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When you think about tech startups and entrepreneurship, what comes to mind? For the vast majority of people, the answer is Silicon Valley and the surrounding bay area that’s become known worldwide as a hotbed for innovation and high-value companies. But have you ever taken the time to consider why exactly this region of California in particular, has become so successful as a place to start and grow a business? There are a number of reasons and some are not quite as intuitive as you may think....

If you’re looking for educational advancement and new skills but don’t have the money or the time to enroll in a college program, online education may be a good option. Open-Courseware or OCW is a form of learning that involves taking free online courses over the internet. Students can learn at their own pace, and there are a wide variety of courses. However, the courses typically do not count as college credit....

Your e-commerce business is ready to go to the next level, but you aren’t sure if you should continue with your shared hosting account or upgrade to a Virtual Private Server (VPS). This is not a decision to be taken lightly because the website is the heart of any e-commerce operation. Here are some compelling reasons why VPS is the best choice. Shared Hosting Limitations Many shared hosting providers claim that you will have unlimited resources and the ability to run dozens of programs that can be installed with a single click using software such as Fantastico....

The Cecchetti method is one of the main training techniques of classical ballet. This method is a strict program that enforces planned exercise routines for each day of the week, carefully considering the laws of anatomy. By combining different steps into predetermined routines, it ensures that every part of the body is worked evenly, according to “The Technical Manual and Directory of Classical Ballet,” by Gail Grant. Each exercise is performed on both the right and the left sides, starting with one side one week, followed by the other side the next week....

Prior to and after World War II, the United States became a center of musical activity. Many composers from Europe moved to the US and some of them even became faculty members. Discover the music forms and styles, along with the composers and musicians, who defined 20th-century music. Music Forms and Styles of the 20th Century 12-tone System: A term mainly attributed to Arnold Schoenberg, who wanted to eliminate the tonal center....

Technology can help small business owners leverage limited capital in smarter, more effective ways. In some cases, using technology provides greater efficiency and versatility, making it a natural progression for processes you may already have in place in your business. In others, you may need to make some adjustments to reap the benefits of tech-friendly alternatives. The good news is that the benefits often outweigh the short-lived challenges of the transitional process, once new systems are in place....

When you’re dating a guy you really like and can see a future with, it can be challenging to figure out his true intentions. Is he also looking for something serious or is he simply playing the field? Fortunately, if you’re searching for a meaningful, long-lasting, and healthy relationship, these top six signs can help to clue you in that he’s also interested in something more with you. He Opens Up to You One of the clear indicators that the guy you’re dating wants a relationship is that he confides in you and opens up to you....

“Net score” refers to a golfer’s score after handicap strokes have been deducted. Put more technically, the net score is a player’s gross score (the actual number of strokes played) minus the strokes his or her course handicap allows to be deducted during the course of the round. In match play, net scores are calculated on a per-hole basis to determine the winner of the hole. In stroke play, golfers wait until the end of the round to calculate their 18-hole net score to determine the winner and placings....

The most remarkable thing about protest music is that it helps people realize they’re not alone in feeling a spirit of dissent against certain injustices, whether on a personal or more overarching governmental level. Great protest songs by artists like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie are so infectious, you can’t help but sing along. This is hugely effective in creating a sense of community, helping groups organize to affect change....

The Corvette is unique in automotive history. No other car has ever achieved 57+ years of production, and no other car has come close to the romantic reputation of Chevrolet’s powerful two-seat sports car. Think you know all there is to know about Corvette history? Maybe not. The first Corvette rolled out of the Chevrolet factory in Flint, Michigan, on June 30, 1953. The most recent Corvette was built more recently in the dedicated Corvette manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky....

One of the most important parts of a restaurant’s business is its menu. The design is a reflection of the restaurant itself, and is one of the main factors in luring new customers to try your restaurant. Careful consideration should be paid to the menu descriptions, layouts, and colors. Compare the Competition Check out your competition. It is as simple as walking into your competitors restaurant, looking around, and asking for a menu....

Estimating insulation might not be that hard if you know some basic concepts and have the knowledge of how the insulation will be installed. I have listed here some of the steps and tips on how construction experts normally estimate the right amount of insulation. Know Your Zone The first step that you will need to go through is knowing the zone or the requirements of insulation. The U.S. Department of Energy has established specific guidelines on the required R-values depending on where the project is located....

There’s a danger in discussing “best jobs” for college graduates or any other segment of the workforce because so much of what makes a job good or bad depends on the individual who holds it. Finding the right job for you is as much about fit as it is about the occupational outlook, median pay, or potential for growth. The best job in the world won’t make you happy if it’s a bad fit for your interests....

Grants are not a quick funding solution. It can take over a year to receive one. Funders take quite a long time to make decisions about substantial grants, although sometimes funders will have short funding cycles for particular types of projects. You also need to consider the time spent preparing your proposal, finding suitable funders, and cultivating those funders. Many grant writers send grant applications to foundations they’ve never had contact with....

If you are stuck in the office and can’t catch the race on television, there are a number of online options available that can help you keep up on the action. From low-tech blogging, audio streams from Motor Racing Network (MRN) and Performance Racing Network (PRN) to fully high-tech streaming video and data, there is an option to suit every budget and internet connection speed. Low Tech and Free The first option to help keep up on the race is to watch the free options available on NASCAR....

Most men are visually oriented, and Leo is doubly so. That’s why it pays to take the time to do your hair and wear your most flattering outfit if you want to attract one. Go ahead and bring out the glamor reserved for special nights, even if you’re just going to the neighborhood Chinese restaurant. The overall effect and how confident you are with your own appearance are key. Leo in Love...

01 of 09 Skinny Jeans - A Fashion Staple Forever 21 Skinny jeans have been one of the most popular denim styles for what feels like forever. But if you’re not a stick figure, they might feel like a challenge to pull off. We are here to tell you that plus size women can look fantastic and fashionable in skinny jeans. You just need to find the perfect-fitting pair and then style your jeans the right way to balance your proportions, so you can flaunt your style, and confidently show off your body....

For anyone job searching, writing a resume can be an extremely challenging task, but for information technology (IT) professionals, it can be especially difficult. The highly technical industry is constantly evolving, and resumes need to be continually updated. Understand Attention Span Across all fields, job listings often get hundreds or even thousands of submissions. Due to volume, hiring managers often just skim resumes. If your resume is just a block of text, your application will likely be discarded without the manager ever reading it....

Mars Scorpios are mesmerizing and are drawn to charisma in others and intense scenarios. You’ve got the classic smoldering intensity​ and look a little dangerous, too. You’ve got great stores of emotional power and sexual energy stirring within. You come across as observant, self-controlled, and yet ready to pounce on an opportunity. Mars used to be Scorpio’s ruler, until Pluto the planet of dark power came on the scene. Mars is Scorpio’s traditional ruler and spills the beans about the high drive of this sign....

At root, match play scoring in golf is very simple: Golfers compete hole by hole, and the golfer who wins the most holes wins the match. But match play competitions can create some scores that novices might not be familiar with, scores that may look odd or use terminology unfamiliar to beginners. Basics of Match Play Scorekeeping Simple: Win a hole, that’s one for you; lose a hole, that’s one for your opponent....