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A Young Adult’s Guide to Inflation Today’s money is known as fiat money An increase in the supply of money causes inflation Zimbabwe is a case study in printing money Even if done in secret, printing money would not work …

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Okay, not really. Buddy doesn’t wield that kind of power. But he does make writing pretty damn hard, in the most charming way possible. Imagine, you’re writing an intense scene, the words flowing out of you like water from a …

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In capitalism, businesses are owned by individuals and run for profit In socialism, businesses are owned by the state (or the workforce), with profits redistributed Why a car dealership? Because I like cars. No, really, that was it. Before you …

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What better way to connect with young adults and writers alike? So, maybe I’ve been looking at too many memes lately.  I also read a ton of writing blogs, and I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a writing post consisting …

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Did you know 9 of the world’s deadliest superbugs were recently found in London’s transit system? This roundup focuses on current news relevant to the causes of the apocalypse in The Initiation. They are superbugs, cyberterrorism, inequality, and overpopulation. You …

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For the record, Buddy is an awesome dog.  Loyal, affectionate, snuggly.  I love him.  And I’m 100% his alpha person.  It’s probably less because I’m the biggest one in the house, and more because he and I are together all …

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A simple example illustrates how Wall Street works The jobs of traders, investment bankers, and salespeople demystified   So, you kind of get what Wall Street does. A lil’ bit. But not really. Something with money, and the economy, and …

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    Unless you’re a writer by profession, it can come as quite a surprise to friends and family that you’re writing a book. Their reactions run the gamut from uncontrollable laughter to genuine inspiration. Somewhere in the middle is …

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