Art Deco furniture is the epitome of sexy! Glamorous mirrors, shiny woods, polished metal finishes, lush leathers, jewel tones, and exotic trim are all hallmarks of Art Deco-style furniture. Vintage furniture is making a big comeback and Art Deco sofas, tables, cabinets, and chairs are in high demand today. These are the most common characteristics. Characteristics of Art Deco furniture…
Much has been written about the different SaaS pricing models and choosing the right strategy for your business. Each company should consider what best fits its corporate philosophy, identity, and demographics. While the choice can be intimidating, this is an important decision, as is the business model that governs and in turn is governed by it. The appeal of SaaS…
It’s no secret that the podcasting world has seen a great renaissance in 2015. Downloading your favorite podcast to take anywhere on your smartphone or tablet has never been easier. Podcasts are an indispensable journalistic resource and will be increasingly so in 2016. The modern journalist simply needs to keep abreast of the devices, software, and trends that shape today’s…
Have you ever found yourself working for hours sitting in an office chair without getting up to take a break? This is not uncommon, in fact, most people do not know or forget to take breaks when working long hours sitting in one position. Whether you work full or part time from home or in a traditional workplace, it is…
Pain is the way our soul expresses need. This raw emotion is complex and simple at the same time. Simple because it is innate and human. Everyone will experience it at some point in their lives. Pain becomes complex as it works its way deep into our hearts and souls, changing who we were and challenging us to emerge as…
I love going to Romano’s Macaroni Grill. From the smell of the grill to the fire when I open the front door to the sound of the waiters singing as I sit at my table, I love it all. Unfortunately for me, on my first visit I tried Pasta Milano and fell so in love that I couldn’t ask for…
I grew up in the 1980s when it seemed like everyone wanted to be a LA Law lawyer. The 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s (through 2007) were the era of Big Law when the promise of a $ 100,000 to $ 160,000 salary was apparently extended to anyone who graduated from one of the top 20 schools and many people who…
In 1919, the Palm Springs bailiff was a young man named Riley. The city was still a sleepy little village before the age of celebrity came to its doorstep. The citizens were hard-working earthly people who had learned to live in a rugged climate in the midst of a mostly docile Indian tribe. But there was a shadow looming over…
Dogs have been our companions for thousands of years. For hundreds of years, they have been even more than that. We have long taken advantage of the keen senses of smell, the willingness to work for us, and the loyalty of dogs to help us when we get lost. Dogs love to work and are willing to do it for…
Notes of Default (NPN) are a great way to invest in real estate, without getting dirty or dealing with toilets, termites, or tenants. It involves buying the mortgage and defaulted promissory note from a bank, hedge fund, or its current owner. Now you are the bank, and no one calls the bank if the toilet is clogged, so you can…