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Personal Finance > Investing Basics The importance of diversification in building an investment portfolio: 1 of 9
Most money managers will tell you to "pay yourself first" meaning set aside some money from your paycheck to go into a savings or investment account. An excellent vehicle for long-term investment is, of course, the stock market. Over the long haul the US stock market has always gone up, so if you are willing to ride out the o... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology The cat's meow: What cat noises really mean: 6 of 36
Cats are capable of a huge variety of sounds. Their range is all the more remarkable when you consider that cats are solitary creatures by nature. Domestic cats are more likely to be "talkative" than wild ones, because tame cats are mentally kittens all their lives. That's why they remain with their human families instead of ... More..
Computers & Technology > Spam How to stop your e-mail from being seen as spam: 1 of 5
The proliferation of spam in everyone's email has resulted in an equal proliferation of spam-fighting devices. From software to filter services to appliances, just about everyone has some kind of spam blocker running on their email.That's great for the average user, but what do you do if you want to send out a marketing commu... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design The key differences between HTML and XHTML: 1 of 3
In February of 1999 the World Wide Web Consortium (otherwise known as the W3C) released the specifications for XHTML version 1.0, and by January 2000 it became the W3C's recommended format, replacing HTML 4.01. XHTML, or Extensible Hypertext Markup Language, is a hybrid between XML and HTML.XHTML might best be described as a ... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design How to optimize website loading speed: 2 of 5
In this age of instant communication, a webpage that becomes popular ("goes viral" in Internet-speak) can find itself deluged in visitors. For most website owners this is a dream come true... until they find themselves struggling to keep the server up under an avalanche of hits, or end up throwing money at their web hosting c... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Web design tips: The basics of color on the web: 3 of 7
Matching your website's color to, say, your chosen banner image can make a big difference in the site's appearance. If your colors don't quite match it can have a pretty jarring effect on viewers. So how do you make sure that the colors are right and that they stay right for all of your visitors?You can use HTML and CSS to de... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for parents raising diabetic children: 9 of 20
When your child was diagnosed with diabetes, you suddenly found yourself dealing with issues you never expected. Fortunately, you are not alone; many, many other parents have been in your shoes. Here are three situations that most diabetic children will encounter, and suggestions on how to handle them."I want to sleep over at... More..
Business > Financing a Startup Getting a business loan for a startup: 5 of 11
Creating a new business or expanding an existing one is usually a lot easier if you can find someone to extend you business credit. When applied correctly, a business loan or credit line can repay you tenfold for your efforts. Unfortunately, a new or struggling company will have a very tough time getting approved for the cred... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Introduction to Javascript: 1 of 2
Javascript is a great way to add some interactivity to your website. With HTML alone your pages will be completely static, but if you throw in a few Javascript snippets you can have a site that will respond to your visitors' actions and a whole lot more.One thing that tends to confuse web developers is that Javascript and Jav... More..
Computers & Technology > VCRs, DVD Players & Recorders How do progressive scan DVD players work?: 1 of 1
Progressive scan DVD players have been around for some time, and their prices have now begun to drop to the point where the average DVD-watcher could hope to afford one. But before you plunk down a bundle of cash, you should know exactly what progressive scan is.For starters, let's look at your basic analog TV (the old-fashio... More..