The questions often arise from the obstacles we encounter when collecting information on a topic of interest. If we are simply curious about the topic, a perfunctory response may suffice. But, if we really need precise answers for some urgent need, the questions are usually of a higher quality, with a lot of reflection before the inquiry. I recently received […]
Melanie, managing director at a New York City law firm, attended a training workshop on equipment lease negotiation at the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) 2010 Annual Conference in Boston. The session, titled Equipment Leasing: The Financial Implications in the Fine Print, provided attendees with the clear history of equipment leasing and how to negotiate better leases. Melanie shared her […]
Bathrooms are often considered the ugliest room in any home. When redecorating a house, the bathroom seems to be the only room left out of the grand decorating plan. A lot of attention will be paid to bathrooms in terms of furnishings and accessories, but almost no attention will be paid to potentially the most important part of the room: […]
There are few investments that cost you as little and do as much as a car rack. If you are a cyclist, you already know the pleasures and advantages of riding a bicycle. Riding a bike is a great way to lose weight, or more importantly, to keep it off once you’ve lost that weight. And it’s also a very […]
The first vending machine is said to have been invented by the Hero of Alexandria, a 1st century inventor. His machine accepted a coin and then dispensed a fixed amount of “holy water”. Basically, a vending machine is a machine that dispenses merchandise after a customer deposits money. Vending machines have a currency detector that determines if the money inserted […]
I sometimes think that many parents, especially mothers, would inadvertently like to “wrap their children in cotton,” while most parents tend to prefer a bit of rudeness. I am not for a moment minimizing the dangers that exist, I am sure they are very real. I mean a very different kind of danger. But has this protection gone too far? […]
Identity Theft Terms – What is Identity Cloning and Hiding? Cloning and identity concealment occur when someone takes on the identity of another person in an attempt to hide their personal identity. The person may want to conceal her identity in an attempt to take advantage of an opportunity, which naturally may not apply to them. The use of cloning […]
Have you been inactive for years? Wondering how long it will take you to get in shape? The short answer is “It depends!” How quickly you get in shape is directly related to your current physical condition and how quickly your body reacts to physical conditioning. For example, someone who is 10 pounds overweight, with no physical limitations, will get […]
What’s in a name? Quite a lot if you’re starting a business. From cute to goofy, serious to silly, business names can range from the ridiculous to the sublime. Perhaps hungry for opportunities to be creative, some entrepreneurs seem to have the market cornered on how to get what may be the most important aspect of marketing genius wrong: the […]
Listening to my brother-in-law’s voicemail, on our cell phone, made my stomach drop and my mouth suddenly go dry. We had just finished a glorious morning of hiking with some good friends in the California desert. After walking around, we had feasted on some delicious Mexican food, including fresh salsa, real guacamole, and some ice cold beer. Now, I was […]
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