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Important Blogging Changes for Three of The Digital Nomad's Blogs 1970-01-01 00:59:59 (Archived in: Weblogs and Business)The "Famous Technomads" link has been moved to the "DigitalNomad
s" blog. There is a redesign in progress of three blogs so that they are more market specific, more valuable, and more on topic for readers.The blog previously named "Technical Nomads" and has been renamed "The SOHO Quest" (Small Office-Home Office = SOHO), and will deal with reviews and resources mainly for people wanting to telecommute, or work-from-home in a virtual office.The "Digital Nomads" blog will now deal with reviews and resources specific to those needing a more Portable Office that they want to take with them on the road, or when they travel.This new blog, "The Sovereign Journey" is a resource for individuals investigating or looking to relocate to another country, and will deal more with the issues of personal freedom, and living and working as an expatriate.All three blogs will still be concerned with emerging technologies, ecommerce, and working online. Depending on what Read more:Blogging
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Global Residency 1970-01-01 00:59:59 (Archived in: Social Design Sovereign Rights)by Greg LipkeIf you love living where you are now, then there is probably no need for you to move.However, after reading this chapter, you may start to develop itchy feet. The grass sometimes IS greener on the other side.What are the advantages of moving? Basically that depends on where you live now and on how you want to live. Moving to another country can reduce or eliminate income, corporate and capital gains taxes. Now I've got your attention. Here is the BUT If you live in the USA you are taxed by your government on your world-wide income regardless of where you live in the world. That's rude. It may still be tax advantageous to move however. You won't get taxed twice. If you move to a tax haven where there are no or minimal taxes you will still have to pay the IRS but you won't have any paperwork to do in your new home. If you move to a non-tax haven with a double taxation treaty with the USA there are many options open to you usu Read more:Global
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The Sovereign Manifesto - Free Report 1970-01-01 00:59:59 (Archived in: Sovereign Manifesto
)Have you ever considered the possibilities of what life would be like if you could live it on your own terms? The possibility of working when you want, being more productive, and not waiting for retirement age to decide where you really would like to live."The Sovereign Manifesto" is a statement of the things that need to be "undone" - exploring the eight cultural myths that may be locking you into a particular "mindset"and preventing you from the possibilities for a better life that truly do exist for just about anyone that wishes to explore this path.The ideas brought forward in this Free Report reveal, like all forward thinking, the ability to investigate, dream a bit, plan...and then take action.To receive a pdf file of this 25 page free report, send an email stating specifically that you would like to be added to the "Sovereign Journey Mailing List", and include the words "Sovereign Manifesto" in the subject line to: admin.digitalnomad@gmail.comTh
How Offshore Tax Wealth Havens Came About . A Guide for Your Financial Wealth Planning 1970-01-01 00:59:59 (Archived in: Related Miscellany Offshore
Banking) by Bill PikerIt is important to keep in mind that offshore financial centers were originally established by offshore banks and corporations. Why? Because (they) felt hemmed-in by archaic laws, regulations and statutes. For example, Citicorp (the largest American-owned bank in the United States) was one of the first to set-up offshore operations. It wasn't too long before 64 percent of its net income was being generated by offshore sources.Some of the pioneering centers have evolved into world-class financial and economic headquarters. Since the early 1970s, these centers have initiated policies deliberately designed to attract international trade by minimizing tax obligations and reducing (or entirely eliminating) other restrictions on business operations. The result is that economic activity within these centers is specifically geared to the special global needs of outside businesses and investors.Typically, these centers are smal Read more:Wealth
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Tax Havens and the Sovereign Individual 1970-01-01 00:59:59 (Archived in: Sovereign Rights Related Miscellany Offshore Banking)The mere mention of the words, "Tax Haven" and "Offshore Banking" immediately conjure up thoughts of fraud, money laundering, illicit drug trafficking, and with more recent events, terrorist activities.However, there is another more legitimate side to the offshore banking coin. In reality, anyone who does banking outside of their domicile is "Banking Offshore". So, for instance, if you are a Canadian with a U.S. bank account, this would be considered offshore banking.Offshore banking is considered shady in the U.S., probably because the general public does not understand what it is and how offshore banking works. Oddly enough, U.S. citizens are happily mislead to believe that banking anywhere outside the country is an unsafe practice. Additionally, the government does not like to see investment capital leaving the country.Another reason for this is that foreign banks are prohibited from advertising and marketing their p Read more:Havens
