April 10, 2014

Concierge Medicine

In the video below is a PBS News Hour segment above on “concierge medicine,” Texas doctor Raymond Solis who recently converted his 21-year-old traditional medical practice of 3,000 patients to a concierge-based practice serving just 400 patients. Dr. Solis changed his business model with the assistance of national medical consulting firm MDVIP, which helps doctors […]

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Espresso Machine For Your Car

Businessweek: It’s 8:45 a.m. and you’re just getting into your car to leave for work. There’s no time for coffee—but you’ve never needed it more. A new espresso machine that plugs into a car’s cigarette lighter socket aims to give French drivers a cup of espresso wherever they are. The Handpresso Auto is the newest

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Photographer Turns Tutu-Maker

The Post-Journal: Making an additional prop for photos has turned into a second business for a Jamestown photographer. Michelle Clark started her business, SmileMAC Photography, two years ago. Mrs. Clark said photography is a passion she has had for many years. However, in preparing photo sessions for little girls, Mrs. Clark has found a second

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An Airbag for Motorcycles

The Italian company Dainese has created a airbag system for motorcycles called D-air Street. Springwise has more: Having already developed a working airbag sewn into clothing for motorcycle racing professionals, Dainese has now produced a version suitable for street riders. The protective gear comes in two parts – the J-Kit, which is the clothing unit,

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Finding Homes for Pet Chickens

JS Online: Though she probably wouldn’t mention this on her business card, Liz Perry is a chicken matchmaker. One of the few, if only, people performing the worthy service in southern Wisconsin, Perry helps unwanted chickens find new homes – homes where they will be egg-producing pets and not end up in a casserole dish.

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