I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.
John D. Rockefeller

Get involved with Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). SRI takes a 3 pronged approach to changing the world for the better. Funds and stocks are screened for those aligned with the investor's values. Also, practicing shareholder advocacy; if you own the company, why not be a benevolent ruler. Finally, community investment, or taking an active role in investing to aid development.

Yes, you should get warm fuzzies from doing this, but don't just give it away. Historically SRI funds have outperformed than the market. All about the bennies.

I have discovered that all of man's unhappiness derives from only one source, not being able to sit quietly in a room
- Blaise Pascal

"It's just, when you buy furniture, you tell yourself, that's it. That's the last sofa I'm gonna need. Whatever else happens, I've got that sofa problem handled."
Tyler Durden

And if you happen to be moving yourself, then you can post your own classifieds for free! It sure is a lot more convenient than garage sales and thrift stores!

"According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy."
Jerry Seinfeld

All around the world, people use their native currencies to buy and sell goods and services. Sites like XE.net provide up-to-date exchange rates which keep you informed and facilitate global commerce.

However, when traveling abroad, don't be a rookie and convert your money at the airport -- where they often offer poor exchanges in addition to extra fees. The best approach is to use your credit card for purchases abroad. The credit card networks are able to convert your money on the fly at the most favorable exchange rate. In addition, there is no fee for this on-the-fly conversion. If your hesitant to use your credit card, then you can get the same benefits by using an ATM to withdraw the native currency. You'll still get the most attractive exchange rate, while avoiding extra "conversion fees" (although you may still be subject to the $1.50 for not using your own bank's ATMs)

"If morality represents how we would like the world to work, then economics represents how it actually does work."

“Sleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace, walk not on while others stop.”
George Washington.

Every breath you take...
The Police

Bad breath is a big no-no, and there are many ways to prevent it. Halitosis, the technical term for bad breath, is caused by odor-producing bacteria that accumulate on the bits of food left in your mouth and produce sulfur compounds -- the same reason rotten eggs smell so bad.

So Scope may be the obvious answer, but any old mouthwash may actually make things worse because the alchol in mouthwash dries out your mouth (and some bacteria love that). Get one with an anti-septic and an ADA seal to be sure that the odor-causing bacteria are killed.

Then, be sure to brush for 2 minutes twice a day, including your tongue (where many of the bacteria thrive) -- and you've done pretty much everything you can.

The process of selecting a television can be daunting, so for today, let's just go over how they all work. There are the 4 main types of TV's today:

• CRT (traditional TV box)
• LCD
• Projection (including DLP)
• Plasma

It starts with someone sending around an email about going to get drinks for happy hour... pretty soon everyone's out at a nearby bar drinking it up. But as a rule of thumb, you should limit yourself to one glass if any managers are coming along.

If it really is just a bunch of peers, then party it up, but watch what you say -- you don't want to have rumors flying around about you the next day at work....