Google makes the vast majority of it's money through advertising revenues. More specifically Google generates advertising revenue through there advertising program known as AdWords.
How to Change Servers (DNS) for Domains Hosted with GoDaddy.com
This is a simple step by step "how to" article describing how to change your domain name servers hosted in your GoDaddy.com hosting account.
Credit Websites for US Consumers
There are three official websites that a US consumer can visit and access their free annual credit report. These three sites belong to (one each) the three major credit bureaus. I have listed the 3 credit bureaus below.
Keeping Up with Your Credit Reports? - You are Not the Only One
Many consumers like to keep an eye on their credit. Monitoring your credit report and credit score is a healthy habit of the financially savvy. It is a sign of smart personal finance and debt management habits. This is no secret.
What many folks don't know is that they are not the only ones looking at their credit reports, credit history, and their credit scores.
What many folks don't know is that they are not the only ones looking at their credit reports, credit history, and their credit scores.
Creditors are Willing to Eliminate Debt - Find Out Why
It often comes as a shocking surprise to people when they learn just how much folks typically save through debt settlement.
People often do not expect lenders to be willing to eliminating tens of thousands in credit card debt for people who are in financial hardship. None the less it is true.
People often do not expect lenders to be willing to eliminating tens of thousands in credit card debt for people who are in financial hardship. None the less it is true.
Business Basics - Understanding Risk and the Certainty of Uncertainty
Anyone who has been responsible for a business for some amount of time knows or quickly finds out that one of the biggest mistakes a business operator can make is not expecting to make a mistake. It can even get worst at times. Sometimes disaster will strike with no notice and no fault. This potential disaster, this uncertainty, this certainty of uncertainty is known as risk.
This post will outline some potential risks of doing business and more specifically the typical horizons of which risk tends to rise.
This post will outline some potential risks of doing business and more specifically the typical horizons of which risk tends to rise.
Budget Bucket Saving
As the economy continues to struggle consumers and homeowners a like are starting to see the importance of increasing their savings and their savings rate.
I have taken the time to post some simple steps you can take to save more through a strategy known as budget bucket saving. This is a great personal finance tip.
I have taken the time to post some simple steps you can take to save more through a strategy known as budget bucket saving. This is a great personal finance tip.
Amidst the Ash of Subprime
A New Borrowing Era - Post Subprime
Following the subprime mortgage crisis, and the political and economic changes that it has caused, will you be able to rely on your mortgage broker?
Following the subprime mortgage crisis, and the political and economic changes that it has caused, will you be able to rely on your mortgage broker?
Home Buyer Considerations
Mortgage lending has been the catalyst and factor allowing most of today's homeowners to own their home. Depending on your personal finances you also may one day take out a mortgage. In which case there are several factors that home buyers should consider before buying a home and taking out a mortgage. This article contains essential mortgage questions home buyers should consider when obtaining a mortgage.
Debt Settlement Basics
Debt Settlement
Debt settlement can be defined as resolving distressed loans and debt through a pay off agreement between both creditor and borrower. Typically the debt to be payed is drastically reduced and the new reduced amount is paid immediately in one large payment.
Debt settlement can be defined as resolving distressed loans and debt through a pay off agreement between both creditor and borrower. Typically the debt to be payed is drastically reduced and the new reduced amount is paid immediately in one large payment.
DIY Credit Card Debt Settlement
Borrowers who are amidst a financial hardship and can not make timely monthly payments on their credit card debt can benefit from debt settlement. Distressed borrowers are able to avoid bankruptcy as well as reduce the total amount owed by successfully negotiating a settlement with their creditors.
This post discuses how consumers of credit card debt can obtain debt help and a debt settlement offer on their own.
This post discuses how consumers of credit card debt can obtain debt help and a debt settlement offer on their own.
Cash For keys
Foreclosure sales are at all time highs.
Homeowners are losing their homes everywhere. Many people who lose their home to foreclosure have to move, and thus incur significant expenses and moving costs. This is a financial hardship in itself but is often endured while the former residents are already amidst a current financial hardship which has caused them to default on their mortgage payments and fall victim to foreclosure in the first place.
A program called Cash for Keys was developed to address this homeowner difficulty.
Homeowners are losing their homes everywhere. Many people who lose their home to foreclosure have to move, and thus incur significant expenses and moving costs. This is a financial hardship in itself but is often endured while the former residents are already amidst a current financial hardship which has caused them to default on their mortgage payments and fall victim to foreclosure in the first place.
