In spring, home buyers will be out scurrying for the perfect place for them to call home. You may be one of them, or may soon be, and you may then be thinking how to finance that home of your dreams. Mortgage brokers have already advised you of your options and you might have already come across the term "fixed rate mortgage" repeatedly, haven’t you? Why are they so popular, … [Read more...]
What are Hybrid Vehicles?
It seems like everyone in this day and age is "going green” and it is great to see that a lot of people are interested in taking action too. This is also very evident in the automobile industry as car manufacturers are currently focusing on developing hybrid types of cars. Generally the engines of these vehicles generate fewer emissions, idle less, and are very fuel efficient … [Read more...]
The Statue of Liberty
She wears size 879 shoes and she has a 35-foot waistline. You may not see it clearly because of her robes, but she is in fact standing among a broken shackle and chains, with her right foot raised. More than 4 million people visit her each year. Who is she, exactly? Her name is Liberty Enlightening the World. People know her most popularly today as the Statue of … [Read more...]
How is a Hip Replacement Done?
Isn't it amazing how medical advancements have taken us to new heights in terms of healthcare? One example is the hip replacement surgical procedure. It enables patients to have a second chance at living a normal life by replacing a damaged hip joint with a new and fully functional one. Ever wondered how surgeons do it? Hip Arthroplasty Surgery, or simply hip … [Read more...]
Why is Piracy Such a Problem?
We are all familiar with the short video clip that plays before a feature presentation in a DVD. It goes: “You wouldn't steal a car, you wouldn't steal a handbag, you wouldn't steal a television, and you wouldn't steal a movie. Downloading pirated films is stealing… stealing is against the law….. PIRACY, IT'S A CRIME.” Seems like the creators of this clip wanted to portray a … [Read more...]





