The Best Chocolate Classes in New York City

I always get surprised when someone says that he or she isn’t that into sweets or chocolate. Not because I find it insane, but simply because I am drowning in chocolate each time I get my hands on it. There are many types of chocolate: there is a sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, white, and even the chocolate with cookies or fruit. Basically, any flavor that a person can think of. But eating chocolate can be even bigger satisfaction. How? It is simple. There are classes where, not just that you will get to try out every chocolate flavor that exists in the world, but you will get the chance to make the chocolate by yourself. And not just the simple chocolate bars, but different figures and models as well. And they are also very affordable. Insidermonkey experts made a list of the best chocolate classes in New York City.

But why taking these classes if you can just buy them in the supermarket and enjoy it at your home. First of all, have you ever tried making it on your own? I assume that you didn’t. So, this would be a new experience for you. Second of all, there is no bigger satisfaction than doing something on your own and making it the way you wanted and you definitely won’t be able to do something like this on your own, without being guided by someone more experienced than yourself. And the third, most important part, there is no better present for someone than making them chocolate decoration in your own kitchen. It is also very romantic. I once saw a movie about some chef who worked in backing industry and made the engagement ring box out of chocolate. I swear, I wanted to marry her immediately. You can also check our list of 6 kid-friendly things to do in NYC this weekend.
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The Best Art Classes in New York City That Will Transform You

If you like art, and you would like to enroll some kind of classes, stop searching, because it is your article. I have always loved creating something, for example embroidery, knitting, cake decorating, vegetable carving. So whenever I see an article like this, I check it. Who knows, perhaps I can find something for myself as well. New York is a very art-heavy city. There are lots of museums, galleries, and studios to visit and enjoy. It’s only natural that a place with so much art would offer classes. Taking a class can be something you do on your own, with friends, with family, or as a team-building exercise with your coworkers. Now Insider Monkey has investigated where you can have art classes in NYC. This site has an immense database of large numbers of classes, so we can ask for its help every time. Here is the list by Insidermonkey experts of the best art classes in New York City that will transform you.

We have picked two classes from their list. Watercolor for Absolute Beginners was created by Joan Iaconetti 12 years ago. Her classes teach the basics of watercolor that she never got to learn in a classroom setting when she began pursuing it 18 years ago. She believes if you can pick up a pencil and write your name then you can paint with watercolors. It’s a great brain exercise and she offers a variety of classes and workshops. Sip ’N Sculpt encourages freedom and creativity with a little bit of alcohol on top of it. There’s a weekly theme for students to follow, but there isn’t a strict guideline, which means it’s a great art class for anyone who wants to express creativity that’s outside of the box. It’s no-rules sculpting with a lot of fun and talented instructors. You can also check our list of 6 free art classes in NYC for adults.
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9 Best Selling Products Door-to-Door

Just for reminders and the future comparison, the best selling products last year were perfumes, video games, music CD's, Books, Drinks,  medicines, mobile phones, cars, oil and gas, and chocolate bars.
Surprisingly, the only items that match are the books and cookies and chocolate bars if you are a 7-years-old girl scout. But first things first, how to be a door-to-door or traveling seller? Having a good product to sell isn’t enough. You can’t just barge in someone’s house with a big box or tons of prospects and expectations for products to sell by themselves. You need to be pleasant and interesting and you should know every aspect of the product you are selling and, most important of all, you need to be persuasive and confident. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 9 best selling products door-to-door.

Three years ago, I got a job in one of the strongest insurance companies in the city where I live in. But my job wasn’t the office work, but the door-to-door that I hated the most. I always knew what to say because my grandparents bought almost every product that was offered by travel salesmen so I was used to hearing them present, but as soon as someone would open the door for me, I would freeze and that would be all. So guess who is a freelance writer now? One year after that, I realized why so many people rolled their eyes when I said what my job was. If you are interested in learning more and finding out how a specific period can dictate the popularity of the products, then check out this article on 9 Best Selling Products During Great Depression.
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25 Free Educational Websites for Elementary School Students

If you’re either a teacher or a parent of young children, you’ll love our article today. Because it covers many subjects, from math to cooking, and it even includes apps to go along with most of the sites. There are practically hours of childhood entertainment just waiting to be found in this simple little list. But the best part is, it’s educational entertainment. They won’t be frying their brains out playing video games and they won’t be staring at the TV either. The kids who get their hands on these sites can sharpen their brains while having fun. And even though it’s hard to imagine (especially for them), learning can be fun after all. If you are a parent and would like to have some spare time, this article will surely help you and what’s more your kids will learn something and they not only surf on the internet without any goal. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 25 free educational websites for elementary school students.

