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September 8, 2015
Yanks in the Outback – Exhibit A
In my latest book Yanks in the Outback, I mention a program I wrote to calculate the ground station antenna pointing angles for “looking” at a geosynchronous satellite. I came across the program in one of my folders and thought “Why not share it?” Who knows, there may be a few folks interested to know […]
August 10, 2015
How do you know if you have a Boston accent?
Many years ago I discovered a great way to tell if you have a Boston accent. It took me a while to figure it out but I finally uncovered this simple formula. If you’re uncertain; if you’re not quite sure; if you need confirmation; then I’ve got the perfect way for you to settle it […]
July 22, 2015
A sure fire way to make income tax simple, fair and get everyone to comply!
Income tax reform is a cinch. Make it fair; keep it simple; get people to comply. I’ve got the answer. It’s been right in front of us all the time. It’s not complicated; it’s extremely simple. A four year old could work it out. So, I’m not sure why the average Joe citizen hasn’t said […]
July 17, 2015
Why is business income much more powerful than JOB Income?
Business income is much more powerful than job income. You may disagree. You may say, “Get lost, income is income; doesn’t matter where it comes from!” But, you’re wrong. Unfortunately, it does matter. I personally think it shouldn’t matter, but just because I think so doesn’t make it so. So, how can one type […]
July 10, 2015
ABC Radio Interview: Yanks in the Outback!
“Yanks in the Outback” ABC radio interview … Stopped by the ABC radio studio in Alice Springs on Thursday 9 Jul 2015 and had a “yarn” with Mark Jeffery about my new book Yanks in the Outback: A story of Woomera, South Australia, the Joint Defense Facility Nurrungar (JDFN) and the First Gulf War. Click […]
July 5, 2015
But, how do you get started in property investing?
This article is taken from my book Working my “BUT” off!: Reflections of a property investor. People seem to think it takes some kind of magic to get started on a big task. It doesn’t. All you have to do is start and then – keep going. Take little steps at first. You’ll make mistakes; […]
July 2, 2015
Did you change languages on me?
Here’s a story I didn’t inlcude in my new book Yanks in the Outback: A story of Woomera, South Australia, the Joint Defense Facility Nurrungar (JDFN) and the First Gulf War. Should I update the book to include this entry? Let me know … *** I learned a new Australian phrase today. My lesson came […]
June 26, 2015
Why is JP Morgan so concerned about your financial future?
Is JP Morgan concerned about your financial future? They must be. After all, they put out an article with the headline, “Every 25 Year-Old American Should See This Chart.” The article goes on to sell you on how compound interest works and the earlier you invest, the more money you’ll have in retirement. Bottom line, […]
June 23, 2015
What’s Wrong with JOB Mentality?
There’s nothing wrong with having a JOB mentality. Just like there’s nothing wrong with riding a 10 speed bike. Both are ok; both are fine. But, there can be serious problems if you try to use a JOB mentality to achieve financial success. This is no different than the serious problems you’ll encounter if you […]
June 18, 2015
What’s the Finke Desert Race Like?
How do you describe the Finke Desert Race experience? Not easy. I tell people it’s like “Mad Max of Thunderdome” come to life. But, that description seems to fall short. Then I just throw my hands up and declare, “You just gotta go and experience it for yourself.” Well, during this past Finke Desert Race […]
