How to be an informed timeshare consumer

If you currently own a timeshare slot that you want to sell or are considering buying a timeshare resale or vacation club, you may be concerned about some of the negative publicity regarding timeshare resales. While trust is arguably the most important aspect of any monetary transaction, it is especially important when a consumer is involved in the timeshare purchase […]

Can the piano be used as a percussion instrument?

Early classification methodologies: Hindus classified instruments according to their materials as early as the 1st century BC. Percussion instruments, vibrating strings, vibrating columns made of metal or wood, and percussion instruments made of leather were the four basic categories they came up with. The Chinese had inherited this classification system in the 4th century BC. C. Victor Mahillon, a curator […]

BigLaw: a long-time investor in the brand market

The BigLaw brand In our age of competition and connectivity, law firms face an unprecedented challenge from the brand, and BigLaw, the largest and most successful law firms in the world, tend to play long-term. For BigLaw to “win,” you must continue to enhance your business brand to attract and retain your clients and attorneys. The question is: Are your […]

What States Is Sports Betting Legal?

Sports Betting Legal There is a huge debate over whether sports betting is legal in the US. In some states, such as Maine, it’s already legal, but others are considering legislation that would make it illegal. In some cases, the issue has a partisan bent. In other instances, sports betting is illegal in the US only if it is a […]

Can a narcissist love?

Anyone who has ever loved a narcissist wonders, “Does he really love me?” “Does she appreciate me?” They are torn between their love and their pain, between staying or leaving, but it seems they can’t do it either. Some swear they are loved; others are convinced that they are not. It’s confusing, because sometimes they experience the caring person they […]

Alternative Commercial Mortgage Lenders: Hedge Funds and Private Equity

Hedge funds and private equity firms are investment companies created by Wall Street investment banks and financed by wealthy individuals and cash-rich corporate entities. Unlike standard publicly traded mutual funds, hedge funds are largely unregulated and have much more leeway in their investment options. Many of these funds have recognized the opportunity that has arisen in commercial real estate loans […]