The Evolution of the Transaction: How Humans Have Paid For Things Over the Millennia

The way in which humans have traded and purchased goods has been in constant evolution since before history began. In ancient times, things like furs and shells were traded person-to-person in exchange for goods and services. Today, monetary transactions between humans utilize sophisticated technologies that make the process simple and intuitive. Let’s take a walk through history and see how the transaction has morphed over the millennia.

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RED CARPET VETS:  EMMY WINNERS WITH OSCAR NODS

Emmy Nominees with Oscar Nods: For some actors like Cloris Leachman and Alec Baldwin, being accomplished on just one screen simply isn’t enough. Let’s review the top fifteen 2011 Primetime Emmy nominees who have also been nominated for the coveted Academy Award.

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WHAT IS THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM?

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7 HABITS OF A HIGHLY INEFFECTIVE MANAGER

The following are seven habits of which every ineffective manager has cultivated at least one. Want to be an effective manager? Kick these habits.

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HOW DANGEROUS IS YOUR HOUSE? 

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WHAT IS A SHORT SALE?

If you’re one of the nearly 23% of homeowners whose properties now are worth less than the underlying mortgage loan and you find yourself in a situation where you have to move (a new job, perhaps, or because you can no longer afford the payments on this house and are hoping to downsize), the only way to sell your house successfully is either pay the bank the difference between the sales price and your mortgage balance out of your own pocket… or convince the lender to accept less cash than you actually owe.

While a short sale may make sense for some, the pros and cons should be weighed carefully before you get the ball rolling. In this infographic, we walk you through the basics of short sales, who should consider one and the typical steps in the process.

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GUILTY:  OUR GREATEST MOBILE FAUX PAS

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The Future is Better With A Smart Phone 

We were sitting around the podcast studio recently talking about phones (of course), and we started reminiscing of a simpler time. Or was it? Things we use our Windows Phones for today, seem so business as usual. But looking back to how we used to get these same things done before, sometimes seems pretty ridiculous! We took a quick moment to knock out this little snapshot looking at 1991 vs. 2011. What would you add?

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PASSWORD PROTECTION

Time and time again, you are warned of the importance of having strong, secure online passwords, but how often are we given instruction on password management? Let’s take a look at recent password trends and how you can keep track of your passwords.

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Does Solar Really Work in My State?

SONGS TO LIVE LIFE BY

No matter what the task at hand, music is one of life’s great enhancements–whether you’re entertaining your friends or cleaning the house after all the shenanigans, a good tune can make all the difference. At Sonos, we’re huge proponents of playing music out loud in almost any situation, which is why we decided to have a little fun with the idea in the infographic below.

Clearly, we we could only cover a handful of possible scenarios in such a small space, which is why we invite you to fill us in on what we missed in the comment section below. What are some of your favorite activities and the songs you play along with them? 

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