Transporter beams have been a theme in more than a few sci-fi movies and shows, although I guess Star Trek is most famous for it, and the saying “Beam me up, Scotty” has of course become a household phrase. Realistically, however, the technology required for such a feat is beyond the reach of any current technology today, even remotely. Indeed, […]

#27 Pittsburgh Pirates 2006 W.L. 67-95 2006 OR 78-78-6 15 years and counting. There have been many consecutive seasons in which the Pirates have finished under .500 and 2007 should be 16 in a row. Pittsburgh is one of those small-market clubs that can’t afford to spend money, as it ranks in the bottom five in baseball on payroll. The […]

You just spend a good 10-hour day in front of your computer screen, and the last thing you want to do is exercise. Let’s see, work out and improve your fitness level, or sit back with a glass of wine and watch your favorite late night TV show. What would you do? Seventy percent of people know they should exercise, […]

Life is too short to spend it fighting. Don’t waste your precious time feeling bitter. Any grudge you hold will be a detriment to the development of your life. Drop it, before you regret the life you wasted complaining. There is more to this world for which you can be thankful. Just look around you and you will see the […]

Social skills are at the core of what enables people to successfully communicate with each other, both verbally and non-verbally. Poor social skills manifest in an autistic child’s difficulty keeping friends. But learning these skills is essential for them. It helps them negotiate the trials and tribulations in the afterlife. It is essential that teachers make parents understand the importance […]

There are views on the relevance of modern finance that are generally adapted or formulated taking into account the vision of large organizations, thus ignoring small companies (McMahon et al, 1993). It is understood that this neglect of financial management in SMEs is the result of neglecting SMEs in the development of economic theory. However, the situation is changing due […]

In most cases, a kitchen island is designed to serve more than a single purpose. In addition to adding a countertop work surface, most homeowners want to include a seating feature in their island design. The simplest solution is to make the countertop surface larger than the base of the cabinet and allow the protruding area to be used for […]

When you travel to the airport, you are solely responsible for choosing the most convenient way to travel. If someone is there for you always, then it’s easy to get to the airport. But what if you have to travel alone or with a large group? Traveling alone or in a group can be hectic. Hopefully, there are plenty of […]

Freelancers and home-based business owners continue to debate the value of social media. While there are no doubts that listing your business on social media has benefits, it’s just as important to avoid the mistakes that waste your time. A strong trading platform ensures that all facets of your trading enterprise are efficient and effective. Social media programming is a […]

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins. Shopping carts and arms are overflowing with purchases. At the beginning of the season there is a feeling of joy, the miraculous part of Christmas when good humor prevails; and all are involved in the joyous preparation. We become “Santa” as we plan the perfect Christmas celebration. We credit Santa with […]