During June of last year, Microsoft acquired one of the largest version control service providers, Github. What repercussions does this have and what does the future look like for these types of services? What can we extrapolate from such a decision? To truly understand the questions in question, we must focus on what we are storing. Data is vital to […]
The future of Github and the impact of data hosting on the industry
Selling Your Script: Moving to Hollywood?
I understand that for most people, moving to Hollywood is simply not an option (especially in this economy), so in the meantime, the next strategy we can undertake is to build relationships via email, with up-and-coming writers and industry directors. So now we come to a very important question: how do you find these up and coming if they are […]
Benefits of continuing education
Are you stuck in a rut at work, doing the same job year after year with little or no hope of moving up the ladder? Do you constantly wish you could switch gears mid-career in search of your dream job? Are you the idealist who believes that education is a continuous process and has an eternal thirst for knowledge or […]
Dog grooming review
Does your dog need a makeover? Have you been enjoying the great outdoors too much? Here are some simple tips to help your dog put out his best leg. It all starts with brushing: – Brush your dog regularly. The best is daily. Make sure too brush against the direction of hair growth to check for fleas and ticks. – […]
Financial Skills: Check Writing and Bill Paying
I was surprised when I asked parents to tell me about life skills they wish their children knew, and there was a resounding request on a few topics: How to open a bank account How to budget and balance accounts How to write checks and pay bills And how to start saving for retirement It seems that some of the […]
Tips on how to make money online with YouTube
A new area that is just beginning to be seen is YouTube. YouTube has an incredible number of visitors every hour and thousands of videos are sent every day. Video marketing with YouTube (or other video sites) isn’t really that difficult, as long as you understand what you’re doing. Here are some quick tips to help you get started making […]
Predictions 2013 NL West
The World Series Champion Giants look like the team to beat in this division. The Dodgers made a few offseason moves, but they may not be enough to catch the Giants. 1 Giants: The Giants are looking to back up their World Series victory with another deep playoff run. Buster Posey will lead the Giants offense. The pitching staff he […]
Escape to the Old City: St. Augustine, Florida
As the temperature rises, the mind drifts to thoughts of relaxing days by the ocean: white sand between the toes, a soothing lullaby created by the gentle surf and calm azure water that seems to stretch out infinitely before you. The allure of the ocean is universal and beach vacations have been a traveler favorite for generations. As pristine beaches […]
Future of the yacht and boat industry in China and India
Most of us who have anything to do with pleasure boats wonder what the market for boats will look like in the future. And where does it go from here? Do pleasure boats have a future? Will the trend of owning and selling boats be a bigger market or will it suffocate like many luxury goods due to the rollercoaster […]
4 tips for managing post-vacation blues
Everyone is relieved when the holidays are over and sometimes disappointed. If you’re out of stock, it’s worth taking the time to recharge a bit and pamper yourself. Here are four simple tips for handling these common blues: * If you are disappointed and the holidays let you down in any way, please process that first. Write in your journal, […]