15 Worst-Case Scenarios for Scuba Divers (17)
Most divers are cautious and attentive in the way they prepare for and conduct themselves while diving. They know the rules and limits, they check their equipment over carefully, …
Technology»
7 Steps to Failure with Your Next Software Project (11/03/26)For a little while now I've been trying to decide how Rational (now part of IBM) could be so successful at pushing their monolithic, …
Selling Consulting: It's Harder Than What You Expect (11/01/26)If you are responsible for selling “consulting”, it's important to recognize that you can be a vendor of consulting or you can …
In my most recent series of columns, I have talked a great deal about the challenges projects face in most organizations. Many of these …
Information is the business resource that tells managers how effectively their other resources (material, human, and financial) are being …
Phishing, the use of legitimate looking e-mails that attempt to trick people in to giving out personal information, is on the rise. It's …
Leisure & Home»
S.U.R.V.I.V.A.L., The US Army Way (11/07/26)Survival tactics haven't changed all that much over the years. And rightly so since the underlying premise of wilderness survival is to …
Prioritizing and Improvising for Wilderness Survival (11/05/26)Prioritizing The five basic elements of survival are personal protection, signaling, sustenance, travel, and health. Recognizing and prioritizing …
Fermentation is a wonderful and yet almost magical thing. Have you ever been to a winery or brewery and marveled at the vast array of carboys, …
New Zealand and Australia are fierce rivals on the cricket pitch, particularly in the Trans-Tasman rivalry. Black Caps and Australia play all …
A Guide to Camera Lenses (10/28/26)We ask the question, “what lenses do I need?” This is hard to answer because there are many ways to treat a subject. Many choices …
Health & Fitness»
Protein powder has become a popular addition to many fitness routines, but its benefits go beyond building muscle. Depending on your diet and …
It is 11 p.m. and you are searching the internet for answers. Maybe you cannot switch off your worry. Maybe your child keeps struggling at …
Telehealth for Addiction Treatment: What Online Care Can and Can't Do (10/23/26)Getting help for an opioid or alcohol problem used to mean finding a clinic, arranging a ride, and taking time off work for appointments. …
Legal Issues in First Aid: The Law Is (Mostly) On Your Side (10/21/26)It's a valid concern to ask what you might be legally liable for if you give first aid. Generally, as long as you act reasonably and …
Teaching children how to properly brush and floss their teeth is one of the most valuable habits a parent can instill. Good oral hygiene habits …
Money Management»
Another Commodity ETF: They Keeping Coming (11/02/26)Barclays Global Investors has finally launched a commodities exchange traded fund (ETF). This new offering began trading July 21, 2006 on the New …
What an All-in-One Pharmacy Platform Does for Growing Pharmacies (10/29/26)Growth brings more patients, prescriptions, staff, and clinical responsibilities into a pharmacy's daily work. When information sits in …
7 Things That Make a HELOC Different From Other Types of Borrowing (10/21/26)A home equity line of credit shares characteristics with credit cards, personal loans, and mortgages but is not quite any of them. Understanding …
5 Ways Private Student Debt Differs From Federal Loans (10/21/26)The distinction between private and federal student loans affects what repayment options are available, what protections exist during financial …
Introduction Choosing an SUV is much more than appearance or price. Subaru Forestor is an apt car for families or individuals living in …
Travel»
One of the joys of being in New York City is being able to enjoy delicious pizza by the slice at a low price. Patzeria Perfect Pizza is located …
While on a recent trip to the West Coast, we traveled through Pagosa Springs, Colorado. We arrived in town about noon and discovered a natural …
While we were returning from a summer camping trip out West, my husband and I found the charming prairie town of Gothenburg, which bills itself …
My family and I enjoyed a unique glimpse of the South's rural past at Horne Creek Living Historical Farm near Pinnacle in northwestern …
Remember Popeye's source of superhuman strength? So does Crystal City, Texas, which calls itself the “Spinach Capital of the World.”
Pets & Animals»
Feeding Time: The Foraging Cycles of Freshwater Fish (10/27/26)Fish in the wild synchronize their activity with the availability of food each day, often visiting a particular location at a specific time. …
How Genetics Work One of the things deciding what a chinchilla will appear like (what color it gets, how big it gets, the quality of the fur, …
How to Stop Your Dog From Sliding Around in the Car (10/23/26)My brother's dog, a sixty pound lab named Juno, used to slide across the back seat like a hockey puck every time he tapped the brakes. By …
Chinchilla Chew Toys (10/20/26)Chinchillas need to constantly chew on things to keep their teeth healthy. Might as well have fun doing it, wouldn't you say? Here are some …
Synchronized Swimming: An Impressive Display By Schooling Fish (10/17/26)One of the most arresting sights in the whole animal kingdom is that of a school of fish turning this way and that in perfect harmony with their …