A program called Cash for Keys was developed to address this homeowner difficulty.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Borrowers with overwhelming financial obligations can obtain debt help through a chapter 13 bankruptcy given the borrower has income and is able to make good on their financial obligations through a feasible and fair compromise with the existing creditors.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows businesses to obtain debt relief by restructuring the existing financial obligations of the distressed business. This type of bankruptcy is ideal for businesses that would be profitable if not for unmanageable levels of debt.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a legal process which exists, and was created, as a debt solution for those who are overwhelmed with debt, and further, this chapter of bankruptcy is intended to help borrowers who have no feasible way of complying with the terms of the debt in it's current form.
This chapter is able to provide consumers help with debt and financial hardship.
Small Business Marketing - A Warning to Small Business Owners
As you may or may not know there are many outlets for dentist, family physicians, lawyers, and any other common local business owners to obtain professional help with advertising, marketing, and related efforts and needs.
What you may not know is that there is most likely no other consumer with in the marketing and advertising industry that is more sought out by marketing firms then this target market.
The reasons behind this is simple.
What you may not know is that there is most likely no other consumer with in the marketing and advertising industry that is more sought out by marketing firms then this target market.
The reasons behind this is simple.
Articles of Organizaton - LLC
In the wake of the economy and the correlating loss of employment that has effected many Americans more and more professionals are taking matters into their own hands. Folks are going into business on their own and many of these folks plan on starting a LLC to work under.
This is generally a smart decision as a LLC provides some legal protection and limits exposure to both legal and financial liability.
To form a LLC one must first write and file the Articles of Organization.
Warren Buffett - Talking Plain Sense to the Plain Dumb
This is a interview with Warren Buffett.
He has made numerous pleas, public appearances, self-less efforts, a rich man's challenge that has gone unanswered, and campaigned tirelessly to no avail.
Shame on us.
Please allow me to explain.
He has made numerous pleas, public appearances, self-less efforts, a rich man's challenge that has gone unanswered, and campaigned tirelessly to no avail.
Shame on us.
Please allow me to explain.
Hang On... (This is Going to Be Fun)
It just hit me that it has been a while since I posted anything fun or playful.
Long Term Decline in Manufacturing Jobs
There has been a long term trend of declining manufacturing jobs in the United States. This article will discuss the downward trending track of US manufacturing jobs.
Basic Types of Business Operations
List of Catagory and Type of Business Operations with Business Examples
Challenges of Managing Services
Managing a service based business is complicated through a variety operational characteristics. In this post, I wanted to discuss why and how managing services is challenging.
Business Operations - Productivity
Business Productivity
This article discusses operations productivity and measuring business productivity.
The founder of Godaddy.com is famous for saying that anything watched and measured tends to go up. Keeping track of company productivity is essential to running a successful business venture.
This article discusses operations productivity and measuring business productivity.
The founder of Godaddy.com is famous for saying that anything watched and measured tends to go up. Keeping track of company productivity is essential to running a successful business venture.
Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity
Organizational Strategy Formulation Explained
Businesses compete using operations and more importantly their operational strategy. This article discusses strategy and operations planning.
Businesses compete using operations and more importantly their operational strategy. This article discusses strategy and operations planning.
Operations Management
Core Fundamentals of Operations Management
This article will discuss the basics of operations management as it pertains to business.
This article will discuss the basics of operations management as it pertains to business.
Cash, Credit, or Cell?
"Hey can you cover me I left my charger at work?"
This is how you will sucker your friend in to paying for your night out in a year or two.
Confused?
Yeah... you, Master Card, Visa, and American Express too.
This is how you will sucker your friend in to paying for your night out in a year or two.
Confused?
Yeah... you, Master Card, Visa, and American Express too.
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US Unemployment Checks - Two Million Say Good Bye
Today two million unemployed Americans say goodbye to their unemployment checks.
I have never been good at saying goodbye. For the purposes of this post that really does not matter.
I have never received unemployment benefits. So I will not be one of the two million US citizens who will have to say goodbye to their unemployment checks today.
I have never been good at saying goodbye. For the purposes of this post that really does not matter.
I have never received unemployment benefits. So I will not be one of the two million US citizens who will have to say goodbye to their unemployment checks today.
Obama Suggests Two Year Pay Freeze for Federal Employees
Obama has proposed an idea to aid in America's effort to cut back on spending and to try and tackle this enormous budget deficit.
Business Basics - Taking a Look at the Competition
All businesses have competitors. All businesses must compete for customers and their market share. If there is any room for competing firms then you can rest assured that the applicable industry will see new competing firms.
