Why Road Frontage on Commercial Property is So Valuable
How many feet of road frontage does the property have? This question is among the most important when assessing the value of commercially zoned property in a city or county. For some, the reason as to why this question is so important may seem rather obvious. However, there are multiple reasons why investors, developers, builders […]
Intellectual Property Issues Within the Supply Chain
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are of the utmost importance in today’s capital markets. Not only do they provide protection for innovations which have been developed, but they now offer revenue generating opportunities for proactive companies looking to license or sell their products into new markets. Unfortunately, there is an oft overlooked aspect of IPR. This […]
What Is Fee-Only Financial Planning?
The world of financial advice is divided into 3 main categories. The traditional financial advisor is what most people are familiar with. This is the most common arrangement where a financial advisor works for an institution and sells product. The financial advice is given “free” and is part of the process of selling these products. […]
How to Use Humor to Improve Your Relationships
Humor has long been considered one of the most effective tools to judge the quality of any relationship. If there is laughter present you can assume that the relationship is a healthy one. When the laughter ceases you can be quite certain that the relationship is on the down slide. This laughter barometer can be […]
Replacing a Stock Radio in a Ford Taurus 2002 SEL
So my friend and I are somewhat into car audio/visual (it’s a lot of fun) and decided to change out my stock Ford radio for an aftermarket one. We didn’t really know what we were getting ourselves into until we got out the old deck. The ‘ol junker (well not really a junker, since it’s […]
How Auto Lifts Make Working on Classic Cars Easier
Owning a classic car is often called a labor of love. Anyone that has one knows that the project is never finished. Once the older vehicle is running, other parts often need to be restored. For serious classic car enthusiasts, garages, car lifts and tools are all important elements to restoring older vehicles. Casual mechanics […]
Budget Travel: Money Mistakes Every Traveler Is Tempted to Make
Budget travel is about getting the lowest possible price for your vacation. Most travelers dream of big savings, but few are able to see it. Whether they know it or not, most travelers will make poor money decisions during their vacations. They’ll overpay for things that they don’t need to overpay for, and get slammed […]
Spring Home Improvement: Don’t Forget Your Foundation
As spring arrives, we like to air out our homes, dispose of winter clutter, and maybe do some small remodeling, touch up, and fix up. Your “honey-do jar” is probably overflowing. Don’t forget your foundation. Ask yourself: Are there interior / exterior wall cracks I’ve gotten used to? Why is that happening? And those doors: […]
Latest Software Development Trends
Software companies with tight-knit agile and strong release management practices have a significant competitive advantage. To realize this advantage, an organization must first optimize its release management process and identify the most appropriate platform and release management tools. In 2016, we heard the slow and steady drumbeat of smart tools, including chatbots and other AI-infused […]
Modern American Animation
This article describes the history of animation in the United States of America since the late 80’s until the early twenty-first century. This period is often called the renaissance of American animation, during which many large American entertainment companies reform and reinvigorate its animation department after the decline suffered in the 60, 70 and 80. […]
Travel and Vacation Planning
Many people will agree that planning a vacation can be as exciting as the vacation itself. Also, planning for travel or for a vacation can involve the whole family or at least all those that are going to be traveling. There are a few steps that one can take to improve his or her vacation […]
Home Decor – Enhance the Look of Your Home
One thing is certain your home decor speaks volumes about who you are. Not only does it create a beautiful feel, but it also demands the viewer’s attention. Typically deciding what types of decorations you want to display in your room requires some thought. You’re looking for a style that stands out and is unique […]
Gold And Unrealistic Expectations – Gold Is Not An Investment
Gold has been characterized as insurance, a hedge against inflation/social unrest/instability, or, more simply, just a commodity. But it is treated most of the time, by most people, as an investment. This is true even by those who are more negative in their attitude towards gold. “Stocks are a better investment.” In most cases, the […]
Causes Of Software Project Failure
Most software projects fail completely or partial failures because a small number of projects meet all their requirements. These requirements can be the cost, schedule, quality, or requirements objectives. According to many studies, failure rate of software projects is between 50% – 80%. This essay is a compilation of failure causes of software development projects; […]
Small Garden Design Considerations
A garden, even a small one, can accent and add beauty to a home. If you’ve avoided creating a garden because you think that you don’t have the space, you may want to rethink it. You can make a nice little garden in an unused corner or even an area as small as a table […]