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We are living in an age where the power of crowds is accomplishing big things. Writers, who used to guard their ideas now hone their thinking through blogs, build and audience, and then publish their books for a group of expectant readers. Every day experts spend their free time contributing to Wikipedia. And lately I've noticed a lot of folks encouraging would-be entrepreneurs to share their ideas.
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Of course, there are times to be guarded. If you've got a concept or invention which might be patentable, then the only person you probably want to talk to is a lawyer. There are also times you want to be first to market a product or service (you don't see Coke running to Pepsi about its latest product before it hits the shelves). But in many situations, sharing ideas with people you trust and respect is a good idea and here's why: Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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When I was little, I read a lot, but some books meant more to me than others. I grew up in the wilds of North Dakota, so for the most part my three siblings and I borrowed books from the library or the bookmobile, although our family occasionally made it to the bookstore in Fargo. I reread my…
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Reading "Twilight" is like biting into a dark chocolate brownie. You savor every moment, yet your taste buds are never truly satisfied. You're always left wanting more.
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(CNN) -- They don't call it "Twi Crack" for nothing.
Lisa Hansen, for example, thought she had lost her mind the…
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There was once a guy who suffered from cancer... a cancer that can't be treated. He was in his 30’s and he could die anytime. All his life, he was stuck in his house being taken cared by his mother. He never went outside but he…
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Every family is unique. Different sets of values, morals, traditions and routines are what make us all special. But when we bring our children together, the one behavior they should all have in common is good manners. And with the holiday season quickly approaching, there is no better time to discuss how we instill gratitude -- and polite manners -- into our children's everyday lives. Read More »
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Last time out we talked about sleeping
with co-workers, and based on the comments we received, we are
definitely going to re-visit the topic. In this edition of DD, the
Lauries disagree on what do to about the new neighbors’ yapping
dogs, appreciate the luxury of lounge wear and spot some… Read More »
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I normally read Anne Rivers Siddons when I
need a "feel good read". While "Off Season" is
a great book it's not neccessarily a "feel good" read
as I like to call them. Instead this is a book about
retrospect and finding one's self in a time where we would… Read More »
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I loves me some smutty vampire books as much as the next soccer frau but I have to admit that at this juncture, I suffer from major paranormal romance fatigue. Ever since the advent of the ever-sparkling vampires of Twilight emerged, a once dormant and rather small genre has exploded beyond anything… Read More »
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