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There is a great article in the July/August 2012 issue of Mental Floss magazine about the movie Jaws. Steven Spielberg said, “Jaws should never have been made — it was an impossible effort.” But, he and the crew persevered by using a mechanical shark, the likes of which the movie industry had never seen. The result was one […]
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press recently reported that archives compiled by two law schools shows that more than 2,000 people who were falsely convicted of serious crimes have been exonerated in the past 23 years. Usually this is done with the help of a dedicated family member or advocacy group. That’s almost 87 people per year if […]
Continue ReadingIn my new book, currently on sale at Amazon in case you’re wondering, I wrote a chapter on volunteering. I’m a big believer in community service and as a member of a Rotary club, I am involved in some pretty cool projects. But here’s an even cooler service project. A man in Kentucky bought up […]
Continue ReadingAs a Rotarian, we believe in a principle called The Four-Way Test. It’s a great life compass and there are very few situations where it’s not the right way to behave. It goes like this: Of the things we think, say, and do… …Is it the truth? …Is it fair to all concerned. …Will it […]
Continue ReadingI recently read where a janitor at Columbia University spent 12 years taking classes and finally achieved his bachelor’s degree. Even though he has the degree, he has no plans to leave the $22/hour job as a janitor, however. I’m not sure what’s the greater accomplishment. The perseverance it takes to earn a degree at […]
Continue ReadingLast week, the satirical news source The Onion posted an article parodying viral online videos and randomly chose Tide as the focus of a mythical video that was out of control. You can read the article here: Detergent Video Article In an unexpected stroke of genius, the folks at Tide responded with their own satirical […]
Continue ReadingI recently red where a 28 year-old Egyptian man was declared dead but later regained consciousness. I’d say the doctor in that situation missed a few vital signs. But the funniest part of the article was when it was reported that the man regained consciousness at his funeral and then “celebrated with the other attendees.” […]
Continue ReadingAbout this time each year, I mention one of the best done, and fun, community service projects that my Rotary Club performs. It’s called the Senior Senior Prom. Simply stated, it’s a senior prom for senior citizens. Is that cool, or what? About 200 area seniors pack the events hall at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church […]
Continue ReadingAs a former hospice social worker and senior manager, I was intrigued by an article in USA Today about marketing hospice care as a good financial decision. You can read the article here: Hospice Marketed as Cost Cutter. Essentially, one expert suggests that hospices can market themselves to hospitals, as a cost savings method, because […]
Continue ReadingI saw this company on a morning walk in Raleigh, NC. I’ve heard of Johnson and Sons and even James, James, James and James. But Smith and Nephew. What’s next, Smith and First Cousin Once Removed…By Marriage?
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