More and more people are creating their own home entertainment theaters with the advancement in High definition TVs, wireless surround sound and amazing DVD movies thanks to Blu-ray disks. Many are including theater seating and popcorn machines to make a real experience. As technology becomes less expensive home theater systems will become more popular and the options will be more expansive. So the next time you are sitting in a crowded theater with the crying baby just think that you could create your own perfect movie experience right down to the popcorn and Ju-Ju Beans.

This is the time of year that businesses are planning for 2008 and gathering data to help them make sound marketing and financial decisions. The business performance management piece of any company is critical to identify trends, competitive landscape, and outside forces that will have impact on their business. It is this planning process that will enable a company to drive market share, increase shareholder value, and gain new customers. There are many factors that go into the business planning process which includes data from market research, finance, human resources, and sales to help paint the picture and give the best forecast for a successful business year in 2008.

If you are like many other Americans you are hooked on the World Series of Poker tournaments and love to watch as the pros and the news guys go head to head. I keep seeing the re-runs of Jamie Golds triumph march last year through the WSOP as he amassed a boat load of chips. He outplayed everyone and kept everyone guessing as to what he had. This has inspired many new players to search out ways to play poker and learn the game either through an online casino or with friends at a poker night in the neighborhood.

We had the chance to eat a very well established restaurant the other week and I was amazed at how poorly designed the whole place was. Even the bathroom vanities were higher than normal so it made it difficult to actually see what you were doing. I thought to myself how many everyday eat at this restaurant and never wash their hands because of this plumbing issue. Needless to say we have not been back, and it makes me take notice of the faucets in sinks more carefully.