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Sunday, November 9th, 2008 by Matt
Its 8:30am, the D train is packed as usual. There is scarcely room to breath, but that’s not the reason my chest is tightening up. To my right is a short, dark haired, dark skin woman, who looks to be of Hispanic descent … I could describe how gorgeous she [...]
Underrated City of the Month- Cleveland
Thursday, July 17th, 2008
I remember the dread I felt when I got the e-mail from my boss saying I was being sent to Cleveland. Images of smokestacks and gray skies, burnt out industrial zones and second rates baseball teams floated through my mind. Like many folk, I believed Ohio (where I had never actually been at the time) [...]
Top ten things thats wont happen to you on the road
Friday, July 11th, 2008
By Charlie
All of us poor young business travelers have certain expectation about what will happen when our job sends us on the road. We have grannd visions of sitting next to beatiufl woman in the first class section of a plane, dreams of meeting with high powered executives around the nation. we see ourselves as [...]
51 Ways to Celebrate America
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
by Jeff
The 4th of July is upon us and America is officially 232 years old. Like me, many of you business travelers may work for un patriotic companies who are unwilling to fly you home for the big day and you are forced to celebrate the 4th of July on the road. Have no [...]
Working with Headhunters
Monday, June 30th, 2008by Matt
No matter how long you’ve been in the corporate world, chances are you’ve had to deal with head hunters or as some like to call them, recruiters. Whether your fresh out of college, or a 30 year veteran, head hunters can be a valuable resource in furthering your career. Unfortunately, with the good comes [...]
The Weekender- Atlanta
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
The Weekender
By Matt
Its been just about a year since I last saw Georgia fading away in my review mirror, and I have to say its been on my mind ever since. There is just something so inviting about Georgia, and Atlanta in particular, that makes you feel welcome, like a part of the family. [...]
How to Keep Drinking and Stop Gaining
Monday, May 26th, 2008Drinks and Lbs … fighting the good fight.
by Desmond Troyer
Ah, sweet inebriation. I have to admit, I enjoy libations, no lie. But as anyone who has witnessed the freshman fifteen can tell you, cocktails equal pounds. So here lies the problem, drinking is a social tool for many, it’s a good way to meet with [...]
New York City- The Lansky Lounge
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
Ah, young love. Pure, innocent, naïve; it makes our heart go a flutter when we’re stuck in it’s throes. And losing it causes pain, but at least it leads to the writing of lamenting pop songs and first novels.
There is nothing better than being in New York and in love. I realize that last line [...]
The Ingenious Drunkard- The Wake up Call
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
by Matt
Its been said that necessity is the mother of invention, and on Saturday morning, and by morning I mean 3pm, this certainly was the case. I was patiently waiting for an old friend to find his way to my apartment, when I decided that I could wait no longer. I needed a beverage, I [...]
A Brief Tour of St. Louis
Thursday, April 17th, 2008
By Bryan Yurcan
Let me tell you about a friendly little town called St. Louis.
It’s an honest town, where hardworking, God-fearing Americans meet over a glass of sasparilla to discuss the events of the day.
I was in St. Louis for work recently and was amazed at the sheer niceness of the city. I had a nice [...]