As you will now notice, there has been a new page added titled “Research Papers/Documents.”  Over the past year or so, I’ve occassionally uploaded different research and term papers that either I’ve written myself or have received from people I know.  With the previous website design, the papers were very hard to locate (as was a majority of the other information) so I’ve deleted those former posts and consolidated all of the content into a single, easy to follow page.  I haven’t uploaded all of the papers I’ve received thus far so I’ll be completing that sometime this week, most  likely on Saturday or Sunday.

First off, I would like to thank everyone who visits ericalpin.com.  I really appreciate it and hope that the information contained in this site has helped you in some way.  Keep reading!  We’ll keep dishing out the content!

I’d like to welcome our newest contributor, Garry, to the website.  Garry is quite the movie buff and will be doing movie reviews for the website.  Next time you’re interested in seeing a movie, swing by the site and see if Garry has reviewed it.  As always, this site is designed to make your life easier in some form or fashion, even in the realm of entertainment.

This week I should be adding the Twitter plugin and will be uploading those movie papers I’ve been promising.  Make sure you check out this week’s poll.  A new one will be generated on Tuesday so be sure to vote on the current poll regarding financial goals before it closes.

I’m in the process of gathering some information and opinions regarding President Obama and his economic plans for the United States.  A few articles reflecting the information I’ve received will appear either this week or next week.

If you’re a regular visit to ericalpin.com, you most likely have noticed that the website has undergone a face lift and now looks a bit more professional and manageable than before.  But, besides that obvious adjustment, I’d like to point out a few more changes.

• Polls – Each Tuesday I’ll be publishing a new poll which will appear on the right hand column.  The polls will vary from subject to subject but will mainly focus on the topics that are discussed on this website or some variation.  Be sure to make your voice heard!
• ShareThis – At the bottom of each post you will notice a button that says “ShareThis.”  Once clicked, a plethora of options will come up that will allow you to share the article with others via social bookmarking sites, email, or social networking sites.  If you feel my content is worthy to be read by others, feel free to share it!
• Website Header – The website header “ericalpin.com” is now clickable and will return you to the home page.

Those are the current updates but there are more to come.  Here are some of the things to look forward to… Continue Reading ->

I’m always looking to help myself, whether its finding out information regarding a hobby, productivity, or my finances.  Recently, I’ve scoured the web for blogs and other websites which will offer more information, both from a business standpoint and a user standpoint, regarding all of the topics that peak my interest.  Since I write about a majority of the topics here on my site, I thought I would include a list of 5 blogs that I’ve found worth viewing.  I may choose to revamp this list later to add or subtract sites, but I guess that’s the beauty of an ever-expanding World Wide Web.

Zen Habits - I’ve talked about Zen Habits before and I feel as if it is one of the best websites in relation to productivity, personal happiness, and goal achievement.  Updated daily, Zen Habits provides a nice blend of information for any type of reader and does not solely focus on one group (ex. parents, students, singles, etc.).  I’d seriously recommend giving Zen Habits a try if you are trying to take hold of your life and really improve the way you spend your time.  Since the New year has just started, it’s a great time to dive into a site such as Zen Habits. Continue Reading ->

In today’s Internet society, it’s pretty tough to find valuable and interesting information.  Not only are there so many websites claiming to be the “one place for all of your needs” but there are often too many articles to sort through before you find the one gem which can really help you out or give you the information you’re looking for.  Well, I have good news for you.  I’ve listed and detailed three websites that will help you in your quest for boundless, yet relevant, information.  Each of these sites can be found in my Blogroll as well for future access. Continue Reading ->