Did you know … Montreal 1976 Montreal (Quebec, Canada), one of the most beautiful and modern places in the Western Hemisphere, hosted the First Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament in 1976. Six countries competed for the gold medal, including Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia and Japan. The international match was won by the women’s national team of the Soviet Union (now Russia). Just a […]
Olympic Events – Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament
Highlight an important issue
Each of us has had certain moments in our work lives when we want to yell, hit someone, or run out of the office. While this may seem like a good response to combat your stress, don’t do it! There are many helpful and positive tips that you can use to get that anger and stress out of your system. […]
Hemangiosarcoma: a (usually) silent and deadly canine cancer
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Among the deadliest canine cancers is hemangiosarcoma, or cancer of the blood vessels. Hemangiosarcoma can present as skin cancer, which can be treated successfully if caught early, or as cancer of the internal organs, particularly the spleen or heart. The prognosis for splenic or cardiac hemangiosarcoma is extremely poor, even with aggressive treatment, as […]
Alternatives to investing in real estate
More and more people are realizing that now might be the perfect time to start getting into the business of investing in real estate. Typically this consists of taking old or dilapidated properties that will not be sold and fixing them up so that they can be effectively listed and sold. Since buyers are even more picky about the properties […]
Separate yourself from doubt, the zodiac month of Virgo, 2015
The zodiac month ahead Separate yourself from doubt What we can all expect from the forecast of our planetary skies, from August 23 to September 23. Making the most of our cycle in Virgo Our summer of 2015 certainly projected itself in requested relaxation tones due to the fair reflection that Venus retrograde demanded in Leo. Now is the time […]
College Football – 9 AP Top 25 teams lose, 6 unranked teams, USC, Georgia and Florida all lose
The fifth week of college football revealed the 6 luckiest teams in the nation: Missouri, Texas Tech, Brigham Young (BYU), Kansas, Boise State and Vanderbilt. It was the 6 teams from the AP Top 25 Poll that had a bye week, saving them from possible defeat. The other 19 Top 25 teams did not fare as well in Week 5 […]
Five great train rides across the US
Big, shiny Amtrak trains travel to major cities in the United States and traverse some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Their rugged charm sets them apart from the more mundane modes of transportation, and while this may not be the fastest way to get around, it’s perfect for sightseeing. You can choose your companions, read a book, […]
The constitutional failure in the rule of law
Our nation’s wise Founders developed the Constitution of the United States with a plethora of systems of checks and balances for the specific purpose of forever eradicating tyranny and arbitrary punishment of the people. Many people rightly expect different branches of government to monitor each other to ensure that no branch of government exceeds the scope of its legal authority. […]
The advantages and disadvantages of switching broadband service providers
Broadband or high-speed network access has continued to be a popular way to access the Internet. This in particular because it offers much higher speeds than the other means of accessing an Internet connection, such as dial-up connections. With many important activities, including business and education, becoming more dependent on the Internet than ever before, the need to make Internet […]
Overcoming the Ick factor of buying things from a deceased person in property sales
Even if you don’t believe in ghosts, you may not like the idea of owning the items that a deceased person once owned. Many property sales take place due to the death of the items that are for sale, and it can baffle you to learn that your newly purchased treasure could be one of the last things they ever […]