Your guide to staying safe in any building during any crisis When an emergency such as a fire, flood, or gas leak breaks out you need to be prepared to evacuate. Whether you're at school, in the workplace, or in any other public space,...

Ouch! A bruised thigh is no joke. The front of your thigh is composed of large muscles called your quadriceps, and anybody who's ever taken a direct hit there can tell you how painful it is. If the blow is hard enough, it can lead to some...

Though responsible civil disobedience is a cornerstone of democracy, unfortunately, even the most peaceful, well-intentioned protests can turn violent. With police batons, tear gas, tasers, and even fellow rioters posing potential dangers,...

Technical analysis is a strategy that you can use to help predict the future price of stocks, commodities, futures and other tradeable securities based on past prices and performance of those securities. Even if you're a beginner to...

If your ex is attempting to leave the country with your child, you may be wondering what you can do to stop them. While you likely have a few options at your disposal—especially if you have partial or joint custody—it really is best to...

Sensory evaluation is the process of using your senses to judge a food product. This can be done for fun or for marketing purposes to predict potential customers' tastes. By examining the food's appearance, tasting the food and creating an...

Yield to Maturity (YTM) for a bond is the total return, interest plus capital gain, obtained from a bond held to maturity. It is expressed as a percentage and tells investors what their return on investment will be if they purchase the...

Silent auctions are auctions held without an auctioneer. People place their bids on sheets of paper instead. They're often used by charities to raise money, but they can be tricky to put together. With good planning, however, it's easy to...

You want to throw your hat into the banking ring—but is it even possible to plant roots in such a difficult industry? Don't worry! Many community-oriented banks are opening across the country. With careful planning, the task of opening a...

Creating an effective email that solicits contributions requires a tone that creates excitement about your organization. The use of email as a medium for fundraising is increasing because the cost is less than mail or phone solicitations,...