Kitchens have come a long way since the 20th century, back then it was generally used for the sole purpose of preparing and cooking food in our home. Today, kitchens have become one of the most social rooms in the house. Historically, home design in North America and parts of Europe included a separate dining room from the kitchen. Often […]
Kitchens: then and now
Avoid car theft with etched glass
Phoenix, Arizona, ranks # 4 on the list of top 10 cities with the highest vehicle theft! (National Office of Insurance Crimes 2004 [NICB]) In 2002, Arizona had the highest auto theft rate in the United States, with the vast majority occurring in Maricopa and Pima counties. According to the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA), “a vehicle theft occurs every […]
How to create a dynamic Excel calendar without using macro
We were planning our Excel course programs for 2009 when this Excel calendar template idea crossed my mind. I started wondering: Why not plan my schedule in Excel? If you could also list all the holidays in one section of the worksheet and the calendar could display them in red, wouldn’t that be great? I started googling an Excel calendar […]
Warren Buffet Investment Ethics
When investors think of the person and success they would most like to emulate, Warren Buffet’s name is at the top of the list. He is seen as an extremely successful and moral investor who has earned his money through dedication and diligence. Buffet’s entire life is a testament to the American dream and what can be achieved with a […]
How to Control Your Child’s Fever
Many of us are familiar with this scenario; You come home from work and notice that your son is not as playful as he normally is. In fact, he seems disinterested in everything that happens around him. A couple of hours later, he’s on fire, and you wonder if you should take him to the hospital, so it’s obviously a […]
Naval guns from the 16th century to the 1840s
Historically, cannons were made from wrought iron, cast iron, or bronze. Small light basic cannons, or Culverins, had been used on ships during the Middle Ages. Usually they were fired by individuals or by two or three men from deck firing positions. Ships can only have a small number of light guns because large guns are very heavy and a […]
Wii-U parts
Nintendo’s Wii console really revolutionized the way we view video games. Instead of sitting on the couch wiggling your thumbs, you should get up and move your whole body. Since the Wii came out, Nintendo has worked hard to make a new console to take its unique gaming experience to another level. After a few years of development, Nintendo released […]
All is not lost, Mike Tyson
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson still remains in my spirit not only as one of my great fighters, but also as a fond memory of my early days in the United States of America. In 1985, I embarked on a trip from the island of Jamaica to New York City. I had the opportunity to witness the formation of a […]
Gibraltar – What to see outside the city
There is a lot to see and do outside of the obvious destinations of Gibraltar city center and even the Upper Rock. Gibraltar has a quieter and less frequented side with natural beauty and views of the Mediterranean that should not be missed. Alameda Botanical Gardens The gardens serve as a lush and peaceful haven from the hustle and bustle […]
Reasons you would need a dog boarding service
Dog boarding services are businesses that accept dogs from people who need temporary care for their animals. There could be a number of reasons why people would have to rely on the services that dog boarding companies provide. Here are a number of reasons why you may need to use this type of service for your dog. Holidays Families go […]