There are many different ways for people to express themselves. Of course, not everyone has the time and resources to create a giant marble statue or write a series of novels. For most people, self-expression can be as simple as putting on a particular type of shirt or wearing an interesting hat. For some people, self-affirmation can go a little […]

The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog in the world and is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico, where it was discovered in 1850. Some scholars believe that the Chihuahua is descended from Chinese hairless dogs, which may have crossed from Asia to Alaska. on a land bridge before continental separation created the Bering Strait and bred […]

You’ve heard the adage: profits are made when you buy the property. Simple, but powerful. Unfortunately, investors often forget that lesson and end up paying too much for properties. If I’m going to rehab a property and commit funds to that project, it’s critical that I know the right price to pay (and then buy below that number). The formula […]

In the not too distant past, construction cranes used to be a ubiquitous sight in Calgary. During the real estate boom, some six million square feet of space was added to the downtown Calgary office market. Now, most of the cranes have gone downtown as the construction rush has subsided, at least for now. The economic downturn has hampered or […]

Basketball Basketball is a sport played between two teams that usually consists of five or more players. Each team has five players on the basketball court at any given time. The object is to score more points than the other team, and points are earned by shooting a ball through a basketball hoop (or basket), which is ten feet above […]

Las Vegas is fun and exciting. The entertainment offered is second to none. Many long-time visitors to Las Vegas would argue that it is the ultimate vacation destination. So if you’re looking for that vacation destination that offers limitless options, Las Vegas is for you. It’s a fun and vibrant extravaganza of food, entertainment, and comfort. Only in Las Vegas […]

Anatomy of a business failure “So what is your unique selling proposition?” I asked Janet, an acquaintance of mine. “What do you mean USP?” was the bewildered response I got from Janet. Janet was at this stage giving me the deer in the lighthouse look. “You see that every offline and online business must have a USP or Unique Selling […]

There are so many opportunities to turn a dollar into many if you keep your eyes and heart open. Specifically, you can raise some extra cash for any immediate needs you have by attending storage auctions. The success you enjoy will depend on how well you know the ins and outs of selling. The companies that run these auctions run […]

Created by nature and designed by man, granite kitchen countertops are a beautiful, durable and cost-effective option for kitchens and bathrooms. The term granite comes from the Latin root granum, which means “grain”. Granite is often imported from Europe, Africa, Brazil, and other natural stone-rich regions of the world. Granite is an attractive natural stone that will add color and […]

While you may not initially think about it, replacing your car’s windshield is a very large task that can become complicated and overwhelming very quickly. There are a number of questions to ask yourself before choosing to replace your windshield, many of which can drastically alter the outcome of the job. By understanding what goes into the replacement process, you […]