Category Archives: Economy

Electric Highways Powering Electric Cars

Lately, you can’t do anything now without being told to “Go Green.” Electric cars seem to be the best way to get around while still helping the environment. But what happens if you are driving an electric car on the … Continue reading

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Shrinking Families Need TLC

All too soon it will be Passover/Easter at the least and holy week starting with Palm Sunday around the start of April at the most. These days the most of holiday is more needful than just a reason to shop seasonal products. … Continue reading

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Employers and NCAA Athletes subject to Facebook search

Employers these days have been subjecting their employees to Facebook checks to see what kind of character they have. Employers started by just looking on an employees facebook so that thy can see what kind of individual they have become. It has even gone … Continue reading

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The Intern’s Spiral of Silence

With the annual Nicholson School of Communication’s Intern Pursuit, and internship fair, coming up around the corner on March 20th, 2012, most students at the University of Central Florida are probably starting to feel a bit anxious. With the worries … Continue reading

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Florida Citrus Bowl Renovations

The Amway center, home of the Orlando Magic held the 2012 NBA All-Star events this past weekend and people from everywhere came out to enjoy the festivities. With the Amway center being a few blocks from its previous location, many … Continue reading

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Gas prices high again?

It costs to be a free country, literally. Due to conflicts worldwide, as well as rising costs at home, our gas prices never seem to reach below three dollars these days. Many  U.S. Citizens own cars and utilize them for … Continue reading

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Gas Saving Tips

I feel that in all the posts I have written for this have been quite sardonic and cynical. For this blog post I’m going to just be informative rather than have an opinion. This weekend I have to go on … Continue reading

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Cell Phone Crunch Time

I’m sure you would agree that you pay enough for your monthly cell phone service as it is. But do not fret my fellow cell phone user! The days of costly cell phone bills are here to stay! And there … Continue reading

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Student Loans, Help or Hinderance?

Within our society today, we are encouraged and expected to obtain college degrees in order to ensure a financially stable future. Attending college is now more accessible than ever before. Many minority students and students from out of state or … Continue reading

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Verizon, Redbox Ready to Take on Netflix With Streaming Service

Verizon announced Monday that it is taking a crack at the video streaming business. The company is joining forces with Coinstar, the parent company of popular DVD rental kiosk business Redbox — a move that will take on rival video rental company … Continue reading

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