I just spent a week in beautiful Costa Rica. My family and I swim, sail, snorkel, communicate with wildlife, and parachute above the Pacific Ocean. We didn’t see any Pokémon. That’s because, unlike much of the rest of humanity, we weren’t looking for anyone to use the app that has taken the world by storm: Pokémon Go. Surprisingly, my pre-teen…
RC Airplanes for Beginners – Anti-Shock Technology (ACT) – Pros and Cons
Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) is a feature found in the HobbyZone line of beginner rc airplanes. HobbyZone claims that this technology makes learning to fly rc planes easier and safer. Before we get into the pros and cons of this technology, let’s take a look at how it works. Each aircraft has two sensors, one on the top of the plane…
All-Inclusive Resort Tips: Important Things to Consider When Considering All-Inclusive Vacations
What exactly can you get at all-inclusive resorts? The package varies from resort to resort, but for the most part, you get everything you need, including food, entertainment, and activities. Tax and tips are included in some packages. It is important to carefully review each all-inclusive package so that you know exactly what you will receive. If you already plan…
Rhonda’s inspiring story "Noisy" Rouser
Nothing is typical in the twenty-eight-year-old, five-foot-seven-inch tall powerhouse who weighs one hundred and thirty-five pounds and has taken the mixed martial arts (MMA) world by storm. Rhonda Jean “Rowdy” Rouser became the first woman to sign with the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) in November 2012. In total, she has had eleven wins and no losses since becoming a fighter.…
Look for quality, warranty and more in an ATV battery and snowmobile batteries
Enjoying driving your all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or snowmobile requires reliable equipment. This includes the reliability of all parts and systems in your vehicle. A premium ATV battery or snowmobile batteries are your best bet for reliability. Let’s first consider an ATV battery. Your search for a good product means finding a reputable online supplier. The best suppliers carry batteries and…
Effect of modern finance on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
There are opinions about the relevance of modern finance that are generally adapted or formulated with the vision of large organizations in mind, thus ignoring small companies (McMahon et al, 1993). It is understood that this neglect of financial management in SMEs is due to the neglect of SMEs in the development of economic theory. However, the situation is changing…
Lights, Camera, Action – Your Personal Movie Set – The Dining Room
Everyone loves movies, and agree or not, we all have an aspiring director planted deep in our minds. Look at how quickly this advancing technology has caught us in its vices, and how each of us has at least some kind of camera equipment in our homes, mostly in the form of a camera smartphone. While most of us improvise…
The 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400
The 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 is a magnificent car. Car experts see it as an even more loaded version of the earlier V8 Vantage that was released by Aston Martin. The car has even more power and is available as both a coupe and a convertible. Aston Martins are very popular and loved for both their engines and…
Social Media Tips for B2B Insurance Agencies
A strong social media presence can be a challenge for B2B (business-to-business) insurance agencies. Many B2B companies struggle to show their professionalism and build an audience through social media marketing. Consider the following tips to ensure your agency maximizes its social media marketing efforts. Create your character online Your presence on social media must have a well-defined personality. Informative, helpful,…
In your honor: tips for organizing a party in honor of another
One of my favorite aspects of being Shot In The Dark Murder Mystery Games Mystery Maiden is designing custom games for special events and parties. Usually my clients ask me to design a game to surprise a loved one during an event held in their honor. A party honoring someone is very different from the alcoholic birthday party that some…