SIDELINES

A collection of special items not necessarily related to payment processing, but are particularly interesting. 

Amazing "Old World" Construction Techniques 
Reminiscent of the story about Milton Friedman traveling to Asia in the 1960s and visiting a worksite where a new canal was being built. Friedman was shocked to see that instead of modern tractors and earth-mover equipment the workers instead were using...video

 

Fantastic Video
Fantastic video on the progression of information technology. Sony Corporation played this video at their executive conference this year..Caution: It may leave you a little breathless —— 10,842,194 views and counting!

Amazing video: The Worlds Safest Table Saw 
Unbelievable technology keeps powerful saw from cutting human tissue.. Conclusive proof that: a) things are getting better and better all the time, b) not all safety improvements are a result of OSHA regulations, and c) the invisible hand (aka "greed" or "enlightened self-interest") works.

 Flag Etiquette
As we enter the "Other Holiday Season", starting with Memorial Day at the end of this month, lots of folks are inclined to display the Old Red, White, and Blue! Here are some guidelines to follow to be sure you are in step with the proper protocol.

Hiring Freeze   
Lawmakers agreed on legislation Tuesday to subsidize the cryogenic freezing of recent college graduates until the job market recovers.

Take a Trip on the Virtual Turnpike
Acquaint yourself with an area before you go there or call up places from your past to see what they look like now.

Wi-Fi Finder
Search this registry of 292,383 FREE and pay Wi-Fi locations in 139 countries.

Earth Rings
An amazing musical video of what the Earth would look like with rings like Saturn

Why do people succeed? 
An unmissable 3-minute video on the real secrets of success...

Why you should NOT get a flu shot
Eighteen reasons you shouldn't vaccinate your children against the flu this season

Electronic Payments Glossary
Take the mystery out of those strange words and phrases used in the payments industry...

ATM Locator
Find an ATM machine anywhere in the country...

USA Gasoline Prices
Compare gas prices at your local gas stations before filling up...

The Best Places To Retire
Money magazines 2009 list of America's best small towns ...

U.S. Debt Clock
The shocking amount in unfunded liabilities per citizen...

Free Lunch
Why pay for something when you can have it for free? Here's 101 restaurants where...

Things you should never pay full price for
Each item on the list is one that you should almost never pay full price for.

Top 30 Countries to Retire To
If international living appeals to you...

The Best Hospitals in America
Out of 4861, 21 qualified for the Honor Roll by earning high scores in...

Every Issue of LIFE Magazine
All 4,861 originals from 1936 to 1972...

America's Prettiest Autumn Drives
Enjoy natures beauty at its best...

Best CD Rates Available Nationally
 Here is a list of the nationally available best CD rates, updated regularly...