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Snout to Tail: All the Rage in the Restaurant World
Food trends are infectious; in fact, once they take hold in society, it seems like every famed chef and respected restaurant is testing them out on their diverse menus and gourmet dishes. One trend that has caught the attention of restaurants and chefs across the country is called snout-to-tail cooking, a type of cooking that [...] Continue reading
In Focus: The 2012 Presidential Election and the Tech Sector
Maybe you’ve noticed: There’s an election coming up. If you plan to do your civic duty on Super Tuesday, you’ll head to the polls and cast your vote for local, state, and national lawmakers. It’s a basic American right, and one Americans should take seriously. Your vote represents your wishes for the immediate future of [...] Continue reading
The Art of Negotiation: Don’t Get Mad, Make Threats
How many books, musicals or cheesy 1980s movies have been created to share the secrets of business success? How much time do you have? The art of negotiation is an essential part of business success that commands innumerable theories and methods. Do you storm out of a negotiation, use your poker face and show no [...] Continue reading
Negative Ratio: Lost Jobs Outweigh Starts
Consumer Reports conducted its Consumer Reports Index report which showed more Americans had lost a job in the past 30 days than had gained a job. It is the second straight month the index has dropped and it is the lowest it has been in the past nine months. The percentage of people who started [...] Continue reading
When in Rome: Gidsy Giving Explorers a Global Social Map
There is nothing worse than vacationing to an unknown destination with only an atlas, and the wife and kids to guide you. Unless you can’t afford to go on vacation in the first place – that’s worse. But the stress of potentially being bored during vacation can be, well, stressful. Not knowing the locals shouldn’t [...] Continue reading
Reverse Course: Jobless Claims Fall Back by 12,000
After increasing by 10,000 last week and 15,000 in the span of the past month, the jobless claims fell by 12,000 for the week ending June 2. The Department of Labor released its weekly jobless claims report which showed some positive news despite the four-week average increasing by 1,750 to 377,750. The continual increases in [...] Continue reading
Up or Down? Gallup Poll Contradicts Unemployment Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ numbers on unemployment have been showing signs of regression as the month of May showed the employment numbers were flat, but Gallup’s U.S. Job Creation Index shows job creation as steady in the month of May. The tracking system showed the job index at +19 for May. April’s index was [...] Continue reading
Buy or Sell: Gumroad Creates Marketplace for Creators
Ever done something worthwhile? If so, Gumroad is the place to find out how much that something is worth. This new, online startup company offers creators the ability to sell their creations for any price ranging from $0.99 to $1,000. Musicians can sell their music directly to their fans without the hassle of creating their [...] Continue reading
GDP Increases in 43 States, D.C.
Despite employment numbers that disappointed, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released report that showed Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for 43 states and the District of Columbia in 2011. The real GDP by state grew by 1.5%, compared to a 3.1% increase in 2010. The BEA sectioned the country into eight regions with the [...] Continue reading
Under-Where? Online Start-Ups Slipping Into the Underwear Market
If MeUndies has anything to do with it, purchasing a pair of underwear will never happen the same way again. The Los Angeles-based start-up launched its site on Feb. 9 and the underwear, for men and women, have been flying off the proverbial shelf. MeUndies co-founders, Barak Diskin and Jonathan Shokrian, founded the company after [...] Continue reading