Bruising is most likely to occur as part and parcel of a fall or minor mishap, such as stubbing your toe or accidentally hammering your finger during some routine DIY. However a serious accident can result in quite severe internal bruising and this would fall outside the remit of home prescribing and demand urgent, professional…
Living near Hollywood and knowing a few actors I've been fortified to be given a glimpse into that world and I can tell you it is less glamorous and more work than it appears. That is true for all entrepreneurs, players, authors and athletes turned celebrity we see on the covers of magazines and filling…
If you are new to poker altogether, then you will want to try your hand at Texas Hold'em Poker first. It is one of the easiest poker games to learn for beginning players, unlike seven card stud or Omaha poker. In fact, Texas Hold'em can be learned in just a few minutes. Within a few…
This winter I went to a neighboring city for the day. When I left home it was partly sunny and I thought a light sweater would be enough to wear for the day. At the last minute I did take my jacket. In two hours time the weather changed to blizzard conditions. It was snowing,…
We work hard to make the dollhouse miniature items we love. But sometimes, not as much care is devoted to presenting them on the Internet, where good photographs are critical in selling our wares. That’s a shame, because about $60.00 worth of lights and a folding table top “studio” is all you need to take…
Communication skills are all about shared understanding. However, there are many reasons why interpersonal communication may not be impactful. These barriers to communication may occur at any stage of the communication process. A skilled communicator needs to be aware of the barriers and how to overcome them. So what are the common barriers to effective…
Do you know how much waste is generated in an office? About 1.5 pounds of waste paper per employee per day is generated in a typical business office. Every day large volumes of paper in the form of magazines, junk mail, reports, letters and memos is wasted in offices. Recycling containers will not only help…
TRX Exercise Improves Strength, Stability and Burns Calories TRX is still relatively new to the fitness world. I come across people every day who still have not ever heard of it, much less attempted to dangle from those terrifying yellow straps. As a Certified TRX Instructor, this pains me deep down, because TRX can be…
In order to build your lean, fit and sexy body requires the person to come full circle with a constructive plan related to his complete lifestyle. The plan should clearly lay out which exercises would be done on which days, what kind of diet would be consumed and so on. The advantages of building muscles…
A drill press is adjustable in any shop, but there are many fixtures available commercially, or that can be shop built, that will improve production and accuracy. A cross feed table travels longitudinally and transversely on XY axes, and provides accuracy within a few thousandths of an inch, much like you would expect on a…
Summer is the time for road trips and family vacations. And I believe it is the law in most states that families must make a pilgrimage at least once across a large expanse of this wonderful country we call America. And during these travels you will see many roadside attractions and like some siren's song…
Although thick film resistors are often the cheapest components on a system board failure can be just as disastrous as the most expensive component. Specifying the device correctly is crucial to long term performance to specification and to minimize the chances of failure. However, correct specification can be a challenge and often requires measurement of…
A great many construction projects will require the use of a pile driver – a machine that drives piles into the ground to act as a foundation support to the building. Piles are also often used in the construction of bridges and other freestanding structures that are expected to withstand weight, pressure or even just…
It's hard enough getting technique right in the gym! It helps to know your weight room terminology to ask for help and generally to enhance your gym experience. I'll go through some terms you will most likely encounter on a daily basis in the gym Let's get started! CARDIO- This stands for cardiovascular training /…
Kids need to eat a delightful breakfast to be healthy and strong. Check this out: 1. Cereals Cereals can be eaten with milk or chocolate soup on the cereal. Kids love Coco crunch, Kelloggs in various flavors like Frosties, and Cornflakes, among others. You can still add sugar if you want. Cereals can be eaten…