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 […]
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Nymi Wristbands, A Social Justice Solution
Nymi Wristbands are the newest in identification technology, with Bionym, a Toronto-based company, announcing the creation of a wristband that uses the wearer’s heartbeat as an identification device, zeroing in on the user. This verifies the identity of the wearer, matching what the company has called the heartwave, which is […]
The Key Questions Jobseeking Graduates Must Consider
A while back, leadership expert George Bradt told Forbes Magazine that all the questions that prospective candidates are asked in interview boil down to: 1) Can you do the job? 2) Will you love the job? 3) Can we tolerate working with you? It's a striking approach, and worth thinking about in more […]
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 […]
Becoming an Energy Efficient Business
For many businesses, energy efficiency is one of those time-consuming, zero-return activities which are the first to be abandoned whenever the phone rings. Though this is understandable, the truth is that most businesses could affect at least a 10% saving via low-cost, and no-cost, means. Translated into balance-sheet figures, a […]
How to Go About Choosing a Luxury Watch?
We all are highly receptive to the word luxury- luxury cars, luxury house, luxury vacations. All of these come attached to visions of instant status recognition and high-end quality. Included in these sought after luxury world is the luxury watch- the best style accessories. The inception of the wristwatch owners […]
Considerations When Choosing Men’s Glasses Frames
Depending on who you are, picking out your first pair of glasses can either be an exciting, or a terrifying experience. There are many factors to consider when choosing the frames that will be sitting atop your nose for the next few years and the wide variety of options can […]
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 […]
Types of Web Directories that Google Really Trusts
Before SEO and before Google hit the online platforms, most users relied on guessing games in order to access their favorite websites. In turn, web directories were created to provide Internet users with a database of web pages, each categorized in its proper place. So if you were looking for, […]
Common Theories About Time
For most of us, time isn't really something to think about. Time is what we see when glance at our wrist watches on the way to a meeting or when we're reminded of our cuckoo clocks' song each hour, but time is much more complex and fickle than you think. […]
Buying Your First Home
Purchasing your first home is one of the most important steps you’ll ever take. It involves a lot of legwork, and often a fair amount of stress along the way. By knowing how best to go about buying your first home, you can be sure to make the process as […]
Advantages of Applying to Caribbean Medical Schools
Getting into a U.S. medical school can be a nightmare. Limited admissions make acceptance rates exceptionally low. Maybe that’s why so many students choose to attend Caribbean medical schools each year. Here 10 reasons you should consider heading offshore. 1. Acceptance rates. It’s tough to get accepted in American medical […]