Let’s see some tips from the list now. The first one is Highlight Kids, the apps you need are Highlight for Children, Inc on Google Play. Based on the popular kids magazine, this site includes everything from hilarious kids jokes to the fun games and activities. The second one is Time for Kids, the app is TIME for Kids Classroom in iTunes. This one is more for the older elementary school student, but it’s got news stories from around the world that help kids become acquainted with the world of politics, crime and all the other unpleasant things that make up this dark world. But it’s still fun, we promise. PBS Kids is also very good, the app you need is Play PBS KIDS Games in iTunes. Kids of all ages will love this site. It’s colorful, action-packed, and guaranteed to keep them entertained while you finally get that laundry done. You can also check our list of 6 Best Google Apps for Education.
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10 Easiest Ways to Make Money on the Internet

Surviving as a new blogger can be very difficult, especially if you don’t have a day job, or you quit the job to do blogging full time. Blogging needs time, patience, determination, regularity, strategies and good writing capabilities. While you are creating your big money blog, (lets get real, majority of us blog to gain monetary freedom without having to work under some arrogant prick!), which will generate tons of money for you, you need to keep earning some money in order to pay your bills and survive your struggle period. Today, in the digital world we live in, many people are addicted to the internet. Even people who aren’t are using it on a daily basis including elder people and children as well. Every time we go out during the day we see less and less children playing outside, not because it is dangerous, but because they are communicating through social media with each other. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 10 easiest ways to make money on the internet.

Making money online is a pretty hot topic these days. But not everyone wants to go the slow and steady route I did. I get at least one email every single day from someone looking to get started online. Some people want to know how to legitimately replace their day job incomes, some are stay at home moms who want to earn a part time salary to help supplement the family income, and others just want to know the easy ways they can put a little extra cash in their pockets. In responding to the emails I don’t have many places to point the people looking for easy, legit ways to earn money from home so I thought it was high time that I fixed that! Especially since these easy ways to make money online are what turned me on to the whole work-from-home thing. If feel interested you should also check our list of 10 Legitimate Online Jobs for Stay at Home Moms Without Investment.
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10 Easiest Fiddle Tunes for Children

Playing the violin or fiddle is not an easy thing, but I think it’ really worth. I learn to play the bath bassoon when I was young, and I often played in an orchestra with other children We really enjoyed it and it was a great joy for us. I was always happy to go to the orchestra, what’s more, some of my friends and I made a little orchestra, and played chamber music. I loved listening to the others playing the violin.  Oh, good old times! Fiddle is mostly used for country, bluegrass, and traditional kinds of music, while violin is primarily referred to classical music. That is why we decided to primarily (but not solely) focus on fiddle kinds of music, which are, luckily, easier to play at the start. Nevertheless, even the easiest fiddle tunes can get way too complicated in the hands of virtuosos. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 10 easiest fiddle tunes for children.

We have picked three tunes from the list for now. Little Brown Jug was composed by Joseph Winner in 1869. As a drinking song it became very popular during the Prohibition, so the thematic might not be the most appropriate one for children. Nevertheless, the instrumental version is quite easy to play, and probably the most famous instrumental adaptation of this song was by Glenn Miller. My Darling Asleep, and in Irish the Mo Muirnin ‘Sa Codlad, is one of the traditional Irish songs written down in the late 19th century. This is one of the famous traditional Irish tunes, a jig played on fiddle, whistle accordion and other instruments and it is a great song to learn. Foggy Dew is a sad Irish ballad, firstly written down in the 19th century in The Ancient Music of Ireland by Edward Bunting. Among many popular adaptations probably the most famous one is by Sinéad O’Connor. You can also check our list of 10 Easiest Instruments to Learn how to play.
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10 Simple Chemistry Experiments with Everyday Materials

Keep in mind that, every time you start some experiment, whether it is a chemistry or physics experiment, the safety has to come first. Although all of these experiments that we are going to talk about today are supposed to be safe enough so that even a child can do them, the adult supervision is always advised. Besides being fun, these experiments with materials that can be found in every household have some other purpose as well and that’s the learning. Children are more visual creatures and they will remember something a lot faster if they see it than if they read or hear about it. By showing them different experiments linked to some physical law or definition, you can be sure that their little heads will definitely keep that information inside for a long, long time and use it whenever they need to. It might even make them explore some more by themselves, but one thing is certain: they won’t forget it ever. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 10 simple chemistry experiments with everyday materials.

