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About cdsmiller17

I am an Astrologer who also writes about world events. My first eBook "At This Point in Time" is available through most on-line book stores. I have now serialized my second book "The Star of Bethlehem" here.

The Tipping Point: The Stickiness Factor

Posted on March 18, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Canada Protection Plan This insurance company used to be part of Manulife Canada. It is now a Foresters Financial Company. I am going to use its advertising as an example of ‘stickiness’, as defined by Malcolm Gladwell in his book. … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in History VII

Posted on March 17, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Samoset Greets the Pilgrim in English (March 16, 1621) This event was ‘only’ 401 years ago. Look at what’s happened since then. This description says it all. Friday the 16th a fair warm day towards; this morning we determined to … Continue reading →

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‘Cause He’s the Cashman…

Posted on March 17, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Cash Peters (June 6, 1956) He styles himself ‘the English Channel’. That’s an interesting body of water. He has a couple of YouTube channels, one of which I’ve shown on previous posts, Soul Crossings with Cash Peters. It’s a unique … Continue reading →

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In Winter, Even Rats Have to Eat…

Posted on March 16, 2022 by cdsmiller17

But N.I.M.B.Y. This is the last live shot I have of this member of our rat pack. We started setting traps last week, and so far we’ve killed at least three. I say ‘at least three’ because one of the … Continue reading →

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And Here’s the Salesman Example

Posted on March 16, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Thomas B Gau (June 11, 1961) It probably doesn’t often happen, but there are two men named Thomas B Gau in the United States. This one has a Facebook account which lists his birth as June 11, 1961. However, the … Continue reading →

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A Modern Example of a Maven*

Posted on March 15, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Mark Alpert (November 6, 1942) Malcolm Gladwell, in his book “The Tipping Point”, interviewed this man, when he was still at the University of Texas. Mark Alpert is a slender, energetic man in his fifties [in 2000]. He has dark … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in History VI

Posted on March 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

William Herschel Discovers Uranus (March 13, 1781) I know that this event has spawned a great number of social media memes in recent years, but it was one of the most timely of finds in 1781. It was five years … Continue reading →

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A Classic Example of a Connector

Posted on March 13, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Paul Revere (January 1, 1735 – May 10, 1818) In his book, The Tipping Point, author Malcolm Gladwell uses Paul Revere‘s Midnight Ride to illustrate how one person can create a social movement by their actions. Let’s look at Revere, … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in History V

Posted on March 12, 2022 by cdsmiller17

WHO Declares Pandemic (March 11, 2020) This has been the longest two years of mt life. In terms of history, the situation is still current. Here’s the chart for the exact moment that Time Magazine published their online article about … Continue reading →

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How Anything Happens, Against All Odds

Posted on March 11, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Tipping Point (2013 Edition) My son got this book for me, for my 72nd birthday. Thanks, Derek. After reading most of my other books from my birthday, I am starting to settle on this one. The title alone has … Continue reading →

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