Researchers studied whether activity on Wikipedia has any link to stock market activity. Their results may surprise you.

Everything is going digital or has done so already. Printed newspapers have shrunk down to a handful of pages and interactive magazines are pushing the printed ones to the wayside. Face it: paper receipts have always been one of those minor irritations in life. So why continue to hold on to the past? It’s time for a change, isn’t it?

Yet change is rarely welcomed in a person’s routine — unless it’s a vacation. People are creatures of habit. You’re used to hanging on to paper receipts. Maybe you stuff them in a bag and sort through them two days before your tax return is due.

Or, a mishap occurred and you lost track of the only proof that you really did buy that new filing cabinet. There goes an hour combing through your credit-card statements so you can claim that purchase on your tax return without fear of a future audit.

It’s time to stop ferreting through paper like a nesting mouse or a cat relishing a romp through a pile of discarded paper. Enjoy the digital age. Sure, you’ll still be handed a paper receipt for a few more years. But why not get used to the paperless paradigm now?

Consider this one factor which “mite” convince you to switch to a better bookkeeping system. Workers exposed to paper fibers in the office or even at home can start to feel as if tiny critters are biting them. These “mystery bugs” aren’t likely real, although dust mites do exist, but admit it: Paper dust is one more pollutant in your office. Go paperless. Don’t let those receipts bug you!

Life provides many occasions to celebrate momentous events! Who doesn’t look forward to a birthday party, baby shower or retirement celebration?

Unfortunately, party planning can be a stress-inducing task that can wring the life out of the party planner.

Arm yourself with these tips and tools and your friends may start to wonder if you’re the next Martha Stewart.

1. Invitations, yard signs to direct guests, and celebratory banners are essential elements that bring an air of excitement to your party. Give us a heads up as early as possible to ensure everything will be ready for your guests on the day of the party.
2. Order imprinted swag items so guests can take home a memorable token. These make for sweet memories once your event is over.
3. Choose a theme to add some pizzazz to the event. Whether it’s very specific, such as ‘A Night in Paris’ or a color theme that visually ties everything together, having one in mind from the get-go will start those creative juices flowing. Colorful, customized banners and paper tablecloths will add that festive touch to your occasion.
4. Contact a professional catering company to handle all the food-related aspects of your party. It will lighten your workload. When choosing the venue, make sure there is enough space for the caterer to arrive and set up shop.
5. Ensure all the decorations and any special instructions for serving guests are taken care of before the event, so food and treats are served in a timely manner.
6. Communicate all final guest counts, and make any required deposits to the caterer and hosting facility.

Now let the good times roll!

Hospital executives are moving ahead with new building and expansion projects that were stalled due to the recession. What are your post-graduation plans for your first practice? New construction or existing? Which is the wiser choice?