web standards

HTTP protocol The web runs on port 80. You’re probably wondering what “port 80” is, right (whether it really is or not is irrelevant)? Well the answer is easy (not really). See, the Internet and the web are different. The Internet is the infrastructure (ie the physical cables, server hardware, etc.) and the web is the ideas and software. I […]

Great home decor accessory ideas

While home makeovers are very popular and everyone would like to go out and buy new furniture for their home or completely redecorate it, not everyone has the money to do it. To be honest, not every interior needs a complete makeover. Not all furniture that is dull or a little worse for wear needs to be completely replaced. Often […]

Personal grooming and social etiquette: improving personal image and developing self-confidence

In today’s world of globalization and highly competitive business world, success is not just about academic achievement, technical skills and experience. Your self-confidence in expressing your attitude, competence, credibility, professionalism, and status along with good self-esteem and self-image is extremely vital to giving you that extra edge when it matters most. Therefore, building your self-confidence and self-esteem by enhancing your […]

Lyme disease hasn’t gone away

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be contracted from the blacklegged or deer tick. Deer ticks resemble small dog ticks. This disease occurs in both North America and Europe, although different species of deer ticks are often responsible for spreading it. The symptoms of Lyme disease look different in each person. However, they can commonly include a bull’s-eye […]

Business Relationships to Cherish

Building good business relationships is not something that can be done overnight. It takes more than exchanging a few tweets on Twitter or ‘nudges’ on Facebook, and much more than sending regular (especially self-promotional) emails. How often do you tell your current and past customers that you appreciate them? What could you do to show them? Well, everyone loves to […]

3 self defense accessories for your iPhone

The famous case of the knuckles I say famous because once such an accessory finds its way into the hands of celebrities like Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and Megan Fox, it simply can’t have a lower status. It’s basically an iPhone bumper with knuckles on one side. The original Knucklecase is made of aluminum which makes it very strong. However, don’t […]

Are you still stuck on yet?

Are you “stuck yet?” If so, don’t let fear, doubt or disappointment steal your future or keep you from your desires. Instead, see yourself as the person you want to become. Human Beings naturally navigate towards the images they hold in their minds. Empower yourself and create the images you want to attract. Consider asking these questions that will change […]

Yearly Forecast and Feng Shui Remedies for 2007: Year of the Yin Red Fire Pig – Rat Sign (Chinese Zodiac)

Chinese zodiac astrology is ancient, interesting, accurate, and loved by millions around the world. The Chinese zodiac is based on the cyclical concept of time: a 12-year cycle, repeated over and over again. The 12 Years are associated with 12 Celestial Animals: Rat (or Mouse in Mongoose), Ox (or Buffalo or Bull or Cow), Tiger, Rabbit (or Hare or Cat), […]

Pheras – The culmination of an Indian wedding

The Hindu wedding culminates with the pheras (literally translated as circles or rounds) around the sacred wedding fire. The completion of the pheras is an announcement of the solemnization of the wedding and that the couple are now husband and wife. Pheras assume different proportions within each community, as do most wedding rituals in India due to the diversity of […]