Thoughts on The Bush Tax Cuts
The Bush Tax Cuts
If you happen to live amidst any sort of US media than you have no doubt been exposed to the Bush tax cut conflict.
The Bush tax cuts is a heated political issue. Democrats want to get rid of them for those who make more then 250 thousand dollars and keep them for those who make less then 250 thousand dollars.
If you happen to live amidst any sort of US media than you have no doubt been exposed to the Bush tax cut conflict.
The Bush tax cuts is a heated political issue. Democrats want to get rid of them for those who make more then 250 thousand dollars and keep them for those who make less then 250 thousand dollars.
Looking Back at Cash For Clunkers - Obama Plan
August 2009
Cash for Clunker - Obama Stimulus Program
The phrase "Cash For Clunkers" has been all over the media as of late and for good reason. Cash For Clunkers is thus far the most successful economic stimulus program, this notion is impressive by any measure but is even more impressive when you take in the fact that it makes up less then 1% of the stimulus budget. Not to mention that this figure was increased three fold from the original 1 billion dollar budget to 3 billion which was passed by congress due to the overwhelming success.
Cash for Clunker - Obama Stimulus Program
The phrase "Cash For Clunkers" has been all over the media as of late and for good reason. Cash For Clunkers is thus far the most successful economic stimulus program, this notion is impressive by any measure but is even more impressive when you take in the fact that it makes up less then 1% of the stimulus budget. Not to mention that this figure was increased three fold from the original 1 billion dollar budget to 3 billion which was passed by congress due to the overwhelming success.
Three Foreclosure Soloutions
3 Foreclosure Options
I wanted to explore three great foreclosure alternatives for homeowners in financial hardship.
I wanted to explore three great foreclosure alternatives for homeowners in financial hardship.
Homeowners Can Stop Foreclosure
Many homeowners are finding themselves staring down the barrel of mortgage default and a looming foreclosure sale. There are a lot of homeowners who think that all hope is lost and that their is nothing that they can do. They feel hopeless. The thoughts of uncertainty are too much for many to deal with.
When and How Subprime Went Wrong - Explained
Subprime Lending Went Wrong
Subprime loans have enabled thousands upon thousands of Americans who did not qualify for prime loans the opportunity to buy a home via the funds obtained through a subprime loan.
Subprime loans have enabled thousands upon thousands of Americans who did not qualify for prime loans the opportunity to buy a home via the funds obtained through a subprime loan.
Subprime Lending
Sub-prime Mortgage Lending and Home Loan Borrowing
A sub-prime mortgage is a mortgage that was created for the sub-prime borrower or in other terms borrowers who did not qualify for a prime mortgage which generally have more favorable terms.
A sub-prime mortgage is a mortgage that was created for the sub-prime borrower or in other terms borrowers who did not qualify for a prime mortgage which generally have more favorable terms.
Short Sale Basics
Short Sale
A short sale is a discounted real estate transaction involving the sale of a distressed property.
A short sale is a discounted real estate transaction involving the sale of a distressed property.
Deed in Lieu - Fundamentals
Many homeowners who are in financial distress find themselves in foreclosure. The stress and anxiety that foreclosure causes can make it easy for a homeowner to simply give up and put their head in the sand. Many homeowners feel there is nothing further they can do and they just want to let their home go to foreclosure. A deed in lieu of foreclosure may be a good option for the borrower who needs to stop foreclosure but can no longer afford to keep their home.
Modification Basics
Loan Modification
Loan Modification is the restructuring of the existing payment terms of a loan, most commonly used to salvage a nonperforming mortgage loan.
Loan Modification is the restructuring of the existing payment terms of a loan, most commonly used to salvage a nonperforming mortgage loan.
Giving Thanks with 10 Links
I wanted to try and do something fun for Thanks Giving.
What to do. What to do.
I came up with the following...
What to do. What to do.
I came up with the following...
Charlie Brown Thanks Giving Special - Happy Thanks Giving Guys
To help spread the Thanks Giving Cheer I thought I would post a classic.
Basic Fundamentals of an Investment
When most people talk about an investment they most commonly are referring to a financial decision to commit financial resources to a current use with the expectation of receiving back the financial resources committed as well as a return or reward in the form of financial resources as profit. Investments are generally thought of as involving money but can involve any sort of resource that is of value.
Small Business - Why Most Small Businesses Fail
The vast majority of small businesses fail. Why is this?
Nothing is Hotter Than Potter
I saw the financial figures from the weekend box office results of the new Harry Potter flick. My goodness, does this brand not run out of steam? Apparently not.
