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Blockchain in Plain English
We hear a lot about Blockchain these days, but how many people know what it's really about? In an attempt to make this definition as simple as possible, blockchain automates trust. It’s a software architecture that allows non-trusting parties to record transactions without requiring a trusted governing authority. In other words, it does away with middlemen. That directly affects banking, insurance, and distribution, as well as any industry that previously relied on a trusted third party.
By Rabbi Daniel Cohen8 years ago in The Chain
How to Invest in Corporate Bonds
Allow me to paint a picture for you: You're doing well in your professional life—maybe you're even thinking about retiring in ten or fifteen years—and you have extra income that you want to know what to do with. While you could just toss it all in a savings account for safekeeping, such an account is hardly high yield and offers little in the way of interest or growth. You want to invest some of your hard-earned money in something that can offer higher yields in the long-term. You could try your hand at the stock market, but stocks can be incredibly high risk, and your broker will take a cut of anything you earn anyway. If this scenario describes you in any way, then investing in bonds is a perfect fit for your needs. You can choose to invest in corporate bonds or government bonds, with the former having higher bond prices and higher risk but a higher interest rate than the latter. In this article, I will discuss all you need to know to enter the world of corporate bonds.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Trader
Another 10 Properties Marvel Can Turn into Great Franchises
Back on July 4, I submitted a list of what I believed to be the top ten Marvel properties that Marvel Studios could turn into successful franchises. Since that was my most successful article, I decided to make a sequel to it. Now, like most sequels, this article was not asked for, nor was it necessarily wanted, and it probably won’t be as good as the original article, but I’m making it anyway. This time, I’ve included some characters associated with the Fantastic Four and X-Men, but like last time, I didn’t add them specifically to the list, given the inevitability that we’ll see them enter the MCU as new franchises. And with that, I present you with number 10:
By Zack Krafsig8 years ago in Geeks
Five DIYs You Have to Try This Summer!
1. Enchanted Flowers in Light Bulbs I love the idea of this and can’t wait to try this! This technique keeps the flowers looking vibrant for a long time and is also a great decor for you’re home. These would look lovely in the home suspended or left about the room, beautiful and simple.
By Jessica Jones8 years ago in Lifehack
5 'The Purge' Movies They Should Make Next
When I first saw The Purge, I thought pretty much what everyone else thought at the time. The premise put forth in this low-budget home invasion movie was way too good to be wasted on something so forgettable. Carnivale, but with machetes... man, now that would have been something worth watching.
By Neal Litherland8 years ago in Horror
W. R. Rodriquez's Words Guide Readers Through the Beautiful Bronx
W. R. Rodriquez's Concrete Pastures of the Beautiful Bronx was written ten years ago but it could have stepped off the presses today. Its passion is streaked with cynicism and yet this collection is filled with a bleeding kind of joy.
By Laura DiNovis Berry8 years ago in Poets
JDM Car Mods You Will Love
If there's one car community that really shows pride in making cars the best version of themselves, it's the JDM community. JDM, which stands for Japanese Domestic Market, is a community that focuses on high quality cars made for Japan's domestic market.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wheel
10 Best Amazon Deals for Women’s Intimate Health. Created with: INTIMINA.
Amazon is a great place to get all of your "girl goods" fast, easily, and at your own convenience. Women’s health products are no exception – that's why we've created our favorite list of feminine intimate-care products;including cups, PMS relief, sprays, trackers, underwear, and more.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Viva
Best Vodkas for Your Liquor Cabinet
Vodka is one of the most versatile and popular spirits in the world. It can be made from any number of ingredients in a variety of methods, and as such, there is a surprisingly vast array of flavors to be uncovered. Vodka means different things to different people, and different vodkas serve different purposes. Whether you're after a high-quality sipping spirit or the best value for mixing easy vodka cocktail recipes, these are the best vodkas to keep in your liquor cabinet for any situation.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Proof
The Origin of the Green Lantern: Jessica Cruz
Jessica Cruz is the most recent Green Lantern of Earth, making there a total of 6 human Green Lanterns that protect Earth. That is way too many Green Lanterns to protect one planet, but I digress because Jessica is actually a very interesting character that I think many people will be able to relate to. Well... I don't know how many people will relate to her origin story.
By Just a guy8 years ago in Geeks
Here Are All the Best LELO Amazon Prime Day Deals
It’s getting close to Amazon Prime Day, and that means that it’s time to scour the net for the best Prime Day deals being offered by their favorite companies. There are splurge-worthy deals for just about every aspect of life, including things like gaming, food, and even cleaning accessories.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Filthy
10 Relationship Podcasts That Can Help Solve All Your Love Problems
It's super normal for couples to butt heads and disagree on certain things in a relationship. You're definitely not the only one getting into arguments with your loved one; even I deal with so many difficult situations with my boyfriend. We'll start to argue every now and then, but it used to be much worse in the past. The two of us would strongly disagree on things and it would often take a few days to solve the issue. There were times when we didn't even solve anything but pushed it to the side, which was something we shouldn't have done.
By Penny Newton8 years ago in Humans
Based on a True Story...
There’s nothing quite like settling down at night to watch a horror movie with a few friends, a buttery popcorn bucket overflowing on your lap, a plush blanket draped over your legs and an eerie soundtrack playing through the speakers to get you in the mood for the next few hours of screams and slaughters. And nothing quite like seeing "Based on a True Story" popping up over the screen to give you a chill that you won’t quite shake during the movie or even days after. It’s an unsettling stray hand brushing against you that, yes indeed, this could happen to you, just like it happened to these innocent victims on the screen.
By carlie rice8 years ago in Criminal
