Historically, Betta fish are said to have been named after an ancient Asian warrior clan called “Bettah.” They were given the names of these warriors because about 150 years ago people enjoyed participating in a popular sport that involved the fighting of two of these warrior fish. (In fact, the sport was so popular that it was regulated and taxed […]
History and Background of Betta Fish
A brief overview of Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, Virginia, is an extraordinarily diverse community. Located in eastern Virginia, the Chesapeake combines a significant urban area with protected forests and wetlands, including a large part of the Great Dismal Swamp. In terms of population, the Chesapeake is the third largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Chesapeake’s population is approximately 221,000 today and growing. The Chesapeake is […]
Start Them Young: A Parent’s Guide to Building Children’s Brain Power
Developing brain capacity is like building muscle: the more you use it, the more you improve. The same goes for memory training. In this age of information explosion, it helps to start memory training from an early age and prepare your children for future tasks with improved performance. Although life is more hectic these days, the brain is such a […]
Facebook Facts: 42 Interesting Facts About Facebook
42 interesting facts about Facebook 1. Do you know that more than 600,000 hackers come to Facebook every day? 2. You can change your language on Facebook to “Pirate”. 3. You may not know that you can play games on FB Messenger, so open a conversation on Facebook Messenger and type @fbchess play to start a game of chess with […]
The importance of selecting the right kitchen range hood
Range hoods are a must in any kitchen. A properly installed range hood enhances the cooking experience by venting hot air and kitchen odors to the outside, as well as helping to keep kitchen surfaces grease-free. Range hoods can also help remove other pollutants from the air in your kitchen. A good range hood is an important kitchen tool for […]
Uses of CNC machining in the automotive industry
Many car enthusiasts like to get under the hood and learn more about how their vehicle works, either out of general interest or so they can squeeze any extra power out of the engine. In this article we will see how CNC machining is responsible for your car’s power output, ignition system, and much more. Is your car starting for […]
Small Business Owners and Nonprofit Board Membership
This may seem a bit alien to finance and small business management, but bear with me. A few years ago, a couple of people recommended that I step up my involvement with nonprofits through board membership. I was not ready. I had too much going on and too little time to devote. I wanted the time I spent volunteering to […]
How does overnight shipping work?
Overnight shipping, also called expedited shipping, is a shipping service that guarantees delivery of a package to a destination location. Sometimes this can involve a combination of transportation, such as by land and air. This service is usually a little more than normal mail delivery, which is why most people use it to send express packages. Now, most of these […]
5 alternatives to cable and satellite TV
Lower your monthly entertainment bill by getting your fill of movies and TV shows from streaming media players or an HD antenna. Here are five great alternatives to your expensive cable or satellite TV subscription. HD antenna An HDTV antenna gives you access to the free broadcast channels in your area, so you can watch them on your digital TV. […]
A surprising fact about PlayStation 4 discovered
In terms of PlayStation 4, it doesn’t get any better. PlayStation is an exceptional gaming system that gives you unlimited fun, great graphics, and wonderful playability. It is definitely one of the main competitors for game consoles today. It has an extremely impressive online multiplayer platform. Whispered secrets of PlayStation 4 Game consoles are among the best entertainment tools on […]