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Electronics

A Brief History of Batteries

We use batteries in some way, shape, or form, everyday, and yet we seldom think about them, that is, of course, until they run out. The battery powers the modern world. Its hard to imagine how different life would if we didn't have batteries. If every electrical device had to […]

Fashion

History of Converse Shoes

One of the popular shoe brands in the market today, and also the favorite of many teenagers and young ones, is Converse. Converse is perhaps the oldest, most sought-after, and best-selling shoe brands of all time with a total of $1.1 billion annual revenue as of 2011. It has been […]

Education

Subjects That Should Be Taught But Are Not

It's always the same old story. Go to school. Learn English, math, history, science, and the searing pain of social rejection. Go home. Forget everything you learned. Most of the things learned in a typical school curriculum not only fail to prepare students for college and the real world, but […]

Automotive

Should You Ever Buy a New Car?

Walking onto a dealership lot, and driving off in a brand new car - this is a common dream for most people, their entire lives. Right up there with home ownership, everyone dreams about the day they can afford to buy that new car! When you start to crunch the […]

Fitness

Tips on How to Stay Fit

In today's wired world, all you have to do when you need something is to make a call and order it in, or log on to the provider's website, where you can place your order and pay for it with plastic. Just about anything: food, clothing, sports goods, cosmetics, drugs, […]

Marketing

Marketing Truths from The Princess Bride

My absolute favorite movie of all time is The Princess Bride (1987). Quotes from this movie are common around our house, and can be used for a variety of situations. They are very handy and funny the majority of the time. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend you […]

Electronics

High-Tech Spy Gadgets and Their Many Uses

The word spy gets thrown around a lot when talking about small electronic devices, but there really isn't anything inherently mystical or dramatic about these little gadgets. Sure, once upon a time micro cameras and tiny microphones were considered innovative, military grade technology that only a handful of government agents […]

Debt and credit

How to Safely Manage a Clothing Account

If managed correctly, a clothing account can be very helpful. Who doesn't love the idea of shopping for clothes even when you don't have money? However, as with all forms of credit, a clothing account can have its dark side. Here are some tips to manage your account responsibly, while still […]

Employment Leadership Management

Employee Motivation Strategies

Keeping your employees motivated is necessary to achieve an effective work area where everything runs smoothly. Unfortunately, far too many company executives underestimate the importance of keeping their employees motivated. As a result, sales numbers drop and efficiency lowers. The good news is that there are simple methods out there […]

Real estate

A Best Practice Guide For Student Landlords

Communication is key for student landlords. It's one of the most important factors in keeping your tenants happy and your mind at ease. Having a code of best practice in place from the start of your tenancy will help prevent disputes from arising. Making sure that all interactions with tenants […]