Category: Miscellaneous
Should I upgrade to an iPhone X?
Sometimes Silicon Valley would rather push the boundaries of “coolness” than provide a more functional upgrade to an important every day product. That is what happened at Apple with the introduction of the iPhone X. Touted as “the future of the iPhone,” Apple’s attempt to stay “cool” and produce a cutting-edge product has instead caused […]
January 9, 2018
The Real Cost of Canada Goose Jackets
If you got a Canada Goose jacket for Christmas, you should consider returning it. While the jackets are very popular, a coyote suffered a long, agonizing death for you to have the fur on that coat. Concerns about ethical animal treatment have largely driven fur coats out of style. Unfortunately, there seems to be a […]
January 3, 2017
Are Your Emojis Sending the Wrong Message?
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So it’s not surprising that 76 percent of Americans reported using emojis at work, according to The Atlantic. Nonetheless, the use of emoticons and emojis are frequently the subject of office etiquette debates, with many arguing that they are too informal for business communication. For employers […]
December 12, 2016
The History of the Teddy Bear
The Teddy Bear and Theodore Roosevelt are a part of the childhood of every American. However, not everyone makes the connection between the cute stuffed bear and the straight talking, progressive era ex-President. In 1903, a Brooklyn candy store owner put two stuffed toy bears in his shop window. He called them “Teddy” bears in […]
June 20, 2016
Is Kayne West’s Tweet Grounds for Breach of Contract Suit?
Kanye West is no stranger to hyperbole, but his latest antics could lead to significant legal liability. In February, West tweeted: “My album will never never never be on Apple. And it will never be for sale… You can only get it on Tidal.”Is Kayne West’s Tweet Grounds for Breach of Contract Suit? Kanye West […]
May 23, 2016
Can the Tesla Model 3 Live Up to the Hype?
Will the Tesla Model 3 Live Up to the Hype? The Tesla Model 3 —still only a prototype — is generating a lot of excitement. Since its unveiling last month more than 400,000 potential buyers have placed pre-orders. It takes just $1,000 to make a reservation for the Model 3, and the deposit is refundable. […]
May 16, 2016
Give Lynda.com For Christmas
Dr. Seuss had it right when he said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” If you need to find a gift for the person who does not want anything, do not look further than your laptop. Lynda.com can offer video […]
December 22, 2014
The Legacy of Yoga Guru BKS Iyengar
BKS Iyengar, Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja, left his body on August 20, 2014, at the age of 95. Called Guru-ji by the hundreds of thousands who love him, and affectionately nicknamed “Biks” by some practitioners of Iyengar Yoga in America, B.K.S Iyengar is the foremost exponent of Hatha Yoga in the world. Some insist that no […]
August 25, 2014
Five Ipad Apps I Can’t Live Without
The introduction of the new Apple iPad Air is a good reason to take a look at how important these devices have become in our daily lives. Apple iPads have become the most used travel accessory next to cell phones. They are something between a laptop, a personal digital assistant, an entertainment center/reading library, gaming […]
November 4, 2013
The Internet Killed the Video Store
When is the last time you got in your car to drive to a video store to rent a movie? Only a few short years ago, venturing to Blockbuster on a Friday or Saturday night would have taken at least an hour to battle the crowds, check if new releases were in stock and explore […]
March 11, 2013