Well summer is officially here and when the water is warm enough to swim in, then its open season for jelly fish. Other than avoiding the water, if you do get stung, here are a few tips to help with the discomfort. After coming out of the water, wash the area with SALT, not fresh […]
The latest recall of 143 million pounds of Beef recalled in California that were providing meat to schools for lunch programs just re-emphasizes the need for stricter regulations and the damaging effects this has on the meat industry in the U.S. It is time for the USDA to institute firm measures and fines. I for […]
Some bottled water flies "under the radar" of regulatory requirements. Water that is labeled "carbonated water," "disinfected water," "filtered water," "seltzer water," "sparkling water," "soda water," or just plain "water" may be exempt from specific water-testing and contamination standards. In addition since there is concern about heating items in plastic just think how hot those plastic […]
Based on a new ruling by the 9th U.S. Court of appeals…"internet users have no reasonable expectation of privacy in the data while using the internet". They don’t even need a search warrant to install this spyware on your computer if they feel that your activiity could be a threat to national security. Unfortunately due […]
So as of August 4th we can bring lighters on airplanes but not a large bottle of shampoo or large bottles of baby formula, seems to make perfect sense, NOT. It is truly amazing how much time and money was spent confiscating lighters, unfortunately just the sign of our times. This one really makes no sense though, you […]
SLG Advertising, a media planning and buying agency in Rye Brook, NY, has formed an alliance with In Touch Technologies to offer clients branded desktop applications that allow for true accountability in advertising and marketing. The power of this technology gives brands the ability to stay in touch with their customers. It gives customers the control to opt-in to […]
Wal-Mart, the wold’s largest retailer is allowing customers to rate products sold on their website. Just another indication of how critical web advertising and interaction are becoming to an ever increasing splintered marketplace. Consumers no longer rely on tradtional media to purchase their products, so marketers have to become very astute at determining which vehicles […]
In the ever continuing stream of misinformation like the case for butter being bad versus margarine, eggs being unhealthy, and let’s not forget how they frightened us about drinking coffee! Thank goodness I for one maintained my coffee habits, my family is a lot happier for it especially first thing in the a.m. It is […]
I’m involved with a very exicting event coming up. The Bruce Museum Sea Fair Event will be held on September 26th from 7-10 pm. The SeaFair is the world’s first luxury yacht built to hold prestigious art galleries, antique dealers and jewelers from New York, London and Paris. Built at a cost of $60 million, […]
Good morning, and as I was watching Good Morning America, a Wall St Journal editor talked about the new capabilities on cell phones. One can now monitor what is being texted or called in on your child’s cell phone. In addition cell phones can now monitor your sleep apnea, diabetes, heart rate and be your […]