Online Retail Sales are Booming
Well business on the Internet has been booming like always. The online retail sales and finance figures for the third quarter of 2010 are in. The figures are very impressive.
Ireland Takes Bailout
If you have followed global finance at all over the last couple of weeks then you have undoubtedly been exposed to the current Irish bailout controversy.
Business Basics - Staying Competitive
To survive as an ongoing entity, a business must stay competitive. The free market dictates that if there is room for competition someone, some company, will try to squeeze their way in. That company, or new competition, won't stop there.
On-Site SEO Activities
This post is simply a helpful resource identifying some common on-site seo activities.
Below is a general list of on-site activities that will enhance search engine visibility.
Below is a general list of on-site activities that will enhance search engine visibility.
Search Engine Mechanics
How Do Search Engines Search?
The exact nature of search engines and how they work will vary from one engine to the next. The bigger ones such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing have similar conceptual mechanics and solid white hat search optimization techniques will positively influence a websites rankings in all three.
The exact nature of search engines and how they work will vary from one engine to the next. The bigger ones such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing have similar conceptual mechanics and solid white hat search optimization techniques will positively influence a websites rankings in all three.
On Site Optimization and Off Site Optimization
Their are two components of SEO work that must be completed to obtain a competitive reach in terms of search listings and rankings. With out both components of search engine optimization a Website is not reaching max search exposure potential, and thus missing out on quality search engine traffic.
SEO - On-Site Optimization VS Off-Site Optimization
The ultimate goal of both on-site optimization and off-site optimization are one in the same. The goal is to support the target websites SERP's and increase the relevant search engine traffic. This post discuses on-site sep vs off-site seo.
Three R's of Online Advertising
The three "R's" of online advertising are three important aspects that all advertisers need to consider when developing an advertising campaign.
This article will discuss the three "R's" of online advertising and why they are important.
This article will discuss the three "R's" of online advertising and why they are important.
Google Search Result Listing - Taking a Close Look
When a search engine user submits a search query to Google the user will get a search result page with search listings in order of relevancy according to Google search algorithms.
This article will discuss the make up and components of a search listing within a search results page.
This article will discuss the make up and components of a search listing within a search results page.
Google - The Company Basics
Google Basics
Google is a publicly traded corporation.
Google's mission statement and proclaimed purpose is to;
"...organize the world's information"
Google is best known as a search engine which is also the engine that allows the company to grow and prosper.
Google is a publicly traded corporation.
Google's mission statement and proclaimed purpose is to;
"...organize the world's information"
Google is best known as a search engine which is also the engine that allows the company to grow and prosper.
How Google Makes Money
Have you ever wondered how Google makes money?
Google makes money from displaying advertisements that advertisers pay Google for. These advertisements are displayed on the search results page as well as on websites that are part of the content network.
The Google advertising programs are AdWords and AdSense
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Google makes money from displaying advertisements that advertisers pay Google for. These advertisements are displayed on the search results page as well as on websites that are part of the content network.
The Google advertising programs are AdWords and AdSense
- AdWords is the platform that advertisers come together and bid for advertising space Google, the search network, and the content network. Google also sells inventory for radio and TV time.
- AdSense is a program and platform for content providers. It is an outlet that allows publishers to monetize their content and websites with Google ad's.
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Mechanics of a Google Search
From User Query to Search Results - Break Down of the Step by Step Process
Have you ever wondered what is going on behind that friendly, plain, and useful Google Search page which we have all come to depend on and expect it to be there eagerly awaiting to help us find what we want, what we're looking for.
History of Online Advertising
Online advertising is a relatively new platform for advertisiers. Here we will briefly discuss the history of online advertising and more specifically the rapid growth and success that the young advertising medium has yielded thus far.
Personal Finance - Common Mistakes to Avoid
This post will take a look at some of the most common personal finance mistakes many people make. Learn and become aware of these mistakes so you can avoid them.
The Branding Process - Brand Development Explained
This post will discuss the steps one must take to brand a business, product or service.
Hire Personal Finance Help - Analyzing How and Why to Buy Financial Advice
One of the most obvious personal finance mistakes that I have observed the every day consumer and average Joe make over and over is how they go about hiring the advice of a financial adviser.
Four Highly Effective Habits of the Financially Healthy
Those few among us whom are both financially savvy as well as financially healthy have many habits and principles that have ultimately allowed them to prosper steadily. I don't think it is to far fetched to argue that most of us could learn a thing or two from their example.
