Archive for August, 2008

Golf Classes vs. Golf Academies »

My sister, like many people, is taking golf lessons to improve her game.  But what is the difference between golf classes and the degree programs offered at some golf academies?

Golf classes are usually recreational, whereas golf degrees are usually career driven. Whether the student wants to pursue a pro golf career or a golf career in another [...]

Graduation Not in the Cards for All College Students »

I saw an amazing statistic today — only 52 percent of all college students actually get their degree within five years.  Some take much longer to earn their degree, while others simply never graduate.
Even though I am shocked by the statistic, I probably shouldn’t be.  The article talks about how colleges are trying to encourage [...]

Airsoft vs. Video Games »

Tonight I sat on the couch with my husband and our friend, reading and writing while the two of them played video games.  Not for the first time, it struck me how pointless video games are — I mean, seriously, they’ve got to be killing brain cells left and right!
I also thought about real-life alternatives [...]

The Best Shopping Cart for the Best Website »

What many come to find when looking for the best shopping cart software for their website is that what works for one type of product will not always work for another. Therefore, it is always a good idea to stay away from the one size fits all solution unless it has the ability to grow [...]

Building from the Sand Up »

There are some things you do that you know that you are going to regret. It may be jumping a fence to surprise a friend. It may be going to see your ex after you had sworn to yourself you would never see them again. It may even be yelling at your boss about a [...]