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Video: A Floridian’s (humorous) guide to living someplace very, very cold

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Odds are you know some folks who decided to move to Florida after they retired so they could enjoy their golden years in a much warmer clime.

But how about the opposite? Do you know any Floridians who made the move northward to live in a place that gets really cold in the winter?

Believe it or not, plenty of people do make that move, and one of them is New York Times bestselling author John Green.  [Read more…]

Video: Precision flying (and nerves of steel)

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Have you ever looked at a massive structure and simply marveled at the hard work and steely nerves that must have been required to build it.

San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge is one such structure.

However, the short video I’m featuring today isn’t about the construction of the bridge itself.  [Read more…]

Compliments make amazing gifts (and they don’t cost a cent)

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“A compliment is verbal sunshine.”
     –Robert Orben

Have you ever been feeling down or just having a bad day when someone lifted your spirits by paying you a sincere compliment?

That’s happened to me many times over the years, and I always make it a point to thank the person for their kindness.

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How to save a ton of cash on your mortgage

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If you’re one of the millions of Americans making mortgage payments every month you probably dread having to write out that big check every time the next one comes due.

And if you’re a typical borrower with a thirty year mortgage, you probably know you’ll be writing out a grand total of 360 of those large checks.

What’s more, you probably know you’ll likely end up paying about as much in interest over the course of the loan as you borrowed in the first place.  [Read more…]

Video: Here’s an adventure you’re sure to love (or maybe not)

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Are you the adventurous type?

If so, you might enjoy this leisurely climb to the pinnacle of an almost vertical, and very rocky mountain peak in the Austrian Alps.

Don’t worry, you’ll be securely attached to a steel cable during most of the climb, and of course you’ll be wearing a helmet – just in case.

The above was said somewhat tongue-in-cheek, and you’ll understand why after you finish watching the video.  [Read more…]