The 10 Basic Principles of Investing (3)
It's very likely that you'll try several investment strategies before you find the one that best suits your goals and investing style, but there are some basic …
Technology»
Two Project Management Metaphors (4/18/24)I recently got through the book, The Blind Men and the Elephant by David Schmaltz. The sub-heading of this book is “mastering project …
All too often, people who get promoted to supervisory or management positions have no idea how to do their new jobs, and in many cases there is …
Presentation Tips for the Beginner (3/30/24)Presentation skills are important if you have any intention of moving up the corporate ladder. At various points in your career you'll want …
Perceptions of IT (3/29/24)According to a survey done by CIO Magazine in February 2005, these are the top-10 things that IT leaders consider to be the most effective at …
Whether you're new to the world of VR or looking to enhance your gaming setup, diving into the immersive world of virtual reality can be an …
Leisure & Home»
After some guided night dives in the Virgin islands, I decided that I wanted to have my own dive lights. When I began the search I didn't …
Glossary of Bonsai Terms (4/19/24)Accent plant: A separate, often seasonal, planting of grasses, bulbs, or small herbaceous plants displayed with a formal bonsai. Accessory plant: …
I can't decide whether I want to laugh or cry about the wacky stuff that goes on in corporate America.
Singing: An Intro to Being a Better Singer (4/15/24)The human voice, apart from being a tool for speaking and communicating, is a complex musical instrument all people are given by nature. At …
Source: Freepik.com Whether it was high school or a mutual friend, at work, or maybe even a dating app, you found love, and now it's time …
Health & Fitness»
Different Ways to Measure Fat Levels in the Body (4/25/24)Weight-loss generally involves shedding pounds of fat. And so it makes sense that dieters would want to know what their fat level is. However, …
What to Put in a First Aid Kit: Limited Space Means Planning Ahead (4/17/24)Keep a first aid kit readily available in your home, cottage, automobile, boat, work place, and recreation area. Store it in a dry place and …
Fats: Types, Sources, and The Role They Play in Your Diet (4/10/24)Fat, although it has gotten a bad rap over the years, is not bad for you and if fact you need some to live. Fat plays some very important roles …
Asthma Attack: What It Looks Like and How To Help (4/08/24)Asthma is a medical condition that a person can be born with or can develop later in life, but is most common in children and young adults. When …
Pexels – CCO Licence Going from an overweight body to one that is a healthy weight is no mean feat, especially if you have a lot of weight …
Money Management»
Couch Potato ETF Portfolio: Probably Better Than Constant Tinkering (4/21/24)Scott Burns is one of America's top financial columnists and nationally syndicated with the Dallas Morning News. Last year he co-authored …
Oil ETF: Will Increasing Consumption Lift These Funds? (4/14/24)Getting a positive return on your investments is getting to be more difficult. Markets tend to be volatile, interest rates are forever being …
Compound Interest: A Key Investment Principle (4/06/24)The best time to start investing is ALWAYS right now. When you have money to invest, put it to work, don't try to wait for the perfect …
Pexels – CCO Licence Real estate is often touted as the way to make money, and with good reason; investing in property and working within …
Biotech ETF: What Could Be Better Than Medicine and Tech Combined? (4/04/24)If there's any other sector exchange traded fund (ETF) that gets more attention than the nano ETF, it is the biotech ETF. Again, from my …
Travel»
Sunset in the Okavango Delta Our trip to Africa was primarily for the safari opportunities in Botswana. Having thought about and talked about …
Just 5 or 10 minutes away from the Mangrove Center where you can go kayaking is a butterfly farm. It's misnamed, as most butterfly farms …
I thoroughly enjoyed a recent visit to stately Boone Hall Plantation near Charleston, South Carolina. Established in the 1680s by Major John …
Bonaire wasn't a big food destination for me — I went for the diving. Breakfasts were covered by the B&B I stayed at and I was …
View Inside Tent at Duba Plains Duba Plains is a safari camp in Botswana. It's accessible only by chartered plane. Located in the Okavango …
Pets & Animals»
Chinchilla Health: Diagnosing Sickness and Other Ailments (4/26/24)If the chinchilla is given some good food, stress-free surroundings and lots of love they will typically have a good health. But of course …
How Do Fish Detect Sound? (4/20/24)Until relatively recently, fish were considered to be silent creatures; they clearly do not have external ears and even though they do have some …
If there is one thing you can gain from having a pet, it's unconditional love. But if you want to have a pet that's going to last you …
Image Credit: Milli from Unsplash. Getting a dog is often a great thing to do. They bring a lot of life and activity to any household, and they …
Baby Chinchilla Questions (3/23/24)We got a note from one our readers with some questions, but the issues with the baby chinchilla are unfortunately out of our league. If anyone …
