William Murdoch introduced the concept of gas for domestic use in 1812, and for the next 60 to 70 years the fuel was almost exclusively for lighting. It produced a much stronger light than candles or oil lamps, it could circulate through the houses of the upper and emerging middle classes and remain lit in […]
Within the realm of martial arts, the system of self-protection and combat developed by the ancient shadow warriors of Japan still stands the test of time in a way unlike any other martial art of the time. In fact, the Ninja’s ability to employ punches, grabs, and any other tactic you can think of is […]
As long as there have been sports teams, there have been rivalries. Whether it’s the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox or the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns, the two rival teams inevitably end up meeting again and again, forming a constant and heated rivalry that delights sports fans. One of those […]
Architects, designers, builders, the mayor of Los Angeles, and their fans have long known this fact: Downtown Los Angeles has finally caught on. Shoppers come to the same conclusion: Downtown Los Angeles is the most underrated major city on planet Earth. Well, actually downtown Los Angeles has done great since 1995, during which time the […]
How would you like to have a very lucrative life, working from home, creating cakes to DIE? How about a professional cake design business? Enter the cake decorator, yes YOU! Think about this. How many special occasions can you think of that might require a very SPECIAL type of cake? – Answer, HUNDRED! Weddings, 18th […]
“May you live in interesting times” is the English translation of the first of three Chinese proverbs. These are exciting times for business owners struggling to market their products and services without simultaneously emptying their bank accounts. It seems like not a week goes by without me finding out about another free or (almost as […]
Most of the time, wooden decks are exposed to many forms of elements that could cause damage from the elements. Constant exposure to the sun causes wood to crack, while cold weather promotes the growth of bacteria. Water and mist contribute to the rust of nails and screws that held the wood in place. When […]
There are many benefits of GPS tracking devices that are available to businesses and consumers alike. Originally designed for military use, GPS tracking systems are now used in many ways to help businesses and consumers navigate and track in a variety of situations. Here are several important benefits that GPS systems offer: 1. Navigation A […]
Whenever you are training a new student to start a home business like marketing consultant and start asking me about setting up “contingency fees” (that is, getting paid on the percentage of sales versus a fee). I always have to spend an hour trying to convince them not to want to do it. At least […]
Christmas is one of the most important events of the year. There is so much tradition, preparation and union of families that it becomes a really important event in the family calendar. Christmas is planned weeks and sometimes months in advance and when children are around, then the focus on creating a beautiful Christmas for […]