Iraq has long been a historically and culturally rich location for world travelers. As part of the area known at one time as Mesopotamia, this region gave birth to the oldest civilization known to man (the Sumerians). Even with the destruction of many priceless artifacts and records, it still holds much interest to scholars and ...
It’s a dog’s life for dogs and cats after the Christmas holiday. These animals make some of the world’s worst Christmas presents – but that’s not their fault. Many families buy a pet on impulse during this time of year, only to discover that it wasn’t a good decision. Yes, it’s tempting to give in ...
Nothing sells in the news like a hearty dose of fear. We just love being scared out of our wits by stories about how something or other that was previously considered benign can kill us if we don’t watch out. A lot of these news pieces are based on junk science or draw conclusions so ...
Are you currently considering how to finance a new business or an expansion of your existing business? A loan is only one way to go. If you have a good business idea and a well written business plan, you could present the kind of opportunity an angel investor is looking for. These individuals or groups ...
Do you want to make a change in your house this upcoming year? It’s time to start paring down your list of home improvement projects to find just the right one. You’re investing both time and money – so you want to make sure the results are worth it. Assuming you have your finances sorted ...
When it comes to shopping for Los Angeles car insurance, there are a lot of things to consider. A person must think about the type of protection that they want to have on their policies. They also must think about how to get the most amount of coverage for an amount of money that ...
With January 1st just around the corner, we’re all set to make and break our New Year’s Resolutions. You could try to make this year different by taking steps to ensure that you keep your promises to yourself. Here are a few ideas for how to do just that: Only make 2 resolutions. That way, ...
The biggest shopping day of the year is Black Friday. But the biggest return week of the year is between Christmas and New Year’s Day. These days, most stores are prepared for this influx of gift recipients who just don’t like what they got. But this doesn’t mean they all have a hassle free return ...
Sometimes, the actions you take today don’t bear financial fruit for many years. For example, you could start practicing good planning habits now that will significantly impact the value of your business when you are ready to sell it someday. When that day comes, the prospective owner will want to know exactly what goes into ...
In October, the FDA released an update about its newest major appointee – Daniel Fabricant. Dr. Fabricant has a Ph.D. in the little known field of pharmacognosy, the study of medicines derived from natural sources. Prior to accepting a position as the head of the Division of Dietary Supplements at the FDA, he worked for ...