Everyone likes a deal. The bigger the discount, the more we like them. Coupons and coupon sites have been around for years, but with the advent of the “daily deal” model that Groupon introduced us to, the landscape has changed and it has become much more interesting. With this revolutionary idea came the competition and now there are hundreds of…
Over the past year, many different emails have circulated stating that cell phone subscribers must register their phone numbers with the National Do Not Call Registry before a certain deadline, to avoid receiving telemarketing calls because cell phone numbers will be released to the public. These emails are fake for the simple fact that it is illegal for telemarketers using…
Every day we see many of the world’s most famous and popular skin care products advertised on television; on billboards; on the sides of buses and trains and in fashion magazines. We see famous sports stars and movie celebrities in many of these advertisements, and many of us are easily convinced to follow their example. One of my favorite publicity…
During the 20th century, companies achieved a competitive advantage by funding their own research laboratories. Many carried out fundamental (often undirected) research, developing new technologies from which new products, even new industries, emerged. These proprietary, even monopolistic, products generated large profit margins that funded further research. This is known as the “closed” model of innovation. Research and development were vertically…
When your earnings are high as a small business, you may feel some pride and a boost of confidence. You are doing what you want to do and you are doing it well. The only problem here is that things could get a bit more complicated. Taxes for a high-profit small business can seem unmanageable, especially if you don’t know…
That’s right! In case you don’t read or watch the news, Colorado was officially one of the most popular cities in America last year. More than 100,000 people moved to Colorado, making us the # 2 state in the country for inbound migration. (Wow, what was number one?) Denver benefited (or suffered in their view) better than anyone else in…
Are you planning a reunion with your classmates? In that case, contacting everyone could be your biggest concern regarding the event. It is normal to have lost contact with most people from schoolmates, especially if you go back for thirty years. However, if you manage to get the contact numbers of all the people you want to invite, you may…
A funny thing happened! I had to experience it to believe it! About eight years ago, I was with a friend and non-verbal mentor, whom I heard demonstrate telekinetic abilities at times. But this was the first time, but not the last time that I witnessed it. At the time, she was apparently upset with me for not being able…
In August 2009, one of the best free online multiplayer games of the year was released. Nanovor is unlike anything seen before. A turn-based strategy battle game with hundreds of unique and interesting creatures and various amazing battle animations. Nanovor is not only the name of the game, but also the name given to the creatures used within the game.…
Graduation is just around the corner, or you turned that corner a few years ago and things crashed into a brick wall. You have a title and a mountain of debt. What will you do next? What job can you get? Will there be any work for you? It’s no secret that things are tough in the job market. As…