“It is one of the two or three largest contributors to the most serious environmental problems, on all scales, from local to global.” This was concluded by a United Nations report in 2006 when evaluating meat consumption worldwide. In North America, we love our meat, whether it’s a leisurely summer barbecue or a regular steak-and-potatoes meal. But if you’re looking […]

Advantages and disadvantages of having a parakeet Before you decide that a parakeet (also known as budgerigar) will make the perfect pet, you need to do some homework. Talk to people who own one, visit pet stores, and go online to learn more about the pros and cons of owning these cute little birds. They are full of energy and […]

You need to organize a fundraiser for a benefit for a loved one or friend who has been through a difficult time, such as a cancer diagnosis, an accident, or some other situation that requires immediate finances. You have no idea how to do it, do you? Here are 10 simple tips to get you started and if you follow […]

Could you balance 6 dice on a popsicle stick held in your mouth for 1 minute? How about pulling all the tissues out of a tissue box with one hand? Do you watch NBC’s Minute To Win It every week and wish you could try these crazy challenges? If so, it might be time to host a Minute To Win […]

Have you ever wondered what to do for the holidays? If you live in the Midwest, or Colorado to be more precise, I have a suggestion… Visit the southeastern corner of Colorado and all the wonderful tourist sites around Lamar, Colorado. Lamar, Colorado is the hometown of some famous people. Some of them you might recognize, like Scott Elarton, currently […]

Today, Norm Goldman, editor of sketchandtravel.com and bookpleasures.com, is pleased to have Joshua Berman, co-author of Moon Handbooks Belize, as a guest. Joshua is an expert in traveling to Belize and recently chose this small Central American country for his own honeymoon; he has also lived and written extensively on Nicaragua and Honduras. Welcome to Sketchandtravel.com and Bookpleasures.com Joshua and […]

Leadership, with all its facets and complexities, is constantly being examined and defined. With the challenging organizational changes facing today’s leaders, the concept of leadership is critical to organizational health and success. Therefore, focused scrutiny of leadership concepts and themes is invaluable in discovering and nurturing the seeds of leadership in an organization. Some important themes have emerged from this […]

What can be more beautiful than a quad-core smartphone as a gift this Christmas? Yes, a 4.5-inch Iridescent Huawei U9508 Honor Glory II is the perfect Christmas gift. The Shenzhen-based telecommunications company produced one of the first devices equipped with HiSilicon Technologies’ K3V2 quad-core application processor. The K3V2 passed the benchmark test results with flying colors. It is reported to […]

With so many opportunities to get rich on the Internet, it’s easy to lose sight of the ones that have proven to be effective. Those are the ones with a community support group that provides ongoing help to the market they serve. What I am talking about is an internet flea market that anyone can set up. If you’ve ever […]

The Shakers lived in dormitory-style housing and celebrated God in a busy and active way by engaging in tasks that brought out the best in themselves. Design details fell under “American Rustic” and were unmatched in craftsmanship. Cabinet Features Shakers use stile and rail recessed panel doors, and the insert is simple and flat. The outside and border trims are […]