Salamander, Mountain Leather and Rock Floss – Asbestos Folklore
Asbestos has been considered a valuable utility for its fire-resistant properties for more than 3,000 years. This value was not soon diminished, despite the fact that adverse effects became apparent almost instantly upon discovery. It was only at the dawn of the 20th century that there was any sort...
Islamic Forex Accounts or Not Riba Accounts
Islamic Forex accounts or No Riba accounts are accounts that were created to accommodate clients who are Islamic. They are based on the religious beliefs of Islamic clients which basically state that people should give and expect nothing in return and as such they do not pay or receive...
What is the difference between wholesale shipping and drop shipping?
What is a wholesaler? A wholesaler is essentially the supplier who buys directly from the main distributor. Wholesalers often buy products in excessively large quantities, which they then sell to retailers or online store owners in smaller quantities, even as low as one item at a time. However, you...
Microwave ovens: the epitome of cool
Today’s teens and young adults have their own worlds to explore. However, when it comes to eating, some have decided to let meals serve as one of those few bonding moments with parents and siblings. Long kitchen tables, fabulous finds, and cool gadgets that make life easier and more...
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Book Marketing Success, Georgia Kirke, Write Business Results, 2016
This timely 62-page booklet may be just what you need to spice up your own marketing and branding, and/or just do what it promises: ie publish your book and allow it to become a “strategic business development asset.” . I must say from the beginning that I was intrigued...
7 Strategies to Prevent or Delay Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Alzheimer’s is progressive mental decline that can occur in middle age or old age, due to widespread degeneration of the brain. There is a lot of discussion in the elder care community these days regarding Alzheimer’s disease. With advances in medical technology, people are living longer than in past...
When can I start eating beans again on the Candida diet?
This friend of mine is very fond of beans, like lima, chickpeas, black beans, refried beans (organic of course), etc., and keeps wondering when on the candida diet he can eat them again. He also throws other questions at me. He wants to know if the lentil is a...
Adjudication of secondary school theater festivals
In recent years, I have had the privilege of judging at various levels of the Vermont high school theater festival circuit. Each adjudicator generally has its own set of criteria for what makes a show a winner. These often have to do with acting talent, the sophistication of the...
Airport Etiquette: Get Through Airport Security Without Losing Your Bags or Missing Your Flight
In the past, the stress of flying abroad often meant worrying about the flight itself or whether you’d forgotten to pack an essential item. These days, though, people care more about being picked for that exhaustive bag search and getting through the airport lines in time to catch a...
Fast loans for bad credit: loans for people with stable income
Many people tend to find themselves in certain situations where they might need a loan and as soon as possible. However, this can be somewhat difficult at times, particularly for people who have a poor credit history or score. This is because many lenders consider them too high risk....