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Did You Know? No More Pennies Starting in 2026

$20 worth of bitcoin I purchased with the $20 that I was not supposed to spend

The United States is finally getting rid of the penny! Can you believe that? After more than 230 years in our pockets, the little one-cent coin will stop being made starting sometime in 2026. more...

I Almost Won the Lottery and I Am Still Smiling About It

Win For Life - New York Lottery

I once came very close to winning a New York Lottery Win For Life ticket. Close enough that even today, when I think about it, I smile. more...

Fake Friends, True Friendship, How to Recognize Fake Love, and Toxic Relationships

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out

People are so fake these days. Those who say they love you, they don't. They are just profiting from something that you can offer. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if the people closest to you are really there for you, or only for what they can gain? more...

Your mind may dream big, but your hands can build a future AI can never replace

Has artificial intelligence AI change your life in a positive way or negative way?

Not too long ago, everybody wanted to "make it big" in tech. Six figures, a nice office job, maybe some stock options -- and the golden ticket was a college degree in computer science or business. But today, your chances of building a secure six-figure income may be higher as a plumber or an electrician. Why? Because those jobs can't be replaced by artificial intelligence. more...

Did I tell you about my first Shelbyville Indiana experience?

Unexpected Visit to Shelbyville Indiana - and a Village Pantry Break

I just told a lovely lady about my unexpected visit to Shelbyville, Indiana--and invited her to read about it on my blog. The only twist? It wasn't on this blog. That's the challenge of having too many blogs--you sometimes forget where the original story lives. more...

How to reset oil maintenance required on a 2010 Toyota Prius

Use these three buttons to reset the oil maintenance required on your Toyota Prius

I just found out how to reset the oil maintenance required on my 2010 Toyota Prius is very simple let me show you how to do it. more...

New EU Law Will Force Mobile Phone, Laptop And Tablet Manufacturers To Come Back With User-replaceable Batteries

Do you remember the days when cell phone batteries were replaceable?

You won't believe it - the European Union (EU) has just dropped a bombshell of a law that's going force mobile phone manufacturers to come back with the good old replaceable battery. No more tossing the phone away because the battery is dead. more...

Why Some Really Rich People Give Away Lots of Money

You've heard about people like Jeff Bezos from Amazon, Bill Gates from Microsoft, Larry Page and Sergey Brin from Alphabet/Google and Warren Buffett who have tons of money. What's interesting is that these super-rich folks are choosing to give away a big chunk of their money to help others. Let's find out why they're doing that! more...

Understanding Inflation like a child: Why Falling Prices Might Not Be What They Seem

Hey there, curious minds! You might have heard grown-ups talking about something called "inflation" lately. But what is it, and why are some people saying we shouldn't be fooled by it? Let's break it down! more...

I met this beautiful young lady, "I want to be a billionaire" she said

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I was driving in my car with a beautiful young lady one evening as her ride share driver and she told me she wants to make billions of dollars. Wow, there is nothing wrong with that. more...