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Metals Used in British Coins CoinParade Metals used in Modern British Coins
What are the metals used in coins? Gold and silver are no longer used and the cheaper metals alloys used have also been changing.
flutter-dart How to shuffle a deck of cards for card games in Flutter/Dart
How to shuffle a deck of cards for card games in Flutter/Dart:
C# Code Snippets Left, Right and Mid Functions in C#
If you have come to C# via Visual Basic then you may be missing the useful string functions of Left, Right and Mid.
C# Code Snippets Redirect URL To HTTPS (C#)
If you need to make sure that the current URL goes to HTTPS, then call this function.
C# Code Snippets Format Currency in C#
How to Format a number as Currency in C#
C# Code Snippets Counting words in a string – simple method using C#
Counting words in a string - simple method using C#
Computer Security and Compliance Beware The Many Forms of Ransomware
Ransomware is on the increase and is a major threat to both large and small companies. Ransomware can cripple your business and cost thousands or millions to rectify.
node-bcrypt Nodejs: Hash a Password with bcrypt
bcrypt is a popular JavaScript library generally used to hash plain text passwords.
customers - sales. Biggest Profits 5 Easy Ways to Help Convince New Customers To Buy From You
No matter how great your product is and how convinced you are that it will help your customers. It will all come to nothing if you can't convince them to click on the 'BUY' button.
Marketing Business Plan How to Write a Marketing Business Plan using SOSTAC or POST
There are two models that provide a framework for writing an integrated digital marketing plan. The first is called SOSTAC® planning model, the second model is Forrester's POST method.
leader, management 4 Daily Habits Of the Most Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship needs unswerving discipline, and confidence in yourself and your business. For the few who are determined and ready to put in the hard work, entrepreneurship is the most fulfilling job, identity and lifestyle in the world.
astronomy exoplanet TOI-700 D: An Earth-Size Exoplanet In Its Star’s “Goldilocks” Zone
In January 2020 the first planet to be found by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was a distant Earth-size planet, comfortably located in its star's habitable zone The habitable zone of a star is that "Goldilocks" range of distances where conditions are not too hot, not too cold, but "just right" for liquid water to pool on the surface. Where liquid water exists, life as we know it may also exist.
Big Bang Infinite Space As an Alternative to the Singularity
Is the Big Bang correct? What is the early universe could have been comprised of nothing but dark matter? There was no free energy, no nothing, not even gravity because, since nothing existed there was nothing to experience gravity.
artificial intelligence AI Understanding Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subsets Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) are playing a major role in Data Science. Data Science is a comprehensive process that involves pre-processing, analysis, visualization and prediction.
C# Code Snippets C#: Get a Random Name for Test Purposes
C# code to Get a Random Name for Test Purposes. Good for populating test records. Extend it for Firstnames, Surnames and job titles, etc.
javascript code snippets JavaScript: Creating a Down Counter
Example: A counter that will count down from 20 in one second intervals.
C# Code Snippets Generate a Random Password String in C#
Generate a Random Password String in C#
C# Code Snippets C#: Get Week Number
This gets the week number. Be careful as not all week numbers are the same! .NET/C#
C# Code Snippets C#: Get Number of Days Since the Epoch
Get the number of days since the Epoch date using .NET/C#
C# Code Snippets C#: Get Web Base URL
Get Web Base URL using .NET/C#. This gets the base URL of the web site you are running on.
C# Code Snippets C#: Get First or Last Day of this Month
Get First or Last Day of this Month using C#
Photocopier Chester Carlson, Xerox and the Incredible Story of Photocopiers
Photocopiers were a groundbreaking technology in the late 50s and 60s. It made Xerox one of the richest companies in the World. A lot of this success came from a very special engineer: Chester Carlson.
Solar System Uranus And Neptune: Two Different Worlds
Although the two planets should be almost identical twins, they are not. In February 2020, a team of planetary scientists from the University of Zurich in Bern, Switzerland, told the press that they believe they have discovered why.
affiliate marketing 7 Rules To Success Through Affiliate Programs
Affiliate marketing is not always easy yet lots of people are making money by marketing and selling someone else's products. Here are 7 good tips on how you can make money too.
personal development. Productivity 10 Tips for Extreme Productivity
Here are 10 Tips to help you achive extreme productivity and maximize your time.