Chemistry is very impressive science because of all the reactions caused by mixing different ingredients. But, the truth is, it can be very dangerous, especially for the ones with the lack of experience in it and the ones that tend to avoid safety measures. You don’t need to work in some lab to try out different experiments but it is sure better to consult people who already tried some of them out, especially if you are still on the beginners level. Once you master everything that other people have already done and you understood all the reactions and causes, you will be ready to start something on your own. TV shows related to this kind of experiments don’t have the ‘‘Don’t try this at home’’ announcement for no reason. You can never know what mixing two different things can cause and how big damage you can cause at the end. So why would anyone play with it? You can also check our list of 10 Simple Physics Experiments with Everyday Materials.
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6 Smartphones with Best Earphones

Good old times when we used our cellphones for only calling each other! Nowadays we use our phones for lots of things: we listen to music, radio, play games, make video calls, use social media. Now a phone not only is a phone, but a CD player, a camera and many other. What do you use your phone for? As for me, I listen to music, use social media, I have a “half” office on my phone and make calls. I hardly ever play on the phone. But the best earphones are very appealing to me, too. People use their earphones very often. When they go to the park, go to work, travel somewhere, or when they want to watch a video and they don’t want to disturb the others. To decide what to buy, at first we need to know what sound quality is. This term refers to the characteristics of sound which are allowing the ear to distinguish sounds that have the same pitch and loudness. Insidermonkey experts made a list of the 6 smartphones with the best earphones.

We have picked two earphones from the list. Not so popular tech company, but you should consider Vivo X5 PRO  as one of their very best. The headphones that come with this smartphone have options like noise cancellation, universal connector, and hands free feature. They are designed to fit perfectly in the ear and stay in place, so you don’t have to worry about adjusting them all the time. They are compatible with almost any device – smartphone, laptops, computers, etc. They have a long cable, not very long, just enough to cover the distance from your pocket to your ears. The earphones come for as low as $10, so it is affordable price for these quality earbuds. Now I can see that my choice was perfect when I decided to buy Nokia Lumia from Nokia, even greater when paired with the WH-920 headphones. The only disadvantage would be its price, although the other mentioned aren’t much cheaper too. You can also check our list of 7 Smartphones with the Best Audio Quality.
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10 Best Freelance Websites for Musicians

Luckily you can choose among lots of fields where you can work as a freelancer. If your are a professional musician, you can decide whether you want to teach or want to write music for example. Apart from these two opportunities, there are many other things a freelance musician can do. There are opportunities for creating music for video games, getting involved in the film industry, audio design, music production and many more that are offered on freelance websites for musicians. Starting as a freelancer is never easy, but it is worth. Just make the first step, develop, show you best work, and never give up! Another good option is to create your own website and promote yourself there. Here, Insidermonkey experts made a list of the 10 best freelance websites for musicians.

We have picked three websites for now. One of the biggest freelance site is Upwork. Larger numbers of freelancers get work from there. It offers many categories, such as music freelance jobs. You just need to sign up, make your profile appealing and you will be hired if you promote your skills. The payment can be arranged as you wish, and it charges a certain fee for freelancers. Monster offers a great deal of jobs world widely, not only for musicians, and not exclusively stay-at-home jobs. The better account resume, the better job offers you are likely to get. A simple search engine offers exploring job opportunities fast. Peopleperhour  is another freelance job finding website that offers many job categories. Being here among best freelance websites for musicians is the nicely done transparent search engine that gives you direct insight into pricing, posting time and ease of access in terms of sending proposals. You can also check our list of 10 Best Freelance Websites for Programmers.
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6 Hardest Instruments to Play for Kids in an Orchestra

Kids are very curious and enjoy new things. Whatever you give them, they will try to learn how to use it and play with it. But the problem is that nothing can hold their attention for too long and they can transfer to 4 different things in only one day. Especially if the thing they picked is too hard for them. They would either find their own way of playing with it or just leave it in the corner to collect dust. They might regret it some day, but there is no way they would ever pick it up by themselves. On the other hand, if you decide to push them hard, there is a big chance that they will resemble you one day and keep playing this instrument although they hate it. Sometimes, they won’t dare to go against you until they are too old to throw that one instrument away but it might be too late for them to start learning a new one. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 6 hardest instruments to play for kids in an orchestra.

