Here at 4 Points Press most of our combined professional lives have been spent in other industries, "big time" industries, not "big book" publishing or even "small book" publishing -- . . . . More Text

Yes, that's what I read in the newspaper. The Republican-controlled House is facing a politically painful decision now, as we speak, whether to give in to increasingly urgent demands from the Bush administration for action to avert a government financial crisis. . . . . More Text

There used to be a class strata by which we divided up our society: The Poor Class The Middle Class Poor, The Lower Middle Class, The Middle Class, The Upper Middle Class; Ah, but now there is a new economic strata in the mix and that should help to fill the gaps. We now have the Creative Class! . . . . More Text

It occurred to me this last week when I volunteered once again to . . .

By nature I'm a hard worker and whenever I have a problem, I dig in and stand deep in my determination. I can figure anything out and I can handle anything that comes my way.

Go ahead! Bring it on! I'm tough! I can take it! . . . . More Text

From the beginning, apparently, the calming and healing properties of its oil have been recognized. Thus the olive branch has long been used as a symbol of peace. . . . . More Text

If living a moral life is the loftiest of human aspirations, should we not take our standard of this life from those at the top of society, those we think of as the loftiest of human types, those to whom we look "up"? . . . . More Text

For decades, the world of Evangelical Christianity was remote from the New York literary scene. But now, the major publishing houses are getting religion, pushing for shelf space in Evangelical stores and paying blockbuster advances for their best-selling authors, as surging sales are propelling avowedly Evangelical books to the top of even the mainstream best-seller lists. . . . . More Text

Have you been to the gas station this week? You've undoubtedly noticed how much the price of gas has soared not only in this week but in general over recent years. These factors are leading car manufacturers to develop cars fueled by alternative energies. . . . . More Text

It happens every year for all of us. That day we either sing "Happy Birthday or we sing the "Birthday Blues". Birthdays are a time to think back or plan ahead; at least, that's how I pass them and I just recently passed my umpteenth birthday the last day in June. So, this time, this year I choose to sing the blues, think backwards and speculate where in the scheme of things I belonged. . . . . More Text

Moms look great, sometimes. They can look so innocent, so sweet and so kind. Burt when they get started on your case you start they attack makes you wonder where she came from and what she is doing there in your face . . . . More Text

In the year that I have been writing this PressPoints column for 4pointspress.com, I have received, on the average, about six e-mails per month, not all of them pertaining to the game of craps. While my expertise is Craps, I have paid my dues on the Twenty-One tables, Roulette and Poker. . . . . More Text

Here are some "travel related" funnies to keep you occupied whether you are standing in the airport security lines or just cruising down the road.  ENJOY! . . . . More Text

Have you ever wondered what the rest of the world is doing? . . . . More Text