SEO, Free Traffic SEO in 2020
SEO in 2020 is still important, and it's a dynamic subject which must be constantly updated to get the best Search Engine results. Here are a few ideas to try.
astronomy A Cheat Sheet In The Search For Exoplanet Life
Are we alone? The elusive answer to that profound question may be coming soon as astronomers search for the holy grail of signs of life on worlds that circle stars beyond our Sun.
Cloud Computing SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, Azure Latest Trends to Follow in Cloud Computing in 2020
There have been some noteworthy changes that have occurred in the field of cloud computing, and it will be important for businesses to take a look at them when they invest their time and capital in cloud computing.
WordPress 6 WordPress Tips and Tricks That You Can Try
Here are a few tips and tricks from professionals for WordPress users.
promotion promoting How To Promote Affiliate Products On Your Blog
Affiliate marketing is still a great way to make money online, but the rules have changed in recent years.
project management agile scrum How To Manage A Difficult Project
Managing a project is just about figuring out what the deliverables are, how they will be completed by the deadline, and by whom, and what is expected of everyone on the team. Then, it needs to be put into an organizational system in order to keep it all organized and going smoothly.
business investment What Does a Venture Capitalist Look for in a Business Plan?
The business plan should convince the venture capitalist and give confidence to them about the expertise and experience of the management team in achieving the business objectives within a defined timeline.
business systems The Importance of Business Systems
This article gives the definition of business systems and highlights the benefits of having established and well documented business systems in your company.
business When to Sell Your Business
The decision to sell a company can either be viewed by the owner as the most agonizing event or the most liberating. Determining the best "time" to sell a privately held business will depend upon a number of factors, both internal and external.
Business Plan 10 Tips to Write Great Business Plans
Writing a Business Plan is the first step to a start-up. The 10 points given is an easy to follow approach to write a business plan.
The Strange History of Some Famous Company Startups
Some of the most popular brands of the world have developed from a strange history of selling products that were totally alien to their current specialty.
Mars The Mysterious Moons Of Mars
Mars is a true Wonderland world that has sung its enticing Sirens' song for centuries to those who seek to solve its many mysteries. Indeed, the two moons of Mars, named Phobos and Deimos, present some mesmerizing mysteries all their own. Where did the two moons of Mars come from?
Node.js Reclare is a Lightweight JavaScript Library to Manage State and Logic together
Reclare is a lightweight library to manage the application state alongside business logic. It is inspired by Redux and the Elm architecture.
business customers, online busines tips 11 Top Reasons for a Successful Business
Here are 11 top reasons which can lead to a successful business or startup.
chalk node npm javascript Node: Colorise Terminal Strings with Chalk
Chalk is a JavaScript library for colorising the strings that you write to the terminal. It has a large number of uses from applications to debugging.
JavaScript Libs Lodash is an immensely popular JavaScript/node library
Lodash is an immensely popular JavaScript library and provides a large number of utility functions for common programming tasks.
coding CodeMaid Visual Studio Extension
CodeMaid is an open source Visual Studio extension to cleanup and simplify C#, C++, F#, VB, PHP, PowerShell, R, JSON, XAML, XML, ASP, HTML, CSS, LESS, SCSS, JavaScript and TypeScript coding.
Node.js bull is a Premium Queue package for handling jobs and messages in NodeJS
bull is a Premium Queue package for handling jobs and messages in NodeJS. The fastest, most reliable, Redis-based queue for Node. Carefully written for rock solid stability and atomicity.
bugs virus hacking Computer Hacking Methods and Protection
Protecting your computer against hacking is different from protecting it against viruses that you accidentally or unknowingly invite into your computer that then cause damage in one form or another.
data backup security 12 Ways to Keep Your Data & Identity Safe Online
From the recent Facebook data breach to compromised customer data at huge companies like FedEx and Delta, personal security is more relevant than ever.
woocommerce Simple WooCommerce Tips to Make Your Store Better
It's very simple to set up a professional looking website to sell your products without spending more money. Here are some simple tips.
