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Solar Light
Green tech

Why Are Solar Lights so Popular?

It seems like every year strides are made in "greening up" our lighting options. The technology has evolved so much that CFLs, the bulbs that seemed revolutionary a decade ago, are now not only old news but almost reviled because of their mercury content. Even LED light bulbs feel commonplace. […]

Employment

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 […]

Employment

The Major Benefits of Getting an MBA

For the past few decades, the need for education to succeed in the business world has continued to increase. In years past, people could get by without having anything more than an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, but more and more businesses are beginning to require that their top executives have a […]

Nutrition

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 […]

Family

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 […]

Employment

The Main Reasons to Complete an Internship

Today, employers are looking to hire individuals who exhibit a strong understanding and passion for the work they do. Additionally, they are often looking for people who have had some kind of work experience in their field of study. One of the greatest ways to gain a competitive advantage over […]