Aug 21, 2017 @ 5:43 AM ET By Ben Alonzo
It’s that time of year when the fall semester starts and all of those assignments get your attention. No matter what course you’re taking, there’s a good way to handle it. Things get even more difficult when you try to juggle a job during a full-time load. The good news is you have hope and ….read more
Jul 15, 2017 @ 8:09 AM ET By Ben Alonzo
If you think about it, the advantages of using Amazon have somewhat disappeared. They charge tax, have shipping reliability issues, are often overpriced, have misleading product reviews, and often withhold refunds from customers by issuing an Amazon-only gift card. Smart consumers are starting to ask questions about Amazon’s growing size and shrinking advantages. When I ….read more
Apr 11, 2017 @ 6:16 PM ET By Ben Alonzo
On April 9, 2017, United Airlines had to remove a passenger with a history of trouble, but that wasn’t the headline you’ve probably seen. Bits and pieces of videos and passenger accounts tell only half of the story. The internet is a great thing, but it’s also full of stupid people that could care less ….read more
Mar 07, 2017 @ 9:31 AM ET By Ben Alonzo
The destruction of massive amounts of valuable free public data is the end result of overregulation in higher education. What was essentially the updated language of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has turned into a heavy burden on overworked professors, academic departments, and a major reason why free public educational content is currently ….read more
Dec 07, 2016 @ 1:35 AM ET By Ben Alonzo
I used to be a loyal customer, especially when Radio Shack was actually an exciting place to visit. In 2015, the chain went through a bankruptcy. It was a sign of the times and most likely the last chance this retailer had to stay relevant. It’s amazing that these stores are still around, but will ….read more