Quality engineering 5 Rules of Software Quality Engineering
Given the increase in software complexity, technology changes and the shifting dynamics of user behaviour, the quality of software or application should be top notch.
Node.js Node.js Frameworks Taking Web Development to A New Level
Node.js has been the event-driven Javascript runtime environment used by most developers to build real-time applications and websites, irrespective of the complexity level. Here's a of list of some major Node JS frameworks which are most promising at present to build flattering web solutions.
customers - sales. Biggest Profits 8 Smart Steps in Integrating Influencer Marketing Into Content Marketing
The role of influencers in promoting content in the past few years has been observed. This is why content marketers have incorporated influencer marketing as well as other means of content promotion.
Content Marketing, Blogging The 10 Most ANNOYING Marketing Buzzwords
These marketing buzz terms are polluting creative minds everywhere - and there might even be scientific evidence linking these cringe-worthy catchphrases to Millennials' intense feelings of "I don't want a desk job". It's certainly possible.
Magnetic Monopoles The Mystery Of The Missing Magnetic Monopoles
One of the best-kept secrets of the Cosmos involves a weird hypothetical elementary particle called a magnetic monopole. According to theory, these exotic magnetic monopoles should exist somewhere in the Universe--and yet not one solitary magnetic monopole has ever been found.
JavaScript Libs JavaScript Libs: FullCalendar – A full-sized drag & drop event calendar (jQuery plugin).
FullCalendar is a full-sized drag & drop event calendar (jQuery plugin). Excellent for Outlook-style calendar-style event and booking systems.
JavaScript Libs JavaScript Libs: Moment.js – Parse, manipulate and display dates/times
Moment.js is currently the de facto library for handling and manipulating dates and times. Comprehensive and probably used in all major projects requiring datetime manipulation. Supports dozens of local time formats. Works in browser and with NodeJS.
JavaScript Libs JavaScript Libs: Dinero.js is a library for working with monetary values
A Dinero object is an immutable data structure representing a specific monetary value. This means that you do not have to handle a currency value (like Dollar, Pound or Euro) as a floating point number but as an object. The object can be manipulated and formatted in a much safer way.
randomness What Is Randomness?
What is meant by randomness? Random processes are very important in lots of areas of maths, science and life in general, but truly random processes are remarkably difficult to achieve.
into reality 10 Key Steps to Turn Your App Idea Into Reality
Here are 10 general steps that will help you turn virtually any app into reality, no matter what the market.
Starting a Business 3 Indispensable Things to Know When Starting a Business
I love the adrenaline rush, vision driving and strategy development of a new business opportunity. If you've been thinking about beginning a new company, there's no time like the present to start to get yourself into the entrepreneurial mindset to consider if it makes sense for you.
business The Top Business Trends You Must Keep in Mind
There's always an urgent need to keep on top of what is happening so that you can stay ahead in business. I own several companies and, candidly, I don't think there's a single day I'm not thinking about how to make things better and improve our competitive advantage in our industries.
devops cycle Essential Features of Devops Technology in This Cloud Era
DevOps tools are designed to support those definitive aspects of DevOps: collaboration, breaking down silos, bringing Dev and Ops together, agile development, continuous delivery and automation, to name a few.
predictive analytics Predictive Analytics
Another form of machine learning other than artificial intelligence or robotic process automation is predictive analytics. It is a form of machine learning in which current and historical statistics and models are used to determine future performance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Financial Services How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Disrupting Financial Services
Financial institutions have longed used an artificial neural network to detect system changes and abnormal claims while alerting and flagging them for human to investigate.
