The term sound money, also known as honest, strong, or hard currency relates to its value in terms of the world’s standards.  For example, when you visit a foreign country, you may be compelled to exchange your U.S. dollars for the coin of the realm if you wish to purchase goods, pay the fee to […]

  In this cutthroat economy, companies are tripping all over themselves in attempts to woo new customers and retain existing accounts.  They research, plan, and launch strategic marketing campaigns designed to edge out the competition through high impact websites and traditional media  But, in analyzing statistics and trends, they forget the one, key rule of […]

Nearly 40,000 new laws go into effect this year.  Some will have less impact on American’s everyday lives, others will be very influential.  Below you will find some of the most influential and interesting laws to go into effect in 2012. Minimum Wage   The following 8 states will be raising their minimum wage in […]

Sometime before recorded history, mankind … some of mankind, anyway … learned that to trade with others was neater than killing to possess what another had.  Thus, the barter system came into being.  Swapping one’s goods for another’s goods was expedient, until the concept of money came into play. One of the earliest forms of […]

“We live in interesting times.” When U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy first spoke those words, he was referring to the 1960s, a time of great social strife and strides.  Had the Senator lived to experience current times, his now-famous quote would be just as telling.  In this fluctuating, often frightening economy, all the rules have changed.  […]

Long gone are the days when physicians served solely as diagnosticians and healers.  In today’s highly competitive business environment, physicians require the managerial and communication skills essential to their career growth and indeed, the growth of the institutions with which they are affiliated.  Oxford Medical, a leading, highly reputable provider of continuing education, understands this […]

In an environment in which technology changes and improves seemingly overnight, consumers are often left holding the bag … the bag containing their outdated technological devices, that is.   The conundrum is what to do with those devices.  The most ecologically sound solution is to recycle the technology, particularly mobile phones, which represent an enormous chunk […]

“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” (President John F. Kennedy) Although John F. Kennedy’s reign as our nation’s 35th President was all too brief, he left behind a legacy of courage in action.  This included his support of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., resulting […]

In a downward economy, financial service companies facing stringent competition are compelled to optimize every avenue leading to revenue growth.  If you are a lender or a provider of credit reports, then, association as an advertiser with an international affiliate network is an avenue that you will wish to exploit.  Accelerate your search by starting […]

Placing a loved one into a nursing home is a tough decision, and you need to be aware of the abuses that take place in nursing homes and know how to choose a quality facility. Nursing Home Abuse   As sad as it is, nursing home abuse occurs every day and much more often than […]