2013
5 Common Driving Distractions that Could Cause an Accident
We all lead busy lives and when we get in the car, things don’t just automatically turn off. Our busy lives keep on rolling as we move down the road so it’s common for many people to continue to multitask behind the wheel. The problem with this is that when you’re driving, you are operating a large vehicle that has the capacity to seriously i
2012
For Disabled Vets Returning Home on the 4th, iWalk.com Has G
CNN launched a new showed I think my audiences would like, especially for the 4th of July as we remind ourselves of those brave men and women that put their blood and treasure on the line for our independence.
The Tax System, Explained in Beer
Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100… If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this…
2011
Weddings Themes: Western Weddings with a Kick
With the recent wedding of Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton in Texas, we wanted to show off some of the wonderful western weddings that we’ve showcased here on our blog. (Lord knows we tried to find decent wedding photos of their wedding…the one below is the best we could find and it’s a scan from Us Weekly – sorry!).
Spring 2012 Bridal Collections: Oscar de la Renta
We know our brides will love, love, love these couture bridal gowns from Oscar de la Renta’s 2012 Spring Collection. This is just a sample of the gorgeous photographs that they sent to us. (Look for two more posts in the next few weeks featuring the remaining collection).
Featured Hotel: The Olsen Hotel – Boutique South Yarra, Melb
Our featured hotel is the Olsen Hotel, a boutique hotel located in South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia. The Olsen Hotel offers travelers premier South Yarra accommodation with 229 elegant five-star suites that are infused with the lyrical works of revered Australian Landscape artist Dr John Olsen.
Duplicate Content: Google Not Following Own Best Practices
Google is not following their own webmaster guidelines on their own web site. We all have issues with our web sites at one time or another. When we optimize our web sites we try to make sure that we follow the industry’s best practices. But that doesn’t always happen, even if you are Google. I have uncovered a few instances where Google is not foll
2010
How to Avoid Destruction
Moving on is a part of life. Every day people discard and destroy objects that are no longer meeting their needs; things that have outlived their usefulness. Our possessions are not the only things vulnerable to being discarded or destroyed; businesses are at risk as well. If enough of our customers perceive that the products or services we provide
Dr. Howard Bellin: Beyonce Music Makes Nose Jobs Better
I m a fan because I have to admit...many of my patients like the fact that we play Beyonce s music when we perform Rhinopasty operations (nose jobs). Apparently they just end up looking better when her music is playing in the background. We have actually tested this theory, and the Beyonce music definitely helps our patients nose jobs.
Search Engine Optimization: Why We Still Need Meta Tags
Combined with the title tag, I still believe that as online marketers we absolutely need to make sure that we continue to populate these meta tags correctly and appropriately on all pages of our websites or our clients websites even though some search engines do not use certain tags for ranking purposes.
Twitter Ads Imminent, Might Actually Make Money
One of the games that digital prognosticators love to play is guessing when and how Twitter will make money. We ve taken particular joy in lambasting one of our favorite social networks for absorbing investor dollars like a black hole. But all of the fun and games may be coming to an end now that rumors are swirling of a Twitter Ad platform that wi
How to Insulate Yourself Against High Energy Bills
In this day and age, we are all searching for ways to save money and protect the environment without sacrificing quality of life. Like many friends and neighbors, we have all made a conscience effort to replace incandescent bulbs, lower our thermostats and draw the blinds. Every little bit helps. But what could help even more is making sure that yo
How to Finance Land in Texas
There is a good chance that the piece of property that you are considering is on one our master planned communities. So, what is the next step to purchasing the land? If you are not going to pay cash for the property, then you will need to secure financing for the land if you are not going to build on it right away.
How I Replaced My HVAC Free Using Tax Credits and Rebates
In this case, we did have to use our credit card and pay for our system to be installed. But, we are applying enough tax credit and getting the rebates from the government that actually will end up covering the total cost of the new system. So, while we do have to pay for some of it, we will end up getting the whole system (virtually) for free.
2009
How I Met a Celebrity by Using Craigslist
Over this past weekend, I had the pleasure of a brief third visit from a real, honest-to-goodness, household name celebrity. This time, it was this celebritys husband visiting our home. And to think, it all started with a simple Craiglist ad, one that I placed on the Dallas Craigslist about two months ago.
2008
HES Launches Corporate Wellness Program
Health Enhancement Systems has launched a new corporate wellness program that allows participants to visit (virtually) 100 of our nations forests, monuments, parks, and other sites while they log their physical activity minutes over a period of 100 days.
Are Firewalls Passe?
Speaking with Wired magazine, Dr. Arquilla makes that case that we should be putting an end to our primary reliance on firewalls. Why?
Is Your Website FUBAR in the Other Browser?
We get so accustomed to our own way of surfing the web that we forget that there many other browsers and browsing experiences that may be foreign to us.
Songs that are Ruining Our Kids Futures
Pop culture is full of disturbing temptations and what better place to seed such evils than in the lyrics of a song which are then masked by infectious melodies and hip gyrating beats.
Survey Says Economy Will Not Effect Our Online Spending
A new survey reveals that consumers expect to reduce their overall spending in 2008 but this will not effect online spending
What I am Up to
I am still enjoying the sugar high off our Cookies By Design treats that they so generously donated to Steph’s baby shower this weekend. They were a hit, so look for more about them in an upcoming Baby Shower guide from Mama Speaks.
Ask for Help and Save Electricity
It seems everyone understands how limited natural resources could get and how our wastefulness can put future generations at risk. This is great news for the cost-conscious energy consumer because this means that resources are available.
Lawyers Talk About Winning a Federal Drug Case
In this case our client came to the attention of the police while waiting to meet a friend at a ramshackle apartment complex in Odessa, Texas. Unbeknownst to our client a confidential informant had told the police that his friend was going to deliver drugs to someone at the apartment complex.
Lots of Strange People in the News Today
The news is full of strange men today. First off, we ve got our Fearless Leader dancing arm-and-arm with the king of Saudi Arabia while brandishing a sword. (Whose side is he on again?) Next we ve got the world s Geek-In-Chief, Steve Jobs, beside himself over what amounts to an $1800 laptop that can t burn CDs.
2007
Do You Ignore the Advice That You Pay to Receive?
Why do individuals ignore advice? Is it due to stubbornness, pride, or lack of confidence in the person giving the advice? The latter sometimes happens when we are young adults, especially when the advice is from our parents.
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