Equal opportunity in higher education is in serious trouble in the United States today. Higher education opportunities are receding for those in the bottom quartile of family income, for African Americans, and for most Hispanics. Other groups in somewhat lesser but still serious trouble include the middle two quartiles of household income and men, as…
Fun facts about botanicals
Almost everyone has heard of botanicals these days, but what you associate with the word botanicals depends on how they’re used in your life. The dictionary definition of botanical is: “1: of or relating to plants, or botany; 2: derived from plants; 3: species (tulips).” Wikipedia defines botanicals as “a plant or part of a…
Nigerian Infrastructure Development and the Business Revolution: An African Perspective
The general state of infrastructure across the African continent and especially in sub-Saharan Africa is highly puzzling. With the exception of South Africa, the continent’s largest economy, the entire region is bogged down by serious infrastructure deficits that have frustrated development agendas and dimmed growth prospects. The countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)…
SEO Marketing 2018: Top Trends to Focus On
In the world of search engine optimization, 2017 was a busy year in terms of a rise in voice search and stricter rules for AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages). In 2018, there have been some more exciting developments that you can adopt to stay ahead of your competitors. Read on to stay up to date with…
Three things you may not have known about Valentine’s Day
1. The real Valentine is shrouded in mystery. Although he lived in the third century AD, almost nothing is known about this saint or the life he led. It’s not even clear how many holy men named Valentine there were, or which one is honored on Valentine’s Day. Regardless, fragments about the saint have become…
Quick treatment for when your dog has diarrhea
Do you get that helpless feeling when your dog has diarrhea and everything you try to do just doesn’t seem to make it better? Looking for a way to gently relieve your dog’s diarrhea symptoms so you don’t have to rely on your vet for such a common ailment? Well, I have a solution for…
How to lose weight for wrestling!
Let’s take a look at the typical year of a fighter. During the off-season, the fighter is in the gym lifting weights. The workouts are intense. The wrestler eats normally, maintains muscle and adds strength to his body. The wrestler may occasionally compete in a tournament or go to wrestling camp. The fighter is learning…
Different types of tire changers available
Tire changers are absolutely vital to being able to change a modern car tire. Almost every auto, body, oil, and tire shop has one type of model or another. Many car owners rely on these machines to make sure their expensive tires don’t get damaged while the wheel is being repaired. There are several different…
Self-esteem booster: 10 ways to love yourself
You were not born perfect, nobody is. But you can do something to make your life much better than what the average individual experiences. The people who are happiest with their lives are those who can learn to love themselves just the way they are. Here are some suggestions on how to put yourself on…
All about the Bichon Frize puppy
After months and months of trying to figure out what kind of puppy you want and which ones are the cutest, you have finally decided to bring home a Bichon Frize puppy and you have your heart set on one in particular. But it is extremely important to know exactly what you are getting into….