Real Estate

APTA: shop near public transportation for a stronger value

A recently released report by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that in metropolitan areas, properties of most types located within a transit shed hold their value better. than properties located in traffic-free areas. The report, “The New Real Estate Mantra: Location Near Public Transportation,” analyzed five…

Technology

Back up your computer

As a business owner, there are many things that need to be done on a regular basis to protect your investment. Backing up your computer on a consistent basis is important to keep your data intact. There are many ways we could lose information on our computer: a power surge, natural hazards like lightning or…

Business

In defense of the Myers-Briggs type indicator

Introduction Psychology, the scientific discipline of the study of human and animal behavior, is a young science. Before the late 19th century, the study of “mind” was a discipline practiced as a philosophical or spiritual endeavor. Because psychology is a new science, we should expect continued evolution of psychological theory, as well as adjustments and…

Home Kitchen

Unfinished Adirondack Chairs: How to Stain in 6 Steps

Without regular staining, an unfinished Adirondack chair (and, indeed, all outdoor wood furniture) will soon turn gray and suffer from wood rot. While some people prefer the coastal style of an unfinished Adirondack chair, most homeowners would prefer to transform and protect their unfinished Adirondack chairs with a rich, weather-resistant stain. By following our stain…

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A view from Spain

I have been lucky enough to have spent much of the winter of 2019-2020 living on the south coast of Spain. Occupying a rented house near the center of an old town for a long time, which involved inevitably interacting with the locals, even commercially with shopkeepers and the like, gave me a great opportunity…

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Buckwheat Noodles

3 servings Buckwheat flour is gluten-free, making it a good choice for anyone with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. Buckwheat is not a cereal grain, but is actually a fruit seed that is related to rhubarb and sorrel. It is full of nutrients and has a nice nutty flavor. Buckwheat also has a low glycemic…