Slang terms come and go as language changes with time. New generations of young people always lead the trend of coming up with their own quirky ways of expressing themselves. From the 1950’s “cool cat” and “ankle biter” to today’s use of “beat”, “cheddar”, and “receipts”, it’s always a challenge to keep up to date on the latest ways of communicating. Use the list below to reference the next time you find yourself with a …
Your home is a huge component of both your emotional and financial well-being. While maintaining it can take a lot of ongoing work, money, and time, doing so will prevent major headaches down the road.
Like a machine, a home operates in conjunction with the seasons. Fall might require more leaf raking while winter needs a solid flow of insulation. However, the springtime has its own set of maintenance guidelines. Whether hiring experts in remodeling …
It’s a blessing when families grow. Generations are built, traditions are started, and lineages continue on. It brings more birthdays and family photos need to be captured zoomed out. While changes are occurring, it can sometimes be confusing to keep track of the family tree and how everyone is connected.
Below is a quick-hit list of what the correct terminology is for each member of your extended family all of the way up the great-grandparents’ …
For many, the idea of eating raw fish is really disgusting. It can be hard to convince others to move out of the comfort zone and give it the good ole’ college try. They want to stick to their classic burgers and pasta, and seafood in particular might not be for them… yet.
While sushi can be an acquired taste, it is well worth introducing it to others. After all, plenty of places have all-you-can-eat …
According to research by Susan G. Komen, the median age of diagnosis of breast cancer for women in the U.S. is 62 years old. This is why many young women don’t think of this disease as something that they have to worry about until they are older.
However, there are numerous conversations you can start with your gynecologist now about how to catch breast cancer early including:
How to do self-exams and what abnormalities to …
Most high school students have big dreams of life post-graduation when they will transition to college. They look forward to moving away from home, gaining independence, meeting new people, and exploring various academic and social opportunities. If you just browse YouTube and you will find thousands of videos of anxious teenagers excitedly opening their acceptance letters with proud friends and family joining in on the celebration.
Community college tends to be a last choice over …
Ever wonder how banks determine what small businesses get approved for a loan? Surprisingly enough it comes down to a basic set of criteria that have been utilized in the banking industry for decades. They are called the 5 C’s of Credit.
While it isn’t all an exact science, these five components do hold weight on decision making, so bear this in mind when trying to put your best foot forward.
1. Character is important …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), administers all federal laws that regulate the securities industry. Fancy words for, they police the investment world and make sure no one’s doing any shady business.
A security is another word for—stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and many other types of intangible investments. If you buy gold bars (a tangible asset), that’s not a security, but if you buy stock in a precious metal fund (intangible), that’s a security. Many …
Halloween is the best time of year for imitation. You can be anything you want from an elephant, to an astronaut, to a toothbrush, the sky’s the limit! Or it is? As far as societal norms go, there are always a few exceptions to everything and Halloween costumes are no different. Here is are examples of ensembles that will automatically put you right on Santa’s naughty list come Christmas a few months later.
1. Costumes …
Every Wednesday, when 13-year-old Jack Albeser tosses around a weighted ball in a local gym, he gets way more than just a usual workout at the Fit-n-Focus program hosted by the nonprofit Autism Cares Foundation.
