What’s up with this June Gloom? Is everyone experiencing it or is it just us Californians? It seems like she’s never going to go away and I’m trying not to let it get me down. It comes at the weirdest time of year for me, just when you’re really basking in the amazing spring sunshine …
Obesity and yeast infections: what’s the connection?
As if the world’s overweight men and women don’t have enough to worry about, but yes, obesity is one of the risk factors for chronic yeast infections. There are two reasons why overweight women get more vaginal yeast infections, and why both men and women who are overweight can get skin rashes and oral thrush, …
Tips for Choosing an Expert Kitchen Remodeling Contractor
Kitchen remodeling will instantly increase the overall curb appeal of your home. However, it is not an easy task to do because you need some advance planning before starting the remodeling process. A smart way to bring back the beauty of your kitchen area is to hire an experienced remodeling contractor. Before hiring remodeling contractors, …
How do I create a mobile website?
Mobile devices like BlackBerry and Pocket PC are becoming more and more popular. People are moving away from the office so they can be more productive. As this trend continues, it becomes even more popular for the webmaster or business to have a website compatible with a mobile device. It’s best to retain those web …
Michael Jordan’s Hall of Fame speech gave insight into what made Jordan the greatest
Just so people know, I’m not an apologist for Michael Jordan. In fact, I hate Michael Jordan for what he did to the Utah Jazz in the NBA Finals. He pushed Bryon Russell! The only claim I have is that every time Jordan’s shot from the 1998 final is replayed, it proves that he cheated. …
The Etiquette of Sympathy: When a Colleague or Client Suffers a Loss
When a colleague, coworker, or business partner loses a family member, do you find yourself trapped in the sympathy tag? Wondering how you should handle this kind of situation? Are you worried about using the wrong words or intruding on the other person’s grievance? As a result, how often have you ended up doing or …
Do young competitive fighters have an advantage in life?
You may not have even considered what I’m about to say, but as a former competitive athlete, I know what I’m talking about. A lot of what I want to say has to do with basic life skills, and the rest has to do with maintaining a winning attitude. So what is a winning attitude …
What Really Killed Borders and Why We Love Nordstrom
A couple of years ago, I was standing in an unacceptably long line, waiting to pay for my purchase at Borders. I counted ten people in front of me, six people behind me, one person working a registry, and a manager who was playing the role of a disengaged observer. After paying for my purchase, …
Kitchen countertops: what should a buyer know?
Every beautiful kitchen needs a beautiful countertop. But when you decide to buy one and walk into the showrooms, it’s easy to be taken aback by the sheer number of kitchen countertop varieties that are usually kept for sale. This article will help you in many ways to make the decision to buy the right …
Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories
In many ways, there has been a seismic shift in storytelling that is altering the way we have traditionally done marketing. Let’s consider what this means for the way companies do marketing today. In short, people’s habits are changing and companies must adapt using the narrative methods of today. Otherwise, people (potential customers) can go …