Verizon Has A Strong Second Quarter

Drop-ship or U-ship: That is the Question

For small Internet retailers, drop-shipping is one of the best innovations since sliced bread. How else can a start-up offer a wide variety of products and convince customers that they have a fully-stocked warehouse-while investing virtually nothing in inventory or warehousing? Before you jump right onto the drop-shipping bandwagon, however, there are some pitfalls to avoid.

On the Brink of Understanding Blink

Don't think about this too hard, it'll just give you a headache. Don't blink while you read, either. That will also give you a headache. Scientists say the brain doesn't really understand blinking, so it ignores it, protecting itself from thinking that you're going blind. Anybody have any aspirin?

Consumer Confidence Drops in July

Consumer confidence in the United States fell in July after jumping in June. The Conference Board reported that the consumer confidence index dropped to 103.2 from 106.2 in June.