However, for those lucky enough to live on the coast, there are a few problems that face the gardener. Strong, often salty winds are probably the main problem facing the coastal gardener. But with the right wind protection and some well-chosen plants, coastal gardens have a magic of their own. Here is a brief guide to seaside gardening and some […]

If you’ve ever dismissed Botswana as an unattainable dream, think again. It’s not all chic designer safari lodges where you pay up to £400 a night for the luxury of barn-sized, air-conditioned tents. You can still have the safari of a lifetime for half the price and get up close to the real Africa. How? Mobile camping safaris are the […]

In 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revised its guidelines governing endorsements and testimonials for merchants. The timing of the review is noteworthy: the above guidelines date back to 1980, before anyone heard of the Internet, let alone Facebook. Your online marketing might have the best of intentions, but the feds might flag any overselling efforts. Why did the FTC […]

The details of an incubus/succubus’ attacks range from mild to horrific. Victims generally claim to feel the presence of some entity above them, making it difficult for them to breathe. In extreme cases, the individual may feel suffocated… even strangled. Others claim to have seen horrifying images, including black forms, serpents, demon forms, and even the malevolent smiling face of […]

The Big Bang occurred 13.8 billion years ago. Consequently, this is the distance that the observable universe can extend, i.e. 13.8 billion light-years. We can further assume that the space-time beyond that distance may be another universe, and thus there may be multiverses or multiverses. We discuss the Big Bang that generated our universe. What if there was more than […]

Budgeting like dieting doesn’t work because people don’t integrate it into their lifestyle. It is usually a task recommended by a finance person. Is there a better alternative to achieve budget goals? Most people spend and try to save what’s left, usually not much or not at all. Follow Warren Buffet’s advice: “Don’t save what’s left after you spend; instead, […]

It is not surprising that you choose to go to Marbella for bachelorette parties. There are dozens of people who take this opportunity to go there and get a colossal amount of fun. It hardly matters to them who is doing what, as long as they get a tremendous amount of fun out of it. Therefore, they do not mind […]

A properly prepared business card is one of those business tools that many people overlook. For a small investment, usually less than $30 for 500 cards, you can tell the world who you are and what services you can provide. Your business card is a silent seller, so what will it say about you? When planning a card, it’s important […]

weird rape Stranger rape is non-consensual and/or forced sex with a woman or man who does not know their assailant. The definition of stranger rape is more readily accepted than that of acquaintance rape. The lack of acceptance that acquaintance rape receives does not limit the shame associated with the rape or the trauma felt by the survivor. Ironically, stranger […]

Quartz is the most common mineral on the face of the Earth. Chemically, quartz is a compound called silicon dioxide, SiO2. As a crystal, quartz is used as a semi-precious gemstone. It is a relatively hard stone, 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Quartz is one of the most abundant mineral crystals and can take many forms. It is a […]