Sunday, January 29, 2012
People in NYC
Guest post from: Kent Lara
A lot of people here in New York like to spend their weekends shopping or heading out to Brooklyn but for me it’s all about staying in my cozy living room and watching a good old fashioned movie on my directstartv.comsatellite.
I spend all week at work and it’s really hard for me to imagine doing
anything those two days other than recharging my batteries, so to speak,
and I’m lucky that my husband feels the same way. Some of our friends
say we’re boring but I think we just know how to live a life that
doesn’t stress us out as much as theirs does! There are so many great
things to do here in NYC and sometimes I worry that we’re missing out
but it’s not like we never leave the house. During the week we meet
people for drinks and hang out at the cool restaurants and generally
just enjoy the city and that’s enough time for me to feel satisfied! I’m
sure someone else out there has a similar story to mine.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
(via CBS)For the third straight year, attendance is down at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
In the stadium’s first year, the team drew an average of 89,700 fans. Even last year’s 6-10 team managed to attract 87,000 fans. But this year, the fan attendance number dropped to just 85,000 fans – despite the fact that Cowboys have a chance to win their division this weekend.
RJ Choppy with 105.3 The Fan analyzed the attendance drop from a few
different angles, but does not see it as a huge problem. “The Cowboys
have been sort of mediocre and the economy has been in the tank,” he
said. “I don’t really think it should be such a long-term problem, but
in the short-term, it certainly is a little bit of a concern.”
If the team starts winning consistently again, Choppy predicts that the attendance will go up again. “So much of it is economics,” he said. “You have to pick things that you want to cut from your life and, unfortunately, one of the first things that go are recreational.”
Adding to the attendance concern is the sheer size of Cowboys Stadium. While other NFL teams have been building smaller arenas, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones bucked the trend and went bigger. “Everyone who builds these new stadiums, they’re going smaller, more intimate, more quaint,” Choppy said. “I think the natural feeling that, well, that Cowboys Stadium is so big. It’s almost to the point where it’s not practical.”
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In the stadium’s first year, the team drew an average of 89,700 fans. Even last year’s 6-10 team managed to attract 87,000 fans. But this year, the fan attendance number dropped to just 85,000 fans – despite the fact that Cowboys have a chance to win their division this weekend.
If the team starts winning consistently again, Choppy predicts that the attendance will go up again. “So much of it is economics,” he said. “You have to pick things that you want to cut from your life and, unfortunately, one of the first things that go are recreational.”
Adding to the attendance concern is the sheer size of Cowboys Stadium. While other NFL teams have been building smaller arenas, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones bucked the trend and went bigger. “Everyone who builds these new stadiums, they’re going smaller, more intimate, more quaint,” Choppy said. “I think the natural feeling that, well, that Cowboys Stadium is so big. It’s almost to the point where it’s not practical.”
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Underappreciated by roommates
The article written by Alonso Kramer
I am so sick of my roommates. When we first moved in together, we got along great. However, now I just can’t stand them anymore. I finally decided to move out. I have just felt taken advantage of and underappreciated. I took care of everything for me and my roommates. All of the bills are in my name and I set up all of the utilities on my own. To show them how much of a pain it was, I decided to cancel everything. I had the water disconnected because it was in my name. I have the Direct tv cancelled because it too was in my name. And as of tomorrow, I will have the power turned off because it was also in my name. I know this is mean and there are better ways to handle the situation, but I am so over being a grownup and doing the right thing. This time I just needed to do something to make me feel better and to help them see how important I was. I just wish they had once acknowledged all I did. Just once would have made all the difference.
