Beyond the Rhetoric

Going green and being eco-friendly have become important buzzwords in today’s marketplace, as more and more people are paying attention to the impact that their consumerism has on the environment. And that’s how I found myself at EPIC Vancouver, the Sustainable Living Expo. This small trade show highlights a number of businesses trying to give [...]

There are many words in the English language and new words are being created all the time. That’s why I find it a little curious that it seems like, more and more, the marketing people are starting to run out of words to use for their products. Surely, you can find a number of examples [...]

Now you’ve done it. If you are reading this post, then you may have landed yourself in your some hot water with the little lady in your life. Don’t panic. You’ve still got a smidgen of time to spare, because here are five Valentine’s Day gift ideas that you can get in a pinch. Better [...]

For most intents and purposes, saving a dollar is almost as good as earning an extra dollar. The dollar that you save can then be put toward buying something else or saving up for a larger goal. However, there are some instances where saving that dollar isn’t really worth it. For example, if you have [...]

You know, it feels like almost yesterday that I “celebrated” turning a quarter century. In a blink of an eye, we find ourselves a full three years later with my birthday coming up early next week. I’d like to think that I’m a little smarter and a little wiser… and I know I have the [...]