Episode #99 - Strange Facts About September
September is upon us. In this podcast episode George Elliott reveals some of the strange facts that involve this interesting, late month.
Sep 01, 2018•10 min•Ep. 71
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Episode #98 - Cool Things You Can Do With Gum
There's something about sitting and chewing gum. Your thoughts drift away along with your troubles. Well, maybe in some cases that happens. In this podcast George Elliott looks at five of the coolest things you can do with gum besides chewing it.
Jul 30, 2018•9 min•Ep. 70
Episode #97 - Unusual Facts About Garlic
Sometimes it's funny the things you think about after buying 40-pounds of organic Red Russian Garlic but that's exactly what heppened to George Elliott. In this episode he explores some of the unusual facts about this garden item.
Jul 24, 2018•12 min•Ep. 69
Episode #96 - Tips On Identifying Fake News
Fake news is all around us but can you tell what is real and what is not? Veteran news reporter and former newspaper publisher George Elliott gives you useful tips to help you sort through them all and figure out what is true and what is fake.
Jul 09, 2018•16 min•Ep. 68
Episode #95 - What's Happened To TV Advertising?
George Elliott has 40+ years experience in media and marketing. Recently he and his wife watched TV and discovered some interesting facts about advertising. In this episode Elliott looks at the changes they noticed and that not all of them are good changes.
Jun 14, 2018•15 min•Ep. 67
Episode #94 - Why Things Don't Last Like They Used To
In this podcast episode, George Elliott looks at reasons why products don't have the longevity that they used to have. There are several factors that contribute to this and he reviews a few of them. Visit his website Midlife Career Changes to learn more about one of his ebooks.
Jun 04, 2018•14 min•Ep. 66
Episode #93 - Top Social Media Mistakes
Social media is a good thing. It is also a bad thing. In this podcast episode George Elliott takes a look at a handful of mistakes people often make with social media. You may be surprized what they are. Find out more about him at Looseink Freelance Ninja .
May 25, 2018•17 min•Ep. 65
Episode #92 - Facts About Dandelions
It's that time of year again. Dandelions are appearing everywhere. However, at George Elliott's house they just let the yellow 'weeds' take over and fill their yard. Find out why that is in this interesting podcast about dandelions.
May 11, 2018•11 min•Ep. 64
Episode #91 - Macro Photography Tips
George Elliott is a self-taught macro photographer. He loves to spend time shooting photos of things we normally don't even notice. In this podcast, learn his tips on how you can take great macro photos with your camera.
May 05, 2018•13 min•Ep. 63
Episode #90 - Why Gardening Is Good For You
George Elliott and his wife, Brenda have space in their yard to garden. Only they haven't been too serious about it until the past year. They have also found reasons why gardening is good for your health. This podcast explores that further.
Apr 27, 2018•11 min•Ep. 62
Episode #89 - Why You Should Hire A Ghostwriter
George Elliott is a ghostwriter. He writes all kinds of web content and blogs for those who either can't do it themselves or don't have the time. Find out in this podcast episode why ghostwriters can improve your website with new, creative and fresh content. Learn more about Elliott's work at Looseink Freelance Ninja .
Apr 19, 2018•14 min•Ep. 61
Episode #88 - Strange Facts About Friday The 13th
Are you one of those people who gets pertrified with fear on Friday the 13th? Well, George Elliott isn't, but he feels for you. In this episode, he takes a look at some strange facts about this 'bad luck' day.
Apr 13, 2018•11 min•Ep. 60
Episode #87 - What You Get From Volunteering
George Elliott has been volunteering for years and believes it is a good thing to do. In this episode, he looks at the benefits you receive by giving of your time to a local charity or non-profit organization. Two groups he is presently involved in are the Granite Creek Preservation Society and the Princeton & District Museum & Archives Society .
Apr 04, 2018•13 min•Ep. 59
Episode #86 - Benefits of Mobile Mining Electroneum
George Elliott has started to develop an interest in cryptocurrencies. He has tried mining a few and discovered one that is a great introduction to cryptocurrency. Known as Electroneum (ETN), this new digital currency is designed for mobile mining. Find out more at www.electroneum.com and enter Referral Code E7ABC3 when you join the mining pool.
Mar 21, 2018•12 min•Ep. 58
Episode #85 - Myths About Daylight Saving Time
We've recently sprung forward by an hour in observance of Daylight Saving Time. It's something we do in our part of Western Canada but have you ever wondered why we do it in the first place? There are several myths related to DST and in this podcast episode George Elliott takes a look at the five most popular ones.
