The 2011-12 IRB Sevens tournament is shaping up to be possibly the most critical in USA Rugby history. Since Sevens rugby was announced as an Olympic sport in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, the game has been gradually gaining momentum. In October 2010, USA Rugby became a full member of the United States Olympic Committee…
Main criteria for choosing the best catering service
It helps to use the more established caterer that can offer a variety of services that go beyond simply providing first-class food. A more comprehensive approach to managing the event will surely be greatly appreciated. These are some of the key aspects to highlight in the best catering services: Impeccable menu options An important aspect…
Pros and cons of online business
Website sales have become so popular that other retailers, even those you would never think would take the online approach, have come online. A recent example would, of course, be giant retailers like Wal-Mart, which are now competing with Amazon rather than Amazon competing with them. Amazon recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with “huge” sales…
Contested divorce
A contested divorce is one in which the parties do not agree on the terms of the divorce. A contested divorce can take months or years to resolve. Some contested cases will eventually lead to trial. Often the parties agree on the need for divorce; however, they are unwilling to cooperate to finalize the process….
Common kitchen utensils and their uses
These are the basic cooking and baking utensils that any aspiring baker and cook should have. Pots: used to cook food and boil liquids on the stove. Sauce pans: make sauces and contain liquids. Thick bottoms with thick lips are preferable. Knives: used to chop, cut, carve and fillet food. Cutting board: used to place…
Oil control systems: friend or foe?
We have recently seen the introduction of oil monitoring systems in some vehicles, most notably General Motors and Mercedes vehicles (although I think BMW may have a similar system as well). Not all systems work the same. Mercedes actually has two slightly different systems, while General Motors’ system is the same for all vehicles (at…
The perfectly formatted VITO chart
The following is a true story about the power of a perfectly formatted VITO card. Before you pick up that 3,000-pound phone to make a sales call to any member of Suite ‘C’, including the CEO, read and remember this story. Recently one of my salespeople had some trouble with the car, so I offered…
Bombe or Bombay: The History and Modern Popularity of French Rococo Furniture
Bombay is a city in India. Bombe is an adjective that describes how something curves or swells outward. A wooden chest that has drawers or curved sides would be considered a bombe chest. Originally, the French monarch Louis XIV, who was extremely strict with the artistic standards of French furniture in the early 18th century,…
How to use your authority as a believer, given unconditional authority
I think we now understand that we are indeed in a spiritual battle. We face it every day. Therefore, it is important to answer such questions as: “Who is our enemy? What power does our enemy have?” There are different views on where Satan came from and how he got the power that he has….
3 Lesser-Known Weight Loss Diets That Work
Description: Since women generally have more body fat than men, losing weight can be difficult. Here are some tips to overcome the difficulty and achieve success! There is a wide world of options when it comes to ways to lose weight. Many of these options are specifically offered to women. There are various diets, exercise…