It took $4 gasoline to get folks to think about their driving habits. Similarly, it looks like a meltdown of the megabanks and other financial institutions is prompting consumers to think about where they are putting their money, who they can trust and what results they should expect. And much of their hard earned cash […]
A Consumer’s Guide to Choosing Cholesterol-lowering Medications
Most of the cholesterol we need is produced by our liver. Cholesterol is in all of our tissues and is a component of cell membranes and nerves. Hence, raising cholesterol levels through diet increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. With cholesterol, less is better. According to medical experts, the best way to achieve […]
A Consumer’s Guide to Buying Leaner Types and Cuts of Meats
A nutritious, balanced diet includes two to three daily servings from the meat food group, which is made up not only of red meat and poultry but also fish, eggs, legumes, tofu, and peanut butter. Small servings of lean meat deliver a solid amount of nutrients without too much fat. Red meat, such as steaks, […]
A Consumer’s Guide to Choosing and Preparing Poultry Meats Safely
It’s no secret that North Americans have birds on the brain. Turkey, for example, has made its way to the table year-round, and, for the health-conscious, chicken has replaced beef as the staple of choice. It’s no wonder: poultry is rich in protein and can be prepared to suit any palate. Yet it is also […]
Digital Marketing of the Future: What Can We Expect in the Next 5 Years?
Looking into the future is never an easy thing to do. The past is littered with individuals you have made bold predictions, only to fizzle out. Where are the flying cars? What about hover boards? We’re talking about real hover boards – the kind from Back to the Future. These aren’t going to be […]
Growing OTT Demand is Driving the Need for Robust In-Home Backbone Networks, says HomeGrid Forum President Donna Yasay
The burgeoning interest in on-demand streaming video, driven by new OTT service offerings such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Video, together with the rapid proliferation of Internet-enabled devices, is one of the major market trends of the moment. This, however, puts an enormous strain on in-home networks which can struggle to cope with the […]