Who doesn’t love hot wings? The perfect party partner for celery, blue cheese dressing, and football – they’re hard to beat. Buy the next time you dive into that great big ol’ pile of deliciousness, pause for just a minute to offer up some gratitude for the pioneer sauce that led [...]

When the nightly news typically discusses “startups” and “job creation,” it’s about Silicon Valley, high-tech firms. But there’s massive numbers of new business owners you DON’T hear much about: Solo Entrepreneurs. And according to US Small Business Administration, they represent a huge segment of the entrepreneurial landscape. In fact, the number [...]

Consider for a moment the lure of the open road… The smell and feel of leather… The thrill of rapid acceleration... If you’re into motorcycles, you get it. But one of their key selling points – especially for the classic Harley Davidson line – is that growling, throaty, internal-combustion rumble made [...]

If you’re a fan of mysteries and mysterious places, here’s one you may not have heard of… it’s called “The American Stonehenge.” It was featured by The Travel Channel in an episode entitled:  “Mysteries at the Museum: Monumental Mysteries Special.” Known as “The Georgia Guidestones,” you’ll find it near a small town [...]

Ever hear of the term “coupling” in regards to athletics? It’s something you might find Olympic commentators talking about. One thing top-tier athletes focus on during both practice and competition is a concept known as “coupled motion.” Most sports fans have no idea how important it is, because when done correctly, [...]

So, back in the distant past – around 1972 – Alice Cooper released his hit song, “School’s Out.” It became an anthem for a generation fed up with attending class. Unsurprisingly, that generation discovered to its dismay that career success (and life success for that matter) required you to make learning [...]

Water cooler conversations and lunch breaks will always play a big role in building your career. But one of the challenges that constantly affects workers of all ages is staying up to date with the emerging technologies as they enter the workplace. And according to a recent article in Forbes, some [...]

When it comes to saving money, there’s a ton of commonly held beliefs and practices that are downright dangerous to your wealth, your health, and your peace of mind. Here’s just a places where “pinching pennies” can actually cost you big time: Regular Car Maintenance – look, no one enjoys going [...]

It’s amazing how a simple smell can take you back in time. Want proof? Head to the store, buy a package of Play-Doh, and open up a can. Close your eyes and take a whiff. I’m betting that fragrance time-travels you back to childhood to a happy place where you’re surrounded [...]

Remember the Pixar movie “Up”? One of its most memorable running gags involved Doug the talking dog and his uncanny ability to spot a squirrel at any moment, drop everything, and scamper after the critter – no matter what else was happening. Apparently, this inability to maintain focus struck a common [...]