I just read about a guy named Robert Durst, a Houston millionaire who was being tried for murdering his neighbor, cutting the body to pieces and dumping it in Galveston Bay in an attempt to destroy the evidence. Durst admitted to both the killing and the improper disposal of human remains, claiming self-defense. He is also suspected of killing his wife and at least one other individual.
He was acquitted in a jury trial earlier this afternoon. Read about it HERE.
Friday, July 15, 2005
Fear Factors
It has become increasingly evident that the goverment and media here in the U.S. spend a lot of time (and big $$$) feeding their rhetoric of fear to the citzenry. Just about every major news channel is guilty of it, and the government provides them the fodder with which to continue the propaganda.
It used to be simple sensationalism was the grease which kept the network wheels turning. And we all understood that the media, like our favorite uncle, was prone to exaggeration, telling stories which contained a germ of truth but needed further investigation. Back in those days, individuals could draw their own conclusions by consulting various sources, each with their own slant on the topic(s) at hand, and the method was sufficiently informative.
Or maybe it's always been this way, and I was too young or naive to notice it?
It used to be simple sensationalism was the grease which kept the network wheels turning. And we all understood that the media, like our favorite uncle, was prone to exaggeration, telling stories which contained a germ of truth but needed further investigation. Back in those days, individuals could draw their own conclusions by consulting various sources, each with their own slant on the topic(s) at hand, and the method was sufficiently informative.
Or maybe it's always been this way, and I was too young or naive to notice it?
Sunday, July 10, 2005
A Sound Investment
One of the major concerns in my adult life has been the subject of retirement. Not that I'm old enough to consider it yet, but my 'freelancer' status begs the question: Without a consistently steady income, how can I plan for my financial future? It's one of the reasons I've decided to start investing in real estate. Now, any decent accountant can tell you that your portfolio should be diversified, so planting some of your retirement money into stocks is an excellent strategy, too. Most people leave all this up to their accountants, anyway. But for those of you who've always wanted to start an investment program and don't know how (or who don't have accountants), pay attention.
Aside from tuning in to Suze Orman or Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" on CNBC (which everyone should be doing anyway), here's a painless way to get started:
Gather three plain envelopes and mark each as follows, 1) Save; 2) Invest; 3) Charity. The idea is to choose an amount to contribute to each, in equal amounts, and on a daily basis. For some of you that may mean only $1 per day. For others, perhaps $5-10 is confortable. Whatever the amount is, the act is of primary imnportance. Try to make the contributions at the same time each day. What we're trying to do is condition our minds for abundance and prosperity-based thinking. Then, at regular intervals, spend your savings, invest your investmentmoney, and give away your charity money. Try it for 21 days and you'll have established it as a lifelong habit. Who ever thought becoming wealthy was so easy?
Aside from tuning in to Suze Orman or Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" on CNBC (which everyone should be doing anyway), here's a painless way to get started:
Gather three plain envelopes and mark each as follows, 1) Save; 2) Invest; 3) Charity. The idea is to choose an amount to contribute to each, in equal amounts, and on a daily basis. For some of you that may mean only $1 per day. For others, perhaps $5-10 is confortable. Whatever the amount is, the act is of primary imnportance. Try to make the contributions at the same time each day. What we're trying to do is condition our minds for abundance and prosperity-based thinking. Then, at regular intervals, spend your savings, invest your investmentmoney, and give away your charity money. Try it for 21 days and you'll have established it as a lifelong habit. Who ever thought becoming wealthy was so easy?
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Understanding Hearts & Minds
We hear a lot of talk these days, of winning the hearts and minds of our fellow citizens of the world. Until we truly understand our fellow man, it will be impossible to foster lasting peace among nations. In that spirit, allow me to offer this gem from Lebanon-born poet, Kahlil Gibran.
| "To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has acheived, but at what he aspires to." |
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