Understanding Financial Statements: The Balance Sheet - Business Management 101

The balance sheet is often described as a “Snapshot” of the current company’s financial condition on a certain date. It shows the “Assets” on the left, or top, of the balance sheet, and the “Liabilities and Owners Equity” on the right, or bottom. The Assets must balance out with the Liabilities and Owners Equity. Assets are what a company owns, such as equipment, buildings and inventory. Claims on assets include liabilities and owners' equity. Liabilities are what a company owes, such as notes payable, trade accounts payable and bonds. Owners' Equity represents the claims of owners against the...

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Back to School Apps: Save Money With These Android, iOS Apps

Books, computers, school supplies -- that's a lot for students to think about and keep track of as they head back to school. Whether students are returning or entering college for the first time, or just heading back to middle school or high school, they will likely meet distractions that challenge their ability to master their schedule and stay on track But getting ready for school doesn't mean having to go out and buy a ton of school gadgets anymore. Yes, you might need to get a new laptop, tablet or phone, but you can forget about the planners, alarm clocks and even the college-ruled notebook...

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How to Install the PHP Engine on Your Windows PC

If you want to write your own PHP scripts, you'll need to install the PHP engine first. It's relatively easy, and this article will show you how to do so. 1.   If you haven’t done so already, download the PHP Windows Binaries - You can download the software from the PHP.net website, (http://www.php.net/downloads.php).  Be sure to download PHP 5.2.9 installer Windows installer and PHP 5.2.9 zip package. (Note: the version numbers might be different). Save the files on your Windows Desktop. 2.   On your Windows Desktop, double click the PHP installer file. Once you've done that,...

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Are You Too Hard on Yourself???

I have a feeling that I am not the only person who has a list of things I wish I should not have done, or said, or thought in my life. Sometimes my mind will suddenly remind me of something I did back in middle school and I start beating myself up mentally for it yelling silently “why did I do that”, “what was I thinking” then insecurity and lack of confidence sets in. Or mistakes in later life, in general doing what I thought was right, and not what is in a plan for a happy life. God can deliver you from being too hard on yourself, and he desperately wants to remind...

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Using Black Hat SEO Techniques in a White Hat Way

Black hat SEO involves using marketing techniques which are against the search engine's guidelines. Employing these tactics can result in your site being penalized or banned from the index.  The thought of being banned from Google often results in people rejecting black hat methods outright without taking the time to think if these methods could be modified in an acceptable way. By using black hat ideas and then altering them to stay on the right side of the search engine guidelines, it is possible to benefit without as much risk. 1. Expired domains Website owners often lose interest...

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Top Internet Business Opportunities

Starting an Internet business can help provide a second income to your household, give you extra spending money for fun or supply a full-time income that isn't directly subject to the whims of the economy and job market. The many options available for starting an online business can be overwhelming and confusing, but the top Internet business opportunities generally fall into three areas. These areas rank high because they're inexpensive or free to start, and you can begin making money within days of launching the business. Affiliate Marketing Affiliate marketing is an Internet business...

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Display Video Thumbnails With Drupal Media Module

The Media module is great for managing media files such as images and videos on a Drupal website. Today we discuss video handling, specifically how to display a video thumbnail. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to display a thumbnail for videos that are hosted on YouTube and Vimeo. Then, we'll look at how to change the video "preview" view mode. Getting Started Before we begin, download and install the following modules: Media (7.x-1.3) Media: YouTube Media: Vimeo Ctools Views If you use Drush, run the following command: $ drush dl media media_youtube media_vimeo ctools views Step...

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Maximize Your WiFi Range for Free

If you have Internet access set up in your home, you can get the most out of your plan by maximizing your WiFi signal. Here are some handy (and free) tricks to boost your reach. First, increasing your signal is as easy as moving your home router. Instead of placing it by the TV or cable box, move it to the best place the the house: the attic. It has the least amount of walls and other obstructions, and is a central spot. Additionally, since radio waves spread laterally and down, your attic can be an ideal place for your router. Need an extra signal boost? Use an aluminum can. Start...

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Windows System Update Readiness Tool. What is it?

 The System Update Readiness Tool can help fix problems that might prevent Windows updates and service packs from installing. For example, an update might not install if a damaged system file prevents the update from recognizing the version of Windows that's running on your computer. If your computer is having problems installing an update or a service pack, download and install the tool, which runs automatically. Then, try installing the update or service pack again. To download and run the System Update Readiness Tool. 1.  Click the link in the table that corresponds to the...

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Android to Windows 8: Top 10 Windows Store Certification Tips

As an Android developer publishing an application in Google Play, you simply publish the app and it appears live.  However, in the Windows Store (and Apple’s App Store), there is a certification process where your application undergoes testing and a review by a human being before being published. So, you might wonder if there are any tips and tricks for passing certification in the Windows Store.  Here are the top 10 tips that will help you pass certification. 1.  Run the WACK. The Windows Application Certification Kit (WACK) is an awesome tool.  Perhaps you have...

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The Most Dangerous Search Engine on the Internet

Unlike Google, which crawls the Web looking for websites, Shodan navigates the Internet's back channels. It's a kind of "dark" Google, looking for the servers, webcams, printers, routers and all the other stuff that is connected to and makes up the Internet.   Shodan runs 24/7 and collects information on about 500 million connected devices and services each month. It's stunning what can be found with a simple search on Shodan. Countless traffic lights, security cameras, home automation devices and heating systems are connected to the Internet and easy to spot. Shodan searchers...

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