Craving the Pale By the time the Tang dynasty arrived, the women of the imperial court had turned skin care and cosmetic application into an art form. Borrowing artistic techniques from Buddhism that had spread throughout the country, the women were made into gilded statues, complete with smooth porcelain skin and facial appliqués. Having a pale complexion continued to rise […]

How pantothenic acid works Many people have commented before that I highly recommend vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid, or simply “PA”) for acne sufferers. Turns out there’s a reason for that: it’s what got rid of my acne. Totally. 100% Eliminated. If you haven’t tried it before, I highly recommend you give it a try, it’s really amazing. Pantothenic acid, also […]

Any investor who sells more than one or two properties a year will run into the problem of being labeled “dealer status” by the IRS for tax purposes. This is extremely dangerous stuff. Tradesmen, like real estate agents, are considered self-employed and are subject to the 15.3% self-employment tax. Worse, a dealer can’t pay taxes in installments when he uses […]

We’ve all heard of “voice of the customer” feedback. What about the “voice of the prospect” guide? A company was in an increasingly crowded and aggressive market, but had many long-standing, loyal customers. They were doing something right to hold on to these accounts. They wanted to capitalize on some of the goodwill they had built up with the “friendly” […]

The Ontario Hockey League franchise now known as the Sudbury Wolves has been firmly planted in that northern Ontario city since the 1972-73 season. The franchise began as the Barrie Flyers in 1945 and moved to Niagara Falls to become the Niagara Falls Flyers in 1960. Since moving to Sudbury, the team has been to the Robertson Cup final only […]

Kitchen cabinets serve many purposes. They not only contain appliances, dishes and food, but also bring essential style to the kitchen. Buying kitchen cabinets can be expensive and difficult, but understanding the different cabinet options on the market and finding reputable kitchen cabinet dealers will allow you to get a beautiful kitchen without breaking the bank. Shaker, flat panels and […]

How many times have you heard someone start a speech with a joke? Probably too often. Speakers with limited experience tend to tell jokes just for laughs in the hope that the audience will warm up to them. Jokes are often irrelevant to the topic of your speech. Experienced speakers know that there are better ways to add humor to […]

There are many iPhones and Android smartphones on the market, leading to confusion about which one to choose. There have been many debates, discussions about whether Android or an iPhone is the best buy. I think an Android phone is better than an iPhone. The following are the reasons why an Android phone is better than an iPhone: 1. Selection: […]

In a retail mall, tenant mix analysis remains the most important part of property performance. When you get the tenant profiles and the mix well balanced, you can drive more sales to the property and strengthen the rent for the owner. It is an ‘equation’ of property performance, and must be adhered to. In these times when retail and shopping […]

The art of architectural hardware is timeless; as it has been used for hundreds of years. The simplest hardware product, such as a door hinge, has been used even centuries before to protect heavy doors and is used even today in modern architecture. Every metal job in any building is called a hardware store. Hardware is a term used to […]