To say that recent economic news has been grim would be an understatement of Monty Python proportion. One doesn't need to look far to find a myriad of references to depression recession and "these tough economic times." Yes gloom is in the air and modern pessimism flourishes. The fatalistic media is fanning the flames. And yet about a week ago a glimmer of hope shone through … [Read more...] about Optimism conquers economy
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Pep Rent Car
No car on campus? Now you can still drive.In December Hertz launched its new car-sharing club Connect By Hertz and Pepperdine was one of the first universities to sign on.Senior Anna McDermott lives on campus without a car and was the first student to use the service. She says she drove her rental car through the Los Angeles area for six days and enjoyed her experience."The … [Read more...] about Pep Rent Car
Vegas and the Recession
Lady Luck in not on the side of Sin City...In a town once thought to be recession proof Vegas is feeling a failing economy. The statistics show the economy in Vegas is just like the rest of the country...in a recession. But this Valentine's weekend Vegas did not show signs of people scrimping and saving. Restaurants were packed popular clubs had lines of hundreds and big shows … [Read more...] about Vegas and the Recession
Life after the Major Leagues
The World Series championship ring is one of the single most coveted awards in the world of baseball. It symbolizes a culmination of dedication and backbreaking hard work and its owners can boast in the fact that they are indeed some of the world's greatest.But what happens once your major league career comes to an end? The spotlight often dims on retired players instead … [Read more...] about Life after the Major Leagues
Marshall Ford Part II
39 year old Marshall Ford puts rhymes and rhythms together. His stage name is massive and at 649 pounds this father of 3 and full time caregiver had no where else to turn.Massive decided he needed to make a life change that would live up to his big name and big size. Dr. Naim performed Massive's laporscopic sleeve mastectomy. It is a two hour operation where surgeons make a few … [Read more...] about Marshall Ford Part II