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The Digital Nomad to Review Economic Citizenship Programs 1970-01-01 00:59:59 (Archived in: Economic
Citizenship Related Miscellany Social Design)Over the next few weeks and months there will be posts made to this blog regarding legitimateEconomic Citizenship Programs
.These will be short reviews of information that will be gleaned from online government service resources for the most part. One of the points of this exercise will be to demonstrate that this information is readily available for anyone to review.The ultimate goal will be to develop an archive of these reviews for easy reference, along with a link list of important online resources. Another goal of The Sovereign Journey will be to update information on these programs. For example, the minimum investment required in St. Kitts & Nevis has recently been increased from $250,000 (USD) to $350,ooo (USD)."The St. Christopher and Nevis Economic Citizenship Act of 1984" (St. Kitts & Nevis) will be the first to be reviewed. This is one of the oldest such programs in the Caribbean, but also has not been writt Read more:Digital
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Costa Rica Favors Foreign Investment 2007-03-02 02:59:00 (Archived in: Foreign
Investment Related Miscellany)by David Lovendahl, Costa Vista MarketingImagine a tropical paradise only a plane ride away… free of worries that seem so commonplace in our society, such as terrorism, government intervention in business and a higher cost of living. This dream is becoming a reality for thousands of American foreign investors each year as they invest in the burgeoning Costa Rica
n real estate market and find themselves calling this their new home.And why not? With a temperate climate, plenty of ocean view property and a relaxed lifestyle, Costa Rica is the ideal locale for those searching for a solid investment in foreign real estate. However, Costa Rica also has so much more to offer than other countries with similar climate and terrain. Favorable foreign investment policies, a stable democratic republic government and fair tax laws are just a few of the factors that set Costa Rica a world apart from other international investment opportunities.Add
Expatriates: What You Should Know 2007-03-02 02:40:00 (Archived in: Expatriates
Related Miscellany)by Gabriel J. AdamsAn Expatriate is an individual who resides in a country that they were not raised in or did not obtain their citizenship from. However, the term does not apply to government officials who are employed or stationed in a foreign country. Expatriates are often confused with Immigrants. The main different is that Expatriates see the move as temporary with every intention of returning to their native country while Immigrants are committed to the place they move to.One famous group of Expatriates called the Lost Generation refers to a group of individuals from America who resided in Paris, France from World War I through the Great Depression. This group of Expatriates included many great writers of American literature including Earnest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald.In the United Kingdom, Expatriates are not treated well upon returning to their country. This is because it is viewed as a betrayal of their culture and Nation. O
The Sovereign Life Website Review 2007-03-04 05:25:00 (Archived in: Sovereign Life )We now live in a world with a global economy that threatens borders and the nation-state model. Governments in general would prefer not to lose control of their borders and their citizens to more personal freedoms and the fundamental concepts of a "Sovereign Life".Indeed, through social engineering the major premises of government include the protection of citizens, the providing of economic stability, the guarantee of certain civil services and the never ending promise of various entitlements, all in direct exchange for a national identity and a certain kind of servitude from the people to the government.It really does not matter whether the model is communism, socialism, democracy, or any other form of government. The major purpose of any government is to continually increase the size of bureaucracy and control its citizenry. History seems to bear out that this also is the eventual demise of all governments.David MacGregor and his website "Sovereign Life
Digital Nomad's Review of the Escape Artist Website 2007-03-06 22:10:00 (Archived in: Expatriates Foreign Investment Related Miscellany Offshore Banking)This is not so much a review as a recommendation. Whether you are looking for a job overseas, have an interest in writing travelogues, or want to purchase a yacht, The EscapeArtist
website is pretty much a website for one-stop shopping when you need to find a resource or do some quick research.I have known about this website for several years and should have made a post earlier. It has been added to the Sovereign Journey Resource Link, so you can always refer back to it from this blog.This website has been around since the late 90s, and is very deep in links. Several of the Technomads that I have featured on the DigitalNomad
