Have you ever wondered where the tradition of celebrating ‘birthdays’ comes from? After all, there are some cultures and religions around the world that don’t commemorate the day that they were born, at least not in the extravagant way that we do! Well, the earliest ‘birthday parties’ were in fact held because it was thought [...]
Giulio Andreotti, seven-time Italian Prime Minister, dead at 94
May 7 Leave a Comment
ROME — “Power wears out those who do not have it”. This is one of Giulio Andreotti more famous aphorisms that is a part of Italian history. Mr. Andreotti has died at his home in Rome. He was 94 years old and he was an Italian politician of the centrist Christian Democracy party and he [...]
Four ways to workout at home without a gym membership
April 3 1 Comment
When people think of the term working out, they often are bogged down by the thought of going to the gym. Going to the gym isn’t for everybody, as some people simply dislike the idea of a crowded gym and having to weight to use the machines. This reason alone deters people from exercising, which [...]
Customer service: It’s getting more personal
March 20 2 Comments
Today’s consumer expects a higher, more “personal” level of customer service. The days of a prospect walking into your office then closing a deal with a handshake are obsolete. It’s personal relationships and connections which are winning the sale. This places busy, already overworked sales and marketing professionals in a challenging position. Many ask, “how do [...]
Mobile gaming is big business
March 19 5 Comments
Mobile gaming has exploded. In fact, it is doing far better than console gaming. In an article published by Wired.com, the subject of mobile gaming success compared to console devices is examined. The author states that it isn’t simply that games are moving to mobile platforms, but that gaming has slowly and inexorably become central to the [...]
The Controversy of Wrongful Death Suits Against Gaming Companies
Jan. 17 2 Comments
What with the Columbine shooting, the Virginia Tech slayings and most recently the tragic event at Sandy Hook Elementary, opinion flames are faring high and fingers are being pointed in all directions. Gun manufacturers, the movie industry and even the gaming industry have been blamed for the rise in mass shootings that have plagued our [...]
Auto insurance basics
Jan. 8 2 Comments
Finding the right insurer and policy will help you save money and offer you peace of mind should you ever get in an auto accident. We all think about the different ways we can save money on our auto insurance, but seldom do we consider the salience of customer satisfaction. Both of these things are [...]
Understanding different types of Life Insurance
Jan. 8 3 Comments
Life insurance can be a difficult topic for a number of reasons. For one, it’s sometimes even tough to think about it because of it being associated with death, and no one wants to think about death. For another, understanding life insurance is just all around complicated. There are many different kinds of life insurance, [...]
Still relevant: How the Yellow Pages builds business partnerships and sparks competition
Dec. 24, 2012 Leave a Comment
When many people think of the Yellow Pages with those iconic “walking fingers”, they often give the book a single finger and throw it in the blue recycle bin. But the Internet version is miles apart from its medieval grandfather. Yellow Pages United serves as an example that testifies to the unique inter-personal possibilities and [...]
Getting Your Business into the Growing Market of Mobile Advertising
Dec. 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
Just about every American consumer nowadays uses some sort of mobile technology. From e-readers to tablets, and smart phones to handheld game consoles, the mobile market is booming for pretty much every industry and mobile advertising represents a huge segment of the market. Chances are, if you run a company that gets any sort of [...]
Who’s Your Wingman in a Drive-By Hand Gesture?
Dec. 11, 2012 5 Comments
If you are like me, you might live in a large city and commute to work by car every morning and evening during the peak of rush-hour traffic. To top it off, I also live in one of the top tourist destination cities in America. Even weekend traffic can simulate Dante’s 9th level of Inferno’s hell. [...]
The Supreme Court Will Soon Rule on a Case Relating to Personal Injury Compensation, and Its Effects Could be Wide-Reaching
Dec. 11, 2012 1 Comment
Within the next few months, the Supreme Court is expected to render a decision on a case that could drastically change different aspects of personal injury law. It seems that no matter the outcome, there will be some immediate changes to realm of personal injury law. The court will soon rule on the case of U.S. Airways, [...]
Get Your Small Business Going Big with Hosting
Dec. 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
As a small business owner, your online reputation is a vital part of your success. What many don’t stop to realize is that much of your online reputation sits in the hands of the company that hosts your website. Look at it this way, if you were looking to buy a home, and when meeting [...]
Don’t Fall For a Get Rich Quick Scheme, Instead Just Get Rich Without a Scheme
Dec. 10, 2012 2 Comments
If you’re struggling to pay the bills, or even just looking for a little bit of extra spending cash on the side, there are plenty of ways to make lots of cash without even getting another job. If you’re creative about your moneymaking endeavors, you can make lots of money with little efforts. Don’t fall [...]
How to read your credit report
Dec. 10, 2012 Leave a Comment
If you’re taking out a loan, opening up a credit card, or financing a new vehicle, there’s a huge chance that your credit will be run. You probably already know the importance of good credit and how it can be the difference of getting an affordable car loan and paying through the roof in higher [...]
Does it pay to drop out of college?
Sept. 4, 2012 Leave a Comment
PayPal founder Peter Thiel is offering 24 young entrepreneurs $100,000 to drop out of college and start their own businesses. Does that make sense? The graphic below describes some of the richest and most powerful people in business today. See for yourself! Via: SNHU.EDU
Several people reported shot in New York, shooter dead
Aug. 24, 2012 Leave a Comment
NEW YORK — Police officials report several people have been shot outside the Empire State Building and that a woman and the suspected gunman is dead. New York City police officials said as many as 10 people have been wounded in the shooting. CNN reports that the gunman was shot and killed by police. The [...]
12 killed in suburban Denver movie theater massacre during “Dark Knight Rises” showing
July 20, 2012 Leave a Comment
A day of horror
