Rationing: World War II impacted virtually every aspect of American life and fashion was no exception. In 1942, the United States imposed a rationing system similar to the one Great Britain had implemented the previous year, limiting, among other things, the amount of fabric that could be used in a single garment. Materials including wool, […]
Creating A Virtual Mastermind
What can a virtual mastermind group do for you? High achievers long ago realized they needed to tap into the knowledge and experience of other people to solve problems and reach new levels of growth. One of the greatest examples of tapping into the experience of others begins with Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was a […]
Social Media Platform Review
Unless you are an incredibly well-connected Solopreneur who is making a killing and maybe even turning business away, social media will play a role in your branding and marketing strategies. Each platform has its cohort of devoted users and will be a good fit for some businesses, but maybe less so for others. The platforms […]
Academic Writing Assistants
Academic Writing Academic writing has been in existence for quite a long ti me. Students in colleges and universities are required to have a good understanding of this niche of writing. By doing so, they will be able to communicate their ideas and intellect to their professors and teachers. However, it is just like any […]
Choosing The Right Name For Your App
Just developing an application for your mobile app idea is not enough for making a fortune. You need to give it an appealing name which can be easily remembered by the potential audience in order to increase the number of downloads. You might think “What’s in the name?” EVERYTHING. Do you think Stefani Germanotta sounds […]
Type 2 Diabetes – Maintain Stable Blood Sugar With These Thai Food Classics
Thai food is one of the fastest growing cuisines in the West. And with dishes more flavorful and rich than most other countries can offer, it’s no wonder more and more Type 2 diabetics are turning to Thai food to eat healthy without needing to choke down bland salads and sandwiches. However, not every Thai […]
Five Ways Your Professional Credibility Is Diminished By Bad Writing
As a technical writer, your credibility is paramount. You know you must do whatever you need to to protect it. Hence the importance of ensuring your writing is appropriate to your readers, accurate, clear, and as easy as possible for your readers to follow your argument and come to the same conclusion. Technical writing covers […]
Corrupted Research – Exposing the Peer Review Process
When you hear about new medical breakthroughs in the news, you will only hear about peer reviewed research. Peer reviewed means that it passed some sort of basic standards for quality. It is the gold standard of research. But is it real gold, or fool’s gold? Medical research seems especially mystical and awe inspiring to […]
The Many Health Benefits of Dogs As Pets
According to studies, having a dog as a companion could add years to your life. One study concluded that owning a dog played a significant role on survival rates in heart attack victims. In another one of these studies, patients were evaluated for one year after they had been admitted to the hospital. It was […]
Are You Having a Hard Time Finding That Illusive Immigrant Ancestor? The 1900 Census Might Help
What I always find very frustrating (Yes, I also have frustrating moments in my research too!) is trying to trace that ancestor who immigrated into the U.S. yet you can’t find any information on them until years later or some family member tells you that this ancestor arrived from another country. After doing a certain […]