s Blog, including the "Portable Professional" , have also been featured on escapeartist.com. In fact, Mark McMahon sells his "Portable Professional" ebook from this website.Escape Artist has a series of monthly ezines that you can receive via email. These include, "Offshore Real Estat Read more:Digital Nomad
Social Design Beliefs that Confront Personal Freedom 2007-03-06 01:18:00 (Archived in: Social
Design Sovereign Rights)In today's world of ecommerce and pervasive nascent technologies, location become less of anissue in everyday life. The nation-state model seems increasingly challenged by the opportunities of an integrated world economy.Sovereign Individuals can pursue their lives and carry on just about any type of commerce from just about anywhere on this planet with the proper research, resources and planning.This post is to paraphrase and present eight myths as described by David MacGregor. These eight myths may be preventing most people from living their dreams and the "Sovereign Life".Myth Number OneThe Myth of External Authority -There is no absolute authority over your life. You have to design your life and your affairs in such a way that you control your own destiny.Myth Number Two The Myth of Education - Most people cannot be taught any particular course of study. People only can learn, and only learn if and when they have the interest and desir Read more:Confront
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A personal Account of Dual Citizenship 2007-03-08 22:35:00 (Archived in: Economic Citizenship Related Miscellany)Here is post and article of one man's (family's) account with dual citizenship. This should be of interest to everyone as it involves the US and Canada. Go to Rich Wales (close window and return to this page). This information is periodically updated. Mr. Wales has kept a personal account in dealing with both governments as a dual citizen. It is not so much a legal analysis, but does give a comprehensive view of someone with experience in this arena.Canada, by the way, does have a very large effort in place to attract desirable immigrants through their Economic Citizenship Program. In fact, many Chinese have immigrated to Canada over the years. There are large Chinese communities in both Toronto and Vancouver.Before the reversion in 1997 of Hong Kong from a British Colony back to Chinese sovereignty, there was much concern on the part of Hong Kong Chinese that resulted in many people leaving Hong Kong. Not much changed in Hong Kon Read more:Account
Grenada Bites the Dust for Sovereign Individuals 2007-03-06 01:18:00 (Archived in: Economic Citizenship Foreign Investment Related Miscellany)I came across this item on my research of St. Kitts & Nevis. Grenada
is no longer an option for a second passport through an Economic Citizenship Program.Grenada terminated its Economic Citizenship program as of October 24, 2001. This was probably one of the more lenient programs with respect to the relatively low investment involved and the relaxed residency requirements. In fact there were no residency requirements.I know one immigration expert from Canada that was a consultant to the government of Grenada on the formation of this program, but was unaware of its demise. It was not widely reported in the media.The speculation is the program was a casualty due to 9-11 under pressure from the US. Not much was found on a recent Internet search that I did, except this announcement on a non-government website, and this notice at the Escape Artist Notice.It is very unlikely that the program will ever be resumed.Living Read more:Individuals
St. Kitts & Nevis - Economic Citienzhip Program Review 2007-03-10 00:32:00 (Archived in: Economic
Citizenship Foreign Investment Related Miscellany)Digital Nomad's first in a series of reports on Economic Citizenship Program
sAside from the Canadian Economic Citizenship Program, The St. Kitts & Nevis program is the program I am most familiar with and this is why I am writing about it first. I actually have some first hand knowledge, as I have been to SKN on two occasions in recent years, and have had the privilege of meeting most of the Ministers in the current government.I will not spend too much time on a history or geography lesson, but will point you to a few links to read about the federation. St. Kitts & Nevis is the smallest and newest country in the Western Hemisphere. It was the first British Colony in the Americas in what was the British West Indies. It is still part of the British Commonwealth as a Commonwealth Realm, and has close political and economic ties to Canada. It has a parliamentary form of Government and the head of State is Queen Eliza
A "1984" Reality Check on Your Eroding Freedoms 2007-03-15 21:34:00 (Archived in: Social Design Sovereign Rights)It's a sad commentary and I do not need to say much more, except you wonder how this lunacy can continue unchecked.I read this article at a well known blog some time ago and finally decided it's time to make some noise about it. Such thoughts on our diminishing freedoms are always under reported by the mainstream media. I wonder when the sheeples will wake up!Does the description below fit any nation-state you are familiar with today? This checklist below is quoted from an article in Robin Good's blog . The entire text and references can be found in the article at Master Mind Media.Check
