The majority of accidents in the home are caused during the course of home-improvement projects and DIY tasks, as residents look to improve the functionality and visual appeal of their home on a budget. This is a global phenomenon, although the UK leads the way in terms of the sheer […]
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Top US Colleges for Students with Low SAT Scores
They say that score is just a number. But for high school students who are aspiring to go to the university of their choice, SAT scores play a role of great importance in determining their immediate future. But of course, not all students perform well on standardized exams. More and […]
Factories and Construction: How Claims For Joblessness Benefits Are Falling
Many of us have seen the sad news stories and documentaries about joblessness, layoffs, mass firings, and other forms of job loss that began cropping up right after the economy fell into a fiery abyss in 2008. So many of the people who were focused on in these documentaries and […]
Preeminent Business Certifications in Demand in 2014
Getting a business certification puts you on a higher platform of advantage as it helps you steer above the competition. What are some of the hottest and most in-demand IT certifications for 2014? It doesn't come as a surprise that candidates who ate certified in aspects of cloud computing and […]
What Are Cooling Towers and How Do They Work
The job of cooling towers is to transfer unwanted heat to the atmosphere. For instance, many industrial processes produce waste heat that is transferred to circulating water via heat exchangers. The circulating water is then cooled by means of evaporation or direct heat transfer to atmospheric air. Though most people are […]
Can You Spare a Job?
Nobody is going to argue the fact that jobs are hard to come by these days. As of October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics put the country's unemployment rate at 7.3%. That's a lot of people out of work. What makes that number even scarier is knowing that it is […]
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 […]
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 - […]
Moving to Canada: Finding a Job Before You Arrive
If you're planning to move to Canada, then it's worth spending some time looking for jobs and sending over your applications. A waiting job won't just help you to settle in quickly, meet new friends and make money soon after arrival - it's also likely to be your best bargaining […]
Poor Reception Needn’t Be A Drama
Digital TV reception problems can be frustrating, especially as they often seem to happen at that crucial point in your favourite soap or drama. However, the problems themselves don't need to cause a drama and can often easily be resolved. In some cases you'll need the help of a professional TV aerial […]
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 […]
Scion Celebrates Ten Years of Excellence in the Auto Industry
In 2003, a new car manufacturer showcased its first model at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. This company, called Scion, was actually a special project created by Toyota to appeal to a younger generations of car buyers. Rather than being a robust car manufacturer, Scion cars were initially only […]