I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. Leonardo da Vinci … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Lincoln and the Lack of a Will
We have told you several different stories about the things that have gone wrong with celebrities' estates when they passed away without having a Will. It is a common theme as most Americans do not have Wills and things tend to go wrong with estates in that situation. However, things do not always go wrong when someone passes away without a Will. Sometimes, things go exceptionally well. For example, Abraham Lincoln did not have a Will when he was assassinated. In today's money, his entire … [Read more...] about Lincoln and the Lack of a Will
Texas History – Do You Know Which Texan Invented the Oven Thermostat?
Gus Baumgarten, a baker, invented the oven thermostat which regulates heat for baking. He became involved in a project to utilize cottonseed meal for baking. However, when government agents came to see his progress, they became more intrigued with the thermostat he had developed. As a result, they prescribed that all ovens made in the United States were to include a thermostat to regulate heat. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Which Texan Invented the Oven Thermostat?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
David Packard (1912-1996) - Engineer & Businessman David Packard was a cofounder, with William Hewlett, of Hewlett-Packard, established in 1939 with an initial capital investment of $538. Packard mentions in his book The HP Way that the name Hewlett-Packard was determined by the flip of a coin: HP, rather than PH. Their first product was a sound oscillator sold to Walt Disney Studios for use on the soundtrack of Fantasia. The HP Way describes HP’s management philosophy, which encourages … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. Booker T. Washington … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
An Interesting Study
People who are good with money are often very proud of their ability to know when someone is trying to sell them on a bad idea. For example, they might be proud of being able to tell when someone is trying to sell them on a bad investment. We have long known that people who are good at doing this in their younger years often fall victim to scams in their elderly years. What we have not known is why, until now. Studies conducted at UCLA have recently shown that a section of our brain sends off … [Read more...] about An Interesting Study
Texas History – Do You Know What Town is Located in the Center of Texas?
Although modern cartography differs to some degree, Center City in Mills County was so named because it is the geographical center of Texas. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know What Town is Located in the Center of Texas?
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Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. Joshua J. Marine … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Texas History – Do You Know When the First Public Demonstration of an Airplane Occurred in Texas?
The first public demonstration of an airplane in Texas took place February 8, 1910, near Houston, when Frenchman Louis Paulhan showed off his French-made fabric-and-wood biplane. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know When the First Public Demonstration of an Airplane Occurred in Texas?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Kenneth Arnold Chesney (1968- ) - Singer & Songwriter Kenneth "Kenny" Chesney is an American country music singer/songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He has also recorded more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which climbed to the top of the charts. Chesney produced and co-directed a film for ESPN, The Boys Of Fall. Chesney has received … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
