At the closing ceremonies of the 2004 Paralympics in Athens, a Chinese troupe of twenty-one performers performed a remarkable dance called the Dance of a Thousand Hands. This dance depicted a traditional Chinese goddess of mercy often shown with many arms and hands. The dance moved the audience. Since that performance at the Paralympics, the… Continue reading
Category: Technology
Definition and Types of Pedestrianization – Variations on a Theme
Let’s start with some definitions of pedestrianization, acknowledging that a “universal” meaning might be hard to find, particularly in the context of different persuasions or interests. The merits of a group’s definition could easily turn into an argument with another party (who is in a totally different frame of mind) when its various definitions are… Continue reading
Ginger and the candida diet
Ginger ale and gingerbread cookies are two things that probably come to mind when thinking about ginger. These are extremely tasty ways to consume ginger, however they are not the healthiest ways to consume it and consuming it in this way can be very problematic for those of us following the yeast infection diet to… Continue reading
Considerations Before You Start Building Your Own Ship From Ship Blueprints
If you want to build a ship, there are several considerations you need to assess before you begin. First, do you have a place to build the ship? You will need a garage or outbuilding that is large enough to handle the process. Not only the size of the finished boat, but also the storage… Continue reading
Common Social Media Marketing Mistakes
Chances are, the person reading this right now has Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Social media surrounds our world, but some companies still think of social media as an afterthought. Any digital marketing company will tell you that your business can thrive with the right social media marketing strategies. About 20 percent of customers use social… Continue reading
Make Money On Twitter: 3 Twitter Marketing Tips You Just Can’t Live Without
If you’re not already using Twitter Marketing as part of your marketing mix, then you could be missing out on significant benefits. You may already know that Twitter is one of the largest social networking sites out there, used by many business owners around the world. Knowing how to use social networking sites like Twitter… Continue reading
Avoid spam and fraudulent activity on classifieds sites!
I remember the first time I encountered spam after posting on Craigslist. I was a sophomore in college and had used Craigslist to advertise my tennis lessons in Bethesda (which is near Washington DC). I remember an email from a father who lived abroad and wanted to send me a decent amount of money for… Continue reading
Advantages and disadvantages of credit cards with no annual fee
Credit cards with accompanying rewards programs often come with annual fees and interest-free days. This type of card is more suitable for people who use their cards frequently. However, while this card offers many benefits to cardholders, it will come with high interest rates. Advantage – Extremely low interest rates – Low credit limit –… Continue reading
A look at cybercrime
Cybercrime is defined as any criminal act that involves computers, network infrastructures, and/or communication devices. In the early years of its conception, cybercrime was not as widespread as it is today. Usually, it was committed by a dishonest individual or a small group of individuals just looking to snoop on some company or personal information.… Continue reading
Some useful tips on how to start a small catering business
Since many people love to eat, many entrepreneurs see this as an opportunity to start a business that can be quite profitable. However, setting up and opening a restaurant or food truck can be a time-consuming and expensive undertaking. If your heart is to succeed in the food industry but you don’t want to go… Continue reading