National Parks Visitor's Guide
A handy matrix comparing the facilities and amenities of the US National Parks. This won't replace a travel book or in-depth research on the web, but you can't beat it for …
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»
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 …
Eating Bugs for Survival (4/05/24)Although the thought may disgust you, eating bugs may mean the difference between life and death in an extended survival situation. Sure, you can …
Weight Distribution For Wreck Diving (4/03/24)When using a BC [buoyancy compensator] with an integrated weight system, is it better to put more weight in the upper back weight pockets? …
Health & Fitness»
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 …
Pexels – CCO Licence If you are dealing with obesity, then you need to know that you are not alone. In fact, around 41 percent of the …
Money Management»
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 …
Coffeehouse ETF Portfolio: Boring, But Simple (4/02/24)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 …
Travel»
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 …
As you prepare for an enchanting getaway to an island paradise, ensuring you are stylishly equipped for every adventure is essential. When you …
New England is blessed with several ports that you can enjoy to the fullest without so much as a dime in your pocket. Newport, Rhode Island is …
Pets & Animals»
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 …
Owning a large dog breed can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it also comes with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to …
Safe Wood for Chinchillas (3/22/24)One of the surprising things we learned was that not all wood is safe for chinchillas. And since chinchillas constantly chew on wood, it is …
