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Investing in stocks vs. investing in Steem

Put an “e” in front and it becomes “Esteem”!  Change “e” to “a” and it becomes “Steam”!  However you say it, Steem can literally steam your effort to ...

Adsense clicks vs. revenue sharing platforms

Your first AdSense click You have written and published one quality blog post after another, and finally, your application to display ads on your blog and earn ...

I used to have a Facebook account, but I no longer have one

Believe it or not, and in spite of Facebook’s tremendous global success as a means of online interaction, there are people who have never joined the platform. P...

Marketing myopia

Marketing myopia...

Can anyone answer this question about Steem Now?

I believe most steemians must have heard of Steem Now.   It is a tool that, among other things, lets you check your daily Steemit rewards, and more specifi...

Should businesses always look ahead and forget about the past?

The ability to look ahead is an essential quality for any business manager or owner.  Since change is omnipresent in the modern business world, companies a...

Money is Not Necessarily a Great Source of Encouragement

Hi, dear Steemians! Today I want to talk to you about our greatest source of encouragement which transcends the realm of material and exceeds your own selfish d...

Research and development: Filling a constant need or just feeding an instinct?

It wasn’t long ago when it was believed that every company should run a research and development (R&D) department.  Actually, in case studies that were...

Strained eyes after long hours in front of a screen

No matter whether it be a PC, a laptop, a tablet, or a smartphone, staying long hours in front of a screen can leave your eyes extremely strained.  Image o...

The Emotional Dilemma That Comes with Constant Exposure to World Wide Web...

Hi, dear Steemians! With much use and profit, it seems rather ironic or useless to even point out the problems with world wide web and social media. But before ...

Diced pork and leek stew in ceramic Dutch oven

My father likes leeks, and so do I.   When he visited the local fresh produce market the other day, he bought some leeks to bring back home.   I also ...

Do you believe that Bank Holidays are a waste of time?

Bank Holidays are welcome breaks from a busy work routine.   In fact, a Bank Holiday is literally free time for people to spend with their families, have a...

Preparing dough for my own homemade bread

Lately, I made the decision to bake my own homemade bread. I thought that it wouldn’t be that difficult, since you only need a few ingredients, and basic equipm...

KITT from the “Knight Rider” as a psychology experiment

Do you remember KITT from the “Knight Rider” TV series?   Image originally uploaded by ahisgett on Flickr.com and reused under Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC ...

Rich in omega-3: Ζucchini

You will find a lot of people among nutrition fanatics who swear in the name of omega-3 fatty acids.  These people have a reason for that, because omega-3 ...

Investing in social media stocks

Investing in social media stocks can prove to be an incredible wealth-making opportunity due to the strong growth that it has characterized this new industry ov...

Sardines with oregano in the oven and tomato salad

Sardines can make a delicious meal, although some people may look down on them as “lowly food”.   I am not sure, however, about whether the extraordinary p...

Pork steaks, rustic sausage, and rigatoni pasta

This is my meal for today.   I mean, I have not only cooked for myself, but I have also prepared a meal for my father, my sister, my brother, my sister-in-...

Mosquito repellent liquid vs. tablet

Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, and sometimes an unbearable one, so buying a mosquito repellent product can prove to be an effective solution in fighting this pro...

Watermelon with feta cheese - avoid plain milk

Watermelon is one of the most popular summer fruits and its popularity reaches its peak in the United States during the 4th of July Independence celebrations.&n...