He was known as a “troublemaker of governments” and is credited with bringing Presbyterianism to America. Although his impact was significant, few people recognize the name Francis McKamie (at the time, the spelling was often phonetic, so many variations of McKamie exist, including Makemie, McCamy, and McKimmey. There was also a trend among those fleeing …
Choosing the Right Legal Management System
Finding a maintainable way to electronically manage client and financial data is a challenge for all law firms. The first step in solving this problem is to switch to an integrated application system. Using applications that share the same interface rather than relying on a variety of different software makes managing the various aspects of …
Owners beware! What you need to know before choosing a loan modification company
A loan modification is when the lender modifies your current mortgage to work with you because of a hardship. The purpose is to help make your loan more affordable. It usually takes the form of a rate reduction and the conversion of an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) into a fixed loan, usually for 30 years. These …
The synergy of psychology and spirituality
Most people think of everyday problems as distractions from everyday life. The truth is that everyday problems are actually the best medium for our spiritual development. By attracting the help and guidance of spiritual forces and using them to solve those everyday problems, you will improve your material and spiritual life at the same time. …
A short interview with Ben Franklin
The following is a fantasy interview with Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was one of the most interesting and surprising figures of the American colonial period. Host : Our guest today on The Show is Dr. Benjamin Franklin. Dr. Franklin was born in Boston, but his adopted cities are Philadelphia, London and Paris. Dr. Franklin is an …
Abuela Moisés – The pioneer of folk art
Grandma Moses, actually Anna Mary Robertson Moses, is considered one of America’s most famous folk artists. She was born on September 7, 1860 in New York. Anna was the third of ten children born to Russell King Robertson, a farmer, and Margaret Shannahan. Grandma Moses did not finish school and at the age of twelve …
Visiting Kenya is vacationing in paradise
Kenya offers every visitor an incredible variety of attractions. Fauna lurking in the jungle. Endless beaches of dazzling white sand and beautiful coral reefs. Snowy mountains. Fresh water and alkaline lakes. Light and impenetrable forests. These offer unmatched opportunities for unforgettable getaways, adventure and relaxation. These are just some of the attractions in Kenya… animals …
Small Business Legal Planning: Ten Biggest Mistakes
Small business owners and managers often fail to adequately address legal issues. This failure can stem from being preoccupied with other matters, unawareness or insensitivity to legal concerns, or reluctance to spend the money to hire an attorney. Unfortunately, such businesses can end up incurring substantial expenses or liabilities that could have been avoided with …
The Juniorization of the American Workforce
A friend of mine, Tom, recently commented on this obvious trend. At age 51, Tom works as an IT consultant (form 1099) for a new medical technology company. Tom recently shared that he had just returned from a reunion with his high school friends. Many of the people Tom referenced had been in leadership positions …
Keyword Selection – Overture vs. word tracker?
“Why are the Overture figure and Wordtracker always so different? Good question!” Jim Williams Managing Director JU2 Selecting effective keywords is vital to any search engine optimization campaign. Finding keywords that are going to be effective in attracting the right visitors to your website is a matter of trying to put yourself in the minds …