In science fiction and phantasy, authors often play with the idea of telekinesis, the ability of the mind to move objects at a distance. This reflects the idea that the mind is the most powerful part of the body. In one sense, this is true. In the long run intelligence always prevails over brute force. [...]
The world is full of people who make excuses for themselves when their commitment is weak. Sadly, when many people who could do better find the going tough, they suddenly find they have other urgent things to do or they have injuries that require them to rest. The reality is that people who are physically [...]
There’s something strange in the neighborhood. Who ya gonna call? Credit busters! The reality is that banks and credit card companies have suddenly taken to increasing interest rates and reducing the credit limits on existing lending facilities. According to the figures, nearly half the US banks reduced the limits on credit cards in the last [...]
We all have seen numerous weight loss tips that could be all boiled down to some simple rules like eat less, exercise more and so on. Wrapped into different packages but having the same essence these tips sure sound very reasonable and promising, but bore the hell out of any thinking person by their simplicity [...]
The new Administration is taking over facing an unprecedented economic crisis. The country is already deep in debt and proposes to spend billions more to help prevent a long-lasting recession. Looking overseas, the war in Iraq still has eighteen months to run and there is no end to the war in Afghanistan in sight. So [...]
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