This is a review of the third edition of the book Ornithology, by Frank B. Gill, published in 2007 by WH Freeman and Company. My experience with this book comes from taking a graduate agricultural school elective course, essentially the same as the undergraduate ornithology course, while studying at the University of Delaware. Summary, appropriate […]
Have you ever wondered how our modern computers came to be? If you do, then maybe you’d like to read some amazing history and consider all the philosophical debate around artificial intelligence, machine learning, and some of the perceived future uses of this technology. If so, I would like to recommend you a very interesting […]
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of exotic cars? Is it a popular sports car like a Ferrari or a Lamborghini? Or maybe you prefer some of the latest power and luxury cars, like the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, or Ashton Martin V12 Vantage S. Whatever rare car you’re […]
The Berenguer Dolls story began over half a century ago in Spain when José Berenguer began a lifelong passion for doll design in 1944. By the 1950s, José Berenguer dolls had earned an excellent reputation for quality craftsmanship and beauty. The most popular during this decade were the Chelito and Pepin dolls. Her passion for […]
Gift-giving is a time to show appreciation, friendship, and love, but it’s not always easy to find the perfect gift. In some cases, the gifted person seems to already have everything they want; Other times, the hard part of gift giving is finding something different from what others are giving. Personalized gifts are unique options […]
Do you go to the gym because you want to lose weight? Do you spend time doing cardiovascular exercises, such as running on a treadmill, using a step machine, or working out on an elliptical machine? If your goal is to lose weight by doing cardio, you might want to pay attention, because in my […]
Western cultures are experiencing a growing problem of increased incidence of obesity-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other diseases of wealth. With the increase in obesity-related diseases, fat metabolism has been receiving more and more attention. Adipose tissue (fat cells) is an endocrine organ that is present throughout our body. Fat plays a very […]
We live in an age of convenience and instant gratification where everything we seek to buy, no matter how specialized, is available with just a few mouse clicks. There are pets available for sale online, including typical domestic varieties like dogs and cats, with some more exotic options like birds, reptiles, and even hermit crabs. […]
If you take home casino winnings or money from private card games, federal tax laws require you to report it as income. For most players, this is considered hobby income, which means that not all gaming expenses can be deducted. But, when you qualify as a professional gambler, you can deduct all of your gambling […]
Everything in this world is a trance, and usually one foolishly accepted. Some people, of course, have desirable trances that include programs for wealth, power, happy life, and the like. Many people have foolishly accepted “loser” trances that convince them there is a limit to what they can accomplish with their minds, thoughts, and actions. […]