Business Model New Entrepreneurs Should Avoid These 11 Mistakes
An essential component of beginning a business is to have a well-structured plan in place and then practice a disciplinary approach to take quick and timely action on it. Here are 11 mistakes all new entrepreneurs should try to avoid.
artificial intelligence AI A Brief Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the branch of computer sciences that emphasizes the development of intelligence machines, thinking and working like humans. For example, speech recognition, problem-solving, learning and planning. Here is a brief introduction to AI.
entrepreneur older Why Entrepreneurs Starting at 50+ Have a High Success Rate
Starting a business when you are older isn't that bad. In fact, it turns out that for many people, starting at 50+ years is even better than starting young. Yep, you read that correctly.
going green A New Business Guide to Going Green
Businesses are finding that by going green, they are displaying their corporate responsibility, but they are also finding that there are financial benefits to going green. So how does a new business go green in a responsible way?
ico initial coin offering blockchain Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) Explained
An ICO (initial Coin Offering) is simply a way for new cryptocurrencies to raise the initial capital that is needed to launch a new coin or token. An ICO works in a very similar fashion to a crowdfunding campaign.
poker hearts The Game of Draw Poker – A Brief History
Poker is thought to have started in America sometime in the early 1800's, possibly in saloons of New Orleans. It spread up the Mississippi and Ohio rivers via steam boats, then as the wagon trains and railroads pushed west, poker continued to gain popularity with the early adventurers.
business referral Business Referral Tips
Have you ever noticed the company that never advertises, yet continues to grow? Some companies accomplish so much without spending a dime on advertising. But how do they do it? What's the trick?
network shadow IT byod The Risks and Benefits of Shadow IT
Shadow IT is the term used for personal technologies (BYOD), applications, and software or services supported by a third-party service provider, instead of an organization's IT provider or technology department.
Hamilton Watches Hamilton Watches: How the Company Started
Hamilton Watches started life back in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is famous for good quality wristwatches and pocket watches, and is still a major player today. Although it has roots and close ties with the USA, it is essentially a Swiss watchmaker and is now part of the Swatch Group.
Cloud Computing SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, Azure Comparison of SaaS, PaaS & IaaS
There are usually three concepts of cloud service, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Whether it is IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS, each has its own intricacies, but today we're going to help you to differentiate SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
social media blogging facebook twitter pinterest 10 Tips for Successful Blogging
Blogging with WordPress is a secret weapon for business that many, but not all, entrepreneurs take advantage of. Your piece of Internet real estate can be a valuable commodity for your business, but in order to be successful, you need to consider these 10 steps.
business customers, online busines tips 7 Steps to Automate Your Online Business and Increase Sales
Automation is the key to building a successful online business with fewer resources. At the same time, today's entrepreneurs don't have the financial resources available to hire a team of workers. So the more that today's entrepreneur can accomplish solo, the better.
data loss protection security How to Prevent and Recover from Data Loss
Loss of your company data can be extremely damaging, even fatal to the future of your organisation. When we talk about losing data we often think of viruses of other malicious hacking of our networks, but often data loss is due to less malevolent but equally devastating reasons
serverless computing Serverless Computing: What You Need to Know
Serverless Computing is a computing code execution model where the developers are relieved of several time-consuming activities so that they can focus on other important tasks. This trend is also known as Function as a Service (FaaS).
angularJS AngularJS For Web Development
There are also a number of reasons why many web developers prefer AngularJS to other front-end JavaScript frameworks. Here is a summary of them.
Node.js Why You Should Be Using Node.js for Your Web Application
Node.js has always been a prior choice for web developers worldwide. A cross-platform runtime platform based on JavaScript, it is an exceptional option for building real-time applications. Written in JavaScript, it allows the web developers to build web servers as well as networking tools.
Java: JavaServer Faces (JSF), Java ServerPages (JSP), and Java Servlet. DukeScript The Difference Between JSF, Servlet And JSP
JavaServer Faces (JSF), Java ServerPages (JSP), and Java Servlets are used widely by Java programmers, but the technologies differ from each other in terms of design goal, functionality, and usage. Here is a brief Overview of JavaServer Faces, Java ServerPages, and Java Servlet.
Einstein Universe Much More is Unknown About our Universe than What is Known
We live in a mysterious Universe - most of which we are unable to see - and its current rate of expansion is believed to be caused by a bizarre substance called Dark Energy. Dark Energy is generally considered to be a property of Space itself, and it first emerged in Albert Einstein's calculations that formed his Theory of General Relativity.
Content Marketing, Blogging 7 Ways To Make Your Blog Content Go Viral
If the quality of your blog post doesn't matter, what does? How can you drive high-quality traffic to a blog post? What kind of content will capture an audience and get the shares and comments required to make it 'go viral'?
