In the distant past, people entertained themselves by telling stories, singing songs or maybe fighting each other. To look at this in a very reductive way, you could say that little has changed. Instead of listening to storytellers, we watch TV and films; instead of singing songs, we listen to our favorite tunes using our smartphones; and instead of fighting each other, we shoot each other in virtual online arenas. In actuality, entertainment has changed significantly. In recent years, it has been the internet that has been the biggest driver of change in the entertainment industry. Music Until very recently,…
Author: Kimberly Allen
After the new mortgage rules, it is going to become difficult for many Canadians to negotiate a mortgage. However, you can take advantage of some mortgage tips to go through the process with utmost ease. Here are a few things to bear in mind when looking for the right mortgage deal: Do not fall prey to the offers claiming that you are going to get the best five-year rate. The reason is that after the new rules mortgage pricing is no longer based on the best rate quote only. Many other factors will now play a role here. Your personal…
Travelling has been made easy and convenient with the launch of various applications that people can use anywhere any time. Even the smart phone provide people with the ease of sharing location and GPS tacking so that one can inform other about the present location. Parents can always be aware of the location of the children if they wish to and hence safety and security is ensured with such applications. Locating a place and reaching the same in the shortest time period along the shortest path can be done easily. One does not have to depend upon the road or…
When it comes to playing games online, recent advances in technology have had a big impact. Even more amazing than that is the way that this technology is evolving constantly to make playing games online even more fabulous. Technology is a major driver behind our lives now in all areas, and playing games online is no exception. Why is evolving technology so key? When it comes to enjoying your favorite casino game online, technology naturally plays a huge role. The ability to even play games online from the comfort of your own home is only possible due to previous leaps…
During an emergency when a shower starts to leak or a drain gets clogged, etc., getting the services of an emergency plumber 24/7 in Sydney can be highly desired. They can ensure that all these types of problems are taken care of by them in the most suitable manner so that there is no hardship to a customer. Most plumbing companies offer these services to the residents of the city so that people can stay relaxed. Plumbers who work during a crisis are usually experts in plumbing and have extensive knowledge and rich experience in plumbing related jobs. There are…
Caring for elderly family members or adults with special needs is a fulltime job. If this type of responsibility falls on you, you will need to make some changes in your work/academic life or you will not be able to provide adequate care. It’s an overwhelming responsibility for most people, and if you are the primary breadwinner in the family, doing the caregiving yourself is impossible. You will have to explore other options. One of the best and most practical way of ensuring that a loved one — be it an elderly person or an adult with special needs —…
Do you believe timely and strategic investments can safeguard your family from unexpected disasters? If that is true, you cannot deny the importance of life insurance to keep your family safe against financial contingencies. A good life insurance policy not only keeps your dependents safe from the financial crisis but also stand firm as a support system for your family after your untimely demise. What is Life Insurance? Life insurance is a legal contract between a policyholder and an insurance company, which defines a commitment by the insurer to provide an assured sum of money to the beneficiary nominated by…
Many of us know about Tor, but there are only few who know what it is and how it works. Many believe that Tor is illegal to use while a number of people are using Tor to keep their identity anonymous while browsing through the web. Tor is the abbreviation to the ‘The Onion Router’. It is a network of servers that was initially developed by the US army to help people browse through the internet anonymously. Tor is now used as a privacy tool that protects your identity while you browse through the internet. Tor moves your traffic through…
One of the most important steps of database migration from Microsoft SQL server to PostgreSQL is processing views. Syntax of CREATE VIEW queries in MS SQL and PostgreSQL is similar but not the same. The primary challenge of conversion process is that these two DBMS have distinguished sets of built-in functions. Consequently, each CREATE VIEW statement must be converted into the appropriate equivalent before importing into the destination database. This article discovers the most important patterns of converting views from SQL Server to PostgreSQL. 1) There are embedded functions in MS SQL that have on direct equivalent in PostgreSQL. Such…
If travelling is your passion, your budget shouldn’t stop you from pursuing it! There are plenty of beautiful places in India where you can vacation with very little money and still get to enjoy naturally-rich surroundings, admire lovely architectures and savour tasty but affordable food. All you have to do is buy a cheap Indian Railway train ticket to one of these destinations and make a smart plan. Goa – beach, sun and fun Head to North Goa if you love partying or to South Goa if you love serenity and nature’s beauty. Popular beaches like Baga, Anjuna, Palolem, and…