Day: April 1, 2022

Understanding a dog show

Thousands if not millions of people tune in to watch the big televised dog shows, but what they see is just the tip of the iceberg, the Group and Best in Show competitions. These are certainly exciting competitions, as the best dogs of each breed compete for the highest honor at a dog show. However, […]

NASCAR Legend – Ernie Irvin

Like so many other great racing drivers, Virgil Earnest Irvan, better known as Ernie Irvin, started driving karts when he was just a kid. He won the California Championship at the age of 15. By 16, he had switched to stock cars and won his first asphalt race at Stockton 99 Speedway in California. That […]

Mexico City, not so dangerous

As I write this I am sitting in the Fortworth/Dallas airport in my khaki “dressy clothes” and after a few days here I will surely be pining for Mexico, yes the food here is excellent (even if the giant rack of ribs I ate last night caused the toilet to flush at 3am), and it […]

Who else wants to become a supermarket gift card millionaire and also help their local community?

At first, supermarkets went from being just purveyors of groceries and housewares to being more like the old department stores, with much more emphasis on selling clothing, home appliances, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, takeout, along with usual household requirements. In this way they actually took a lot of business from many small independent retailers, causing many […]

Why buying a condo might be right for you

One option that is often overlooked by those who want to own a home is to purchase a condominium or condominium. But, the traditional detached single-family home is not the ideal situation for everyone. For those just starting out, affordability can be an issue. An empty nester may want to downsize and not have the […]

Consumer behavior during the recession

Recessions can cause radical and disruptive changes in consumer behavior. The OTO Research report confirms that during this recession 80% of consumers will change their consumption habits. 89% of consumers will systematically check online what and where the best products are, and what their value for money is. Consumers are getting smart in how they […]

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