Real Estate Sales Career: What Is It Like?

In real estate, as in other industries, there are many fields of expertise that may be of interest. However, this page is about embarking on a career in residential sales – in other words, what does the realtor do every day? Since the state of Illinois requires all prospective agents to take and pass a pre-licensing course (currently 45 hours) […]

Three Yankees under the radar in the 2018 season

Much of the talk around the Yankees this spring has centered on the big names: Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gary Sanchez. There has also been a lot of buzz about the top Yankees prospects, Gleyber Torres, Clint Frazier, Billy McKinney, and the list goes on. FanGraphs estimates that the Yankees will win 95 games in 2018, good for second […]

Kindle Fire: Tips for Entering Text

The Kindle Fire is much more interactive than previous Kindle models and you often need to enter text, for example when you search your content libraries or the web, annotate text, or fill out web forms. However, entering text on a relatively small device can be overwhelming. This article explains techniques and tricks that will make entering and editing text […]

Rules for nap and sleep in nurseries

When a child’s attendance at a nursery or child care center requires a nap, the center must provide a separate crib, bed, or cot, as well as individual sheets and blankets. Children under 6 years of age who attend daycare for 5 hours or more a day should have the opportunity to rest or take a nap. Babies should be […]

Xbox 360 Game Review – Resident Evil 5

I’m a huge Resident Evil fan. I remember paying more, just to get the first Resident Evil installment on my original PlayStation a week before anyone else. There have been many episodes and reincarnations since then, and while I had gotten a bit bored with the series in the years after the original, Resident Evil 4 totally updated the game […]

Paddadum: a healthy snack for young children

Pappadums is an Indian flatbread made with lentil flour. They are paper thin, translucent, and brittle when you buy them. They are traditionally enjoyed with a selection of chutneys and pickles, but are great on their own as a snack or appetizer. They come in many varieties and sizes. If it is toasted or heated in the microwave; Pappadum is […]