Mar 13, 2018•13 min•Ep. 57
Episode #84 - How To Beat Food Poisoning
Well, wouldn't you know it. A piece of food eaten by George Elliott made him sick. But in ways much sicker than your average stomach flu or virus. In this episode, learn the tricks to help you beat the nasty symptoms tossed at you as your body tries to fight it off and make you feel better.
Mar 04, 2018•14 min•Ep. 56
Episode #83 - Favourite Home Cold Remedies
There are so many home cold remedies out there. When George Elliott and his wife Brenda get the sniffles, they have some favourites they turn to all the time. Find out what they are in this week's podcast episode.
Feb 23, 2018•11 min•Ep. 55
Episode #82 - Things To Do On A Snow Day
It's mid-February and the snow does not seem to be coming to an end. George Elliott looks at things to do when you are restricted from doing much of anything thanks to a heavy snowfall. Visit one of the home-based businesses he operates with his wife, Brenda at www.JamBusters.ca .
Feb 17, 2018•13 min•Ep. 54
Episode #81 - Bad Excuses For A Late Podcast
George Elliott has stumbled and bumbled his way through the past three weeks of podcasts. Is there something wrong? They don't seem to be as regular as they were up until recently. In this episode, he pokes fun at his slightly off track schedule.
Feb 13, 2018•15 min•Ep. 53
Episode #80 - Best Things About February
George Elliott lives in a cold, wintery part of British Columbia, Canada. By the time February rolls around each year, it signals a near end to winter. In this episode, he discusses some of the best things that come with the shortest month of the year.
Feb 05, 2018•12 min•Ep. 52
Episode #79 - If You Were The Last Person On Earth
George Elliott most certainly does not want to be the last person on Earth...but if it happened, what would he do? In this episode he shares ideas on what you should do and even a couple of ideas on what you could get away with doing as well.
Jan 29, 2018•12 min•Ep. 51
Episode #78 - More Tips On Freelance Writing
George Elliott is a ghostwriter. He has decades of writing experience but has been freelancing professionally for just the past four years. He shares some valuable tips in this podcast episode on how to get along better and become successful as a freelance writer.
Jan 19, 2018•15 min•Ep. 50
Episode #77 - Deals Available In January
It may be a New Year but did you know that in January you can also scoop some pretty good deals? Retailers and other businesses want/need your business in January and will cut you some pretty good discounts. In this episode, George Elliott looks at some of the better ones.
Jan 12, 2018•12 min•Ep. 49
Episode #76 - Lifeskills That Come From Hockey Play-By-Play
George Elliott has been providing play-by-play coverage of the local Junior B hockey team for eight seasons. He has applied several different lifeskills to the process and has also pulled lifeskills from the games into his daily life. This podcast episode discusses how valuable different lifeskills can be.
Jan 06, 2018•11 min•Ep. 48
Episode #75 - Benefits Of Black Licorice
Licorice is tasty. George Elliott has had a fondness for black licorice for a long time. Only recently he has looked into whether or not it really is good for you. Did you know there is such a thing as good and bad licorice? Find out more in this podcast episode.
Dec 30, 2017•9 min•Ep. 47
Episode #74 - Bad New Year's Resolutions
George Elliott and his wife Brenda do not make resolutions for the New Year. In this podcast episode join him as he explores the top 5 worst New Year's Resolution and how you can possibly succeed with them. It's a slightly different Ninja On The Loose this time around.
Dec 22, 2017•16 min•Ep. 46
Episode #73 - My Phone Message To A Phone Scammer
Thanks to recent phone calls received at the home of George Elliott, there is apparently a warrant for his arrest that has been issued by CRA. This happens to be a well-known phone scam. In this episode, Elliott returns their call and leaves a lengthy message on their system. It's a funny and unusual podcast from the Ninja on the Loose.
Dec 15, 2017•11 min•Ep. 45
Episode #72 - Ways To Turn Fear Into Motivation
George Elliott visits a topic that he wrote about this past week for a freelance client and digs a little deeper into it. Do you use fear for motivation? In this episode you will learn a few tricks to help you turn that fear into a source of imspiration.
Dec 08, 2017•16 min•Ep. 44
Episode #71 - Worst Birthday Gifts
George Elliott has a birthday in December. Not that having one close to Christmas isn't bad enough, but what about those bad birthday presents? In this episode he looks at what could be considered bad birthday gifts and why you should refrain from giving them.
Dec 01, 2017•15 min•Ep. 43
Episode #70 - How To Choose A Charity To Support
Christmastime tends to be the time of year when many choose to support a charity. If you have been considering this, George Elliott provides you with some helpful tips on how to choose that charity in this podcast episode. There are ways to pick a good fit and the tips here will help you to do that.
Nov 24, 2017•15 min•Ep. 42
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