One of the major mistakes most couples make in getting married is taking the plunge before they have  much experience of living as individuals in the real world.  If you know someone who is getting married or thinking about marriage, have them read this checklist.  It might help their marriage become better than they hoped for or prevent it becoming a nightmare. Before I begin sharing my wisdom, I want you to know that I am happily remarried.  Unfortunately, this wisdom I share did not come cheaply.  I encourage marriage, I think that marriage is a wonderful thing and wish you...

Many popular Social Networking websites have been converted into FREE iPhone Applications.  Here’s a short list App Name App Functionality App Notes LinkedIn LinkedIn website Groups are missing from the iPhone App Facebook Facebook   MySpace Mobile MySpace   Y! Messenger Yahoo Messenger  Not compatible with desktop Conference AIM (Free Edition) AOL Instant Messenger   TweetDeck Twitter + Facebook Transmit to multiple Twitter and Facebook accounts simultaneously For those that are iPhone users, are there other Social Networking Apps you...

The time to think about teaching your kids urban survival skills is before they’re out on their own. Basic cooking skills Your kids should know their way around a kitchen.  They don’t need to be chefs, but they should know some basic skills. These include being able to: Properly wash their hands before cooking Properly handle kitchen utensils, such as knives Prevent cross contamination of food Properly clean cooking surfaces before/after cooking Follow cooking directions Measure ingredients Boil water Grill a sandwich Mix batter Cook pancakes or waffles Cook pasta Cook an...

We’ve all heard it before.  What is the definition of insanity? – repeatedly trying exactly the same thing and expecting different results.  I’m not insane but may be acting a little like someone who is.  I have been searching for a position in the occupation I’ve held for many years in the past.  Unfortunately, due to the economy, the opportunities at my current education level have dried up at this time.  As I see it, there are three options. Option 1 Stop everything.  Live in poverty while I update my education so I will be considered for my dream...

I just finished watching Matt Beckwith (aka @PGHMatt) and Rod Villagomez (aka @rjvillagomez) record the 29th episode of Podcast Stockton.  On Feb 28th, 2010, the podcast will be a year old. They make it look so easy.  Segment after segment, they would briefly discuss their topic then hit the record button and have a natural conversation without any script.  I was thinking to myself, “how can they be working without a script?”  But then I realised that when you’ve been doing something for a year difficult tasks start to become  natural.  They have developed a...