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Courteous Reader,
I might in this place attempt to gain thy Favor, by declaring that I write Almanacks with no other View than that of the public Good; but in this I should not be sincere; and Men are now a-days too wise to be deceived by Pretenses how specious so ever.

Poor Richard's 1733 Almanack

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Updated: 04/14/08 22:57:44

Commentary > Hey Atlas, Stop Shrugging Executives of profitable companies get advice from slacker politicians who propagate a 9 trillion dollar debt -- will they ever fight back? Perception Marketing > The Chesapeake Bay Rears Its Ugly Head Chesapeake Bay "Death Head" Image. Is it an ominous sign in Google Maps, just a quirky satellite trick or Another Marketing Opportunity? Commentary > Pretending to Be News: At Least Use Television Car Chases to Generate Ad Revenue When so called news agencies started televising car chases, they no longer became serious journalists. Perhaps they should at least get revenue from the loss of journalistic integrity. Health > Asbestos in the House of Dr. Thornton Members of the United States Capitol tunnel shop are exposed to daily asbestos hazards that exist in the tunnels under the Capitol. If it is true that U.S. Capitol Police are forbidden from patrolling the tunnels because of the hazardous asbestos conditions, then the failure to address these conditions has created a potentially serious security loophole. Commentary > Political Racism: A Bipartisan Effort Republicans and Democrats have joined together and in the spirit of bipartisan unity would prevent legal business ownership based soley on race. In this case the foreign white operators of American ports are deemed better than the foreign brown would-be owners Events > Celebrate Ben Franklin's 300th Birthday: The Ben Franklin Tercentenary 2006 marks the 300th Anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin's achievements include his literary work, his creation of philanthropic and educational institutions, his significant scientific explorations, and his service to the Nation as statesman and diplomat. Commentary > The Intelligence in Intelligent Design:Whose standard shall we teach? With the "Reverend" Pat Robertson's warning of damnation for a Pennsylvania town, we need to look closely at what is the source of intelligence in the intelligent design debate. Ben's Book Log (BBLog) > Continuing the Trend: Poor Richard Web Press Contribution Increase to First Book Book Sales by Poor Richard Web Press Benefits Children with a 12% Contribution Increase in the third quarter of 2005. Travel > A Chesapeake Bay Christmas: Celebrating a Colonial Christmas all around the Bay Start your Christmas colonial style with visits to the historical towns and communities around the Chesapeake Bay. Book Review > Child out of Place - A Story of New England by P. Q. Wall This book explores slavery and it's repercussions through the eyes of a 10-year-old Matty, a child servant in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1806. Buyers Guide > Buying Jewelry Online:Getting the Best Quality Jewelry for your Money Buying jewelry can be fun, exciting and confusing. Whether you're considering a gift of jewelry for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Here's some information to help you get the best quality jewelry for your money, whether you're shopping in a traditional brick and mortar store by catalog or online. Internet Marketing > Website Marketing: Tips for Improving Your Digital Real Estate A website is the most permanent and dynamic form of advertising. If done properly, it can be the most cost efficient! Just having a website is irrelevant without considering these ten points.. Books > Tips for Writers: Book Writing Tips From Author, Ward Carroll Author, former F-14 Tomcat RIO and Naval Academy Instructor, and current member of MiLES FRoM CLEVeR, Ward Carroll provides insights into what it takes to write books. Travel > Annapolis Maryland: Part 1 - Colonial Heritage with Great Dining and Nautical Traditions Annapolis Maryland is one of the most pleasing colonial era towns you can hope to visit. Start here to see the places to see, to dine, and to sleep. Travel > Annapolis Maryland: Part 2 - The Naval Academy and Annapolis, Joining of U.S. Maritime History No Annapolis visit is complete without a visit to the world's preeminent maritime university, The United States Naval Academy Travel > Annapolis Maryland: Part 3 - Annapolis Dining, and Bed and Breakfasts Annapolis has many restaurants in which to feast, however, I hope to direct you to ones that are a "must see". There are also Bed and Breakfasts a plenty. Here are some suggestions. Internet > Avoiding Internet Scams: Handling the Nigerian 419 and Overpayment Scams Information, advice, an links on Nigerian 419 fraud and overpayment scams, IP Blocking, and email awareness when using online classifieds Ben's Book Log (BBLog) > Caused-Based Marketing: Book Sales Benefiting Children with a 119% Contribution Increase Announcing the First Book contribution results for the second quarter of 2005 from Poor Richard web Press Health > Lowering Triglycerides and Cholesterol: A Personal 2-week Solution One mans quest (and diet and exercise) to lower triglycerides from 660 to 150 in two weeks Internet Marketing > Search Engine Positioning: Hints for Getting Better Search Engine Results Here are some tips to follow to help achieve a higher ranking within all of the major search engines Health > Ergonomic Computer Mouse: Mitigating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome After getting wrist pains symptomatic of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a Vertical Mouse can help to mitigate the problem Ben's Book Log (BBLog) > The Other Big Ben Announcing the official opening of Poor Richard Web Press UK Bookstore a.k.a Big Ben Books Ben's Book Log (BBLog) > The Business of Helping Others Poor Richard Web Press has partnered with First Book, a national nonprofit organization providing children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books. Ten percent of earnings from books purchased from this site go entirely to First Book Ben's Book Log (BBLog) > "The Way to Wealth: An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." You don't have to build a better mousetrap to have people beat a path to your door. Find a mousetrap that works fairly well, then focus on building the super-highway to it.

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