I hate school-a/k/a Why is school so hard? Your child comes home from school and tells you that school is “sooo hard”. How does a parent effectively respond after gritting their teeth and begrudgingly missing a golden opportunity to share that he or she would just be a little more careful or try harder if …
The good news for modern entrepreneurs and owners of non-traditional businesses is that traditional banks are not the only funding option now. The best business loans for one company are not necessarily the best option for another company. There are many types of lenders that offer financing for startups as well as larger, more established …
Bilingual education has become very popular recently, with perhaps the most compelling reason for bilingual education being the concept of educational equality in our country. How is it possible for someone to get a great education if he or she does not fully understand the language in which the classes are taught? Won’t that student …
When you are young the world is your oyster, there are so many opportunities open to you and you have hundreds of different paths all open to you. As harsh as it may sound, it is wise to have a good understanding of where you are going and what career you want to pursue. When …
Alan Heywood writes a stimulating if at times improbable adventure novel in Amapola. What I mean by that is that the characters seem to be very lucky or just were in the right place at the right time. However, other scenes are a bit reminiscent of a James Bond film. I loved the humor Alan …
The Royal Exchange was founded by Thomas Gresham and opened by Elizabeth I in 1571. In 1698 stock traders were evicted from the old trading center known as The Royal Exchange because of their scuffle. A broker named John Casting began publishing a list of stock and commodity prices. Jonathan’s coffeehouse on Change Alley became …
The gaming industry has come a long way over the years. From simple brick games about two decades ago, the world has moved to 3D game development. Game developers around the world are expanding their skills to entertain avid gamers with consistently immersive gaming experiences. As a $10 billion industry, it’s no fun for game …
If you want to make good money from your old books, the last thing you should do is sell them back to your school’s bookstore. While it’s convenient to head down to the Quad at the end of the semester to unload your textbooks, if you put in just a little extra effort and follow …
Bitcoin is a virtual currency. It does not exist in the kind of physical form that the currency and coin that we are used to exists in. It doesn’t even exist in a form as physical as Monopoly money. They are electrons – not molecules. But consider how much cash you personally handle. You get …
Android’s strength lies in its apps, and these days there’s almost an app for every activity. The Google Play Store has millions of apps ranging from media, tools, shopping to simple housekeeping. And since most of our daily necessities and activities get mixed up with these tons of digital apps, we can’t afford to part …