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Technology»
I've been running my own websites for over 10 years now. And like most others, I've been using a hosting company. The first company I …
Capability Maturity Model (CMM) (3/09/26)The power failure in NY had one good consequence for me. Without power I couldn't use my computer or waste time in front of a TV. There was …
.NET Naming Conventions (3/08/26)Part of learning a new programming language is adopting the various industry best practices. The naming conventions used during software …
Image source: Pexels Most payment APIs get picked apart before they get adopted. Developers read the docs, scan the endpoints, check the SDK …
SEO Checklist (3/05/26)These are SEO guidelines, not rules. Project specific considerations may be more important than SEO. These are also basic rules. If you're …
Leisure & Home»
The global gaming industry continues to expand as digital entertainment reaches audiences across every region. Analysts forecast that the global …
Online casino gaming has completely changed how the wagering and betting markets operate. What you once knew as physical gambling opportunities …
Underwater Camera for Scuba Diving (2/27/26)One of my other hobbies is photography. Not the fancy-schmancy black and white slightly tilted stuff you see in galleries, but rather just photos …
Wilderness Survival Book (2/26/26)Gregory Davenport was once a U.S. Air Force Survival Instructor. His training and knowledge make him ideally suited to impart practical …
Retrieving an Item Dropped at the End of Dive (2/25/26)If, after a dive and on your way onto the boat, you drop something in the water, is it safe to go back in to retrieve it assuming you have dive …
Health & Fitness»
8 Ways In-Home Care Makes Daily Tasks More Manageable (3/13/26)As people grow older, many of them struggle with everyday tasks, especially when recovering from an illness. In-home care, a specialized service, …
Fires in the Workplace: It's Easier To Prevent One Than To Extinguish One (3/10/26)Three things must be present in order for a fire to start. Once a fire begins, removing one of these three things will extinguish it. These three …
Sport First Aid Kit: Keep It Stocked and Handy (3/07/26)A sports first aid kit will usually be handled by a sport trainer or a sport therapist. In high-risk or contact sports it will need to be …
Image source: freepik Most athletes spend hours planning their training blocks, adjusting recovery protocols, and fine-tuning race strategy down …
Mark, a 52-year-old marathon runner and weekend tennis player, never imagined he'd struggle to bend, stretch, or climb stairs. But over the …
Money Management»
Since 2001 the Discovery channel has been airing a documentary television series called “How It's Made” that involves showing …
Photo by Zack Otto on Unsplash Interest rates matter in ordinary life in ways people often overlook until they have to deal with them. They …
Water ETF: A Precious Commodity Despite Its Abundancy (2/08/26)More and more specialized exchange traded funds (ETFs) are being introduced in to the market. And sure enough, Powershares decided it was time …
Alpha, Beta, and R-Squared: Investing Definitions Worth Knowing (2/07/26)Whether you're investing in individual stocks or baskets of them via mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs), it's important to …
Image source Social work grad school often starts with a mix of excitement and big questions. You may feel confident about your …
Travel»
If you're a Native American history buff, visit the Gespeg Micmac Interpretation Site on Quebec's scenic Gaspe Peninsula.
I found a little-known bit of Civil War history at Columbus-Belmont State Park, atop a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in Kentucky.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern North Carolina is a relaxing retreat: the Highland Lake Inn, near Flat Rock.
The best place I've found to satisfy a sweet tooth is at the Highland Maple Festival in scenic north-central Virginia, where you can tour …
If you're hungry for authentic Czech cuisine, stop at the Bohemian Cafe in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 1924, the restaurant reflects …
Pets & Animals»
Adult Freshwater Fish: The Final Stage (3/14/26)Only a tiny percentage of fish reach adulthood; most either starve or become food themselves.Those that survive this long do so by a combination …
Chinchillas are Prone to Heatstroke (3/11/26)Chinchillas have fur for a reason. In the wild they live in the Andes mountains where it gets cold. Their fur is what keeps them warm. However, …
Chinchilla Exercise Wheels (3/03/26)There are several things to consider when buying a wheel for your chinchilla. First off, you'll need to get one that is much bigger than …
Freshwater Fish Must Not Only Find, But Often Fight for Food (2/19/26)Although schools work mostly to defeat predators, the combined senses of many individuals in the group also prove to be excellent at locating …
How Freshwater Fish Eat: Usually in One Go (2/17/26)The importance of our hands for feeding ourselves is huge. We use them to catch food, to process it, and to carry it to our mouths, where we can …