But there are two sides of every story. Your child might even appreciate your effort to make him or her play it at an early age. Your child might even be a wunderkind that will master some of these instruments in less than a year. If so, there can be a long career waiting for them in life and they can be thankful to you for the rest of their lives. But the thing is, you can never assume right. There is always a chance that you will misread the signs and that both you and your child will consider you as a bad parent, at least in this matter. My honest advice is to give your child a chance to meet all instruments that they can reach in their lives and decide on their own. Your job is to practice with them and provide a tutor if needed, but make sure that your child is a fan of him or her because I guarantee you that he or she would stop playing it just because of the teacher. However, if you want your child to start with something simpler for a beginner, you should check our list of 5 Best Instruments For a Child to Learn First.
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10 Top Smokeless Cigarettes Brands in America

As for me, I tried cigarette when I was five, I think. My elder brother encouraged me, and we smoked from our father’s cigarettes. It was horrible. I coughed, my eyes were in tears. However, my father smoked one of the strongest cigarettes ever. It is a well-known fact that smoking can cause lung cancer, and many other serious and fatal diseases.  In addition, their advertising has decreased compared to previous years, as well as the sales rate, according to Federal Trade Commission Cigarettes Report from 2013. However, even though the public is well introduced with anti-smoking campaigns and movements, there are still a big number of smokers all over the world. I am afraid I smoke, too. Insidermonkey experts made a list of top smokeless cigarettes brands in America.

It is very interesting because I began smoking only three years ago. I smoke menthol flavored cigarettes, which is eventually the most popular flavor. Smoking regular cigarettes is starting to get out of fashion. They are smelly, dangerous for your health and moreover, inappropriate for most of the places. Comparing to 1950s when smoking was IN and you could light up a cigarette everywhere, even on a plane, nowadays smoking is getting prohibited in most of the public spaces. Nowadays it’s very strange to see in former movies that characters could smoke everywhere, in restaurants, and even in a friend’s house without asking the host. If feel interested or if you are a smoker too, you can also check our list of price of cigarettes by state: 10 most expensive states.
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10 Worst Cigarettes to Smoke for Your Health

As for me, I tried cigarette when I was five, I think. My elder brother encouraged me, and we smoked from our father’s cigarettes. It was horrible. I coughed, my eyes were in tears. However, my father smoked one of the strongest cigarettes ever. It is a well-known fact that smoking can cause lung cancer, and many other serious and fatal diseases.  In addition, their advertising has decreased compared to previous years, as well as the sales rate, according to Federal Trade Commission Cigarettes Report from 2013. However, even though the public is well introduced with anti-smoking campaigns and movements, there are still a big number of smokers all over the world. I am afraid I smoke, too. Insidermonkey experts made a list of the worst cigarettes to smoke for your health.

We have picked three cigarettes brands from our original article: Maverick, Newport (menthol), and Lucky Strike. Tar content in Maverick is 19, and it contains 1.3 of Nicotine. Besides nicotine and tar, a package of filtered Maverick cigarettes has 18 milligrams of carbon monoxide. Its original brand was Harley Davidson and it is owned by ITG Brands LLC. They are made in USA and Austria. The second one is Newport (menthol), its tar content is 20, nicotine 1.5. Newport comprises around 35% of menthol cigarettes sales in U.S. It was introduced to the public in 1957, and it is one of the largest selling brands in African-American market. This hard pack consists of 18 mg of carbon monoxide. Lucky Strike is a famous cigarette brand; it has already been smoked in many American films. And if you are interested in the opposite, check out 5 Healthiest Cigarettes with the Least Chemicals! Let’s begin!
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10 Least Aerodynamic Cars Ever Made

Aerodynamics is a science about the way air interact with the moving bodies, how it goes around and inside those bodies. Its biggest concerns are aircraft and cars, mainly because of the speed, but it is also used while building bridges, homes, and even the balls. It has been the part of the car manufacturing practice since the early age when car engineers started developing a lot faster cars but soon realized that wind resistance has highly affected the speed of the car. The first improvements were made on the racing cars, but it soon became the practice among every other model. Do Fiat Multipla, the AMC Pacer or Pontiac Aztec belong on the list? Although those are some weird looking cars the answer is no, this is not the ugliest car competition. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 10 least aerodynamic cars ever made.