and decide for yourself: Here are the common traits of popular totalitarian states drawn from the past governments of Germany (under the Nazis), Italy (under Mussolini), Spain (Franco), Indonesia (Suharto) and of some Latin American countries: Powerful and continuing nationalism: Totalitarian regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans Read more:Reality Check
New Resources for Your Sovereign Journey 2007-03-18 19:50:00 (Archived in: Expatriates Social Design Virtual Office)I have been reporting on the Digital Nomads blog information relevant to an emerging community of "Portable Professionals" and "Digital Nomads". I did not want to do a double post and decided this information was more important to post here.Gregory Moulinet from France (also Japan and US), turned me on to Nu Nomads and The Laptop Hobo. These are terrific resources from people who are working their online businesses using technology from multiple locations and countries.These globe-trotting entrepreneurs were recently featured in "Business Week". Nu Nomads also has a blog, and a new forum. You can read the Business Week article and see how different people are living and working "when they want" from "where they want".I plan to review these site in detail and write more complete posts. The first glance and impression is that the nomads involved are very generous with providing information and resource information on how to live a So Read more:Resources
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Notice to Public Servants and the Concept of Sovereign Life 2007-03-17 22:30:00 (Archived in: Related Miscellany Social Design Sovereign Rights)The purpose of this blog is not to politicize past or current events. Actually, the original idea was, and still is, to help people live a more free life, using current and future technology and hopefully from a place they would prefer to live. Part of the purpose is also to report why you may want to prepare yourself to be more "self sufficient" and "self determined" in you life choices.With that said, this blog only reports what I find of interest with respect to searches on key words and phrases related to the words "Sovereign and Sovereignty". Therefore, this blog is only the messenger. It is not meant to express opinion, nor serve as the platform for a blame game. A large part of living a Sovereign Life is thinking for yourself and making your own decisions.I honestly do not like much of what I read by way of this research, but simply cannot ignore information that is conclusively factual from the overwhelming and Read more:Public
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The Sovereign Approach to Changing the Way We Think about Education 2007-03-17 17:16:00 (Archived in: Related Miscellany Social Design Sovereign Rights)An ongoing interest for all Sovereign Individuals should be the idea of self-education. In a recent post about Social Design Beliefs, a myth about education was exposed. Education
is not something you can buy. It only happens when you are ready...and the joy of learning for many people is a life-long process.Even though you cannot buy an education, this does not necessarily mean that learning is free. One aspect regarding the cost is the time that is devoted to the process. New concepts in learning abound on the Internet, and the computer has aided in the idea of "Distance Learning". A key phrase search on Google yields over 41 million results just on distance learning.Educational materials and education programs are relentlessly advertised online. Web-based education and marketing of education is really big business. There are, however, many varied and interesting options available to the self starter. Since the incept Read more:Changing
Check Out Ziki as Another Social Network Online Agregator 2007-03-23 20:14:00 (Archived in: Related Miscellany Social
Design Virtual Office)You may have noticed a new link in the sidebar labeled Check
Out My Ziki Site. Ziki is another social networking site that I have joined to promote The Sovereign Journey, and the concepts of a Sovereign Life.What I like about Ziki is that it has more international visitors which allow you to meet people online from other countries. It is easy to sign up at Ziki, and it is easy to navigate. You can check out my Ziki site by clicking the Ziki icon, or you can visit the website to learn more at this Ziki Dot Com Link.Ziki can help you control your online identity and offers anyone the ability to search, share, and promote their content through social networks. It is yet another free network where you can gather all your bookmarks and list your websites and blogs in one place.Ziki has an email function to other members, an RSS feed that publishes your latest blog entries, and an area where you can publish posts on the Ziki netw Read more:Network Online
New Lanaguage Translator for Sovereign Individuals Around the World 2007-03-23 17:31:00 (Archived in: Related Miscellany Social Design)This site has been updated with a Google Language Tools Widget for the following languages: French, Italian, English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, and Chinese.Hopefully this will allow for easier communications for Sovereign Life individuals around the globe. This is simple to use. Just click on the flag of your choice on the side bar to the left and this will translate any post into the language of your choice.Supposedly you also are able to bookmark individual posts in different languages. I believe that it also supports the "comments" area for each post, allowing other individuals to read your comments in their native language.This is still in Beta, so please let me know of any problems you encounter, either via a comment or email. Thank You-Digital NomadLiving The Sovereign Life and Financial Freedom Read more:Translator
