Autographed baseballs are among the most popular types of sports memorabilia, with a history stretching back decades. Teams have been writing about them since the early days of the game when teams, score, and other details of a game were written on the ball, which was then preserved as a “trophy.” Signing or autographing a dance didn’t become popular until […]

Apple announced an expensive new edition of its popular smartphone, iPhone X, in September. Subsequently, the company made the iPhone X available in more than 55 countries and territories. In addition to featuring an edge-to-edge OLED display, the iPhone X also comes with a host of out-of-the-box features to challenge the dominance of the Android platform. At the same time, […]

Paydex score – As a small business owner, few things are as important to the financial health of your business as your business’s Paydex score. Your Paydex score is the number that represents your credit standing. It is provided by the large Dun and Bradstreet reporting office. Most banks, equipment leasing services, and credit providers rely heavily on your Paydex […]

Over many years as an interior designer, what would be 3 major changes in consumer preferences during that time? One thing that immediately springs to mind is the switch from stain grade cabinets to paint grade cabinets. White kitchens are back! Customers tend more towards lighter and brighter shades over the red / orange hues of the last decade. The […]

Even the best marketing strategies need to be reviewed, if not reviewed. Changes in the market environment can dramatically change your marketing mix and product plans. Marketing strategy should be viewed as a process, which means that the best marketing plans will change sooner or later. Strategic change can be caused by many forces; sometimes change is a threat, while […]

Learning sight words is an important part of learning to read. Sight words are words of service. They are not meant to sound. Learning these words helps the reader maintain fluency in reading without getting caught up in the meaning. I like the Dolch Sight word list, but there are many other lists available. I like to place them on […]

Dungeon Fighter Online is a fighting game created in South Korea. It is played as a 2D side scrolling game just like the old action games released in the 1990s. That is, you can only walk left to right while hitting people on the road. If anyone has played games like Double Dragon and Capcom’s Final Fight series, they can […]

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not difficult and can be done with the little tips of the daily lifestyle. You don’t need to set an unattainable goal high, but one small step could do more for your health as long as you maintain it consistently. Here are 8 little tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle: 1. Control your weight, stop […]

Sonia Sotomayor’s memoirs in “My Beloved World” were a refreshing reminder that character is a critical component of success. Sonia’s parents were from Puerto Rico, where they had very humble beginnings on each side of the family. This appreciation shaped Sonia’s character from an early age. Although she was naturally smart and determined, it was her character that got her […]

Do you feel like you need to find yourself again? Baby boomers can go through many major life changes that alter their sense of self. Retirement, caregiving, empty nest syndrome, divorce, or the loss of a loved one can change your life forever. After my mother died, I received a letter from the hospice grief coordinator who helped my family […]