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SIDELINES
A collection of special items not necessarily related to payment processing, but are particularly interesting.
The Richest People in America Here's the annual ranking of the Forbes richest people in America, the ultimate scorecard of wealth. Soros cracked the top 10. Zuckerberg's in the top 20. continue
Amazon.com Announces “Best of 2011” Lists Amazon.com, Inc. has released its "Best of 2011" lists, which include the best-selling, most wished for, most gifted, and most loved products as determined by Amazon.com customers in 2011. List
Best Credit Cards in America A review of the best credit cards for different credit card categories like travel rewards credit cards, cash back credit cards, credit cards for students, and more. complete list
Who Owns What You Watch on TV? In 2007 the average U.S. household received 119 channels. The average house tuned-in to at least 16 0f those channels for a minimum of 10 minutes. But who owns the channels? It's hard to know which companies are responsible for taking up so much of our time. Explore which corporations own some of the most popular TV channels. charts and grafix
400 Miles Per Gallon
An unbelievable new car is coming to the U.S. No Joke! Read about an engineer named Steve Fambro – and his 400 mpg hybrid Aptera two-seater. Full Story or cut to the chase for just the Pics
$15 Trillion
I don't know if this is new or not but someone's illustrated all the various types and layers of debt we enjoy here in the United States. This pile next to the Statue of Liberty is what $15 trillion dollars would look like all stacked up. click here
The $99,864,731.94 ATM Receipt
Someone withdrew $400 from an ATM in the Hamptons earlier this month. The person left the receipt behind which showed a remaing balance of $99,864,731.94. You have to see it to believe it
Virtual Tourist
Where do you want to explore? The inside scoop on 60,006 destinations and counting. More than 1,750,000 tips and 3,600,00 photos on over 58,000 locations. Very user friendly, with an excellent search tool. enjoy here
Find the Cheapest Gas Price
With prices sky-rocketing, here you can easily search updated information for the cheapest gas in your neighborhood. click here
Classic Milton Friedman Greed Lecture
In this classic 1979 video, Milton Friedman famously “schooled” talk-show host Phil Donahue on the nature of greed and the virtues of capitalism. Portions of this Friedman video are currently being featured on CNBC commercials. I'll never get tired of watching this - it's Friedman at his best, and in his prime. video
One of The Easiest and Most Powerful Excercises in The World If you want to quickly improve your health and happiness, this activity does it. The best part is it takes very little effort. Paradoxically, the less effort you exert, the more benefit accrues. Any guesses what it is? click here
The Best Magazine Articles Ever
These are suggestions for the all-time best magazine articles (in English). You be the judge. continue
Time's Top Ten Inventions
Time is out with a list of the 50 best inventions of the year. Aside from the iPad (#1) and the BloomBox, which was featured on 60 Minutes this spring, I hadn't heard about most of these. For example, Square looks like it will change the world once it catches on. Imagine taking credit card payments with your phone... continue
Cold Cure Trick
The key to remember is that just being exposed to a cold virus does not have to mean that you'll catch a cold. If your immune system is operating at its peak, it should actually be quite easy for you to fend off the virus without ever getting sick. continue
Flu Shot or Not?
This year it is more important that you protect your children and loved ones from the flu vaccines than influenza itself. Here's eighteen reason why you should NOT vaccinate your children against the flu this season.
Greatest Announcer
Considered the greatest sports announcer of all time, Bob Ufer (1920-1981) was the lead broadcaster for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team for 37 years, starting in 1944. Listen to this thrilling replay of the conclusion to the classic U of M - Ohio State game from November 20th. 1971, as three time All-American Billy Taylor runs in the winning touchdown. Then stay tuned for a musical inspiration from Dr. Taylor's website. Audio Replay
Ingenious Flipper Bridge
Hong Kong drives on the left side of the road, mainland China on the right. So how do you prevent crashes when driving between them? To find out, watch this Video
Amazing "Old World" Construction Techniques
Reminiscent of the story about Milton Friedman traveling to Asia in the 1960s and visiting a worksite where a new canal was being built. Friedman was shocked to see that instead of modern tractors and earth-mover equipment the workers instead were using...video
Fantastic Video
Fantastic video on the progression of information technology. Sony Corporation played this video at their executive conference this year..Caution: It may leave you a little breathless —— 10,842,194 views and counting!
Amazing video: The Worlds Safest Table Saw
Unbelievable technology keeps powerful saw from cutting human tissue.. Conclusive proof that: a) things are getting better and better all the time, b) not all safety improvements are a result of OSHA regulations, and c) the invisible hand (aka "greed" or "enlightened self-interest") works.
Flag Etiquette
As we enter the "Other Holiday Season", starting with Memorial Day at the end of this month, lots of folks are inclined to display the Old Red, White, and Blue! Here are some guidelines to follow to be sure you are in step with the proper protocol.
Hiring Freeze
Lawmakers agreed on legislation Tuesday to subsidize the cryogenic freezing of recent college graduates until the job market recovers.
Take a Trip on the Virtual Turnpike
Acquaint yourself with an area before you go there or call up places from your past to see what they look like now.
Wi-Fi Finder
Search this registry of 292,383 FREE and pay Wi-Fi locations in 139 countries.
Earth Rings
An amazing musical video of what the Earth would look like with rings like Saturn
Why do people succeed?
An unmissable 3-minute video on the real secrets of success...
Why you should NOT get a flu shot
Eighteen reasons you shouldn't vaccinate your children against the flu this season
Electronic Payments Glossary
Take the mystery out of those strange words and phrases used in the payments industry...
ATM Locator
Find an ATM machine anywhere in the country...
USA Gasoline Prices
Compare gas prices at your local gas stations before filling up...
The Best Places To Retire
Money magazines 2009 list of America's best small towns ...
U.S. Debt Clock
The shocking amount in unfunded liabilities per citizen...
Free Lunch
Why pay for something when you can have it for free? Here's 101 restaurants where...
Things you should never pay full price for
Each item on the list is one that you should almost never pay full price for.
Top 30 Countries to Retire To
If international living appeals to you...
The Best Hospitals in America
Out of 4861, 21 qualified for the Honor Roll by earning high scores in...
Every Issue of LIFE Magazine
All 4,861 originals from 1936 to 1972...
America's Prettiest Autumn Drives
Enjoy natures beauty at its best...
Best CD Rates Available Nationally
Here is a list of the nationally available best CD rates, updated regularly...