Log house manufacturers often anticipate that the houses will settle and shrink after a period of use. As such, they use measures like laying drywall around logs to help further increase the lifespan of such structures. Once you buy the log house, the responsibility of maintenance comes to you and unfortunately there is not enough information on how to do […]

REWARDS In 1930, Burrhus Frederic Skinner, a psychologist at Harvard University, invented the Operant Conditioning Chamber, better known as the Skinner Box. This box was a chamber that had a lever a lever that an animal, usually a rat or pigeon, could press down in the hope of getting food or water as a reward. This reward is known as […]

Some people are just genetically engineered to be a bit shorter than their peers. It’s okay to be short, but if you want to boost your self-confidence and give your height a little oomph, a few extra inches wouldn’t hurt. Being tall is also a big deal when it comes to getting along with girls. It doesn’t matter if you’re […]

In short, Russian cuisine can be divided into four main eras: Old Russian cuisine (IX-XVI centuries); In the medieval period, most Russian drinks became national: mead, khmel, kvass, cider. Beer appeared in 1284. In 1440-1470, Russia discovered vodka made from rye grain. Until the 17th century, milk and meat were not popular. Meat boiled in shchi (cabbage soup) or for […]

Barely an hour’s drive from Cape Town, on the rugged west coast, in a quiet bay lined with scattered rocks, lies the pretty fishing village of Paternoster. With its quaint whitewashed houses, gray-green savannah and turquoise water, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve ended up in a remote village somewhere on the Mediterranean coast. On the other hand, you won’t […]

The field of network marketing has a surprising new entry into the mix, which could indicate the involvement of an even larger number of major companies looking to sell their wares to a larger audience. The wireless industry has made the leap to network marketing. T-Mobile, Sprint, and a company called Liberty International have recently teamed up to offer one […]

Being seriously injured on the job can cause physical and mental trauma. If you are operating heavy machinery, you are likely to get hurt. Sometimes the damage caused can be irreparable. If your employer is refusing to pay you compensation, then you should know that it is time to hire a workers’ compensation attorney. Approaching your employer will only make […]

They say ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’ and that’s true, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take your own trash and turn it into treasure once again. By reusing your old furniture, you can add great charm to your home décor. Not only that, but being able to repurpose furniture is actually a lot of fun. From cabinets […]

Have you ever wondered what they will think next? We’re ready to go out and put our names on one of those lists to get a hybrid car because of these fuel prices at the pump and then someone comes along and yells; “Wait, have you heard of thermoacoustic propulsion?” No, in fact, most of us haven’t been very thankful […]

The hotel industry is very competitive. The high season arrives and hoteliers start real wars to retain customers. In fact, there is a wide variety of hotels in any country. Clients are free to choose hotels according to their preferences and budgets. Sure, everyone wants to get the most value for their money. Every little detail matters at the hotel. […]