It was the year 1885 when the Tsar of Russia commissioned Carl Fabergé to commemorate Easter with a gift for his wife. In true Fabergé style, the first of the 57 Fabergé eggs, as they were called, was made. From 1885 to 1915 each year the Tsar received one of these most precious gifts. Unfortunately,…
Vegas Golden Knights: The Biggest Expansion Team In Sports History? We’ll see
The Vegas Golden Knights have already exceeded the highest expectations for fans of an NHL expansion team. Not only did they advance to the NHL playoffs, they swept the LA Kings in the first round. As far as expansion teams go, the Vegas Knights have already secured a seat at the discussion table for the…
New York, New York – Without a doubt, a Helluva city!
New York City is said to have a certain unusual quality. New York can devastate an individual or elevate their game level, desire or purpose in an exciting way. As they say, if you can get there, you can get anywhere… or you can walk away with your tail between your legs. As a native…
The Importance of Security Testing in Software Testing
Security Testing in Software Testing One of the most important aspects of software testing is security testing. Every system has security flaws and vulnerabilities. By failing to detect these vulnerabilities, you may put your company’s data at risk. There are several types of security testing: manual, automated, and penetration testing. The latter involves simulating a…
My introduction to small houseboats
I’m an outdoors type of guy. I have lived in Ontario most of my life. I am now middle-aged and have children who also like to be outdoors. A long time ago I started visiting friends’ cabins north of Toronto, where I grew up. In those days, many parents of children had cabins. Toronto is…
Employee Retention: What Employee Turnover Really Costs Your Business and What to Do About It
It is one of the biggest costs in all different types of organizations, but it is also one of the most unknown costs. It’s employee turnover. Businesses routinely record and report costs such as wages and benefits, workers’ compensation insurance, utilities, materials, and space; however, most companies do not have and report the cost of…
Candlestick or Candlestick: What’s the difference?
When looking for ceiling lights, you may be thinking of options like a chandelier. Once you’ve entered the world of chandeliers, you may also notice that some of these lighting fixtures are known as “chandeliers.” You may be wondering what the difference is between a candle holder and a candle holder. This guide will give…
How to Add a YouTube Transcript File to Your Video
YouTube Subtitles YouTube has an automatic subtitle/transcript generator that uses Google’s speech-to-text algorithm. Its main goal is accessibility, to help people who are hearing impaired or speak another language find out what your video is about. It is also used for search engine indexing and thus can help with your SEO. Unfortunately, the software’s ability…
Books for Teachers: Getting Science by Brian Clegg
get science by Brian Clegg addresses an audience of primary school teachers who feel less confident about teaching science in their classrooms. While I am not in his target audience, I am close to him. (I love science and teach small groups of homeschooled students.) Clegg did some things that authors should do. He caught…
The power of blue ocean strategy and how to use it
In modern society, competition is something we see every day and everywhere. Even when there is no direct competitor, you will have to ‘fight’ to achieve the want and need for your product or service. This strategy will help you look beyond your competition and create a whole new market and standards for your own…