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Should We Allow Cheap Gas to Kill Alternative Energy Vehicles – Again?

Should We Allow Cheap Gas to Kill Alternative Energy Vehicles – Again?

THE TRUE COST IS INCREASING

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Environment, Lifestyle Blog, Political, Technology

Regardless of how long it lasts, it seems like everyone is thrilled with the current reduction in price of gasoline. But how does that savings stand up to the increasing cost of climate change? One or two super storms could easily wipe out any savings and ultimately...
Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

“HEY, YOU’RE IMPORTANT TO ME!”

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Clients, Event, Lifestyle Blog

Well it’s that time of year again when we reach out to friends and family to let them know that they are important to us. It’s even better when we can spend some time with them. We love this time of year because it reminds us that family and friendship is what it’s...
Thanksgiving – A Time to be Thankful for a Culture that Supports Entrepreneurship

Thanksgiving – A Time to be Thankful for a Culture that Supports Entrepreneurship

YOU CAN DO IT!

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education, Lifestyle Blog, Political

We have so much to be thankful for in the United States, and Thanksgiving Day is the perfect time to express our gratitude. The economy appears to be improving, employment seems to be on the upsurge and home values have been on the rise. But there is something else,...
Halloween – Different Strokes For Different Folks

Halloween – Different Strokes For Different Folks

DíA DE LOS MUERTOS

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Education, Event, Lifestyle Blog

As we travel throughout the world, it’s interesting to see how different cultures celebrate Halloween. In the U.S. it’s mostly ghosts and goblins, vampires and gore with trick or treat, costumes and parties. In certain Latin American cultures, they have a holiday that...
Setting Priorities is Essential to Goal Achievement

Setting Priorities is Essential to Goal Achievement

ALL THE BOXES ARE NOT THE SAME SIZE

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Company Culture, Education, Lifestyle Blog

With the advent of computers, we began to see icons for everything. All these cute little logos were the same size. Most were for programs and applications, but one was inevitably for settings. Even though the settings button was much more important than any of the...
Hotels Should Provide Discounts for Water Savers

Hotels Should Provide Discounts for Water Savers

USE LESS -PAY LESS

by Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey | Business Blog, Environment, Lifestyle Blog, Political

We do a lot of traveling for our speaking engagements, and lately, no matter what hotel we stay in, we get a notice in the bathroom that says something like, “Please help us conserve water by hanging up the towels you wish to reuse. If you would like them replaced,...
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