Are You In or Out of the Market? What A Difference A Year Makes

by Robin S. Davis, CFP

The decade of 2000-2009 has been dubbed the "lost decade" as most indices averaged annual returns in the negative numbers. The DJIA began the decade at an open of 11,497 and closed at the end of 2009 at 10,428.  This may have you still sitting on the sidelines in defensive mode and not knowing which way to go in the future as health care, income and estate taxes, and real estate values are at the top of the list of the most unknown, but much needed information, for making your next move.  Read More

How To Keep Visual Aids From Becoming Visual Distractions

by Joseph Sommerville, Ph.D.

You’ll find that electronic slide shows play a part in most business presentations today. Used correctly, visuals can help your presentation in three ways. First, they can reinforce a message by complementing the verbal and vocal channels of communication.  Second, they can help clarify complex or abstract information and relationships through visual representation. Third, they can help persuade the audience by enhancing the presenter’s credibility. Read More

Pop The Cork! Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Raises $365,000 for Education Programs at Annual Palm Beach Wine Auction

by Affluent Magazine

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts hosted its celebrated annual Palm Beach Wine Auction on February 16 at The Breakers, Palm Beach. More than 140 friends and supporters attended this popular, sold-out event that generated more than $365,000 for the Kravis Center’s award-winning education programs. Read More

The Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray Beach For Pleasure, Business and Everything in Between

by Affluent Magazine

Searching for an address to experience the relaxed beach lifestyle of Florida’s Gold Coast? You’ll find none fresher, more inviting or, for that matter, more engaging than The Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray Beach. Newly opened in November 2009, the seaside city’s first independent luxury hotel embraces the ocean’s-edge ambiance of its location through an array of upscale amenities including an elegant spa, a contemporary menu focused on fresh local produce at Atlantic Grille, and nearby beach club privileges. Read More

Take Advantage of This Time to Advertise!

by Robert J. Gibson

Yes, marketing budgets have shrunk. Every sale takes an incredible effort. Nevertheless, never before, has the discipline of advertising been as cost effective, measurable and far-reaching. For some companies, failure is not an option.  Therefore, instead of halting marketing and accepting defeat, they look at the current playing field: Creative services are more affordable than ever. Read More

Ultrafast Dishwasher Makes Clean-Up a Breeze for DeGustibus Chef: But You Don’t Have to Be a Chef to Own Miele’s Commercial Dishwasher

by Affluent Magazine

Last year, Miele’s ultrafast commercial dishwasher was installed at the famed DeGustibus Cooking School in Macy’s department store, Herald Square, New York and within just a few days, the kitchen staff experienced a 70% increase in cleaning throughput.
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Fresh Blueberry Scones

by Affluent Magazine

The cultivated blueberries we enjoy today are much larger and more plump than their wild cousins. Great for eating out of hand, they are also the perfect berry for using in our baking as heat turns them soft and sweet. Besides pies, tarts, cakes and muffins, blueberries (fresh or frozen) are wonderful when used in this recipe for Blueberry Scones.
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