The mountains around us are on fire. The fire actually started in Franschhoek, but was pushed across the mountains by wind. In five hours he was down Jonkershoek toward the city. Finally, the violent fire was contained. Many people helped control the fire, but unfortunately some properties were damaged. Such fire can be devastating! Still,…
Sports and Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property (IP) rights (patents, industrial designs, trademarks, copyrights, etc.) are generally associated with industry, typically the manufacturing industry. IP rights grant exclusivity to the owner of the IP for a limited period of time. But organizers of sports activities are using IP laws to take advantage of interest in certain sports. Sports activities began…
The Marketing Mix: How To Create A Business Formula For Success
Real estate agents have nailed their formula for success on the head: ‘location, location, location’. If you’re not in the real estate business, what would be your formula for success? What should you look for to create the best conditions for your business to thrive? Have you heard of the marketing mix and how to…
Take 5: Growing closer to God in just a few minutes each day
When you think of the word “prayer,” what comes to mind? To be on your knees with your eyes closed and your face turned reverently towards the sky? Praying for an hour or more? “Prepare” spiritually through a religious ritual like the ACTS formula (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication)? Or when you pray, do you…
On Page SEO Tips and Tricks for Higher Rankings
Search engine optimization is an important part of any website. I’d like to share some on-page SEO tips and tricks with you today to help you improve your website’s visibility and performance in search engines. Performing search engine optimization on your website involves a wide variety of tasks and can be divided into two different…
How to make herbal teas – and questions and answers
An infusion is a large amount of herb brewed over a long time. Typically, one ounce by weight (about one cup by volume) of dried herb is placed in a quart jar, which is then filled to the top with boiling water, covered tightly, and allowed to stand for 4 at 10 hours. After straining,…
13 easy tricks to stay motivated to exercise
I usually write and blog about time management. I am realizing more and more that my efficiency is tied to my energy level (I must be getting older), so now I am thinking more about health and energy issues. Being healthy and strong gives you the energy to get things done. Here are 13 workout…
Commercial vending machine scams
A full line or bulk sale business is easy to get on with and for that reason is said to have a low barrier to entry. Unfortunately, this means that the market is crowded. Tons of people with a few dollars to spare, go into selling every year. The lower the barrier to enter a…
cat hygiene
Tips on how to make your cat look good and feel good Cat grooming plays a vital role in keeping our beloved cat feeling its best and most beautiful. Do you realize how vain cats are? They spend most of their waking time cleaning themselves. They may be doing a great job, but they still…
How to promote your blog in 5 easy steps
If you have a blog and are eager for the rest of the world to discover it, then a roadmap on how to promote your blog is probably what you are looking for. And not just any roadmap, a detailed, descriptive roadmap, so you know exactly what to do, right? Here’s an easy-to-follow plan just…