The heart of education is student learning. The librarian’s responsibility is to develop knowledge so that learning becomes more enduring and meaningful, more permanently meaningful, and more personally satisfying. Perhaps much of what students learn will wear out or become outdated. But the information skills learned in libraries will continue to work indefinitely or for…
Grow your business with social media methods
If you own a business, chances are you are already using social media platforms and methods to get the word out about your business. If you haven’t started using these platforms, you’re probably seriously considering it and should be… The fact is that approximately 82 percent of small businesses use these platforms, such as: LinkedIn,…
Payday loan debt: comparing it to other debts
When we talk about debt, we tend to think of the total amount we owe regardless of how it was accumulated or to whom we owe it. Payday loan debt included. While some of us may define being in debt by our home mortgage or student loans, for others debt may be determined by our…
A Mark of Distinction: Custom Cabinets & Closets
Custom cabinets are a mark of distinction in a home and give you the most straightforward way to get what you want. Remodeling provides an opportunity to make creative use of storage space and improve the livability of interior areas. Kitchens are often the rooms that gain the most benefit from remodeling, providing time-saving conveniences…
Commercial printing services and the benefits they bring
Every marketing campaign you can think of is incomplete without the help of a commercial print service provider. This is because products or services are advertised even better in custom print despite the many marketing options offered online. You may be under the impression that brochures, flyers, and posters are the only materials classified under…
tuck me in like a burrito
Children’s Village is a bit of a hipster among group homes. We’re big believers in lots of hugs, bedtime stories, and teddy bears. You see, the children referred to in our town didn’t get to experience the warm fluff that many of us had growing up. They have a lot to do to catch up…
7 tablespoons of tricks to help you lose weight
Losing weight can be difficult. Some people manage to lose weight quickly, while others take weeks to lose a couple of kilos. Whatever you do, do not resort to diet pills, drugs or start a strict diet because they can cause great harm to your health. What is the best way to lose weight, you…
Save money selling for sale by owner
The cost of selling a home can be prohibitive, and many homeowners choose to go the FSBO or For Sale by Owner route. Learn about the advantages of selling a home privately and how you can get started. Real estate agents What do you do? A real estate agent is a person who helps homeowners…
The parakeet – A sensitive soul
My mother passed away in February and I took over the responsibility of her parakeet Sky. He is a lovely little bird, very loud and feisty, he is not hand tamed and does not like to be touched. Heaven help you if you try! He is about 5 years old, give or take. Mom used…
Broken Promises and Superstorm Sandy
Bureaucratic processes never cease to amaze me by how long they take to go by. My partner and I own a business of 20 years located in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. It is a small event management company that caters for all kinds of occasions, from baptisms and ceremonies to weddings and 50th anniversaries,…