The beginnings of the longstanding watchmaking adventure in the Canton of Neuchatel date back to as early as 1650, thanks to the incomparable know-how of Daniel Jean-Richard, who is credited with initiating watch production in the region. The mastery of watchmaking is closely linked to the dexterity developed by local […]
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Patents-Principles and Registration Prerequisites for Obtaining a Patent in The US
A patent is the protection afforded by the law to ideas. The protection of intellectual property is founded upon the need to balance among the inventor’s right to his or her invention, the desire of the human society to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, and society’s need to use the invention […]
Challenges with Employee Benefits
Popular benefits such as medical and life insurance, retirement plans, bonuses, stock options and profit sharing, are attractive ways that companies can lure the best and the brightest. However, for small businesses, those resources are often cost-prohibitive and/or have to be paired down considerably in order to stay profitable. Regardless of size, […]
Using the Charms Menu in Windows 8
As we already know, the start button is gone from Windows 8 even though it is now officially back in Windows 8.1 when booting to the desktop option. The start button was replaced in version 8 with the Charms Menu. Basically it pops out from the right side of the […]
What to Consider When Installing Shade Sails
There are a number of very important factors that you need to take into consideration when planning your shade sails' structure. The right planning steps will ensure that the structure performs the way it should. Start by having the area in mind which you wish to fully cover with the […]
Simple Laptop Adjustments to Save You from Chronic Pain
Laptops are wonderful pieces of technology: they allow us to work from virtually anywhere, without compromising computing power or quality of work. But unfortunately, this freedom can also lead to the development of chronic pain, especially in the neck, back, shoulders, and wrists. Since many people don't use their laptop […]
Activity Review: Mayor Di Blasio Wins Affordable Housing Battle
Affordable housing was a key issue for Mayor Di Blasio during his campaign, and he's already claimed a victory. Two Trees, the company behind the Dominos Sugar factory redevelopment in Brooklyn, has agreed to the mayor's demands that they make more units of affordable housing available. They've added 40 units […]
A Family Is Not Confined By a Roof
There has been a lot of controversy lately about the term "family". Do open adoptions where kids have a set of biological parents and a set of adoptive parents make it confusing? Are families with single parents at a disadvantage? What about gay couples and their effect on the family? Gone […]
Nixon’s New Crystal Collection Watches for Ladies
At the end of January, Nixon Watches introduced their new Crystal Collection of ladies timepieces. The three new models of the collection are based on a silver-tone theme with a polished finish and an addition of finely-cut rose-colored Swarovski crystals. The fine crystal embellishments add a unique elegance to the overall appeal […]
Natural Treatments for Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder triggered by excessive electrical activity within one's brain. It is a serious condition affecting the central nervous system, resulting in fits and seizures. In this disease the afflicted person suffers from recurrent and unprovoked seizures. Even though epilepsy is considered to be a generic disorder, […]
Positive and Negative Effects of Alcohol on Sex
If you take alcohol, it can have some effects on you sex life of which some are positive while others are negative. There is a general misconception that alcohol is an aphrodisiac by acting as a social lubricant. Several studies conclude that alcohol enable some people in overcoming sexual inhibitions and […]
Let’s Know More About SFP and RAM Modules
SFP Module is popularly known as small-form-factor pluggable or mini GBIC. It is a compact, yet hot-pluggable optical transceiver module that is largely used for both telecommunication and data communications applications. An SFP port accepts transmission from both optical modules and copper cables. The SFP module has been developed and […]