Many people are unfamiliar with the term general merchandise, and yet this is an essential business and consumer term that we should all know. General merchandise is anything that not sold in the Grocery section of the store - that means the general merchandise list would exclude products like alcohol, but it also excl… read more

Now is the time to consider working in real estate. Yes, the economy has crashed and the housing market is in the pits, but this actually makes it a real estate agent's dream...Everyday new houses go out on the market and receive offers, keeping agents on their toes and helping them to make money from their cut of the … read more

Did you know that swimming is one of the top sports for back pain. As it doesn't stress the swimmer's back it allows him or her to remain active and tone muscles without injury. Of course, it's not 100% risk free, swimmer can suffer from hyper extension, this is why it's important to use proper techniques and form. Cha… read more

Identifying where allergies stem from can be very difficult, and when a child is suffering from allergies, it can be very worrying if the root of the problem cannot be found. One of the most common allergies that children suffer from stems from pet dander; this means that dogs and cats are to blame for the sniffling an… read more

The so called Roaring Twenties was a wild and crazy period full of flappers dancing the Charleston, speakeasies and glamor. Women performers like Josephine Baker, Maud Allan and Tallulah Bankhead challenged women's roles and sexuality by performing powerful, provocatives dances and they were greatly admired by women. S… read more