Check out this story about FedEx! You really need to watch this video and see what happens everyday at FedEx. It is very easy to take this company for granted, but once you see this video, you will have a renewed appreciation. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Picture…
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Valentines Day Spending up in 2012
Check out this video regarding spending on Valentines Day! These numbers are staggering! 17.6 billion dollars will be spent on items associated with Valentines Day this year. Average $126.03 increase of 8.5% from last year 41% of adults in the United States will not celebrate Valentines Day. Average cost of a dozen roses will spike…
Lessons learned from Blazer Manufacturing
Did you see the story about this company in today’s Omaha World Herald? It is a great story about a business that began in Gordon Blaser’s garage nearly 40 years ago. This company supplies schools with athletic equipment in all 50 states. The equipment range from pole vaults and shot put rings to volleyball net…
2012 – America’s New Poor
This video reminded me that a number of people are trying to make ends meet. Nearly every one of every two Americans is just barely meeting personal needs of food, home and expenses. This number is very alarming! Often times on this blog, I talk about businesses and the economy. Sometimes we need to stop…
Economic Predictions for 2011 and 2012
Take a look at this video of economic predictions for 2011 and 2012. It is really interesting to go back and listen to people’s predictions from last year. It seems that each day, we as people are looking for the right news to listen to. We all want a message of hope and assurance that…
Planning for 2012
Typically, this last week between Christmas and New Years is a time of reflecting on the past year accomplishments and looking forward to the new year. Planning in a time of uncertainty can be challenging, but here at Midwest Laboratories the focus is on our clients and our staff. A closer look at the numbers…
Tips on Caring for Your Christmas Tree
You have purchased your Christmas Tree and you are trying to care for it during this Holiday Season. Here are some tips you might want to consider as you care for your tree at your home location. For more tips, consider this site Caring for a Christmas Tree. Use Cold Water – Hot water offers…
How is a baseball made?
On the final day of the regular season of major league baseball, I thought it would be appropriate to look at the makeup of a baseball and see how a baseball is made. A baseball is made up of Agricultural Products like cotton, wool and rawhide. It takes a week from start to finish to…
Current Economic Report – September 2011
Dr. Ernie Goss follows the economic conditions. Dr. Goss has always felt that the economy in Nebraska has flourished during these rough times because the agricultural sector has stayed strong over the past few years. This months report is not good news. The numbers do not suggest a recession but the numbers have deteriorated from…
Chemistry Education
Sometimes, we make chemistry so hard. It is actually a significant part of our lives. The Periodic Table is the foundation of Chemistry. I came across this video and I am sure a number of Science Teachers use it in their classrooms. The video reminds me a lot of the School of Rock Videos. Check…
