February 2007 – MINORITY SPEAK

Minority Speak – Welcome

Post author:Samuel Pittman
Post published:February 10, 2007
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Samuel Pittman Welcome to Minority Speak, an online publication from The Pittman Inc. Many of you visiting this site for the first time probably learned of it through word of mouth through an email, a friend or family member, a community website, or even myself personally. Regardless of how you found Minority Speak your support and time spent here are greatly appreciated. It is our intent that you will visit often for great information, inspiration, and even as a contributor towards making this a great online publication for yourself and others. (more…)

The Power of Choice (And Why You Must Choose)

Post author:Samuel Pittman
Post published:February 10, 2007
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In each person there lies a powerful gift that is arguably the most powerful of all to be bestowed upon us. That is the Power of Choice. Said another way, each of us has been given the luxury to make decisions in all that we do. Where we stand today is merely nothing more than the summation of all of the decisions that we have made prior to that moment.

Traveling for Beginners

Post author:Samuel Pittman
Post published:February 10, 2007
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So you haven’t traveled to all the fantastic places around the world such as Bora Bora or the Bavarian Alps, or even beyond your state for that matter…. Here’s some simple tips to help even the most budget-minded folks get far and not spend a ton of dough broadening your horizons.

Get In A Car and Go! Notice that we didn’t necessarily mean your car. Weekend car rental prices can really be affordable if you make a reservation via the Internet or take advantage of discounts you perhaps qualify for such as AAA (Triple A). If you have a decent car, drive it and don’t be afraid to put some miles on it! Investing in a reliable car and avoiding putting miles on it by keeping in your garage is somewhat counterproductive ;).Traveling by car can be somewhat time consuming and even discouraging considering today’s gas prices, but I personally believe its still one of the easiest ways to get out of town with little planning (for you spontaneous bunch) and minimal money in your pocket. If you travel with friends and share the expenses, memorable trips become even more affordable. Start by identifying a range of time you are willing to drive such as 4-5 hours to arrive at your destination. Then use a map to figure out what places of interest may be within that distance. (more…)