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What's in Your Wallet? The Plan for 2025 2007-03-25 23:00:00 (Archived in: Related Miscellany Social Design)This cannot be termed a money conspiracy, simply because the plan is so obvious and out there for everyone to see. A global currency has been discussed on different levels for many decades. The reality of "Digital Cash" or some form of electronic "credits" and "debits" as portrayed in science fiction movies is probably what is more likely.Anyone that really understands the concept of banking can tell you the idea of central banking is inherently bad for many reasons, not the least of which is putting a small group of people in charge of monetary policy (let alone the notion of it being on a global scale). This falls in line with the eight myths from a previous post. Countries, like people, are not equal.The value of a given currency should be in direct correlation to the productivity of the country it represents. This is what gives it its value, and this is what free trade is all about. People want something that is perceived to be of val
Just for Fun...Think Freedom Ship 2007-03-25 20:55:00 (Archived in: Expatriates Related Miscellany)Excuse the pun, but here is an idea that has been floating around for a few years. I had a private message from someone on a popular social network site today that jarred my memory about this project, and I thought it would be fun to post about it here for other dreamers.The Freedom
Ship would be unlike any previous ship ever conceived. It would provide for some unusual travel and in a seemingly permanent way. For anyone that is still with me on this, read on for some of the proposed amenities of living aboard this antonymous sea faring city.* 18,000 living units, with prices in the range of $180,000 to $2.5 million, including a small number of premium suites currently priced up to $44 million.* 3,000 commercial units in a similar price range* 2,400 time-share units* 10,000 hotel units* A World Class Casino* A ferryboat transportation system that provides departures every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, to 3 or mo
Stimulate Your Gray Matter by "Thinking" Like The Thinking Blog 2007-03-23 21:55:00 (Archived in: Related Miscellany Weblogs and Business)I hope to learn something from Ilker Yoldas and "The Thinking Blog". I think this is certainly someone with a plan. Whether it's working the social network sites like MyBlogLog, or creating online contests to create interest and drive traffic, I believe that Ilker has few peers.Peers in terms of being capable of communicating a single mindedness and focus, capable in writing, design skill, and understanding the gift of online marketing.To get the word out on my pet project, which happens to be making people "think" about their dwindling personal freedoms, I find that one of the best ways to drive traffic is to network by doing reviews of very popular blogs.I am a professional writer, yet I don't feel that I can write as well as Ilker Yoldas. I have a degree in graphic design, yet my online design skills pale when compared to what Iker can visualize and make come alive. I have many years under my belt as a marketing professional,
"I Am Deeply Grateful to Have a Blog" 2007-03-26 16:28:00 (Archived in: Related Miscellany Sovereign Eduction)Remember the phrase "Too Cool for School"? I am pretty sure most sovereign lifers don't fit the bill. I do not know for sure, but my guess is that most sovereign thinkers are probably more educated than most, probably are voracious readers, sponges for information, and continue on the path of self education for most of their adult life. I personally try to learn something new every day.I wanted to post more information on Steli Efti's Supercool School and his concept of online education. Actually, Stefi asked how I am involved in education. I told him that I just like to promote new learning ideas, which resulted in me being asked to participate in the alpha testing of whatever online tools they come up with at Supercool School.Steli Efti is the kind of person who always aims towards doing better. He announced on his blog recently that he will start something regularly on his blog - taking a moment to say: "I am deeply grateful to Read more:Deeply
Bank Safe Deposit Boxes Prove Not to Be Too Safe 2007-03-29 02:42:00 (Archived in: Related Miscellany)I am making this quick post while I have it on my mind and will come back to edit it with more complete information tomorrow.I am not sure about other countries, but if you live in the USA, you do not want to keep anything of real value in a bank safe deposit box. Take my word on this and I will explain with my updated edit.I read a post on another blog just now, and it reminded me of all the reasons why this is a bad idea. This is not a good way to seemingly protect any hard assets. In fact, valuables probably would be safer under your mattress, or buried in the back yard.Living The Sovereign Life and Financial Freedom Read more:Deposit
