The Amazon Effect is a name that economists have given to the trend in which many brick-and-mortar stores are closing. To be honest, the brand owning companies are closing their primary retail stores in major shopping malls but continue to sell their products through factory outlet malls and their Websites.
A Small Mistake at the Oscars Erupts in Much News
Warren Beatty should have stopped the show when he realized he was holding the wrong envelope. He could have spared the television audience much confusion and the world many needless news stories if he had just had the presence of mind to signal the producers that something was wrong. Isn't that what commercial breaks are for?
Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton: How to Choose the Best of Two Horrible Evils
Edward and I have been watching the American election in growing alarm and appall this year. It's just too disgusting to imagine. On the one hand you have clearly the most visibly corrupt politician in American history running as the Democratic nominee and on the other hand you have the most fascist and racist politician running as the Republican nominee.
We are in the Age of the Comic Book Movie
Surely there can be no greater exciting time in the history of movies than now because we have more comic book superheroes visiting the big screen than at any other time in our history.
The 7 Best War Games I Grew Up With (and Why I Loved Them)
As a child I grew up playing many games. I am sure you did too. My friends and I played many games outdoors and inside. When I grew into my teenager years we discovered war board games. Here is a list of the games I fell in love with.
7 Best Natural Ingredients for French Toast (and How to Make It)
Such a simple breakfast idea, french toast. Did you know that the ancient Romans used a recipe that sounds very much like our french toast? They had a dish they called pan dulcis. That means "sweet pan". They took some bread, soaked it in milk, and then cooked it in oil. Sometimes they added an egg to the mixture.
Why Can’t You Buy Cards Against Humanity In Stores? (the 1 Best Explanation)
Cards Against Humanity is the most popular card game of the past several years. It is a party game where one person, the Card Czar, asks questions and the rest of the people playing the game use cards they have been dealt to provide answers to the questions. Although the questions could be about anything they are usually of a slightly adult nature.
Why Does Earth Have Seasons? (3 Important Reasons Explained)
Seasons are periods during the Earth's solar year when the weather patterns are mostly the same because temperatures stay in the same ranges across most of the planet. Our plants and some animals have adapted to the changes in seasons through long eons of evolution.
How the Republican Party Has Failed America
I consider myself a political moderate but in these highly contentious times it has become almost impossible to find common ground with the leadership of the Republican Party. They have taken up such ridiculous positions on so many issues it is almost impossible for any centrist to not look like a liberal Democrat these days.
A Few Thoughts about a Software Industry Pioneer
Every story has a beginning and an end. One of the great things about the life we live is that we don't really know the end of the story. I like to read biographies about successful business people because they inspire me to strive toward that same kind of success. You don't have to become a business person yourself. A great artist can be successful. Look at all the not-so-great actors, artists, and writers who succeed in life.