Like much of the American economy, the commercial real estate market has been in a downturn in recent years. However, according to Moody’s Investor Service, US commercial retail prices have seen modest increases from November 2009 to January 2010. This is from a record low in October 2009. Is this the start of a recovery for commercial real estate and, […]
Many of you may be big fans of Facebook and love using it on your tablets and smartphones. Serving as a great platform for you to stay connected with your family, friends, and relatives, the Facebook app is an ideal solution for staying up to date. In the recent past, many users refused to obey the dictatorial decision of the […]
This turned out to be an interesting weekend in Philly. It was the day after Halloween, and both the Yankees and Giants were in town to play at the old sports complex. The city of Philadelphia had a real shot at taking it to some New York teams and it would be the Eagles’ turn first. The Eagles wasted no […]
India is a wonderful country with countless rituals and traditions and Indian weddings are no exception. There are a number of Indian wedding rituals and traditions to solemnize the sacred bonds of marriage. Indian weddings are amazing occasions to eat, party and have fun. India is a large country with diverse cultures and castes. Indian wedding rituals continue to vary […]
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more.” – Melody Beattie Gratitude is a state of mind, not the result of external circumstances. I returned to my hometown recently and had wonderful visits with dozens of people… friends, family, colleagues, and loads of kids. As much fun as it was catching up with […]
The origin of Islamic banking dates back to the beginnings of Islam in the 7th century. The Prophet Muhammad’s first wife, Khadija, was a merchant, and he acted as an agent for his business, using many of the same principles used in contemporary Islamic banking. In the Middle Ages, trade and business in the Muslim world was based on Islamic […]
One of the best home improvement projects you can do in your home is to remodel your kitchen. According to the National Remodeling Statistics and the National Association of Realtors has reported that you can expect a return on your investment of 72.1 to 88.9%. This should be good news when you’re trying to maximize every remodeling dollar. If you […]
Strategic planning and decision making are difficult, but when personalities, politics, and bias get involved, it becomes even more complicated. It takes courage to confront conventional thinking. Someone has to ask those awkward questions that people think…but never have the guts to ask. Sometimes there is a strong temptation to be quiet, not to challenge the process and finish it […]
There is no such thing as “hidden calories”. Just look at the nutrition label and you’ll see in seconds the amount of calories, carbohydrates, sugar, protein and fat. Juice Boxes: 100% Natural Juice and Filled with Calories and Sugar and can add hundreds of unnecessary calories a day and are easily replaced with zero-calorie, zero-sugar alternatives. “Natural”Fruit Juices are NOT […]
Fast food restaurants are not doing business as well as they used to a decade ago. The reason for this is that the food they serve has no nutritional value. This was fine a few years ago, but these days more and more people are becoming health conscious. Obesity rates are through the roof and more and more studies are […]
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