Aromatherapy is considered one of the country's biggest businesses today! Need proof? Take a trip to every natural food and herb products store and you will see a variety of aromatherapy products on display. Although relatively new in the United States, aromatherapy's popularity has escalated to unprecended heights as part of complementary and alternative medicine…
Salad dressing is easily a billion dollar industry in North America, and a typical bottle of dressing contains perhaps fifty cents worth of ingredients and three dollars worth of markup. Yet most of us have everything we need to make a good salad dressing from scratch at home, and the chances are that a homemade…
As classic prey animals, rabbits that spend time in outdoor rabbit hutches need to be protected from whatever predators are present in the area. Rabbit owners who shop for commercially available rabbit hutches can see that some appear to be more “predator proof” than others. There are single level rabbit hutches with a wooden living…
Miter saws are one of the most popular, most widely used power tools in the tool industry today. Because of their portability, convenient capacities, and overall accuracy, a miter saw can be found in nearly every wood-shop, garage, or pickup truck. Miter saws are generally designed to produce fast, accurate crosscuts into a workpiece, typically…
There's a big debt going on over whether a will is sufficient or if people really need a living trust. What's the answer? The truth is, both are great estate planning tools and choosing the right one for you will depend upon your individual needs. Someone who's just starting out for example, may not yet…
Over the past two decades the US economic environment has been blessed with the gift of FED driven low interest rates. This trend has created a norm that has bode well for entrepreneurs that have had the capital to put down a 10-20% down payment to secure a small business loan, but has left cash-strapped…
Americans have been told to diligently monitor their cholesterol levels, and if it rises above specific thresholds, 200 for total cholesterol and 130 for LDL, they need to take steps to bring it down to acceptable levels. This is important if we are to avoid heart disease. The result is that about one fourth of…
Choosing the right arrow for your bow and shooting style is critical to getting your perfect shot. You could have the best bow in the world, but if you’re arrows are cheap and badly matched to your bow, you will never see results. Also, you will want to take your discipline into consideration. If you’re…
A good duck pen should be shaded, dry and secure enclosure for all your flock. The main consideration should be to prevent foxes, raccoons, raptors and coyotes from accessing the birds. The pen should also be uncrowded, easy to clean and protected from weather elements. This article provides a step by step guideline on how…
Commercial plumbing services offered by plumbers are vital to business and industry. A licensed commercial plumber understands that plumbing emergencies can negatively affect a business. Professional plumbers will go to a commercial building quickly and identify and resolve the problem promptly and professionally. Commercial plumbers have the knowledge, tools, equipment, and the expertise to address…
Loosen up in the warm-up The warm-up is a critically important part of volleyball practice. It allows the players a chance to get their muscles ready for the impending workout while giving them an opportunity to ease back into the skills they’ll be developing throughout the practice session. A typical warm-up consists of a light…
The Akkadians were a group of Semitic people from the Arabian Peninsula at the time the great Sumerian city-states were flourishing. These people eventually migrated north, where they encountered the Sumerians. Around 2350 BC, an Akkadian military leader, Sargon (Sharukkin-“the rightful ruler”) conquered the Sumerian city-states and built an Akkadian Empire, creating the world’s first…
Sometimes automakers really do listen to consumers. In the case of Ford, particularly with its crowd pleasing F-150 pick-up truck, Ford not only is listening, but delivering. What am I talking about? A hot-rod pick-up truck, that’s what. That’s right, Ford is going ahead with plans to market a truly “boss” version of its perennially…
Before the invention of white board came about, there were the chalk boards. These were popular among teachers and students, however, many people were also allergic to chalk and its dust that would fly off when erased. No one knows who invented it, but by the 1960s, early versions of the began to appear, and…
The much awaited opening of new stores in Pier Park in Panama City Beach, Florida is currently taking place. Starting in mid February stores such as Ron Jon Surf Shop, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Back Porch Seafood House, Ulta Cosmetics and Starbucks opened. We visited the beach the first weekend in March. We spend some time…