Article Writing Article Writing: 5 Important Factors For Peak Performance
A really great article can increase the traffic flow to your website. Your article focus should give attention to these 5 factors: Keywords, Title, Introduction, Body and Conclusion.
devops DevOps Bringing a Paradigm Shift to Software Development LifeCycle Management
if we dive deeper into the future of DevOps, the hottest trends will be shifting from Development and Operations to Testing, Security and Metrics. Here's a brief overview.
MEAN stack MEAN Stack Technologies
The MEAN stack comprises of the following elements: MongoDB (Database), Express (webserver framework), AngularJS (web client framework) and Node.js (server platform).
Node.js Top Reasons To Use Node.js
Node.js is an open source cross platform based on JavaScript. It provides the developers a JavaScript runtime environment to develop new web tools and web applications.
business books Top 7 Business Books on Amazon UK March 2018
These are the Top 7 Business Books on Amazon UK on 13 March 2018
business customers, online busines tips Top 10 Business Tips For Newbies
Thinking of starting up your own business, but have no idea where to start? Here are 10 business tips to help you out.
Business Model How To Create A Business Model
Could a stranger enter your office and operate your business? They could if you have a business model that defines each step of your business process. Create one by using a simple business template that provides actual business processes.
Content Marketing, Blogging How to Write Great Content Marketing Articles
Content Marketing is a great way to promote your company and yourself. Here are some guidelines to help you produce powerful articles that will attract a large audience for your product or service.
wordpress development, Yoast SEO Using the Yoast SEO Plugin for WordPress
Yoast is a plugin for WordPress. If you don't have it, you might want to ask your webmaster to add it to your WordPress blog. If you do have it, follow the directions here to learn how to best use it.
SEO, Free Traffic 7 Ways to Boost SEO
Good SEO is a basic essential to obtain a good Google ranking. A high ranking may provide lots of free Internet traffic, so if you want more visitors to your website follow these 7 simple ways to boost your SEO.
startup business, new venture 8 Mistakes To Avoid When Pitching An Angel Investor
The secret to getting your business startup pitch accepted by an angel investor comes down to understanding where others before you have failed.
customers - sales. Biggest Profits 5 Strategies the Best Salespeople Use to Boost Referral Business
Tell your prospect you want a referral from them once your product starts getting results. It will get them excited for success, and prepare them for your referral request in the future.
business process Let’s Know About Business Process Management
Business process management (BPM) is a systematic and business solution approach to make an organization's workflow, more efficient and more capable of adapting to an ever-changing environment. It allows all the processes to run smoothly and effectively.
trending, growing 6 Tips for Growing a Small Business
To succeed with growing a small business, it is essential to have great organizational and planning skills, as well as having a flexible approach to work.
sales call Fifteen Rules To Know BEFORE You Make Any Sales Calls
Sales calls are an important part of business. It may be your only chance to talk directly with a customer and make or influence a sale there and then. Here's a few important tips.
business customers, online busines tips Top Online Closing Techniques To Make More Sales
We've prepared a report with "101 Closing Techniques to Help Buyers Say YES!" but frankly, not all of those will work in an online setting. But if your business is like mine, most of it's online, not all of it. So, we need to be good at all the closing techniques.
personal development. Productivity 5 Habits You Can Start Tomorrow to Become More Successful
But no matter what you consider to be successful, there are some habits that will help you to get there. We're going to discuss five of them in this article.
fail The Top 5 Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail And How To Avoid Them
Recently, Forbes estimated that 80% of companies fail, while Fortune claims it is closer to 90%. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), about 50% fail within the first year. Of those that survive, the SBA goes on to tell us, only about 66% survive the second year.
event planning Best 7 Essential Principles of Corporate Event Planning
Over the past two decades I've learned a thing or two about party planning, and how to make a corporate event successful. The first and most important part of the event is always - entertainment. Once you get that right, the rest just falls into place.
