Preface: The following article is the first in a series of nine articles that together share an overview of several observations and assertions regarding crime and punishment in America. While those who make it their business to study penology will correctly discern that these concepts are not exactly novel in-and-of-themselves, they may find these articles collectively of interest. Regardless, I believe it is our right and responsibility to speak about that which gives rise to our passions, ... Read Full Story

On the bright side, educational philosophy has always been about teaching our children math, science, reading, writing, social studies, history, and so on. We all know the basic subjects taught in our public schools, and we generally agree on the importance of these matters. More “specialized” curriculum – like “life skills” – are typically elective classes, and instruct children on the basics of financial management, and the like (life skills that deal in the linear, the exact, the non-abs... Read Full Story

The best way to stop a child from crying is to distract them, occupying their mind with new stimuli. The best way to get attention is to do something outlandishly unexpected. The quickest path to wealth is to have an ingenious idea that becomes virally popular. When the U.S. joined in World War II, the entire country came together in support of winning the war. Time and again, the solution to major issues, or a seemingly insurmountable problem has been a novel concept (new idea), or a Caus... Read Full Story

TheDudeBrands family of websites are devoted to integrity, our planet, and successful life. The largest enemy of integrity, our world, and success – in fact life itself – is war. I am afraid. I am troubled that war is not only likely, but imminent, unless the power structures around the planet (and the little people) use the current financial crisis as a wake-up call. Pressures tend to lead to conflict, to warfare, to resolution, and finally to renewed stability. Those at the helm around ... Read Full Story

What I’m about to write will admittedly sound like sales hype. I don’t see any way around it. But I will be plain and simple. Every word that I will share is truth. Everything I do, everything I write, everything I am, I believe in doing with truth, quality, and most of all integrity. I absolutely guarantee what I say and will back it all the way. I invite you to call me with your questions, and I will add my direct (mobile) number near the end! You can also DM me on Twitter and I will... Read Full Story

The answer must surely be out there! FIND ME! Today I am as frustrated as a writer-entrepreneur can possibly be! Yes, I know that my story is familiar to hundreds of thousands of web-preneurs and bloggers, and yet it is different because it is mine! Because of all the data overload, empty hype, schemes and scams, and otherwise lousy products and information on the web, we’ve all ‘heard it before’ and therefore I am but one more lone voice in the wilderness. I feel like a tiny, single seal... Read Full Story

Postulate: 1. To make claim for; demand. 2. To assume or assert the truth, reality, or necessity of, especially as a basis of an argument. 3. To assume as a premise or axiom; take for granted. See Synonyms at presume. noun 1. Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument: “the postulate that there is little moral difference between the superpowers” (Henry A. Kissinger). 2. A fundamental element; a basic... Read Full Story

IDEA: “E-Pol Networks”…The Taming of the Shrewd I read an article two years ago claiming that in the year 2010 there will be two kinds of business: those who have an internet presence, and those who are going out of business. Although I do not agree with that assertion, I absolutely agree with its implication; we saw the atomic-like explosion of internet popularity in ‘Web 1.0’ (that is, before the dot-com bubble burst wide open), and the internet’s continued exponential growth currently in ... Read Full Story

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Success appears to be a relative concept.  Obviously, success means something different to each person, or at least people measure success in different terms.  At the top of the list, necessarily, is usually money.  I use the word ‘necessarily’ because money is vital to living well in our world.  More about money in a bit, but let’s move on for the moment.  Most would agree that success is essential in love, faith, relationships, parenting, education, and so many more areas of human life.  Th... Read Full Story