Posted on 08 June 2013
Ever had an idea that would make life easier for you and thousands of others? Maybe you didn’t act on your last great idea because you became overwhelmed by the thought of all the legwork. Where do you even start? There’s also the widespread belief that it takes a boatload of cash to get a [...]
Tags: invention, inventions, making money, making money with your idea, patenting your invention, patents
Posted on 28 May 2013
Rising waters must converge. The thought occurred to me other day as I was alone in my car driving toward the cemetery in which my mom’s body has rested for the past thirty-eight years. Any visit to a cemetery stimulates contemplation, spawning reflection on one’s past, mortality, life, and its meaning. Yet, on [...]
Tags: beyond war and discord, convergence, impact of the Internet, love thy neighbor as thyself, Mr. Gorbachev tear down this wall, opening to new possibilities
Posted on 28 May 2013
The latest version of the Toyota Highlander is roomier, quieter and got a bit of a makeover. Toyota unveiled the third-generation Highlander at the March 27 New York Auto Show, with some major differences. The door panels and fenders have been rounded off, which gives it a more sporty look, as opposed to the [...]
Tags: 2014 Toyota Highlander, New York Auto Show, Toyota, Toyota Highlander
Posted on 02 May 2013
It’s time to do away with the term “broke college student.” Sure, you might have spent the last of your cash on textbooks (or beer), and are taking a one-credit course called, “bringing your change to Coinstar.” But this doesn’t mean you can’t live the champagne life on a beer budget. Below are three excellent [...]
Tags: broke college student, college life, college student apps, DrinkOwl, Scoutmob
Posted on 05 April 2013
Whatever your financial circumstances, it just makes sense to try to spend less, especially in an unpredictable economy. It takes so little other than thought to spend less every month and the payoff can be huge. Besides big savings, living frugally can lead to higher self-esteem, less anxiety, more money available for emergencies and a [...]
Tags: living on a budget, living on a budget in NJ, thrifty living, thrifty living in NJ
Posted on 28 March 2013
There are several great motorcycle events coming up in New Jersey. We’ve put together a list of the best spring events in the state, along with a list of maintenance tips to help you enjoy the open road without hassle. Events You Don’t Want to Miss Saturday, April 13 – the Elks [...]
Tags: biker events, events for NJ bikers, events for NJ motorcyclists, motorcyclist events, NJ bikers, NJ motorcyclists
Posted on 14 March 2013
Cities around the country rightsize streets to make them compact and efficient. New Jersey has experienced ‘rightsizing’ with government budget cuts while citizens are downsizing their spending and their homes. Whether it is a progressive movement or result of financial set-backs for businesses and governments is debatable. But at the forefront of the movement, the [...]
Tags: rightsize grassroots movement, rightsize movement, rightsize vehicles, rightsizing, what is rightsizing
Posted on 12 March 2013
You’ve thoroughly researched the company with whom you are to interview. You know the names of its officers and members of its board of directors. You’ve reviewed its financial reports and have read hundreds of press releases and articles about it. You’ve even charted its stock price (if it’s a publicly-traded company) over the [...]
Tags: interview preparation, interview questions, job interview preparation, job interview questions, preparing for a job interview, preparing for an interview, wacky interview questions, wacky job interview questions, weird interview questions, weird job interview questions
Posted on 12 February 2013
With a few Latin words, Pope Benedict XVI did what no Pope has done in almost 600 years – abdicate the Papacy! His announcement sent shockwaves around the globe and sent the world atwitter (all puns intended) with speculation as to the reason for his sudden announcement and departure. Most people who give notice [...]
Tags: Bruce Jenner, E!, Honey Boo Boo, Hugh Hefner, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Pope abdicates Papacy, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope resigns, Pope resigns 2013, reality television, The Girls Next Door, truTV
Posted on 28 January 2013
I recently received several emails purportedly from Booking.com, a reputable reservations booking site on the Web (see email image below). Having not booked a hotel reservation, I would normally simply delete this email. However, I was struck by the warning that a cancellation or prepayment penalty of $195 would be billed to my credit [...]
Tags: Booking.com, credit card fraud, credit card scams, email scams, hotel reservation scams, identity theft, scams, Trojan Horse