It was almost a family ritual. Every winter my brother, my maternal uncle and I used to visit the Calcutta Zoological Gardens. My uncle, long ago moved to happy hunting grounds, was a true outdoorsman and made a point of visiting the early dawn zoo instead of the midday drives most people enjoy. This he […]
If you’re trying to lose weight, you may have already heard of shirataki noodles. These noodles were invented by the Japanese over 2,000 years ago. Shirataki noodles are made from ground flour from the bulbous root (or corm) of the Konjac plant. This flour is known as konjac flour and is not a carbohydrate like […]
It will only end in tears. Sure, ESPN has wasted millions of airtime pontificating (as only they can) about the benefits of acquiring troubled players. You’ve seen the highlights: Dennis Rodman kicking people, Terrell Owens doing crunches in the driveway, Darryl Strawberry wiping white powder under his nose, Steve Howe returning to the Yankees after […]
Inhabited since around 5200 BC. C., Malta’s rich and vibrant history and culture have ensured its survival, prosperity and attractiveness throughout Europe’s history. Today, this jewel of the Mediterranean has entered a new chapter, with its acceptance into the EU, and the island’s eagerness for new challenges. Malta’s past is so richly woven with visitors, […]
Over the last five years and throughout what has been a difficult financial time for many businesses, more and more entrepreneurs, small and medium sized businesses have realized that active networking is absolutely essential to business growth, especially for start-ups and small businesses that may not have a large advertising budget or a long list […]
Angels are high net worth individuals who invest on their own, or as part of a syndicate, in high-growth businesses. In addition to money, Business Angels often make their own skills, experience, and contacts available to the company. This has been immortalized by The Dragons Den show where people pitch for money and also for […]
A kitchen cabinet organizer system offers a perfect solution for eliminating clutter in a cupboard or shelf and comes designed as a 1- to 3-tier shelf, turntable, shelves or drawers. A one-, two-, or three-tier organizer system often comes with smooth sliding shelves or deep baskets to offer an efficient solution for decluttering a crowded […]
Because accidents are terrifying experiences. They can be painful, expensive, timely, and very stressful. But their potential to be deadly is what makes them particularly dangerous and difficult to experiment with. Vehicle accidents account for thousands of deaths each year and an exorbitant number of injuries. So what makes car accidents so deadly, and what […]
4 reasons to discover the value of email marketing Whether you’re selling a product or service, working from a home office, or from a business, starting an email campaign can be incredibly beneficial. Consistently sending out newsletters to your followers gives you the ability to develop a “Know, Like and Trust” relationship with them that […]
We live in a nation of increasing obesity. Statistics indicate that obesity has doubled since 1980. A 2008 report showed that 1.5 billion adults were clinically obese and more than 45 million children were obese. There are complications related to obesity. Approximately 3 million people die each year from diseases caused or made worse by […]