Category: Diverse topics
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Historical Gold Prices: From 30 BC to Today
The Value of Gold in the Roman Empire During the reign of Emperor Augustus, who ruled in ancient Rome from 31 BC to AD 14, the price of gold was set at 40-42 coins per pound. In other words, a pound of gold could create 40-42 coins. The next revaluation occurred between AD 211 and…
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The Reason for Shivering in Wet Dogs: Discovering the Skin Receptors Responsible for Animal Behaviors
If you are an animal lover, especially dogs, you must have witnessed a cute and interesting behavior known as the “wet dog shake.” Recent studies have shown that this behavior is not just an spontaneous habit, but a complex biological response triggered by a specific receptor in the skin of mammals known as C-LTMR. In…
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Where to Take Profit in Day Trading (Exit Strategy)
Every trade needs an exit point at some stage. Entering a trade is the easy part, but where you exit determines your profit or loss. Trades can be closed based on a specific set of evolving conditions, by placing a trailing stop-loss order, or using a take-profit target. The take-profit is a predetermined price level…
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Tax Issues in Variable Annuity Contracts
Problem Number 1: Taxing Capital Gains as Ordinary Income When you own a variable retirement annuity, you are required to not pay taxes on the accumulated interest or capital gains until you begin to withdraw the funds. However, when you start withdrawing money from the variable retirement annuity, you are required to treat the first…
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Enhancing Social Innovation: Innovative Solutions to Social Challenges
### Introduction In a world where complexity and social challenges are increasing, social innovation becomes an indispensable necessity to meet the needs of diverse communities. Social innovation represents a new approach aimed at finding innovative solutions to urgent issues such as poverty, education, health, and the environment. By integrating technology with social strategies, various initiatives…
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Effective Distribution Engines for Startups: How to Succeed in Marketing Your Product
In the world of entrepreneurship, the phrase “distribution is everything” is a slogan frequently echoed by many startup founders and marketing leaders. But what does it actually mean? Building a great product is an important part of success, but it’s not enough on its own. The real challenge lies in reaching the right customers consistently…
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الإبداعات في رعاية الصحة النفسية: نحو مستقبل أكثر شمولية وفعالية
## Introduction: The Importance of Mental Health in the Modern Era Mental health is considered a fundamental pillar of the overall well-being of individuals and communities, playing a pivotal role in influencing quality of life, social relationships, and productivity. With the increasing prevalence of mental disorders worldwide, there is an urgent need for innovation and…
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3 Common Models for Online Business
Launching an online business gives small business owners the opportunity to build a business more easily and invest less capital than they would if they had to open a location in the physical world. For example, if all your friends tell you that you make the most amazing spaghetti sauce and that you should turn…
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Credit Counseling: NFCC vs. FCCA
What are these organizations and how do they help consumers? What is the National Foundation for Credit Counseling? The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) was established in 1951 and is the largest and oldest nonprofit organization in the financial counseling industry. NFCC offers a range of services to individuals seeking guidance and direct assistance…
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What is a secured creditor?
Definition and Examples of Secured Creditor How does a secured creditor work? Secured creditor vs. unsecured creditor Definition and Examples of Secured Creditor A secured creditor typically refers to a financial institution that issues a loan backed by collateral, thus having additional protection if the borrower defaults on the loan. The collateral is the asset…