Make mony. Extra Work, Part-time work Ideas for Online Jobs and Part-Time Work from Home
Most people have certain unique skills that can be monetized. Also, you can re-skill yourself anytime nowadays. After starting to do these part time online works from home, your income would increase.
email marketing Email Marketing Terms – a Short Guide
A short guide to the common terms used in Email marketing.
business customers, online busines tips Easy Ways to Get More Referrals Without Feeling Aggressive
Non-Pushy Examples on How to Use Word of Mouth Marketing to Grow Your Business.
customers - sales. Biggest Profits Which Business Ventures Earn the Biggest Profits?
What are the most lucrative sectors to start a business in? Surprisingly, the list of top performers consists almost entirely of Solopreneur friendly service industries.
trending, growing Top Trending Markets For Business Startups
As a business startup, it is important to recognize the top trending markets that are up and coming to help extend your business into these niches.
startup business, new venture The Complete List of Things to Evaluate Before You Open or Invest in a New Venture
Starting or investing on a new venture can be an emotional process full of anticipation and excitement. You need to keep a cool head and treat the process with the utmost objectivity. Here is a comprehensive list of questions you NEED to answer before you even think about putting a business plan together. This will help you make sure that no overlooked variable makes you incorrectly go forward or not.
stock market crash 1929 Stock Market Crash – Why Did it Happen
The 1920s were were called the booming 20s as finance and property was just going up and up. So why did it suddenly crash so heavily in 1929?
project management agile scrum A Lightweight Framework to Use Agile Scrum
Describes what is Scrum and what are the building blocks of an agile Scrum and then goes on to discuss how to Implement The Agile Scrum Framework.
Simulation Hypothesis The Simulation Hypothesis: More Evidence From Physics And Astronomy
The Simulation Hypothesis states that there is a high probability that what we call life, the Universe and everything exists as a state of virtual reality within a higher realm of really real reality. We are a computer simulation 'living' in a virtual landscape. There are various observations in the physical sciences that are suggestive that this hypothesis is true
trappist exoplanets Dwarf Planet Haumea has a Ring
Ring Around Haumea: Pluto’s Peculiar Neighbor By Judith E Braffman-Miller Far from our fiery Star,...
Phobos and Deimos, the Moons of Mars
Phobos and Deimos, the Moons of Mars, were discovered in 1877. In October 2017, astronomers announced that NASA's longest-lived mission to the Red Planet has obtained its first peek at Phobos, the larger of the two moons.
Meeting How to Run a Good Meeting
The ability to run a good meeting is widely regarded as a hallmark of a competent leader. Meetings are important forums for communication and the development of goals and strategies that will move an organization forward.
Why Does the RobotBooker Room Booking System Use the Overview Chart and not Outlook-Style Calendars?
The RobotBooker Room Booking/Resource Booking System uses a custom-built Overview Chart as a recommended base for making bookings. Why not use the more common Outlook-style Calendar?
mentoring Leadership Is Mentoringship
A mentor is someone who is wise and who can be trusted at all times. Mentors are often seen as counselors, teachers, coaches, advisors, positive role models, friends, or advocates.
seo kpi 5 KPIs To Track App Progress
5 KPIs To Consider by Every App Owner to Track Their App's Progress
Code Frameworks Docker Top 10 Benefits of Using Docker
There is a buzz all around about Docker and containerisation in general. What exactly is Docker and how is it related to containerisation? What are the top benefits of using docker? Why did it became so popular?
The 5 S.O.L.I.D. Principles Explained
S.O.L.I.D. is the first five principles of object-oriented programming that we find essential for building working software.
growth hacking How to Become a Growth Hacker
A Growth Hacker is a person with the objective of creating rapid growth of a business or product. It requires a number of skills, such as digital marketing, programming, testing, analytics, etc.
Where Do Bitcoins Come From? Bitcoin Mining Explained
Bitcoins are made by solving complex math problems. This is done by a powerful machine that is built to solve these math problems. This process is called mining. People who own these machines to make money mining Bitcoins are called miners.
trappist exoplanets Exoplanets: The Trappist-1 System
At approximately 40 light-years from our planet--or 235 trillion miles away--there are seven newly discovered, rocky alien worlds that are nevertheless considered to be our near neighbors in Space. This richly endowed "nearby" planetary system, that has been named TRAPPIST-1, for The Transiting Planets and Planetesimals Small Telescope (TRAPPIST) in Chile
moon planet universe Why Can’t We See 95% of the Universe?
