Diary of a Goliathus Breeder – Part 2 of 3 – Substrate and Egg Laying
I keep my Goliathus in trios, one male for two females, in clear plastic containers (the ones used to store clothes). This allows the male to mate successfully and allows the females to oviposit without feeling too crowded. Although a newly active female may mate as soon as she is able to feed, she will […]
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Crowdfunding: What is it?
Crowdfunding is a means for large groups of people to give small amounts of money for a particular cause. Websites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo allow people to donate to a cause, business, or project, usually in exchange for gifts, free products, or other fringe benefits. The Federal JOBS Law enacted in March 2012 legalized equity […]
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Are tablets threatened by phablets?
Not so long ago, smartphones and tablets dominated the tech market. They were significantly different from each other depending on the size of their screen. The first is destined to revolutionize the use of mobile phones in terms of communications; meanwhile, the latter was created to challenge laptops as they are easier to use. However, […]
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Rugby Sevens – Top of the world?
We’ve gotten used to seeing New Zealand headlining the annual World Series of Sevens as they have finished as winners of 12 out of 15 tournaments, but we may have a change soon. Although they are once again defending champions, it has become apparent that they are no longer the force they once were and […]
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Does my commercial pressure washer equipment need a USDOT number?
When I first came into the pressure washing industry, I was leaving more than twenty years as a commercial driver. I was thinking how nice it would be to be free of all those motor carrier regulations that had been such a difficult part of my career. I could not have been more wrong. Shortly […]
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Pet Food Market: Trends, Industry Competitiveness, and Future Prospects
PET FOOD MARKET The pet food market was valued at USD 74.9 billion in 2016. North America accounted for the largest share of over 35% of the world market in 2016. The second largest market is Europe, followed by Asia-Pacific with about 20% of the market. sharing, therefore, accelerating the trend of pet owners around […]
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What students need to know to thrive in college
Personal qualities that support academic success Students who have the following personal qualities are more likely to succeed in college. Self-awareness and self-acceptance Proactivity versus reactivity Perseverance Ability to set short and long term goals. Use of effective support systems Strong emotional coping strategies Understand a student’s rights in college People with special learning needs […]
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Exceptions to "At will" Dismissal of an employee: avoid wrongful termination
Anyone who has been “fired” from a job knows the misery that comes with it, especially if they have been working for the company for many years. While most states apply the “at will” rule when it comes to firing, there are some exceptions. “At will” means that anyone can be fired at any time, […]
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Give your wooden furniture a new look
Enhance the natural grain of unfinished furniture with stain. Staining adds color while letting the grain of the wood show through. It’s an easy way to give new, unfinished furniture a professional finished look. When preparing new wood, wear gloves while unwrapping furniture to avoid transfer of oil from your skin to unprotected raw wood. […]
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Ferrari 348 TB and TS sports car
The Ferrari 348: a close look at the performance of this classic sports car, technical data, characteristics, rival comparison, history, used prices from classic to modern CAR The Ferrari 348 TB The Ferrari 348 TB sports car, launched in 1989, was the replacement for the 328 and 308 series that were, for a period of […]
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