Here’s a book review of an oldie-but-goodie. Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis is a non-fiction account of the author’s experiences as a 24-year old the 1980s who started working as a bond salesman for Salomon Brothers, one of the most powerful investment banks at the time (now folded into Citigroup).
Half of the book is an insider’s view of the fast-paced and testosterone-driven world of trading and sales on…
Paul Shirley, a former journeyman NBA basketball player turned writer, is under fire today for recent comments about earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
Namely, they put themselves in this mess, so he’s not going to be donating any money. He has a right to that opinion, certainly, but his word choice?
In an essay published at FlipCollective, he says he “has not donated a cent” to Haiti and likens it…
Alright, now for a 15-minute 2010 Resolution that doesn’t make you spend less, just better. Huh? Achieving financial success doesn’t mean pinching every single penny all day long and watching your net worth ticker inch upwards. It means spending money on what you enjoy, and not wasting it on things that you don’t (like credit card interest).
An interesting exercise to help you focus is to list ALL your…
The government are taking a hard line on cars with high CO2 emissions by introducing the new taxing system where drivers pay more tax if their vehicle has high emission levels. This is a conscious effort by the government to do their bit to reduce global warming by outlawing the likes of the Chelsea Tractor!
As of the beginning of the 2009 tax year, from April 1st onwards, the…
There are thousands of used cars for sale on eBay every single day. In fact, eBay Motors is the most profitable sales division on eBay and naturally there are many entrepreneurs who are interested in jumping into this market. For instance, eBay claims it sells an SUV every nine seconds and is the biggest online car dealer in America, exceeding the traditional car companies. In fact, there are…
There’s never been a better time to convert to solar power. North Americans are only too aware of the ramifications of the continued use of non-renewable energy sources. Global warming and greenhouse gases are terms understood by even the youngest of citizens. The possible impact of ignoring the warnings could have devastating consequences for future generations. “Solar how to” is on the minds of many social and environmentally-conscious…
Thousands of recreational vehicle owners have joined the movement toward a greener earth. Thanks to solar how-to technology, RV owners have more options when it comes to travel. More of them than ever are harnessing the energy of the sun instead of relying on non-renewable energy sources. Using solar energy to power a camper or fifth-wheel is both environmentally friendly and cost-efficient.
RV solar kits make converting to solar…
If you are an employer or a job aspirant, then you must have browsed various job sites. The need for quick and reliable software for recruitment and job application processing is the basis for popularity of job site softwares. This software provides various services such as applications to automate various business processes. It also helps in determining business metrics and quality statistics for job position requirements.
Job site software…
There’s a few thousand different books and e-books you can buy in stores either on or offline, or download online. I personally like e-books better because of their simplicity and price, which is usually free! And they are just like regular books. They are yours to keep and you can read them whenever you like. One of my favorite sites to go to is called Free-eBooks dot net.…
An e-book can be a great way to get a client’s attention if you know how to use one with viral marketing. In fact, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to do so. There are a lot of resources available online for free that you can get at no cost. However, it’s absolutely imperative that you know how to capture readers’ attention so that you…
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