Why Can't we see 95% of the Universe? Because approximately 70% of the Universe is contained in the dark energy, about 25% is contained in the dark matter, and the rest is composed of "ordinary" atomic matter.
astronomy exoplanet Why our Sun’s Magnetic Field Reverses every Eleven Years
In July 2017, a team of astronomers, using new numerical supercomputer simulations and observations announced that scientists may now be able to explain why our Sun's magnetic field reverses every eleven years
leadership 21 Characteristics of Outstanding Leaders
There are a multitude of practices strong leaders use to bring success to their career. Look at this list to determine how many you are now using. Remember, it's never too late to learn something new!
agile 5 Competencies of Agile Leadership
In my years assessing and developing leaders who fit this description, I've identified five core competencies, or characteristics, that all agile flexible leaders have in common. Here's a snapshot of each of them.
serverless computing What is Serverless Computing?
Serverless computing is where a cloud provider manages the allocation of machine resources dynamically and then charges on the actual amount of resources used. The server-less name derives from the fact that the developer no longer needs to own a server to run software.
leader, management 21 Characteristics of Outstanding Leaders
There are a multitude of practices strong leaders use to bring success to their career. Here is a list of 21 of them to help you become an outstanding leader.
moon planet universe Did Earth’s Moon have lots of water in the past? Does it still have water?
Earth's Moon is the fifth largest moon in our Solar System, and the only world beyond our own that we have walked upon. Did Earth's Moon have lots of water in the past? Does it still have water?
Forex Trading Introduction to Forex Trading Strategies
Forex trading revolves around currency trading. The changes in the currency value are what factor in the profits for Forex traders and this is the main objective of getting into the trades. Forex strategies can be technical analysis charting tools based or news based. They are made of a multiple of signals that trigger the decisions whether to buy or sell.
astronomy exoplanet A Ninth Planet In Our Solar System: But It’s Not Pluto
There is new evidence indicating the existence of a giant planet tracing a highly elongated orbit in the outer limits of our Solar System. This putative ninth major planet, which the scientists have dubbed "Planet Nine", sports an impressive mass of approximately ten times that of Earth--and it circles our Star about 20 times farther out on average than does Neptune--which circles our Sun at an average distance of 2.8 billion miles
project management agile scrum A Complete Scrum Sprint Explanation in Agile Software Development
What is scrum? Scrum methodology is an iterative and incremental framework of software agile development that was created to help teams when it comes to managing the development process. Although it is mainly used in the software industry, it can also be used in many other industries.
Jupiter Juno Looks Into The Eye Of Jupiters Storm
Jupiter's Great Red Spot has been a swirling mystery for centuries--an enormous wildly whirling storm that has lingered in its planet's sky for the past 150 years--or longer.
Six Sigma What Is Lean Six Sigma?
Six Sigma is a rigorous and disciplined process improvement methodology that uses data and statistical analysis to measure and improve any organization's operational performance. Six Sigma methodology was developed by Motorola in 1986.
moon planet universe The Kuiper Belt and a Mysterious World Hidden Beyond Pluto
Far from our Sun's welcoming heat and brilliant light, there is a dark and distant domain inhabited by frigid, frozen bodies: the Kuiper Belt
astronomy exoplanet Astronomy: The Strange Case Of The Exoplanet “Cousins”
Nature versus nurture refers to a long-standing debate among scientists who are trying to find out if human behavior is determined by the environment or is merely the result of a person's genes. Planets and people can have a lot in common, and the atmospheres of a duo of hot Jupiter exoplanets is a case in point.
bugs virus hacking Ways to Beat Ransomware
Ransomware attacks are rising with the time. It is the real threat today affecting computer users. There are numerous ways ransomware attacks system though the solutions available for these attacks are very few. Follow certain steps to beat the ransomware threat.
