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Three Alamo Survivors Inspire Strength for any Disaster

The unsung heroes of the Alamo are women with exceptional survival instincts.

Much is made of Sam Houston, William Barrett Travis, James Bowie and Davy Crockett.

But, how about the women?

Women and Texas independence
The restored San Jacinto battle flag/State Preservation Board Austin, TX

Three women who braved the Alamo show us how to survive anything.

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Three Alamo Survivors Inspire Strength for any Disaster

Will the Coronavirus Crash the Market?

Pundits all over the media think the coronavirus could crash the market.

Coronavirus market crash
Medical staff work in Jinyintan Hospital in Wuhan on February 13, 2020/Getty Images

On Friday, January 17th, after a spectacular 40% run-up that started the day after Christmas 2018, the Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index closed at 3,329.62.

Five weeks and one day later, Monday, February 24, the Index closed a little over three percent lower at 3,225.52.

I am always amused by the media’s use of the word “lost.”

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Will the Coronavirus Crash the Market?

Pain-Free Nerves Are Just 5 Steps Away

Today is the beginning of your pain-free nerves.

All your brain messengers need is a whole lotta love.

In February 2019, I ran into a burning dumpster of nerve pain called neuropathy.

My pain level was a 10, but I was able to bring it to 1 in twelve months.

Pain free nerves

Would have happened sooner if I knew then what I know now.

Add these simple pain-free habits every day and watch your nerves calm down like a quiet lagoon.

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Pain-Free Nerves Are Just 5 Steps Away

How to Survive a Batteries-Not-Included Life

Steven Spielberg released a movie in 1987, Batteries Not Included.

The movie captures the plight of an elderly couple who are bullied by a property developer to sell their apartment.

Feeling powerless, the couple is inspired to fight when these E.T.’s come to their aid.

"Batteries Not Included" movie
Connect to super power like the 1987 movie Batteries Not Included/Alamy

It’s the lack of power to stand against big problems that requires batteries!

Here’s what I found to overcome the chaos.

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How to Survive a Batteries-Not-Included Life