How to Shave Like an Italian with a Double Edge Safety Razor Shaving is something most men learn from watching their father (or some other male figure) or from simply trying it on their own.  There are no formal “how to” shaving classes offered during Freshmen year in high school, for example, so how’s a man (Italian or otherwise) supposed […]

In yet another move away from its core business, and to curtail increasing losses, Starbucks introduced special breakfast pairings such as a tall latte with coffee cake and a tall coffee with a breakfast sandwich, all for $3.95. The move comes after the chain announced job cuts of 6,700 and the closing of 300 stores. My advice to the average consumer […]

Do you dream of coming up with a big idea and working hard to bring a product to market?  Or do you relish the idea of a steady income with time for both yourself and your family?  The differences between an entrepreneurial mind set and someone who works for others are vast and it’s important to understand the pros and […]

Unlike other parts of the world, Italy is blessed with varied micro-environments.  The micro-environments help preserve the varied culture, foods, and traditions of the 107 provinces or regions of Italy. Cheese is an ideal example of how each Italian region produces it’s own version of a basic food commodity.  The region of Calabria, and the birthplace of my parents, produces […]

A SayEducate.com article recently suggested given that the current state of the economy will mostly likely worsen, homeowners should think about opening up a home equity line of credit.  The suggestion includes the following arguments: 1. If you are currently employed, a home equity line of credit will be more easily secured versus when you are out of work.  And if […]

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved an amendment to the economic stimulus bill by U.S. Republican Senator Isakson, Georgia., that gives a $15,000 tax credit to anyone who buys a home in the next year. The amendment would provide: – A tax credit to any homebuyer who buys any home.  – The amount of the tax credit would be $15,000 or […]

I’m a big fan of doing it yourself.  However, I will always hire a pro when: 1. The project is important.  For example, I would never aim to re-wire my electrical system, run a new gas line, or put in a new roof because I lack the appropriate skill set. And even if I was able to learn the skill in record […]

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– Mother Earth News has a great article on the top DIY sites, including Askthebuilder.com, Makezine.com, and Instructables.com  – This Old House has a feature on how to make your doors draft free  – The Art of Manliness discusses a man’s style in relation to his body type  – Cooking Up a Story on how American’s eat  – WiseBread talks […]