Google Conspiracy Video from YouTube.com
This is a neat little video that you can find on YouTube.com
Business Basics - The 3 Fundamental Functions of Every Business Explained
No matter what type of business, or organization for that matter, you can rest assured that there are three fundamental functions that run that business and dictate how that business behaves.
This post explains the 3 basic functions of every business. These functions are Finance, Marketing, and Operations.
This post explains the 3 basic functions of every business. These functions are Finance, Marketing, and Operations.
Microsoft Fighting The Drug Cartel...... Software Piracy Cartel???
I was just reading the New York Times Sunday money section, and I stumbled on a story that was on a raid in Mexico. Apparently the same organizations that are responsible for drugs and the like have found a new operation to diversify their revenue streams.
They pirate software.
They pirate software.
This is Just Flat out Hilarious - Go Celtics
I am originally from up north. Thus I am a Celtics fan, Red Sox fan, Patriots fan, and of course a Bruins Fan.
Banks Playing Off Clueless Homeowners - Destroying the Obama Plan One American Dream at a Time
The HAMP modification has been compromised. Obama's mortgage assistance program designed to provide debt help for homeowners has been sabotaged.
Dear Google - Not Evil? - Then Please Define Evil
I Love Google.
I have gone back and forth in my head about utilizing the vast array of products and services that Google offers. In particular their AdSense and AdWords services. But it just seems too sketchy... too bizarre. They are the least transparent and disrespectful entity, in terms of how they treat their clients, partners, and their share holders (aka owners).
Here is a classic example...
How Credit Card Companies Make Money - What you may not know
If you are a consumer then chances are you have a credit card account, or at least have had a credit card account in the past.
Do you know how credit card companies make money?
Do you know why credit card companies are so willing to lend via unsecured revolving accounts?
Most people would guess credit card companies such as Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express make their huge profits by charging consumer borrowers interest on the money they borrow via their credit card.
Most people are wrong.
Do you know how credit card companies make money?
Do you know why credit card companies are so willing to lend via unsecured revolving accounts?
Most people would guess credit card companies such as Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express make their huge profits by charging consumer borrowers interest on the money they borrow via their credit card.
Most people are wrong.
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GDP Growth Rate 2% - This is Starting to Feel Real
Third quarter GDP grew at a annual rate of 2%. This is the third or fourth consecutive quarter of GDP growth.
New Facebook Search Engine
I have heard rumors that there is a new search engine in the works. Supposedly a Facebook.com based search engine. That is all I really have on the matter. But what a rumor that is... wow.
A Facebook search engine would be huge.
A Facebook search engine would be huge.
Buffet Takes a Big Step in Passing the Tourch - Todd Combs... Who?
Warren Buffet is in my opinion the best investor and most talented business man that was born in the last 100 or so years.
Today as I read the Wall Street Journal I learned that Warren Buffet named Todd Combs as a Successor of Berkshire Hathaway.
Who is Todd Combs
Today as I read the Wall Street Journal I learned that Warren Buffet named Todd Combs as a Successor of Berkshire Hathaway.
Who is Todd Combs
Bank of America - Ruining a Good Thing at WaWa's
This is based on a personal experience and is a personal post. It is about both Bank of America and WaWa.
Verizon vs AT&T - Comparing iPad Data Plan Financial Value
In my last post I reported that Verizon and AT&T will soon be selling the iPad in all retail locations. The iPad will be available through these two companies before the month of October is out. I believe the exact date is October 28th.
I made no effort to hide my personal feelings about this notion. I was very transparent about my excitement and anticipation for the new Verizon option. They will now add competition to AT&T's data plan solution for iPad owners and users.
I want to prove my point. I wanted to do a post comparing AT&T and Verizon iPad data plans.
I made no effort to hide my personal feelings about this notion. I was very transparent about my excitement and anticipation for the new Verizon option. They will now add competition to AT&T's data plan solution for iPad owners and users.
I want to prove my point. I wanted to do a post comparing AT&T and Verizon iPad data plans.
iPad - Soon Sold by Verizon and AT&T Retail Locations
Apple has announced that they are planning to allow both Verizon and AT&T to sell the iPad out of their retail locations.
The iPad will be available for sale at all Verizon and AT&T locations starting at the end of October before Halloween.
The iPad will be available for sale at all Verizon and AT&T locations starting at the end of October before Halloween.
Online Advertising Spending Round Up
Well the overall economy, the housing market, and consumer credit may be struggling but there is one side of the economy who missed the recession memo.
The online advertising and marketing industry is popping like never before. The entire industry seems to be doing well. All the usual suspects are turning big gains in revenue, profits, and of course possibility.