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A Free Market Odyssey Read for Sovereign Life Individuals 2007-03-27 22:05:00 (Archived in: Social Design Sovereign Eduction)I have been wanting to make a post about "Jonathan Gullible" that relates to some earlier posts on education. I have only read excerpts from the book, but do want to have a link to the website so people interested in a Sovereign Life have this available as a resource.This book was written in the late 80s by Ken Schoolland to illustrate the principles of economics and free market societies. You can read more about the author and the book at the website: www.jonathangullible.com.This is not a story about pirates and treasure. It's a story about a young man that gets shipwrecked on a strange island where the people have no responsibility, and crooked bureaucrats have created a strange society with bizarre customs and laws."The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible: A Free MarketOdyssey
, has twice been revised and expanded in English (1995 & 2001) and has been translated into over 30 language editions abroad. It has been adopted and published by m Read more:Individuals
"The Education Age" Update 2007-03-30 01:06:00 (Archived in: Related Miscellany Sovereign Eduction)Long Term Memory / Human Computer Storage Techniques There is short-term memory for processing and performing daily functions, and there is long-term memory for storage and retrieval of useful information.Long-term memory involves a query of brain files by searching for unique information. If you organize information in a sequential and conscious way prior to clicking the mental "save" button, you will find that you have the ability to permanently recall any file.This is the subject I will be discussing in this online forum being held at the Supercool School blog/website. Join us if you can. Details and scheduled modules are linked here.This methodology is rarely explored in conventional education, and the analogy to a computer system is intriguing.This discussion will include a demonstration of these techniques.Living The Sovereign Life and Financial Freedom Read more:Education
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New Google Pack Is Great Resource for Sovereign Lifers 2007-03-30 18:42:00 (Archived in: Related Miscellany Virtual Office)Chances are you already know that there continues to be a shift to open source software and online applications. This is important for Sovereign Individuals that may find themselves working from multiple locations, or even different countries.This means you can have access to some familiar looking, if not easy to learn online applications that you can resource while online from any computer and an Internet connection from wherever you happen to be.Combine these tools with online storage systems like OmniDrive and Steekr, and you won't feel totally isolated in the absence of your own office, home, or laptop computers. Upload your working files before a trip, and you are all set.You can find a short but informative article on the "New Google
Pack" by visiting a blog named InvestorBlogger (return to this post). I think you will find that InvestorBlogger will probably also interest you for its content on investing.Living The Sovereign Life Read more:Great
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How One Man Created Financial Freedom from Thin Air 2007-04-02 03:04:00 (Archived in: Related Miscellany Sovereign Eduction)I recently was tagged by another blogger to write a post about goal setting. I made that "Gotta Get Goals" post at The SOHO Quest blog (return to this post).This got me digging around on some of my saved bookmarks, and I decided to make a post here with regard to a website that has always motivated me. I have had a few online conversations on this with other online entrepreneurs. This should be of interest to most Sovereign Life Individuals.This is the real life changing story of Bill Vaughn, a successful real estate investor and online entrepreneur. In 1990 he was homeless, living in a shelter in New Hampshire, and eating in soup kitchens. In less than five years, and by 1995, he built a profitable business starting with absolutely nothing. How did he do it?The author's account of how he accomplished this is entitled "Wealth from Thin Air" (return to this post). He shares ten ideas that he examined to reflect on his belief system t Read more:Financial
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Would You Risk Prison for Blogging? 2007-04-04 22:38:00 (Archived in: Related Miscellany Sovereign Eduction Sovereign Rights)First Amendment Rights are always at risk. In particular when things are not going well for the government. Early in the year there was a close United States Senate vote to criminalize your First Amendment Rights if you are a blogger. This went widely unreported by the mainstream media. Below is a quoted excerpt I read at Robin Good's website. The bill was eventually and narrowly voted down."Section 220 of S. 1, the lobbying reform bill currently before the Senate, would require grassroots causes, even bloggers, who communicate to 500 or more members of the public on policy matters, to register and report quarterly to Congress the same as the big K Street lobbyists.Section 220, of the 'Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007’ would amend existing lobbying reporting law by creating the most expansive intrusion on First Amendment rights ever.For the first time in history, critics of Congress will ne Read more:Prison
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