Complete Guide to ETFs for Newbies
When ETFs were first introduced, most only tracked the largest and broadest Indexes, but in recent years, they've grown in sophistication and popularity. Today you can buy …
Technology»
World Wide Web Definition (2/05/26)A technical definition of the World Wide Web is: all the resources and users on the Internet that are using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol …
Vendor Manager Job Description (1/26/26)Note: This is NOT a job posting. This is just a sample job description. If you use it, please attribute this site. A vendor manager is a key …
Graphic Designer Definition (1/25/26)Web-based applications have brought graphic designers closer to software development projects than ever before. Because the buttons, menus, and …
Windows UI Tweaker (1/20/26)I try to stick to writing about software that I use a lot myself. I figure that's the best way to make sure that my recommendations are …
TQM Definition (1/17/26)Total Quality Management (TQM) is a management approach that aims for long-term success by focusing on customer satisfaction. TQM is based on the …
Leisure & Home»
What Good Outdoor Lighting Actually Does for a Property (2/17/26)Most people consider outdoor lighting as a way to see in the dark. While that's technically true, good outdoor lighting does so much more …
Nature's power to destroy is formidable. Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and wildfires all have the potential to demolish nearly everything …
A travel vehicle will never truly feel complete, but people often reach a stage where they've made all the big decisions and only have the …
Survival in the Sonora Desert (1/28/26)The Sonora Desert is located in Arizona. It's hot and dry as you would expect. Your top priorities will be shelter and water. Shelter …
Ang Tongits ay isa sa pinakasikat na card game sa mga Pilipino dahil ito ay nagcocombine ng accessibility with strategic depth.
Health & Fitness»
Electricity Do's and Don'ts: How to Keep the Workplace Safe (2/16/26)Electric shock can cause severe muscle contractions, broken bones, irregular heart rhythm, trouble breathing, entrance and exit burns, and of …
First Aid for Electric Shock (2/15/26)Electricity, a major form of energy and one that we would have a hard time living without, is one of great danger if not handled carefully. The …
Working Safely Above the Ground: The Higher You Are the Harder You Fall (2/06/26)Working above ground usually creates a huge risk of falling. The fall does not need to be of a significant height to cause an injury. Even a fall …
source Lifelong learning has long been associated with personal growth and professional development, yet its impact on mental health is equally …
Image Source In a hospital room, everything hinges on the nurse who enters; their judgment, timing, and awareness matter far more than …
Money Management»
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 …
BRIC ETF: Emerging Markets Are Riskier, But Growing Faster (1/29/26)The BRIC acronym, first coined by Goldman Sachs in 2001, collectively refers to the economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. Taken …
Travel»
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 …
My family always enjoys stopping at Giant Springs State Park in Great Falls, Montana. The park is named for the huge spring discovered in 1805 by …
I love trains. And believe me, there's no better place to enjoy railroad history than Altoona, a city in south-central Pennsylvania with a …
Looking for a little inspiration of where to go and what to see? No problem. Check out these 54 teasers of what awaits you and your luggage!
Pets & Animals»
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 …
German Shepherd / Collie Crossbreed Not everyone wants to keep a pedigree dog. Many people choose to own a crossbreed or mixed-breed dog instead. …
Rhythms of Underwater Life (1/30/26)All life on earth is governed by rhythms, such as the day-night cycle or the changing of the seasons, and fish are no exception. These rhythms …
How Much Does a Chinchilla Cost? (1/18/26)Pet chinchillas vary in price with much of the cost determined by the chinchilla's color. The rarer or more difficult it is for a …