The online advertising and marketing industry is popping like never before. The entire industry seems to be doing well. All the usual suspects are turning big gains in revenue, profits, and of course possibility.
The Social Network - What Do You Know About Success?
Most people have a complete ignorance of what the cost and risk is of becoming extremely successful and extremely rich.
Do you want to know?
Are you sure?
Do you want to know?
Are you sure?
MERS - Failure of Mortgage Security Registration
MERS - Mortgage Electronic Registry System
MERS which is an abbreviation for Mortgage Electronic Registration System has been the ultimate authority and primary database of mortgage security registration and is where the records for proof of ownership has been kept since 1997.
MERS was created to make it easier, and less costly to trade mortgage backed securities.
MERS which is an abbreviation for Mortgage Electronic Registration System has been the ultimate authority and primary database of mortgage security registration and is where the records for proof of ownership has been kept since 1997.
MERS was created to make it easier, and less costly to trade mortgage backed securities.
Private Sector Jobs Increasing... a Little
The private market added an additional 65,000 thousand or so jobs over the last month.
Consumer Credit Declines
Consumer credit is declining. The American consumer is able to buy less and less on credit with every passing month.
During the month of July consumer credit dropped by about 3 billion dollars. As of August the collective American consumer was able to buy 2.4 trillion dollars worth of merchandise via credit if we were to all max out every account we had.
During the month of July consumer credit dropped by about 3 billion dollars. As of August the collective American consumer was able to buy 2.4 trillion dollars worth of merchandise via credit if we were to all max out every account we had.
The Recession is Officially Over... Unless You ask Warren
Warren Buffet (now worth about 45 billion dollars) has said that the recession is not over.
Not but a few days ago the powers that be said that the recession ended in June. Then the next day the Oracle of Omaha confidently stated that the recession is in fact not over.
Not but a few days ago the powers that be said that the recession ended in June. Then the next day the Oracle of Omaha confidently stated that the recession is in fact not over.
America's Banks are Financially Baked - Crispy and Risky
Financially crispy, and unfortunately risky. That is the blunt truth regarding the US banking industry.
The unfortunate and scary reality of the matter is that out of the nearly 8,000 banks that are FDIC insured almost 830 of them are on the "oh crap" list that is kept by the FDIC.
That is a little more then 1 out of every 10 banks, or more specifically 11%.
Fox Hole Girls Protest For God - Jesus Loves Strippers Too!
Fox Hole Strippers Protest Harassment of Warsaw Ohio Church Members
I can just picture that first Sunday in early August 2010.
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"Mommy, Mommy look... How come those girls get to wear their bathing suit?"
Please allow me to introduce Angel and Candy Cane. Fox hole strippers protesting the members of a Warsaw church in the state of Ohio.
US Economic Growth... Well Kinda
The United States economy is at a fork in the road. Which way and where it will go? Nobody really knows, even if they don't tell you so.
The finance blogs and finance bloggers of the world have been speaking of a dooms day looming in the not so distant future of the American economy. The really scary part is that they all have strong arguments.
There is a large supply of worry, and perhaps even a larger supply of reasons to be worried about.
In researching the current state of the American economy I had a few moments to think about what would be a good investment.
I asked myself; where should one put their hard earned money?
The Answer will shock you...
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There is a large supply of worry, and perhaps even a larger supply of reasons to be worried about.
In researching the current state of the American economy I had a few moments to think about what would be a good investment.
I asked myself; where should one put their hard earned money?
The Answer will shock you...
HAMP Modifications Are Drying Up - Uh Oh?
I was reading over an article I saw on a proclaimed debt help resource for homeowners.
The article was on the stats and numbers pertaining to the HAMP modification performance to date.
I expected to see good numbers as I have been hearing good things amidst the never ending slue of finance blog posts that I read on the housing market.
The article was on the stats and numbers pertaining to the HAMP modification performance to date.I expected to see good numbers as I have been hearing good things amidst the never ending slue of finance blog posts that I read on the housing market.
Stabilizing The Housing Market – How America Did It
The mortgage loan and housing crisis created tremendous economic anxiety and directed the American economy towards a black hole of financial hardship.
Though the US economy is not out of the recession or perhaps depression, things have appeared to settle down a bit.
It looks as if the housing market may be stabilizing. This sis a article exploring the steps and actions that were taken to stabilize the US housing market.
It looks as if the housing market may be stabilizing. This sis a article exploring the steps and actions that were taken to stabilize the US housing market.
