Pests can really be a pain in the neck. Whether you’re dealing with wasps, bees, mice, squirrels, ants, rodents or roaches, there are effective and safe ways to rid them from your home. Before you reach for that bottle of chemicals or a traditional trapping device, both of which can be harmful to occupants and…
While we see beautiful diamonds in rings, earrings, and other types of jewelry each day, we rarely think of their origin in a mine across the world. Diamond mines around the globe are generally quite big, with some stretching out over an entire mile. If you are interested in the birthplace of these stones, below…
Does your home often smell? If you feel like your home has an odor, or it just doesn’t smell as fresh as you’d like it to, it is a smart idea to consider methods for deodorizing your home. Routine cleaning can help a home smell fresh, but dirt, dust, and odors will still become trapped…
When Richard Hatch, winner of Season One of the CBS network reality show “Survivor,” was sentenced to serve a term of 51 months in prison for tax evasion, it sent a message to game show winners across the country: Pay attention to the taxes owed on your winnings or the IRS will come knocking on…
In June of 2012, former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was convicted of sexually abusing ten young boys. The local hero and leader of a prominent university sports team will most likely spend his life behind bars after being found guilty on 45 out of 48 counts, with 26 victims of sexual assault…
The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 created the Federal Reserve System, the central bank of the United States. The act was put into law on December 23, 1913 and signed by President Woodrow Wilson. The passage of this act gave the Federal Reserve the legal authority to issue Federal Reserve Notes — now known as…
The hospital system in Japan is world class. According to an assessment performed by the World Health Organization (WHO), of the globe’s national health care systems, Japan ranked sixth, behind France, Italy, Spain, Oman, and Austria. The United States, by comparison, spends a larger percentage of its gross domestic product (GDP) on healthcare than Japan,…
The cosmetic surgery industry is growing in popularity and interest. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons stated that in 2010 there were 13.1 million minimally invasive and surgical procedures involving cosmetic surgery. This number was up five percent from the number of similar procedures in 2009. The types of procedures range from breast augmentation (296,000…
Radio is often viewed as a forgotten media for advertising. With the rising popularity of social networks, and the endless advertising opportunities they provide, radio tends to be an overlooked forum for marketing. Still, radio still plays an important role in a company’s advertising strategy — along with social media, print, and television forums —…
China Dinnerware China dinnerware is revered for its value and refinement. The term “fine china” refers to dishes made not only in China, but also in Japan, England, Germany, Denmark, and the United States in a style of beautifully crafted porcelain. The Chinese were the first to create porcelain from hard paste and their secret…
