People point to the latter part of the nineteenth century as the golden age of the gold standard. During that time, they claim money was stable and inflation was negligible. Gold and silver coinage reigned supreme and sound fiscal policy was firmly in place. Yet a look at this time in American history tells a … Read more
By Francis Slobodnik Today, whether we are fully conscious of it or not, most people experience a sense of disorder deep inside their souls. So many things in life throw our world upside down. We no longer have the order and wholeness that once existed inside society and gave stability and certainty to life. In … Read more
“I feel that this book summarizes my true opinions of what is wrong with America: how, through the years, we have deviated from core values and morals. I don’t like living in a world that I have to accept things I don’t agree with,and feel ridiculed when I speak up when I feel something is … Read more
The European Union has adopted fiscal rules that require those who are in the eurozone to limit deficit spending to no more than three percent of any member nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). Unfortunately, the present Italian budget does not comply with these goals. However, there is no problem that is too great for Italian … Read more
It’s called Amazon Dash. It’s the latest and greatest gadget in the line of instant purchase. “Have it now” takes on a new meaning when you dash an order off to Amazon in real time. Amazon Dash involves a new hand-held device that allows customers to order products by simply speaking into a microphone or … Read more
6. Notice and appreciate surroundings: Go for a walk in a park or wooded area without your smart phone. Even better, walk along the seashore if you live near the ocean. Pay attention to the things around you: the smells of the salty breeze, the seagulls flying about, the ebbs and flows of the waves—but … Read more
“I need to review this book. That webpage did not give me enough. It’s a must for someone that follows economics like I do.” – Crystal Bess Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To Find Out By Clicking Here.
5. calm evening practice. In the evening, do something that engages the mind, calms the emotions and focuses the attention on one single thing for a period of 30 minutes to an hour. Try not to let your attention wander and flit from one thing to the next. For example, handwrite a letter to a … Read more
A purely materialistic society will ultimately decay since it does not allow people to harbor hopes and dreams. German jurist and historian Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy said it best when he wrote: “No people can live without faith in the ultimate victory of something.” (Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy, The Christian Future, New York, 1946, p. 70.) Is Technology Ruining … Read more
4. Reading aloud: Spend 10 to 15 minutes reading aloud. Let the concepts from each sentence sink into your mind in an ordered and cadenced manner. Don’t feel bad if you need to reread the paragraph for the concept to become part of you. Remember: if you cannot explain it, you really don’t know it. … Read more
