As our babies, we cradled them in our arms when they were infants. We kissed them, nurtured them, supervised them, encouraged them, supported them, loved them as they grew and matured and… protected them. As loving parents, protecting our children is not just our responsibility, it’s our passion. But how do we protect them when […]
Killer Series – 7 Steps to the Killer Interview
The mere thought of interviewing makes many people break out into cold sweats. In many ways, the interview process can cause so much stress, people lose their marbles. They may be as limp as a soggy cornflake by the time they actually sit down for the “BIG” talk. Do you remember your first ever interview? […]
5 Cyber Security Tips To Help You Stay Safe At Work
If it’s not your job to take care of the cyber security matters, then why should you care? You must do because you still need to play your part in this system. If something goes wrong and you were found at fault, you will be held responsible. If you want to stay secure, below are […]
Advance Directive Warning
Approx. 1:30 Saturday morning, Dec. 18, 2010 “I think I need help!” Mom is standing outside my bedroom door, gasping for breath and writhing in pain. She says she waited an hour before waking me up. (Backstory: When I arrived last night, Mom told me that she sometimes feels “uncomfortable” at night. Knowing that she’d […]
Benefits of Converting Word Documents Into PDF Files
While PDF files are very popular because of the ease in viewing them and printing them in their original format, creating PDF files is not so simple. In this article, we will quickly outline the advantages of using Word to write up and format your data and then convert them into PDF(Portable Document Format) files. […]
The Elizabethan Drama – A Quick Introduction to the Development of Drama
During the reign of Elizabeth-I in the 16th century, renaissance dramas developed. The feeling, thought and action of the age found the best expressions in the drama. The age witnessed the tremendous development in the drama which culminated in Shakespeare. Unlike the Continental dramas, English dramas drew on medieval theaters. The demands of a popular […]
Teaching Children How to Search the Internet
Have you ever looked over a child’s shoulder while they search the internet? There is so much indiscriminate clicking going on! Whatever comes up first must be what they are looking to find. Add to that interesting graphics and advertisements it isn’t long before where they’ve ended up isn’t in any way related to what […]
5 Tips To Writing A Good Business Plan
Starting up a business is an exciting time, but writing a business plan can seem daunting initially. However, being able to write a good business plan is an essential skill to have for any entrepreneur or new business looking to increase their chance of survival. 1) Identify your audience. A good business plan should be […]
Old Encyclopedia Year Books – What Can You Learn In Hindsight?
Not long ago, I was at a local thrift store which also happens to have a good selection of used books. I frequently go into see what’s there and the inventory turns over every couple weeks or so. On the free shelves they had half a set of encyclopedias. Now then, no one really wants […]
Where Do I Start With My Family History?
I have had a number of friends who have recently asked me about doing their genealogy. Usually, the comment that I hear is, “I have no idea where to start!” or “All my ancestors are gone” or “No one really remembers anything in our family.” And my all time favorite line especially when it comes […]