The Academy Awards are this weekend, and the Big One is up for grabs.  For the last few years, I have praised the new and improved Osc...

I'm pleased to announce the release of the following announcement tomorrow of my latest book. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact Pat ...

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I am excitedly approaching the last step in my goal to become a Distinguished Toastmaster , the highest designation awarded by this global s...

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Okay, it's 2013, and if you are like most people, you have a set of new year resolutions. ( Come on, admit it: One of them is to los...

Each Christmas Eve, my wife and I host a traditional Italian "Feast of the Seven Fishes" for family and friends. Marie creates...

O ne of the world's greatest conquerors seems to owe his success to global warming. Still think this phenomenon is inconsequential? ...

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