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 investing principles that hold true for all strategies.
Technology»
The Lunch Interview (3/05/14)It's rare that an interview will take place at a restaurant over lunch, but that doesn't mean it won't happen. The good news is …
Guard Your References (2/20/14)References are often required to land a job. But you should do your best to guard them. Don't give out references until you're well in …
Questioning Tips (2/12/14)Asking questions is integral to all consulting jobs. Very, very rarely will the situation you're in be so simplistic or so well-defined that …
Hobbies & Leisure»
I like birds of prey more than any other class of birds. I think in large part that's because they're bigger than most other birds. And …
Shore Diving in Bonaire (3/01/14)If you're like me, you probably started diving from boats. I can't say for sure, but I'm guessing boat dives are the most common …
Real World Diving Tips (2/26/14)You're exposed to a lot of information when you're doing your PADI Open Water Certification course. Everything you learn is important …
Health & Fitness»
Workplace Vehicle Safety Check List (3/04/14)If there are work vehicles involved, especially if they are used to transport workers, the following should be adhered to.
Underwater Construction Safety: Unique and Increased Risks Abound (2/18/14)Underwater construction work is an area which requires extensive training. Not only does the worker need to worry about the regular dangers that …
Workplace First Aid Kit: Having One Is a Legal Requirement (2/10/14)Having a first aid kit readily available at the workplace is a legal requirement. It must be well stocked and checked regularly by a competent …
Money Management»
More Commodity ETFs: They'll Keep Coming As Long We Keep Buying (2/28/14)At the moment, I own the commodities exchange traded fund (ETF) from Deutsche Bank (ticker DBC). Although it is the best ETF for commodity …
Coffeehouse ETF Portfolio: Boring, But Simple (1/22/14)Back in 1999 when everyone was betting the ranch on tech and dot-com, Bill Schultheis, a former Salomon Smith Barney broker and the author of The …
The Case Against Commodity ETFs (1/18/14)If you've read my other posts about commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) you'll know that they make up part of my portfolio. My …
Travel»
We recently enjoyed a visit to the Lucy-Desi Museum in Jamestown, New York — Lucille Ball's hometown.
Total Car Rental Review (2/27/14)The diving on Bonaire is primarily shore-based. Instead of arranging for a boat, you arrange for a truck rental so that you can get around the …
I'd venture that almost everyone's heard of Spam luncheon meat. In fact, Spam is so popular that there's now a museum in Austin, …
Pets & Animals»
Pressure Detection: In Darkness, Freshwater Fish Must Sense Changes to Survive (3/07/14)The lateral line is a unique sensory system that allows fish to detect patterns of water flow over their bodies and waves of pressure from nearby …
Chinchilla Clothes (3/06/14)We've seen the occasional chinchilla owner ask if there is any clothing that is appropriate for chinchillas. The quick answer is, "no".
Freshwater Fish Parasites: Attacked From Within (2/25/14)Although we have been mainly concerned with the kinds of predators that might eat a fish, it is an unfortunate fact of life for wild fishes that …