Market breadth theory suggests that the strength of the stock market depends on the movement of all stocks, not just a few major ones. Indicators such as volume statistics and comparing rising to falling stocks can help identify market trends. Investors use market breadth to determine if the market is trending up or down and […]
Lipodermatosclerosis is a condition where the skin on the lower leg thickens due to long-term venous pressure. It is a type of panniculitis, which is inflammation of the subcutaneous fatty tissue. The cause is unknown, but it is linked to obesity and venous hypertension. Symptoms include pain, thinning skin, and a brownish-red color. If left […]
A cardiology consultant is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating individuals with cardiovascular diseases. They offer advice on prevention, prescribe medication, and order diagnostic tests. Patients with symptoms such as chest pains are referred to cardiovascular surgeons. Becoming a cardiology consultant takes about ten years of training. A cardiology consultant, also known […]
Fundraising can be fun if you choose the right idea and prepare beforehand. Ideas include selling food, hosting auctions or raffles, and targeting specific groups with relevant products or services. Quick and easy options include garage sales, book fairs, and car washes. Fundraising can be a fun experience instead of a stressful event. All you […]
Executive team building improves top-level employees’ work as a unit, addressing issues such as strategy and communication. It’s facilitated by an outside contractor and can include conflict resolution and leadership skill development. It impacts several aspects of a business. Executive team building is the process of improving how top-level employees work as a unit. Some […]
Google scanned 25 million books from major university libraries for its Google Books project, but the deal was blocked in 2011 due to copyright issues. The digitized volumes are now only accessible by researchers and librarians. Gutenberg’s Bible was the first book ever published, and around 130 million different books have been published. A study […]
“Easy peasy” means something is very easy and simple, often used in informal conversation or nursery rhymes. Its origin is unclear, but it may come from a British TV commercial for Lemon Squeezy dish soap. “Peasy” has no meaning and is used because it rhymes with “easy.” EasyPeasy is also the name of an operating […]
Divestment is the process of successfully completing the sale of an asset, often used to dispose of corporate or government holdings for various reasons such as generating cash or responding to social/environmental factors. It can also occur when a company’s officers choose to restructure their financial portfolio. The funds generated from divestment activities are often […]
Epithelial cancer accounts for 85% of all cancers and can affect different types of skin cells. Ovarian cancer has the highest occurrence rate and is difficult to diagnose early. Squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma are common types of lung cancer. Epithelial cancer, also known as epithelial carcinoma or simply carcinoma, accounts for approximately 85% of […]
Becoming a taxonomist depends on the field you want to work in, but a college degree is a good starting point. Online degrees are available, but accreditation should be checked. Networking and internships can also help in finding job opportunities. There are many different ways to become a taxonomist and it depends a lot on […]
Excise duties are taxes on specific goods, often added to raise funds or penalize harmful consumption. Merchants collect and remit them to the government, and they can be charged per unit or ad valorem. They are often levied on goods that indirectly cost society, such as alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline. Excise taxes have been around […]
Stock turnover measures how many times a company sells through its inventory, and can be calculated by dividing sales by inventory or cost of goods sold by average inventory. Accounting ratios can evaluate the efficient use of a company’s assets. Companies use inventory turnover reports to improve revenue and reduce costs. Stock turnover represents how […]
The Short Story Dispenser is an automated kiosk that offers free short stories on long strips of paper. It has over 13 million works by 6,800 authors and is available in over 150 locations worldwide. The machines cost $9,200 USD and $190 a month for content and software, but users always get the stories for […]
The gorgon is a female mythical beast associated with Greek mythology, often depicted on shields, coins, and jewelry. Medusa, the most well-known gorgon, was once a beautiful woman whose hair was turned into snakes by Athena. Perseus killed Medusa by looking at her reflection in his shield, and her blood transformed into Pegasus or her […]
After-hours trading depends on the desired market and ECN trading hours. The NYSE, Nasdaq, London, Euronext, and Tokyo Stock Exchanges offer after-hours trading. Investors must use an ECN and set a price, but orders may not be processed due to fewer people trading. The market is subject to greater volatility and investors may not secure […]
Idiopathic is a medical term for a condition with no known cause, which can make it difficult to find an appropriate treatment. It comes from the Greek words idios and pathos. An iatrogenic condition is a disease caused by a physician, which is easier to treat because the cause is known. Sometimes, the cause of […]
Plant engineers maintain and repair machinery and equipment in manufacturing companies and power plants. They require a college engineering degree and specialized knowledge for advanced positions. They perform safety checks, preventative maintenance, and liaise with management and production teams. Power plant engineers require advanced degrees in nuclear physics and engineering to oversee energy creation from […]
Interest earned over time is a ratio that measures a company’s ability to pay interest on loans. It is calculated by dividing earnings before interest and taxes by the amount of interest owed. A low ratio could indicate financial weakness, but there is no absolute reference number for an acceptable ratio. Interest earned over time […]
Spatial decision support systems use software tools to help humans make resource management decisions, often involving land or space use. They use technologies like GIS to provide guidance and evaluate multiple variables for the best solution. Agriculture is a popular use case, and a clear and easy-to-use interface is essential. A spatial decision support system […]
Children from higher-income families hear more words, which can affect their language skills. By age 3, children of professionals hear 50% more words than working-class children and at least three times more than assisted children. Low-income parents may have less time and resources to devote to their children. Children who hear more words perform better […]