I am so sick of my roommates. When we first moved in together, we got along great. However, now I just can’t stand them anymore. I finally decided to move out. I have just felt taken advantage of and underappreciated. I took care of everything for me and my roommates. All of the bills are in my name and I set up all of the utilities on my own. To show them how much of a pain it was, I decided to cancel everything. I had the water disconnected because it was in my name. I have the Direct tv cancelled because it too was in my name. And as of tomorrow, I will have the power turned off because it was also in my name. I know this is mean and there are better ways to handle the situation, but I am so over being a grownup and doing the right thing. This time I just needed to do something to make me feel better and to help them see how important I was. I just wish they had once acknowledged all I did. Just once would have made all the difference.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Saving More Than Before
I appreciate the guest post, Jewel Rodgers
My mom recently told me that her and my father was trying focus more on saving money. That is an extremely funny statement coming from her because they love to spend money like it’s burning a hole in their pockets. However, mom said that since the economy has taken such a nosedive they feel like it would be a wise decision to start being more frugal. For me it is so strange to see my parents being concerned about whether they are going to have enough money to retire and live off of during their twilight years. I guess, as you get older it is strange to picture your parents as your equal but somewhere along the way it happens. Recently, I sent my dad a link that one of my buddies sent me at the office TEXASELECTRICITYPROVIDERS.com I told him that this might be a great way for him to save money and enjoy the benefits of an energy supplier with fixed rates. Hopefully, I’m not helping my parents move in with me in the next couple of months.
My mom recently told me that her and my father was trying focus more on saving money. That is an extremely funny statement coming from her because they love to spend money like it’s burning a hole in their pockets. However, mom said that since the economy has taken such a nosedive they feel like it would be a wise decision to start being more frugal. For me it is so strange to see my parents being concerned about whether they are going to have enough money to retire and live off of during their twilight years. I guess, as you get older it is strange to picture your parents as your equal but somewhere along the way it happens. Recently, I sent my dad a link that one of my buddies sent me at the office TEXASELECTRICITYPROVIDERS.com I told him that this might be a great way for him to save money and enjoy the benefits of an energy supplier with fixed rates. Hopefully, I’m not helping my parents move in with me in the next couple of months.
Monday, June 20, 2011
The Business
Contribution by Stevie Kirby
Owning your own business is tough enough as it is, but with my silent partner decided to drop out of the venture just a couple of months before we were supposed to open the store, my whole life turned upside down. I was pretty much painting, because I didn't know how was going to make this work, but after I calm myself down I realized I can check things off the list one item at a time. The money wasn't an issue, it was the fact that my partner was more or less the brains behind the operation. The first thing I did was sign up our credit card and check card processing after I did a lot of research online at different sites like www.bank-card-processing.com. After that, I consulted with a tax attorney and a human resources expert to make sure I had everything covered when it came to the logistics. The store is really taking shape in inventory is starting to come in… I guess I'm finally going to make it by myself after all!
Owning your own business is tough enough as it is, but with my silent partner decided to drop out of the venture just a couple of months before we were supposed to open the store, my whole life turned upside down. I was pretty much painting, because I didn't know how was going to make this work, but after I calm myself down I realized I can check things off the list one item at a time. The money wasn't an issue, it was the fact that my partner was more or less the brains behind the operation. The first thing I did was sign up our credit card and check card processing after I did a lot of research online at different sites like www.bank-card-processing.com. After that, I consulted with a tax attorney and a human resources expert to make sure I had everything covered when it came to the logistics. The store is really taking shape in inventory is starting to come in… I guess I'm finally going to make it by myself after all!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Getting The Right Gear For The Game
(David Haney)As we all know having the right tools for the job is essential and in the world of sports not having the right gear can mean the difference between going home a champion and just going home. For a great deal of amateur athletes the price for professional gear and accessories might be a major hurdle to overcome but the benefits of having high quality, durable equipment far outweigh the high upfront costs.
Although you might be able to find a cheap Lacrosse Rebounder affordable Baseball Cleats or even a discount micargi beach cruiser it is often a case of buyer beware because many of the sporting goods sold online are of dubious quality or just plain cheap, so remember: when purchasing sporting goods or equipment on line or in real life you get what you pay for.
Although you might be able to find a cheap Lacrosse Rebounder affordable Baseball Cleats or even a discount micargi beach cruiser it is often a case of buyer beware because many of the sporting goods sold online are of dubious quality or just plain cheap, so remember: when purchasing sporting goods or equipment on line or in real life you get what you pay for.
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