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What Did Bernard Madoff Do?
On June 29, 2009, Bernard L. Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison. Let’s take a moment to understand how his scheme worked. The end result, of course, is that Madoff created up to an estimated $50 billion of losses for investors — said to be the biggest fraud committed in the history of Wall Street. Too Good to Be True Madoff’s firm offered what most investors seek — low risk and high returns. This should have fallen under the “too good to be true” category, as these concepts are fundamentally at odds. Investors should have seen red flags when they saw that no other investment…
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Where to Buy Caribbean Vacation Homes for Sale
Written by: James Bovell Summary: Seven Mile Beach offers excellent value for the savvy investor. Grand Cayman homes occupy some of the most beautiful real estate in the world, with everything from luxury condos in a swanky downtown area, to secluded beach-side bungalows and singe-family homes. The Cayman Islands cater to families looking for a relaxed lifestyle that bends business and pleasure in the best possible ways. If you’re wondering where the hottest locations are to buy, these tips will help you. Seven Mile Beach The Seven Mile Beach stretch of Grand Cayman is full of luxury developments, offering some of the best amenities on the islands. Beach bars dot…
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This Trick is Consistently Effective at Holding User Engagement
Users want content. It’s not necessarily good to be the gatekeeper of content, which various media outlets are learning, but it can be beneficial to be an interstitial. Users are willing to sit through shorter ads if it means that the content they want is just a few seconds away. This is why free services like YouTube or Hulu are able to thrive. One rising trend among advertisers is the usage of pre-roll ads on videos, which capture user attention just long enough for messaging to be effective. Explainer Videos Explainer videos primarily help push a customer towards conversion. These videos help set the stage for what to expect. They…
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When is it Worth Pursuing a Construction Claim
When you’re in the construction business, it’s important that you assess your moves before you make them. A single change to plans can cause disruptions, and add costs to the project. Those costs aren’t small change either. That usually means that a claim could be nearing the horizon. That could mean costly construction claim preparation, but does it have to? How Bad is the Damage? A production delay doesn’t necessarily translate to dollars lost, especially if the delay isn’t on something priority. You might be able to shift the workload around to accommodate for the delay. However, if there is a decision to be made and someone is procrastinating then…
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William F. Buckley: The Founder of the National Review
By Phineas Upham William F. Buckley founded the National Review, a conservative publication, in the year 1955. By 1962, he could add “syndicated columnist” to his CV as well. Buckley’s column ran in over 300 separate newspapers across the US, and his political editorials gained fame during TV’s Firing Line segments and a series of magazine and journals. He wrote 40 books over his lifetime, a great majority of which were spy novels. Buckley attended by didn’t graduate from the University of Mexico, because he was called to serve stateside in the U.S. Army when World War II broke out. During his time with the military, he became a second…
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The Real Fury Road: When Big Rig Seats Need an Update
Summary: Improving seats for truckers who do endurance hauling. For truckers, it can seem almost laughable when office workers complain about their seating. After all, they don’t have to consider the challenges that come with endurance hauling. However, much like office workers, truckers can benefit from many innovations and improvements to seating. From new cushions to reupholstering, updating your driver’s seat can improve your health and happiness. The Rigors of the Long Haul Endurance driving puts significant strain on the body and mind. Driver’s seats are suited to 4-5 hour drives at most, but truckers are often on the road for 8+ hours. Shock absorption, weight distribution, and posture are…