Sunday, February 01, 2009

Value Checks, Comp Checks, Compouts - An Understandable Desire, But a Bad Idea

We receive many calls from mortgage brokers and borrowers for value checks. In most cases, these requests are related to a refinance, a purchase money loan or a construction loan. In each case, it is typically stated that the borrower would like a "feel" for the property's value before paying for a "full-blown appraisal. Read more...

How Does Cancer Start?

How Does Cancer Start?
Cancer can occur in many areas of the body and behaves differently depending on its type and origin. Cancer consists of more than 100 different diseases, all characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. Cancer is a major health problem in North America, striking an estimated 1.4 million people a year and rising. It strikes men, women and children in every country of the world and it is the second leading cause of death in the United States.

The Only Way to Win the Battle of the Sexes

At midlife, it seems that men and women are at each others' throats rather than having each others' backs. For maturity to happen, things need to change. Read more...

Joker One Written by Donovan Campbell

Young Marine officer learns and teaches in terrible combat. The Iraq War and its effect on our military. You will feel you are in the battle with them. Continue ...

What is a Bank Run?

Bank Runs occur when many depositors queue up to withdraw money from the bank at the same time. If a lot of depositors want their money back, the bank may end up being unable to pay any investors at all. Read more...

Newbie's Guide to Hermit Crab Molting

Newbie's Guide to Hermit Crab Molting
Crabs have to shed their exoskeleton to regenerate lost limbs and to account for their increasing size. This is known as molting. If you own one, there are a few things you should know about hermit crab molting. This article will share with you some of the most important things you need to know.

Book Review - The Outcast

This beautifully written novel takes place in an English village during the 1950's, telling the tale of Lewis Aldridge. It starts in 1957 when Lewis returns home from prison aged 19, then zooms backwards in time, to ten years earlier when it is Lewis' father returning home from war. Lewis' mother, a clever, glamorous lady is involved in a tragic accident and Lewis and his Father are left on their own. Complete article at ...

Family Christmas Gift Exchange Games

It used to be that families had no rules about gift buying. Everyone bought for everyone else, and gifts were exchanged when the family all got together somewhere during the Christmas season. Read more...

The Balanced Innovator

The Balanced Innovator
I was fascinated why some businesses succeed while others fail, particularly in new product development and competitive proposals. During my extensive research into some of the most successful people and organisations in history I found a few patterns and several themes. These patterns and themes also apply to individuals seeking promotion and career development, and even with our relationships. The secret is balance, not the old chestnut around work life balance, the balance I'm talking about is between your intellectual, organisational and emotional strengths.

Going About Managing Relationships

Managing relationships is not a piece of cake. There are many resources that give us tips of how we can manage relations effectively however, there comes a time where you are faced with great difficulties and you feel like you do not want to manage the relations. Read more...