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Are In-Car Gadgets Worth the Dangers of Distracted Driving?

October 16, 2023 By 901am

There is no doubt that car safety has gone a long, long way, especially in developed countries such as the United States. Thanks to technology, not only do car manufacturers have to adhere to minimum safety standards – other tech companies are also making gadgets that add to motorist safety. Or do they, really?

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As impressive as in-car gadgets are today, the fact remains that car crashes are still rampant throughout the country. On average, over 37,000 people die in road crashes a year. Not to mention people who survive but sustain injuries that affect their standard of living. While they may be able to claim benefits with the help of a personal injury lawyer, this does not really change the fact that they have injuries for life, does it?

This brings us to the question: do in-car gadgets really help to increase safety, or do they compound the dangers of distracted driving? [Read more…]

Originally posted on February 13, 2015 @ 8:00 am

Three Tips Every Silver Blogger Should Share

October 16, 2023 By 901am

Silver is one of the hottest commodities in precious metals today, so there’s a lot of blog space all over the internet that is devoted to helping the common person with investment in silver. Knowing little tricks of the trade could mean the difference between a wasted investment and a very lucrative investment decision. People look to you as a blogger in the industry to discover any inside information they may be able to use to boost their investment decisions. Here are a few little tips you could use to create a more informative blog about the silver industry.

Invest in bullion and coins

If you’re just starting out, it’s good to invest in tangible bullion and coins. This way, you don’t have to pay mining costs to an unknown mining company. You also don’t have to buy a whole lot to start off. You will want to find sellers that sell as close to market value as possible. You will have to pay a fee to the seller, but it shouldn’t be an unreasonable amount. If you’re going to buy coins, you should know that it’s best to invest your money into bullion coins. You don’t really want to get involved in numeric value of coins. That’s more of a collector’s market. [Read more…]

Originally posted on August 19, 2015 @ 3:17 am

5 Tips To Successfully Connect a Blog To an Event

October 16, 2023 By 901am

One of the more difficult aspects of creating a successful event is having some sort of consistent blogging and advertising to go along with it. It’s a particular kind of skill set that is a little hard to wrap your mind around if it isn’t something you’ve done before.

To counteract that lack of experience, think about the following five tips next time you want to specifically attach a blog to a particular event: choose the right setting from the very beginning, follow consistent rules concerning images, match the tone of the event to the tone of the blog, be sure to keep size and scale appropriate with the purpose, and find other events that have been successful in the past to emulate.

Choose the Right Special Event Setting

The best event in the world is going to fall flat if you don’t find the right special events setting. This is your most important first decision, and with that decision, you’ll also be starting to consider associating a blog with it, and giving yourself a push in the right direction when it comes to online marketing as well. [Read more…]

Originally posted on August 9, 2015 @ 8:54 am

Three Things You Are Taking For Granted In Online Marketing

October 16, 2023 By 901am

No matter what type of business you have, whether it’s big or small, you should be online and you should be utilizing all of the online marketing advantages that are there for you. The internet has opened up a host of outlets for businesses and for entrepreneurs to let people know about them, their products, and their services.

Like all things in technology, outlets change. One form of online outreach may become more popular as another goes to the wayside. As you read this you’ll find that you’ve likely heard a lot about using the first two as marketing materials, but the third one seems to be less used these days.

Keep reading to find out how can can use these three things to help market your business, and why it is you might be taking them for granted. Online marketing isn’t the same as buying an ad in the local paper. You need to do your footwork, not just pay someone to create and print your info. [Read more…]

Originally posted on August 13, 2015 @ 3:14 am

Best Times Couples Should Not Use Their Gadgets

October 16, 2023 By 901am

The digital age has made communication faster and readily available round the clock via the mobile devices. People around the world can now connect instantly and even see each other in real time.

But while mobile technology has its advantages particularly in terms of communication, it also has disadvantages. In the case of married couples, for instance, the constant use of smartphones, tablets and laptops even while in the house can strain their relationship. In worse cases, this can even lead to divorce, according to a divorce lawyer from Sevens Legal. A recent study published in the Psychology of Popular Media Culture journal found that technology and screens disconnect people from their partners.

As people could not afford to live without their mobile gadgets these days, their relationships also suffer. Some are so attached to their smartphones that they could not help but check it from time to time even when they’re eating dinner or watching TV with their families at home. A study by Mobile Mindset has confirmed this saying that nearly 60 percent of people admit that they don’t go an hour without checking their phone and they do this while lying in bed before they sleep, after waking up and even in the middle of the night. This was referred to by the researchers as “technoference” or the interference of technology in a relationship. [Read more…]

Originally posted on January 31, 2015 @ 7:59 am