Christopher M. Hall

Getting a Small Business Loan in 3 Simple Steps

Even though coming up with a small business idea is a “dime a dozen", securing the funds in the form of small business loans can be exhausting. No matter how great your idea for a small business, if the money to begin or continue isn’t there, your busine... Read >

Best Internet Marketing Tools

The best internet marketing tools allow you to get an edge on your competition even if you are just starting. A successful online business is hard to build and it will not come easy. The only way to survive online is to get traffic, and traffic is eithe... Read >

Allen Iverson – Is He A Winner?

Some players just know how to win. Doesn't seem to matter where they are or what team they are on, they just have a winning knack about them. Shaquille O'neal, Robert Horry, and Ron Harper come to mind. Now granted these players were on great teams, bu... Read >

College Football Storylines – Week 6

College football is an exciting game. Every week there are amazing victories, unthinkable defeats, and brand new storylines that seem to get better and better. 1. Will Tim Tebow play against LSU? Sounds like it will be a game decision. You certai... Read >

Donavan McNabb Will Play Against the Bucs

Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles will play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This will be his first action since breaking his rib in the first game of the season. The ribs have not completely healed as they still cause discomfort, and McNab... Read >

Ricky Rubio – When Will He Play In The NBA?

Ricky Rubio, a highly-touted basketball player from Spain, has decided to play at home for at least two more years before joining the NBA. This is despite the fact that Rubio was drafted fifth by the Minnesota Timberwolves in last year's June draft. Ala... Read >

Replacement Refs in The NBA? Not an Easy Job

It is always difficult to replace an established person at a job. You have to build relationships and prove that you belong while at the same time focusing on getting the job done. It is even worse when the people you are working with would prefer to ha... Read >

Phillies Win Game 1 Against the Rockies

Cliff Lee certainly did not pitch like the postseason rookie that he is. Lee pitched a 6-hitter against the Colorado Rockies, and the Phillies won the first game of the playoff series 5-1. Lee, who won the American League Cy Young Award last year, struc... Read >

Michael Crabtree And His Deal With the 49ers

Well, it took long enough. After months of arguing and posturing, wide receiver Michael Crabtree has ended his holdout and signed with the San Francisco 49ers. So far, there has been no hint from Crabtree's side as to what the final contract pays Crab... Read >

The Best Productivity Booster at Work

Yeah, I know it is cliché-ish. I know that you can not buy things with it. And I know that sometimes it is mutually exclusive with work itself. But the fact still remains that the best productivity booster at work is happiness. Yep, just being happy ... Read >

How To Remove Those Blasted Stains

We've all had those stains that you just can't get out. And it sure is frustrating when your otherwise good blouse, shirt, or tablecloth is ruined because of a stain. Need some help getting them out? Here are some tips. Candle wax - to remove candle... Read >

The Yankees Are Back!

Here we are in the postseason again and we welcome a familiar friend (or foe, depends on how you look at it) - the New York Yankees. After entering their $1.5 billion palace and spending millions in the off-season, the Yankees captured the American Leagu... Read >

The Basics About The Forex

The forex, or foreign exchange market, is the largest trading market in the world. Each day, more than $4 trillion dollars are traded in the forex. Compare this to the $25 billion each day that is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, and it is easy to... Read >

Professional Athletes And Meaningless Games

At the heart of every athlete is a competitor. That competitive drive is the main ingredient that pushes the athlete to perform - win or lose. But sometimes, with all the million dollar contracts, endorsement deals, and reality TV shows, I wonder if pro... Read >

Iteration Planning - Don't Allocate Tasks Yet!

While planning an iteration, tasks are not allocated to specific individuals. At the start, it may appear obvious who will work on a specific task; however, based on the progress of the whole team against the entire set of tasks, what is obvious at the s... Read >