Alcatraz was supposed to be a prison for America’s worst prisoners. But even before the prison department took over the island, the military used it as a place to hold civil war prisoners. Over the years, there have been many ghost stories and sightings associated with the place. Legend has it that even before it […]
As far as I’m concerned, you can’t beat a terrier as a companion. Their sweet little faces and happy movements remind me of puppyhood, no matter how old they are, and everyone knows how cute puppies are! Lately we have seen a huge increase in “designer dogs”, dogs that are a mix of purebred types. […]
Now that you’ve made an offer to purchase commercial property and are waiting to close on escrow, you may want to start looking for a property manager to professionally manage the property. Your real estate investment advisor should introduce you to 2-3 local companies, each with their own proposition. Your job is to decide which […]
I love books, even when they’re not perfect. However, I had to break down and return a book to Amazon this week. Let this article be a warning of what NOT to do with your book. The book I bought for $19.95 received great reviews on Amazon. The theme was excellent and the title catchy. […]
During the 2012-13 regular season of yesteryear, the NHL and NHLPA agreed to a restructuring of the league’s divisions. The new NHL Realignment is a drastic departure from the old system of 6 divisions divided equally into 2 conferences. When the 2013-14 NHL regular season begins, there will be 4 divisions. In the East – […]
Sutherland, a small one-horse town in the Great Karoo, was my next weekend getaway. It is known to experience the coldest temperatures in South Africa due to its high altitude (1550m ASL) and clear, open skies, and in winter you can experience -20 degrees Celsius and lots of snow and ice. It is also known […]
Through the years, music evolved in generation along with humans. With the advancement of technology, previous music sources become obsolete and are replaced with new and improved devices. With the desire to create a new type of musical medium, many are engaged in modifying the old devices. This time the music devices are better, covering […]
3 Ways to Start a Brand-Centric Social Media Strategy Instagram has quickly become a dominant force in social media and you’ll be surprised how effective it can be for your business.yes A brand-focused social media strategy is a great idea before starting any social promotion. Not only will you save time and money in the […]
With the start of the new year came many trends in science, technology, art and of course business. Compared to the old days, there is now more than one way for businesses to market themselves, gain visibility and engage with their audience. A popular method is pay per click or PPC advertising due to the […]
So-called “green” rainwater harvesting in roof sheds with rain barrels or above-ground collecting tanks reduces the watershed that currently overloads some of our municipal stormwater drainage and sewer systems. Still, could we do the same by installing underground cisterns similar to those used during the 19th and early 20th centuries? Description of the above tanks […]