Refinancing Consumer Craze - Low Mortgage Interest Rates
Low Mortgage Rates – Low Mortgage Origination –
Sky Rocketing Mortgage Refinance Origination Loans
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Mortgage rates are low as they can be. I honestly do not know if we are ever going to see rates this low ever again. Though I should say that statements like that somehow always seem to turn out wrong.
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Sex Sells - Republicans Reverting to What Works - Watch Out Palin - Nikki Haley is Turning Heads
Republicans Sporting Old Fashioned Sex Appeal
Financial Reform Pushed Through By Democratic Majority and Three Republicans
A New Financial Industry Reform Bill Has Passed
Well 2,100 pages of potential American Policy and Law fixing to keep a tighter watch on the financial industries practices of marketing products to the American Consumer is on its way to Presidents Obama's Desk. Obama is expected to sign.
Goldman Sachs Settles with the SEC - Over Half a Billion Dollars - No Financial Biggie
Goldman Sachs who really caught some heat from the subprime mortgage securities it was selling as securities (imagine that) settled with the SEC for a little more then 500 million dollars.
Judge Judy Rules On America's Tube
Judge Judy Tops Ratings Charts
So I am glancing over scraps of a USA Today Newspaper and wouldn't you know it Judge Judy is glaring at me from the Life section with that judgmental scowl. Actually that is a bit of a fib. She was smiling and looked deceptively friendly.
So I am glancing over scraps of a USA Today Newspaper and wouldn't you know it Judge Judy is glaring at me from the Life section with that judgmental scowl. Actually that is a bit of a fib. She was smiling and looked deceptively friendly.
Credit Unions or Banks? Are they the Same? Whats the Difference?
So I was out with a girl the other night. It is our second date. We were talking and some how the term bank and credit union came up. She didn't know the difference.
Know the difference between credit unions and banks. Please.
Well to save the very few others who don't know here is the scoop...
Know the difference between credit unions and banks. Please.
Well to save the very few others who don't know here is the scoop...
Summer Block Buster Does it Right - Cameron and Tom Light It Up
For a while, I lost faith in the big screen. It just seemed that it was all about the quick money and not so much about the movie. The producers spend big on advertising and marketing talent and almost nothing on movie making talent. I hate that trend.
However, I am glad to share that the action-packed blockbuster known as "Knight and Day" has reawakened my soft side for shelling out $10.00 for a flick.
Mrs. Diaz was awesome and cruise was cool too. These guys really pulled it off together.
However, I am glad to share that the action-packed blockbuster known as "Knight and Day" has reawakened my soft side for shelling out $10.00 for a flick.
Mrs. Diaz was awesome and cruise was cool too. These guys really pulled it off together.
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| C. Diaz in small silver sexy bikini bottom |
Home Sales Drop By Coupon Rate Value After Discount Tax Credit Expired
Home sales of existing homes have fallen in May by over 2 percent. This is no doubt a result of the non existent tax credit incentive that has expired. The drop in sales was 2.2% as if 2.2% of the buyers that were present last month had dropped off the market. The discount or "coupon" for first time home buyers was also dropped from the market. The use of coupons or the coupon rate is known to keep pace @ 2.2%. Hmmmmm....
Tax Law and the American Tax Flaw
No taxation with out representation. This is a wonderful and essential principle of the United States tax system. This principle is at the core of tax law, as well as its relation to government representation, and part of the foundation of the current governing system. Despite this founding principle deeply woven into the structure of America, there is a flaw.
The flaw is not in the no taxation with out representation the flaw comes in the form of a missing component to that same principle.
What is the American Flaw of Tax Law?
The flaw is not in the no taxation with out representation the flaw comes in the form of a missing component to that same principle.
What is the American Flaw of Tax Law?
Snoopy and Charlie Brown Sold Out - 175 Million Peanuts
Charles Schulz the creator of Peanuts and the lovable Charlie Brown and his dog Snoopy has managed to make waves across the branding and advertising world despite being dead.
Forgive the blunt language, I love the cartoon classic, I even contribute to the 2 billion a year in retail sales the trade mark and brand pump out on an annual basis (not for me my pops can not get enough of them {teachers}).
The brass tax of the deal boils down to the following:
The brass tax of the deal boils down to the following:
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50 Billion Decisions - Only One Steve Jobs - Apple's Mountain of Cash
Apple and Steve Jobs, their (Founder - CEO - and Savior) have a problem.
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Obama’s Auto Industry Bail-Out is Working – Who Knew?
It seems as if Obama and his administration’s decision to bailout the Auto industry giants such as GM and Chrysler has paid off or at least is paying off and is on the right track.
