The current number one non-fiction best seller, Michael Lewis’ The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine

One of the most compelling reads inside the mortgage meltdown where Michael Lewis dives inside the stories of a varied characters who torn made strategic bets based on a perfect storm of greed.
If you’re in the financial industry, you’ll have an easy time recognizing all the facets that the story covers. The book reads like a novel, and tells the stories of a cast of characters involved in capitalism at the tipping point, and how …

As the liberal world continues with their George W. Bush withdrawals, a San Francisco artist comes to the rescue and stirs the pot again.
No one hopes that this guy gets business from this more than me, but it just goes to show that for every friend there’s a foe, and for every idea there’s someone looking to make a buck.
Given the capitalist spirit, guess the artist will make some cash. But given the fact that he’s so disrespectful to a former President and disgraces the presidency, there’s no reason to …

Brooklyn politician raises awareness on the epidemic issue of our time – teen droopy drawers.
Once referred to the refrigerator repairman ailment or plumbers crack have given way to the teen muffin top for boys and young men. The campaign commenced Monday, March 29, 2010 placing six billboards throughout Brooklyn, New York.
Eric Adams is launching a crusade against … sagging pants, spending $20,000 in campaign funds to put up six giant billboards plastered with the campaign’s slogan: “Stop the sag!” Adams, as part of this viral campaign announced today, also made …

Career Coaching and Energizing Your Job Search -
Basking Ridge, New Jersey -
It’s natural to fear a layoff. It’s even worse to go through one. Recession or not, the subconscious will take a hit and you’re going to feel all kinds of emotions as you come to grip with any job related transition. While many lay blame on a multitude of factors for not getting rehired, the perception of being a victim will never get you to your next opportunity. A group called the Career Forum in Basking Ridge, and a …

Everyone knows how controversial lists can be. But then again, it does give you something to talk about. And it probably sells a bunch of magazines to boot.
So where does Irvington rank/560 – Camden/481 -  Newark/ You don’t want me to give it away do you? While the best was Bedminster, New Jersey in Somerset County, the distinct honor for the worst town in NJ for 2010 is………Wildwood City #566 (down from 520) in Cape May County. But it’s so close to the Jersey Shore? Maybe the Situation should take …

From Lisa Vaas at the Ladders.com
Professional resume writers see hundreds of do-it-yourself resumes. Ask some of these pros, and they’ll tell you they’re so used to seeing the same missteps made over and over, they can spot them a mile away.
We talked to some of the certified professional resume writers who work with TheLadders to find out which resume glitches they see most often and how to fix them. Before you send your resume out, check it against this list – once you’ve jumped over these potholes, you’ll be ahead …

How to prep a humidor and what to put in it…and other things you might not have known.
So I’m sucking on a nice stogie the other night and this guy starts asking me questions like I’m some kind of expert. I actually felt like he was acting like a six year old pounding his father with questions while thinking “why don’t you just shut up and smoke that thing”!
The questions did get me thinking. There’s actually a whole bunch of interesting info that you’ll need to know if you’re going …

Mice have figured out how to access Volvo’s XC90 interior and destroy cockpit.
The Volvo XC90 has been noted as one of the worlds  safest and most popular luxury SUV’s ever made.  But that might be changing and the Volvo XC90 might not be so safe after all. Since 2005 there has been an increasing number of documented occurrences of rodents, namely mice, gaining access directly to  the cockpit of Volvo cars and the the XC90 SUV. Local Volvo dealers have denied there is a problem, yet there continues to be …

Getting published – Making a local history book using Arcadia.
Arcadia Publishing is America’s largest publisher of regional and local history books. Do you have a great idea for a history book and you want to become an author? Arcadia does have a proven process for getting your idea compiled, printed, and distributed. It’s actually quite easy if you have a strong archive, a good sense of history and the research needed, and a small group of promoters that can get the word out.
Here’s your chance to tell your story – …

It’s New Years Day and you don’t want to move from the couch.
Don’t worry, if you’ve got cable, then no fret, it’s time for a TV marathon.
Step aside college football, it’s Marathon Friday!

But which one are you going for?
Here’s some of the  choices:
Law & Order: SVU marathon (6 a.m-6 a.m. Jan. 2, USA)
Biggest Loser marathon (8 a.m.-8 p.m., Bravo)
Cheaters marathon (9 a.m.-9 p.m./ET, 6 a.m.-6 p.m./PT, G4)
One Tree Hill (2 p.m.-midnight Jan. 2, SoapNET)
Three Stooges in a marathon on AMC, 6 a.m. New Year’s Eve through 5 a.m. New Year’s …