Foreclosure activity up across most US metro areas - CNBC

Foreclosure activity up across most US metro areas - CNBC

Crash Test 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air VS. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu (Frontal Off...

I just received this and found it interesting. I know I always thought the older cars were more solid than the newer ones... Stay with this until the end as there are several camera views.... A 2009 car vs. a 1959 car in a crash test. Guess which one wins. Have you ever heard that the cars were better made and more solid in the old days? What about the line that there is so much plastic on the cars today and that the steel is so thin that if I lean against the car, I will dent it! Or, the steel on the old cars was so much heavier! This video dispels those myths. Well, someone in the insurance industry put that theory to the test. Be sure to watch toward the end to see the assessment of driver injuries. Thanks for sharing this Tony!

What is a Smart Phone?

By definition, a smart phone is a cell phone that offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a standard cell phone. Essentially, a smart phone is a handheld computer integrated with a regular cell phone into one very portable unit. Smart phones run complete operating system (OS) software providing a platform for application developers to create downloadable applications that can be installed by the consumer.

In 2002, Research in Motion (RIM) introduced the BlackBerry which was the industry’s first smart phone optimized for wireless e-mail. In additional to handling POP3 and Web-based e-mail, today’s smart phones also communicate well with the most popular social networking sites (e.g., Twitter and Facebook). Some smart phones, such as the BlackBerry Curve 8330, have a pre-loaded Facebook shortcut displaying in the list of applications.

The insatiable demand for advanced mobile devices equipped with powerful processors, increased memory capabilities, larger screens and open operating systems have made smart phones the fastest growing segment of the cell phone market. According to a 2010 study by ComScore, over 45.5 million people in the United States own smart phones. http://sntk.in/0d783507

Register your Cell phone on Do Not Call Registry

I know we hear about the do not call registry often and being in a business where I can be fined if I violate the rules... I do pay attention when I see something about Do Not Call!

Anyway, this information just crossed my desk and it is quick and easy to register your cell phone if you haven't already done so.

You MUST call from the phone you are trying to register. The number is:
1-888-382-1222.

This will prohibit telemarketers from calling your cell phone and using your minutes or filling up your mailbox!

Hope this helps! Have a Wonderful day!

5 Tips for Effective Meetings

If it seems like you’re attending meetings more often — you’re absolutely right! That’s because the business world operates on a 24/7 clock and every process in a corporation can be completed quicker and faster. Projects that logistically used to take weeks are now completed in just days or even minutes.

This increases the need for more frequent get-togethers to discuss what’s next on the calendar. Although meetings are still completed on a one-on-one and face-to-face basis, modern meetings can also take place using advanced communication tools such as teleconferencing and videoconferencing.

One complaint that many meeting attendees seem to unanimously voice is time wasted discussing irrelevant issues. Additional complaints come from the host being illprepared and the facility/room not ready to start on schedule.

Here are five basic principles to follow when organizing an effective meeting:

1. Allow enough time for all attendees (including you) to prepare.
2. Check all equipment (e.g., screens, room heated/cooled, etc.) to ensure it is working properly.
3. Keep the meeting on topic!
4. Encourage audience participation (meetings aren’t just to voice your opinion).
5. Before closing the meeting, assign clear goals and set clear deadlines for the next meeting.