Black Eyed Peas front-man,Will.I.Am, produced a song for hit artist Usher this year called “O.M.G.” The track was an instant hit and climbed the charts rapidly. Well, on my drive to work this morning, I turned on the radio and heard that Will.I.Am and Usher “had ripped off the song from Homer Simpson.” What!!!?? Okay, [...]
Archive > December 2010
Lock your windows, lock your doors!
In a recent conversation with my Grandmother, she was recalling how trusting society used to be. You could walk everywhere, or get rides from people who said they knew your family. Strangers would give a friendly smile, wave or “How do you do?” when passing in the park and it was not creepy to offer [...]
Stay Warm for Less
Winter is clearly here, and with all the great things that come with the season – the holidays, the foods, the vacations – another factor to be conscious of is the increased cost of living that is imbedded in New England’s coldest months. The biggest increase comes in the form of our heating bills, but [...]
“Covered like the moon with the shadow of the Earth…”
If you were able to catch the Lunar Eclipse last night, consider yourself lucky! According to NASA, it was the first time in 372 years that a total Lunar Eclipse has fallen on the Winter Solstice! And although it was said that the best views would be from North and Central America, many that tried [...]
The Tyler Foundation
There seems to be something about this time of year that makes everyone seem to be a little friendlier and a little more caring. Call it holiday spirit, or Christmas cheer, or… winter benevolence (okay I made that last one up but you get the idea). The bottom line is people seem to be a [...]
Winterize, Winterize, Winterize!
Winter is right around the corner and although this means the cozy familiarity of holiday festivities, a revamping of the wardrobe, and fun with all things snow, it also means an increase in driving hazards. So be responsible, safe, and preventative, by following a few tips that will winterize your vehicle and minimize your exposure [...]
Amherst Survival Center
It’s that time a year again, where traffic seems to be more annoying, people seem to be more stressed, and parking becomes a game of who has the most guts. I’m talking about the holidays, obviously! But in all seriousness, this is what the holiday season has become. Many people lose sight as to what [...]
New England Sports Fans, Enjoy Responsibly
Power-hitter David Ortiz will try to lead the Boston Red Sox to the playoffs next year because upper management exercised the club option, which extended his contract one more year through the 2011 season. Struggling at the beginning of the last two seasons, the veteran Ortiz has proven worthy of a starting spot as one [...]
Is your Worker’s Comp Enough?
An amendment to the MA Worker’s Compensation Law passed this month makes it legal for a plaintiff to sue any business that fails to properly pay its MA Workers Compensation Insurance premiums. The statute was revamped in an attempt to curb the practice of attempting to cut costs by skimping on this obligation. This type [...]
Feeding your Family for Less
The rocky economic climate of the last few years has caused many concerned Americans to reassess their spending habits and find areas in which they can cut back. Consumer Spending Reports show that we are spending less on vacations, retail, and household goods. One place to cut back spending that people often overlook however, [...]
