Despite all the glamor and charm that surrounds the Venture Capital industry, one would expect the investment returns of venture capital funds to be significantly higher compared to other investment vehicles that are more widely available. However, industry research indicates that over time, the returns on venture capital have been roughly equal to those on…
What are the uses of video conversion software?
The ‘video conversion software’ is one of the most wonderful inventions. Many software engineers and graphic artists use the software today. Performs various functions. You can convert an audio file to a video file. It also changes the format of a file. You can also record it on a DVD player. Today, various brands are…
Chinese wok: how to buy a wok and how to season and care for this traditional pan
The wok is the standard cooking container in China and Southeast Asia. The word wok means “frying pan” in Chinese. Traditionally, woks were made of cast iron, but today they are made of various materials. Woks can be easily purchased at department or specialty kitchen stores, and are one of the most versatile tools in…
Self-leadership: be true to your values
We often find ourselves in unpredictable situations where we have to choose between good and evil. This is not the time to decide where you are. I believe that if you are going to achieve greatness you must predetermine what your value system is beforehand. What really matters to you in terms of moral character,…
Teens benefit from teamwork
Some people think of teenagers working as a team and they just flinch. When I think of teenagers working together, I think of all the possibilities that can arise from the opportunity to work together. I think about him: • teamwork that can happen • creativity they bring with them • leadership skills that can…
Guitar Hero Review (PS2)
Guitar Hero is a fun music game for PS2. Guitar Hero developer Harmonix had previously created Amplitude and, earlier, Frequency. All three games are music-based games where you have to strum or button a song. Frequency was the first, and in my opinion (and that of my friends) better than the sequel Amplitude. While Amplitude…
Drinking wine while counting calories: can it be done?
Yes, of course it can be done! We just have to choose the right types of wines to enjoy while we are in the process of cutting calories. The calories found in wine come from two places: (1) the alcohol level and (2) the sugar in the wine. Therefore, choosing wines with less alcohol and…
Are Facebook photos public property?
Facebook’s terms of service expressly state that by uploading any type of content, whether in the form of photos or material, you are automatically assigning control of copyright to Facebook. Therefore, all photos you upload to Facebook become the property of Facebook. This means that Facebook can sell copies of photos posted by you without…
Dog training: they are NOT disposable
People tend to have the mistaken belief that domestic dogs (and cats) are perfectly capable of instinctively existing in nature. Well, let me tell you, they are not. Part of the training wild animals receive from their parents / herds / herds has to do with hunting and obtaining / stalking prey. They don’t get…
Candi Rejo Village – Community Tourism Project in Central Java
Earlier this year, my husband and I experienced true rural life in Central Java. We went to a town called Candi Rejo. It is located half an hour from Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia. We heard from our partners in Indonesia that Candi Rejo has started a community-based and eco-tourism project. We went…