Biz: New Starbucks Logo Unveiled

The Starbucks logo has evolved over the years. The following image shows the evolution of the logo over the years. Such rebranding techniques are common throughout the business industry. I have never quite understood the logic of such methods when a business isn't struggling, or isn't attempting to remake its image with respect to the public eye, but I personally like this logo and feel that their evolution is definitely moving in the right direction. Kudos to Starbucks for such a bold move.

Biz: The Lifecycle of the Dollar [Infographic]

With the future state of the Dollar in doubt throughout the world, I found the following infographic very informative about its method of production, distribution and overall life reasonably informative.  What I found most interesting is that the $1 bill is longer than that of the $5 and even $10. I would have guessed very differently, thinking that the $1 was the most widely used bill in the USA. I am not sure if they are simply built stronger, or that her destruction criteria is substantially lower in grade than that of the $5 and $10, but either way I was surprised. I was equally surprised to learn that the cost of producing a note was only four cents. I had assumed it was much...

Biz: 17 More Billionaires Join Bill Gates' and Warren Buffett's Philanthropic Venture

Another 17 Billionaires have joined Bill Gates' and Warren Buffett's The Giving Pledge, which those who join promise to donate at least half their wealth throughout their life or upon their death. Currently, the list of Billionaires that joined The Giving Pledge total 57. While this may sound like an exorbitant amount of money, in the grand scheme of things it is merely a drop in the Bucket. In 2009, the American people alone donated upwards of $227 Billion, which is likely not a great deal less than the total that is to be donated by the 57 Billionaires that pledged.  The complete list of new Billionaires is below, but a complete list of all 57 can be found on The Giving...

Biz: 20 Ways to Save Money in our Struggling Economy

In today's economy, income is short while expenses seem to be growing daily. Inflation has taken hold with the price of food steadily increasing, gasoline prices on the rise and utility are continually robbing their customers more and more every day. Considering we must eat, we need a means to get to work and living without heat is virtually impossible, some may think that every day is becoming worse than the previous. However, much can be done in order to increase ones assets even in today's economy if the proper steps are taken. The following is a list of 20 steps that can be taken in order to ease ones expenses, hopefully leading to the eventual goal of saving money. The list is in no...