May 2007


Business & Careers29 May 2007 02:28 pm

I had to do some research for work recently about trucking (don’t ask why) and I was rather surprised at what I learned. So I thought I’d share.

It’s no secret that truck driving isn’t exactly perceived as a glamorous job, right? The job has been pegged as an occupation fit for simpletons and the industry has long battled negative public perceptions. What most individuals do not realize is truck driving jobs are actually becoming profitable careers rich in opportunities for advancement.

Within as little as four weeks of training, drivers can be on the road with a starting salary of $40,000 (more than most teachers make). And with only two years of experience, many drivers are able to earn as much as $100,000. Given the training ratio and the demand for drivers, this is certainly one of the most advantageous types of business to get into as an alternative to traditional higher education.

Money & Finance12 May 2007 03:50 pm

People always seem to be trying to make an extra buck. More money means more freedom, right? Well, in the age of entrepreneurship and booming business, making that extra buck may not be as hard as you think.

A Utah-based company has engineered a program that allows individuals to dabble in mortgage and real estate investments without actually getting a realtor’s license. Apparently the pay out is quite substantial and individuals in the program are said to be able to keep their current job while doing these investments on the side.

I actually heard about the program through a friend of a friend, who swore it delivered a fat additional income with limited risk and no additional experience required. Sound too good to be true? Perhaps it is, but maybe you should check it out this “Utah business Opportunity” (as it has been dubbed) for yourself.

Random07 May 2007 11:58 am

Here’s an interesting story: apparently egg donation fertility services is becoming big business on college campuses. Advertisements on websites such as Craigslist and in campus newspapers appear by the hundreds every day, appealing to young (under 30), intelligent (high test scores), and attractive (uber hot) women to donate their eggs. One ad that appears in the UC, Berkeley student newspaper claims compensation of $10,000 for one donation cycle; applicants must be “attractive, under the age of 29, and SAT scores 1300 or higher.”

Eggs have been exchanged since the inception of the fertility industry nearly 30 years ago, but the business has become a global marketplace filled with potential egg donors due to the rising accessibility and technological advances of the internet.

The compensation for the donors is certainly what makes the process so enticing for young women. Since federal law does not regulate how much donors can be paid, donors may receive anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 for one donation cycle. And assuming all factors are still satisfactory (health, age, etc.) donors can even give their eggs multiple times. That certainly is an attractive prospect for cash-strapped college girls with outrageous student loans and minimum wage part-time jobs.

So if you’re an intelligent and attractive (or semi-good looking, some centers aren’t so picky) twenty-something gal with no moral qualms when it comes to this controversial industry, perhaps becoming an egg donor is the key that unlocks the door to some very sweet cash.

Music & Entertainment02 May 2007 12:48 am

What better way to start than throwing a phatty shoutout to Shepizzle Indie Music Reviews?