The Project Management Professional (PMP) is a credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The credential is the single most important industry-recognized certification for project managers. It is so important because it shows employers and potential employers that you have all of the education, experience and competency that is […]
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ERB Courses Offer a Gateway to Employment
In Hong Kong, anyone seeking employment, looking to improve or expand a skillset, or forge a career path would consider ERB courses as an important resource. The Employees Retraining Board (ERB) co-ordinates, funds and monitors job training courses and provides employment services to prepare job seekers to meet the challenges […]
Signs that your Teen May Be at Risk for Starting Smoking
Even though according to government statistics the numbers are down for teens beginning to smoke, there are still thousands of teens that start smoking every year. Teens are clever and are able to hide things, like smoking, from their parents until it's too late. However, if parents keep a keen […]
The Truth About the Food Guide Pyramid
The United States Department of Agriculture has been telling Americans how to eat since 1894, when it issued its Farmers' Bulletin that said men should eat a diet comprised of protein, carbohydrates, fats and "mineral matter." For the latter part of the 20th century, the granddaddy of dietary guidelines was […]
Surprising Myths about Adoption
There are many myths about both the fostering and adoption process that preclude families from getting involved. With more than 400,000 children in the foster care system, it's important to debunk these myths so that more people are ready to open their hearts and homes to children desperately seeking a […]
The Biggest Ships on the Planet
Ships are immense pieces of technology, giant, floating testaments to mankind's great achievements in engineering and construction. They have achieved almost mythical prowess, like the white whale, and inspire awe among all who see them. They have granted humanity the ability to do something that would otherwise be impossible - […]
South Florida Home Prices Jumped by Double Digits in October
Recently released real estate data reveal that home prices in the South Florida area have surged by double digits during the month of October. Prices on homes sold in both Miami-Dade County and Broward County have increased from over 17 percent to over 29 percent, depending on location and type […]
A Perspective on Typhoon Haiyan's Aftermath
For those who have never experienced a storm in their entire lives, they will never know the paralyzing fear of victims when their safety is hanging by a thin thread and their lives could be lost at any minute or second. Such must be the turmoil of those who lived […]
The ABC for a Hurricane
Being prepared is the ultimate weapon against most type of natural calamities. Preparedness for the risk and taking action on those preparations can limit the potential damage and casualties caused by the calamity. Hurricane is considered as one of the most threatening natural disasters which caused much damage in different […]
Legislation Changes Make Loans Difficult for Manufactured Homes
Recent legislative changes at the federal level have significantly affected the manufactured home industry in Texas. These changes generally tighten the financing guidelines for these homes, making it more difficult for buyers to obtain loans on manufactured homes. Lenders will also need more qualifications in order to provide financing for […]
Should Medical Marijuana Be Allowed as a Medical Option?
In 1972, US congress banned marijuana under collected substance act because this drug had been considered as possessing no accepted medical use. But, since then, 20 out of 50 states in USA have legalized the medical use of marijuana. Medical use of marijuana: There are arguments on both positive and […]
Teaching Sustainable Concepts to Architecture Students
The simple fact of the matter is that human beings have modified the climate and will continue to do so. The citizens of the world and the buildings that they use for business and shelter are responsible for a large portion of greenhouse emissions that have had a detrimental effect […]