Swing dance is a gorgeous combination of a specific historical and cultural moment. It dates back to the 1920s, the African American community began to evolve their own dance moves to the Lindy Hop and Charleston while dancing to contemporary jazz. This quickly picked up speed as Swing dancing can be seen in many Holly… read more

Retailers will push every kind of gadget under the sun on consumers – all in the name of simplifying their lives and the latest must-have 'technology' to get the job done. In the kitchen, just as everywhere else, it seems like there's a slew of ridiculous objects on the market. Here are some of out top picks for the … read more

Inline skating or roller blading is a great way to get your exercise and has also become a popular leisure sport in the USA. It requires fitness, flexibility, balance and strength. Rollerblade enthusiasts can choose between trails, distance competitions, skate parks, speed tests or urban routes. Here are some of the to… read more

Many people are unfamiliar with the term general merchandise, and yet this is an essential business and consumer term that we should all know. General merchandise is anything that not sold in the Grocery section of the store - that means the general merchandise list would exclude products like alcohol, but it also excl… read more

Let's discuss a recent proposal made by Obama to raise minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $9 by the end of 2015. Though it still seems far off, it's likely to happen as this proposal is profoundly supported by America's over 6 million small-scale employers. In the past, lobbyists who represent small businesses have alw… read more