read More

Should Men Be Feminists?

Actress Emma Watson, of Harry Potter fame, gave a highly acclaimed speech last week at the UN. She spoke about feminism and women’s rights, and publicized her new HeForShe campaign. (In that effort she calls for men to advocate on… Read More

What Should You Say To Homeless People?

As much as I want everybody to stand on their own two feet, I know that things happen. Even the wealthiest among us can find themselves penniless and desperate. You don’t think so? Take into account monster storms like Katrina… Read More

9/11 Thought: What Rules Do You Follow?

The anniversary of the 9/11 attack by Al Qaeda on America brings to mind a few sad facts about life: people will hate you just because of who you are. They will think they are better than you. And they… Read More

What Makes Americans Prosperous?

As a life insurance salesman, I like to pay attention to what popular media says about my profession. It’s often not too flattering. In the movies and TV shows I’ve seen, my compatriots are typically portrayed as sleazy shysters or… Read More

What If a Woman Managed Your Money?

Does gender still play a role in the financial world? People tend to think that gender stereotypes are old-fashioned, and are the hallmarks of prior generations. People feel we are now past that. Yet, do you know what is typically… Read More

Why Should the Government Limit Political Donations?

As a life insurance salesman, I compete for my business with hundreds of thousands of other sales people. These competitors include other licensed independent brokers; captive agents; property and casualty brokers; benefits consultants; bankers; accountants; investment advisors; financial planners; and… Read More

This Holiday, Choose to Feel Good.

With the holiday weekend starting, some of us are preparing for fun and frolic. Others are bracing for the worst. For many of us it seems as if our emotions are being stretched in opposite directions. Are our moods really… Read More

Does Your Wife Have An Obvious Problem You Can Fix – But She Won’t Let You?

Here is a bit of satire for you. The vidoe is hilarious. If women would let just let us be the fix-it experts we men truly are, our lives together would be perfect. Don’t you think so? After all, the… Read More