FaceBook.com - Tagging the Net – One “Like” Button at a Time
FaceBook.com has and will continue to connect people, places, and things. They now plan to unveil a new simple gizmo that will add websites and web pages to that list. Face Book is providing a free tool to websites every where called a “Like Button”.
Yahoo Doubles Up on Earnings
Yahoo reported some great earnings for the quarter. However the earnings are so impressive on the surface because of one time non reoccurring payments from Microsoft as agreed in the Yahoo Search and Microsoft Bing Deal.
Goldman Sachs Pumps Killer Earnings
Goldman Sachs, the company whom has and continues to be highlighted in headlines everywhere for the SEC charges of fraud, has reported yet another great earnings quarter.
Commercial Mortgage Loan Defaults
The mortgage crisis is threatening the economy with a second coming.
Apple Computer Quarterly Earnings Come In Strong
Apple continues to do what it does best… Developing Marketing and Selling Mac Products and making billions doing so.
Apple brought in 13.5 billion dollars over the last three months. After about 10 billion in costs and expenses they profited 3.07 billion dollars. That comes to about 3.33 dollars per share.
Apple brought in 13.5 billion dollars over the last three months. After about 10 billion in costs and expenses they profited 3.07 billion dollars. That comes to about 3.33 dollars per share.
Banking Giant Returns to Profitability - Citi Group Reports Great Earnings Report
The financial storms that encased the economy in this recession seems to be burning away in light of the positive earnings results being reported by the big banks. This new day for banking giants just got a little brighter in light of the reported earnings issued by Citi Bank.
Big Banks Bet and Bank on Trading Profits - BoA and Chase Ride Trading Revenue to Profitability
Both JP Morgan and Chase and Bank of America reported profitable quarters this earnings season go around.
Though Chase has been in better shape over this economic down turn both banks profitable quarters relied on their investment banking activities.
Chase Bank reported 3.3 billion dollars for the first quarters profit. Bank of America came in right behind them with 3.2 billion dollars. 3/4's or 75% of Chase Bank profits came from trading and investment banking activities and 2/3 or about 65% of Bank of Americas profits came from their newly found investment banking operations. This profitable Merrill Lynch deal has beat the overall outside consensus and expectations. Just goes to show you that old Ken Lewis knew and still likely knows what he is talking about.
Though Chase has been in better shape over this economic down turn both banks profitable quarters relied on their investment banking activities.
Chase Bank reported 3.3 billion dollars for the first quarters profit. Bank of America came in right behind them with 3.2 billion dollars. 3/4's or 75% of Chase Bank profits came from trading and investment banking activities and 2/3 or about 65% of Bank of Americas profits came from their newly found investment banking operations. This profitable Merrill Lynch deal has beat the overall outside consensus and expectations. Just goes to show you that old Ken Lewis knew and still likely knows what he is talking about.
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FDIC Extends Business Insurance Program
Conan O’brien Finds a New Home with TBS and the Time Warner Family
I love Conan. He is as funny as they get in my opinion.
Dow Tops 11,000 – Time to Go Back Down
This is a prediction that the DJIA will drop over the next several quarters to about 9000 – 9700 with the half way point 9350 my meat and potatoes estimate.
Fashion and Clothing Retailers Are Showing Substantial Sales Growth
The stock market continues to push forward and the buyers or bulls of the financial world have been rewarded with great sales figures from the retail sectors.
Banks Lowering Debt to Present Prettier Balance Sheets – Is This Dishonest?
How could banks and financial firms be accused of being dishonest when they lower debt at the end of the quarter?
Apple Steps into the World of Online Advertising With "iAD"
Mobile Advertising a growing advertising medium accounting for about 400 - 500 million dollars a year of the online advertising business just got shaken and stirred by Steve Jobs and Apple when the introduction to the "iAD" was unveiled last week.
iAd Video from YouTube.com
Here is the video fro YouTube that has the iAD Advertisement for Nike as a demo. This is presented by Steve Jobs Ofcourse.
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Apple Steps into the World of Online Advertising With "iAD"
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Apple Steps into the World of Online Advertising With "iAD"
Reform or Refrain - What Will Become of the Push to Reform the Financial Markets
It is no secret that the financial markets have not performed at there best. The free market by default will always be on the move, sometimes up, and sometimes down.
The last few years has been a bit skewed if we go by the history of the financial markets. We have not seen performance this low since the Great Depression.
Should the government reform the financial markets and current regulatory practices?
The last few years has been a bit skewed if we go by the history of the financial markets. We have not seen performance this low since the Great Depression.
Should the government reform the financial markets and current regulatory practices?
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