K-1: Past and Future or Japan and the greats In the 1990s, my Japanese friends at the dojo pestered me with questions about “Iron” Mike Tyson and his various returns from the penal system. Could Tyson have beaten a top Ali? No, I would say … have you ever...

The signs that the economy is starting to improve are subtle, but they are out there. Whether it’s from the slow drop in gas prices or the fact that the housing market is starting to stabilize, the country is starting to breathe a sigh of relief that maybe we...

“If you listen to them, if you are brave enough to really listen to their story, you can see that most of the time you could have made some of the same decisions if you had lived their life instead of yours.” ~ Amaryllis Fox ~ When I was...

Maya Unlimited 2009 is Autodesk’s latest version of the industry-leading software for visual effects artists and animators. Most 3D companies these days, large and small, use Maya software in one form or another, so as a student looking to get a job upon graduation, it makes sense to understand...

Since the beginning of time, music has been used as an expression of cultural identity. Ancient tribal societies used music as the basis for meetings and to express their history, ethnicity, and cultural beliefs. Music has changed over time, but the use of music as an essential part of...

Here’s a question from one of my clients about buying a home with a kitchen tabletop closure. My quick answer … Watch out! Q: Hi Lou, I have a property under contract that I want to resell / transfer as-is to a rehabilitator / renovator, but I may need...

If you don’t know how to start a diabolo, check out my other diabolo article to get started with the basics and come back to this article once you’ve achieved these new skills. Time to continue … Need for speed: There are many ways to increase the speed of...

If getting customers to visit your website is your first challenge, getting the customer to look around is your second. The basic layout, design, and content of your site can make the difference between a sale and losing a customer to the back button. Whether you’re looking to build...

Who didn’t love receiving a personalized gift as a kid? There was something exciting about receiving a gift with your name engraved or painted on. If you’ve ever needed to surprise a recipient with a gift, a personalized item was a sure win. Adult gift givers can relive the...

Dating and braces don’t have to be deadly enemies. With so many people choosing to straighten their teeth or fix their smile today, braces are not the killer effect on their romantic life. The orthodontic physician comments: “This is a better time than ever to get braces. Not only...