Many people don’t realize that professional locksmiths do much more than fix locks and make replacement keys. In fact, they generally offer a wide range of services including the sale and installation of electronic security systems, intercoms, and even gates and bars. Locksmiths are also responsible for many of the break-ins and thefts that never…
Scriptio Continua: Ancient Latin Script Style to Modern Computer Language
Archaeologists and historians claim that early Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia invented some of the earliest forms of writing using wedge-shaped characters on small clay tablets known as “cuneiform” as a form of communication around 3200 BC. What they cannot fully prove is whether cuneiform influenced a style of communication written a hundred years later between…
Hawaii Snorkeling Tips Part III – Reef Etiquette
Are you coming to my island on vacation? There are three things I always recommend a first-time visitor do. First, he jumps into the air. Second, he goes to a luau. Finally, I advise people of all ages to get in the water and snorkel. You will find that your mind returns to that experience…
5 mobile app development trends for 2016
1. Hybrid apps are all the rage Hybrid apps using technologies like Ionic and HTML5 are gaining ground for the amount of time and cost savings they represent. With Swift 3 and rumors that Android will soon adopt it, opting for JavaScript over Linux, we’re looking for a more integrated platform foundation. Word has spread…
The Otter Trail – Flagship of South Africa
This walk is along the Garden Route near the Storms River in the Eastern Cape, one of the most scenic areas in southern Africa. If hiking in the great outdoors is your passion, then this is one of the best hiking trails in South Africa, not to be missed. This famous trail traverses 42km of…
What are some of the classic Hollywood movies?
It’s great to see new movies, the special effects they include and the actors we all know today. However, sometimes it’s even better to go back in time and enjoy one of the great classic Hollywood movies. Actors like Cary Grant and Robert Redford, and actresses like Marilyn Monroe and Kathryn Hepburn, provide an unmatched…
5 Key Factors Potential Owners Should Consider
Since, for most of us, the value of our home represents our single largest financial asset, wouldn’t it make sense to make sure you make the best possible decision when buying by carefully considering those factors, which could be significant and important? Most people consider home ownership to be an important component of the so-called…
Having a beach time in Paphos Cyprus
When flying into Paphos Airport, you may be surprised to find that the airport is 15-20 minutes from Paphos city center. You may choose to take a taxi into town coerced by the many taxi drivers in the Paphos airport lounge asking you to use them for the journey. Depending on what you want to…
Active or passive drafting of policies and procedures
Grammar describes how language works; Grammar can help us understand sentences even if we don’t know the meaning of all the words in a sentence. While there are many good grammar books out there, this article will focus on the importance of the passive and active voice for policies and procedures. The passive voice is…
50 ideas to organize your home
“Organize” is a household word heard on many of today’s most popular decorating shows. Every family has its issues with some kind of clutter, whether it’s piles of papers or a cramped, messy bathroom. In fact, the National Association of Professional Organizers reports that 80% of what we keep is never used, 20% is worn…