The Big Carrot (A Minnesota Short Story – 1958) Reissued 3-2009 (In English and Spanish)
[186 Cayuga St., St. Paul, Minnesota: 1958] Ernest Brandt, who was my mother’s boyfriend for about forty years, discovered my secret when I was eleven, back in the summer of ’58, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He had about half an acre of land in the city, and a big garden and he gave me a […]
Case Study: How to Significantly Reduce Drawdowns Using Market Internals
In 2014, I spent about 6 months straight with this unique tool for traders called Market Internals, exploring its possibilities every day, looking for new and creative implementation ideas for my own Automated Trading Systems (ATS). With a true obsession with this concept, I eventually found nearly 40 new ideas (mostly my own proprietary ideas) […]
Let’s take a trip back in time to the Renaissance period at the Michigan Renaissance Festival
The medieval revival period still fascinates many people. That was a spectacular period with many dimensions. It was the period in which a great artistic and cultural movement took place, which had an impact on the way of life of the people. Also, people’s way of life, including clothes, music, and cuisines, etc. also became […]
Take me Ackee, go to Linstead Market
If you’re driving on the A1 between Ocho Rios and the south side of the island, you can take a quick detour and pass through the town of Linstead, in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, made famous for its bustling fresh produce. market and popularized in Jamaican folk song, Linstead Market. Jamaica’s largest and most famous […]
7 insightful proverbs from around the world
Proverbs are generally thought of as having a religious origin or background, but by definition proverbs are “a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin. It carefully expresses a common and universal truth.” These little nuggets of wisdom have been repeated by many different cultures around the world in various ways. After years […]
Using professional Grand Rapids Michigan wedding disc jockeys is the best way to spice up a wedding
So the big day isn’t too far away and it’s never too early to start planning. Of course, every great wedding has some of the same characteristics. Some of them are as follows, with all your family and friends in attendance, great food, fantastic music, and a venue outside of this Grand Rapids, Michigan wedding […]
Experience the beauty of Michigan by finding fun things to do in Grand Rapids
As the weather starts to warm up and you start to feel restless, one thing to remember is that you don’t have to spend your days cooped up in the house. There are lots of fun things to do in Grand Rapids if you know where to go. Instead of letting the winter blues make […]
Quick ear training with “I’m so dry”
Melodic ear training is the ability to hear a line of music and recognize the relationship of the notes to the tonal center, the key the song is in. Does this sound like magic? We are going to cover the core of ear training in the next few minutes. After that, it’s just a matter […]
Review – Strength Master Treadmills
Strength Master is a fantastic treadmill brand that has quickly emerged and established itself as a manufacturer of premium fitness equipment in every corner of the world. Quality fitness equipment includes treadmills produced by Strength Master that are extremely innovative, packed with great features, and available at affordable prices to meet the demands of a […]
5 amazing quotes to live by
After years of researching and compiling citations for my books, as well as motivational material for my sales force, I have amassed an extraordinary amount of wisdom on various topics and purposes. Life quotes was by far the most popular as it helped my employee put things into perspective. Although there are numerous insightful quotes […]