Six Sigma Experience Enhanced Productivity With Lean Six Sigma
As the name suggests, lean six sigma methodology integrates the principles of lean manufacturing with those of Six Sigma. Many manufacturing organizations that have implemented the methodology have experienced enhanced productivity with a significant reduction in human resources, time and capital resources.
bugs virus hacking What is Ransomware? What Can I Do About It?
The Ransomware epidemic is upon us and the problem is only getting worse. Here's is what it is and how you can prevent it from impacting you and your business.
ripple, cryptocurrencies, crytocurrency, bitcoin A Brief Introduction To Blockchain
You've probably heard of Bitcoin. You've probably also witnessed some of the hysteria that has periodically surrounded it. What you may not know is how the technology underpinning this fashionable cryptocurrency is poised to change the world. It is called blockchain and it is one of the biggest potential game changers since the invention of the printing press.
Four Critical Financial Ratios
Entrepreneurs should monitor several key metrics to ensure their business succeeds. The ratios covered in this article provide a solid grounding in ways to attract investment and ensure long-term success.
leader, management Managing Change: Secrets of Adaptable Leaders
Why do some companies consistently outperform their peers? When companies that face identical circumstances are compared, one variable stands out among the winners- leadership quality. The best leaders are able to effectively influence three determinants of organizational performance-adaptation, efficiency, and human resources.
project management agile scrum Day to Day Accounting With Kanban
Projects in the financial sector can benefit from the scrum approach. This article takes a look at a smaller guys instead - the accounting firms and their day-to day operations.
Agile Planning – The 5 Scopes
The concept of planning within the agile methodology has often been misunderstood. Due to the commonly known statement "We value responding to change over following a plan" most of teams starting agile think that they will no longer need to plan for the future. Contrary to this popular opinion, planning plays just as big of a part in agile as it does in any other project management approach it is simply a little different.
communication and management Mobility – The Changing Face Of Project Management
With more and more companies allowing BYOD and Work from Home, Project Managers are facing challenges in meeting their project targets. This article focuses on what problems they face and how can these be easily surmounted.
business Managing Change Effectively
How to manage change effectively is a process. We outline some easy and quick steps to make drastic change in your life!
The Mystery Of The Galaxies That Shouldn’t Be There
Astronomers have wondered for decades how long it took for the islands of fiery, sparkling stars, that we call galaxies, to emerge out of the primeval darkness after the Big Bang birth of the Universe almost 14 billion years ago. In May 2017, a team of astronomers announced that they may have solved this nagging cosmic riddle when they discovered a new kind of galaxy haunting the ancient Universe less than a billion years after the Big Bang. These primordial galaxies are seen giving birth to new glittering baby stars more than a hundred times faster than our own Milky Way Galaxy is today. This important discovery could explain a mysterious earlier finding--that a population of surprisingly massive galaxies danced in the Cosmos only 1.5 billion years after its birth.
Cloud Computing SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, Azure 5 Essential Characteristics of Availing Cloud Services
In the recent years, we get to hear a lot about the cloud services. But do we actually know what the term means? It is found that most people are unaware of the details of the services.
communication and management Email List Building in 5 Easy Steps
Why is email list building considered so important for online businesses? Statistically, a prospect needs to see your message at least 7 times before they are ready to make a purchase. Also, the prospect has no real idea who you are, so you have to build trust.
business 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing is referral marketing. You get paid for selling someone else's product online. It a great way to earn money and create a flexible and more free lifestyle. But what are the pitfalls of affiliate marketing and what does it take to make it successful?
astronomy Seven Earth-Size Worlds Inhabit The Family Of A Distant Star
In February 2017, astronomers using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, announced that they have discovered the first known system around a solitary star, that hosts seven Earth-size exoplanets. A trio of these planetary Wonderlands are firmly situated in the comfortable habitable zone around their parent star, where liquid water may exist.
project management agile scrum Agile User Stories – A Recipe for Exceptional Stories
Writing good Agile User Stories can be a daunting task at first. We show you ways to engage your stakeholders in meaningful conversation to ensure your stories step-up.
project management agile scrum Practical Agile – 6 Implementation Principles to Secure Project Success
Depending on where an organization is at in its systems development methodology journey, it may not be able to jump to a purist agile model and be successful. I've learned that the following six principles are paramount in a successful agile project.