First Monday in Ripley Mississippi

Believe it or not, Ripley Mississippi is full of thriving industries. Its streets are clean. His people smile. Someday soon, we need to send a team of great social scientists out there to explore how Ripley has achieved such great success that our entire nation can benefit. One attraction that obviously makes Ripley more successful is an event called FIRST MONDAY. It was launched in the latter...

9 compelling business benefits of Gmail cloud computing for all your office productivity needs

Implementing Google Gmail for my startup internet marketing business has enabled minimal and secure IT administration of my 8 websites (28+ email accounts). Compatible with a mixed operating environment including Microsoft, Ubuntu, and MacOS, multiple browsers, and Microsoft Office document file formats, Open Office is possible and easier with a cloud computing environment like Gmail. So why...

Procurement: How to Calculate a Supplier’s Break-Even Point

It is often said that in a negotiation, knowledge is power. One vital piece of information that will give you great insight is an understanding of your supplier's break-even point. This is because once their provider is operating at a level that is above their break-even point, any new business will only attract marginal costs and is therefore very profitable for the provider. Before you're ready...

Create elegant home interiors with gorgeous tiles and forget about paintings

When you want to set colorful settings, traditional paint may not be enough, now that ethereal wall tiles are so common. Along with the color, you get modern or classic styles with the great patterns and textures. Choose from an infinite variety the tile of your dreams. Canyon Cream Dekora Porcelain Panels Go for surprises and tile is not limited to kitchens and bathrooms. Tile accent wall in...

Truck driver retention rate is controlled by the industry

The American Trucking Association provides up-to-date reports as truck driver turnover increases, saying it bodes well for the industry. The most common reason is that it is due to higher freight volumes and stricter regulations, such as the CSA, causing the need for more qualified drivers. In an industry where driver turnover has averaged well above 100%, current fourth quarter numbers showed a...

You are unique, why does your resume sound like everyone else? 7 tips to stand out

How many resumes are received for a job offer? A lot. Of course, it depends on the position, the industry and the demand; and what little research i found was an average of 75 for each position in 2009 and up to 250 for each position in 2013. Needless to say, there is a lot of competition for the big jobs. So many that many companies use the software as a first step to weed out a vast majority in...

Fun Activities to Help Improve Your American Accent

Are you racking your brain trying to figure out how you can learn the American accent? If English is not your first language and you would like to know how you can improve your English speaking, then you have probably tried several different ways to acquire an American accent. Most likely, you have already enrolled in some American Accent or Accent Reduction programs. If this is the case, you may...

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – The Secret to Successful Delegation

In his book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” Stephen Covey talks about the correct way to delegate to other people. If you delegate well, you will achieve a tremendous increase in your ability to deliver. If you take the wrong approach, you'll end up putting out fires created by other people. Ignore the basics of good delegation at your peril! The most powerful way to leverage your...

Hoodia – How long does it take before it starts to work?

Since Hoodia Gordonii is a completely natural plant material, it does not work like drugs that are designed to work the same way for everyone. Everyone's body chemistry is slightly different and each person will react to herbs differently. It may take time before it starts to work for you. Some people have found that from the first time they take hoodia, their food demands decrease considerably....

How to make your own clay roof tiles

Too often, we tend to look at products manufactured today and simply assume that they were made using some kind of complex machinery or processes that are beyond our reach. However, the truth is that very often this is not the case, and clay roof tiles are a good example. No gas oven required Would you believe that you can make your own ceramic products the same way they have been made for...