Archive for July 25th, 2007
Become A Mom Without Losing Yourself
Star-Gazette.com: You can be a mom and still have a life. That’s the declaration of the authors of the new book “Baby on Board: Becoming a Mother Without Losing Yourself — A Guide for Moms-to-Be,” by Joelle Jay and Amy Kovarick. Both women believe that women deserve as much attention as their babies and should [...]
Concord Monitor: As a mother, I understand the struggle many mothers face when it seems they are forced to choose between staying home raising children and working full-time. I have been a full-time working mother and a stay-at-home mother without a second income. Now I work out of my home while raising my children. It’s [...]
Clever Gear: This Inflatable Lumbar Cushion inflates to the exact back support you need! Simply squeeze the built-in hand pump to add or delete air to fit your back and add support just where you need it! The comfortable contoured shape lets you place it on your upper OR lower back for maximum effect. Elastic [...]
The Simpsons Are Entrepreneurs! Doh!
Entrepreneur: Perhaps more than any other family in sitcom land, the Simpsons are an entrepreneurial bunch. Homer sees all situations as potential money-making opportunities, and Bart is following in his footsteps. Homer has gone into business with his father, and his long-lost brother, Herb, was a successful entrepreneur–at least until he met Homer. Even Marge [...]
Columbia Tribune: Imagine owning a home-based business and opening your door every morning to find seven of your customers standing on your porch, eager for your attention. That’s literally what happens to Faye Nowell, owner of South Paw Acres, Interactive Boarding for Dogs, when she steps outside her home each morning and is greeted by [...]
Clever Gear: Whether you have a long commute, you’re on the road all-day or just taking your richly deserved vacation; Smart Mug makes it easy to keep your favorite beverage piping hot as long as you like. Simply plug the mug into your cigarette lighter socket and it will take your drink from ice cold [...]
CNet: Why is it that in just about every thriller or scary movie, the protagonist will always be left holding a torch that flickers, and then (gasp) dies, leaving everyone in pitch-black darkness? Clearly, no one’s heard of packing along a battery-less flashlight. The Forever Flashlight looks flashy enough and is one emergency light that’ll [...]
New York Times News Service: Jack Odell, a self-trained engineer whose daughter’s mischievous habit of taking spiders to school in a matchbox prompted him to make her a tiny steamroller as a substitute – an invention that led to Matchbox Toys, maker of 3 billion Lilliputian vehicles in 12,000 models – died July 7. He [...]
Committee Approves Small Biz Bills
Inc.: The House Small Business Committee approved two bills aimed at boosting federal microloans and global trade programs for smaller businesses. The Microloan Amendments Modernization Act, which offers loans through the Small Business Administration, allows small-business owners to leverage their payment records to establish a credit history with lenders, while offering lines of credit and [...]
Inc.: Consumers were less optimistic about the economy in July, prompting many to cut back on spending, according to Discover. Among 12,000 consumers surveyed nationwide, 62 percent rated the economy as fair to poor, while 59 percent said they expect economic conditions to worsen. Just 30 percent said they felt their personal finances were improving, [...]
