FAO Schwarz!

What in the world happened to FAO Schwarz? I had no idea they filed for bankruptcy in 2002, and then again in 2003. Then I read that not to long ago they were sold to Toys R Us Inc. I’m not sure how will Toys R Us will do with them, or if they even fit in with them. FAO Schwarz only has 2 locations, that I know of. One is their flagship store in NYC, and the other one is located in Las Vegas. They also run a catalog business, which up till today I thought they where doing very well. I guess their main customers, the rich folk aren’t buying their toys anymore. I once went to their store in NYC and saw race care their listed for over $25,000, a kids race car. Their toys are over priced, only the rich shopped there. Now with Toys R Us taken them over maybe we’ll see prices come down to where everyone will be able to afford that crap.

No More Hiding!

It seems that the rich people can no longer hide their money off shore. The a Swiss bank, UBS AG is planning on turning over the names of American people suspected of hiding money in their bank. UBS AG has made a deal with the IRS that will start the process of turning over American names. I read that the bank will first notify the people on the list of almost 4500. These people will have the choice to appeal to the Switzerland’s Federal Administrative Court to make sure laws are being followed. The IRS said that they will fight for the names and amounts that aren’t turned over to them. The IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman said that we’re looking to collect taxes with held in the account of almost $18 billion. I think this fight will go on for a long time. Plus it’s going to be hard to prove where the money was made. These are really rich people hiding money, so it’s going to be a fight with the IRS. If the money is owed to the U.S, then I’m all for it. But if it’s not I hope the U.S government leaves them alone.

Top Web Hosting!

For most of you I’m sure you’ve had problem with your hosting provider, I know I have.  When the time was right I made the move, to another provider, left the other one behind.  And if you’re seriously looking for a new web site hosting provider as well you need to do a simple search via your choice of search engine.  I would recommend doing a search for “website hosting.”  Once you find someone you like check to see what other’s are saying about them.  They may have a good rating in some areas, and a bad rating in others.  There are people out there that love to rate everything they buy and use, so you will find something.  I base all my purchases based on customer service, then price.  Something may look good and cheap, but could cost you more down the road.  Another thing you can do is find a site that based their findings on customer satisfaction, affordability, reliability, uptime and technical support.  Anyway, you should have no problem finding a new provider, hey, some will even more your site over for free.

Career Professionals!

With the economy in the toilet, as well as the job market finding a great job is just about impossible. I read the other day that we’re coming out of the recession, but that doesn’t mean much for the job market. Just like any other recession the job market takes a little longer to recover. And right now only the lucky few are getting the high paying jobs. Or are they taking that extra step to beat you out? You too should be taking that extra step to get ahead. I have an idea you just might want to check out, CareerBuilder. By visiting their site you will see right away how they will help you get your name out there with hiring managers. They also offer expert advice. It’s time to get your life back on the right track, visit their site and check them out. So if you’re serious about finding a new job you need to make the first step, let them help you finish.