The aerodynamics of each car is affected by 4 forces: weight, thrust, lift, and drag. The changes the engineers make on any of them automatically changes the way the car moves. Besides these forces, the shape of the car also has a lot of the influence on the length of the car floats through the air. These effects are usually measured by the wind tunnel, but engineers also found the way to figure the Cd out by using special computer programs. But what is the wind tunnel and how does it work? The wind tunnel is actually a huge tunnel filled in with the gigantic fans. During the ride, fans are moved to simulate the real world conditions and change their speed. During this ride, outside the tunnel is a group of engineers that use computers for measuring the capacity of the air flows around the vehicle and the reaction of different parts of the car. You can also check our list of 10 Best Selling Luxury Car Brands in the US.
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10 Highest Paying Most Promising Medical Specialties of The Future

So you have just decided to enroll into a medical school and now you are wondering what the highest paying most promising medical specialties of the future are. Our experts recently published an article in which we can find some useful suggestions about this topic. In their article you can read which specialties are the most respected, so you can use the article as a guide. With technology changing, healthcare will also change. So it is worth choosing a specialty that will change a lot in the future, because you can find lot of opportunities in this field. Here is the article by Insidermonkey experts of 10 highest paying most promising medical specialties of the future, if you want to know more details.

It is very important to choose the best school for yourself, as it will influence the quality of education, your future career and of course your overall educational experience. Before choosing a school you should decide the specialty. What are you interested in? Can you see yourself as a surgeon while operating others? Or would you like to deal with children? Fortunately there are lots of specialties to choose from in the health industry, but if you know in advance what you want to be – it can help you during those times and long period when you have to learn a lot. If you choose a specialty that is highly respected you can earn enough money to repay your student debt, but you can still have a normal living standard. You can also check our list of 11 Richest Doctors in the World.
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15 Best Places for Kids’ Birthday Parties in NYC

As for me, I have always wanted a big and awesome birthday party but when we children there were not too many possibilities to go, so we had parties at home. Nevertheless I really enjoyed all of them, and I have lots of wonderful memories from my childhood. So we can discover the best places with Insidermonkey now, an as nothing is more memorable than that super cool Darth Vader-themed birthday party you had at the gymnastics club when you turned four, or your cousin’s party at the giant indoor bounce house. Creating a birthday celebration that will stay with your kids long past the point of them actually being kids is an amazing experience. Here, Insidermonkey experts made a list of best places for kids’ birthday parties in NYC.

We have picked two places from the list for now: Ample Hills Creamery and Bounce ‘N Play. Ample Hills Creamery is located in Gowanus. It is locally operated and owned, this huge ice cream wonderland has large party space and roof deck. Parties last for two hours, with a sundae bar, craft time, and fun with an ice cream-churning bike. Bounce ‘N Play is in Astoria. If your children like flying high for their special day, try this amazing indoor paradise with them. They will surely love it. You can find bouncy houses, jungle gyms, bouncy slides, and other interactive toys are available for all parties, while extras (like rock climbing, karaoke, pizza and ice cream, character appearances, etc.) can be requested for an extra fee. If feel interested about kids birthday party, you can also check our list of children’s birthday party food ideas.
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6 Kid Friendly Things To Do in NYC This Weekend

It's the weekend we've all been waiting for: Labor day for kids! Boohoo! Partaking in our favorite Labor Day activities (and plenty of other great events) will ensure you make the most of your last weekend before you send the kids back to school. Try these amazing things to do with kids on Labor Day weekend if you're hanging around town, or if you're planning a last-minute getaway, peruse our top Labor Day weekend getaways. For those who haven’t secured a Hampton invite or fled to Burning Man for the weekend, fear not -- Labor Day weekend in the city promises to be far more exciting than sitting in Montana traffic. The long weekend is packed with a full roster of BBQ and beach parties, there’s no work on Monday, and it’s your last chance to wear white pants. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 6 kid friendly things to do in NYC this weekend.

The Big Apple may not seem like the most fun place in the world for little ones. Surprisingly, finding fun activities for kids (even ones that the whole family can enjoy taking part in) is not as difficult as you might think out here in NYC. Whether your family is more into something physically active, an experience revolving around tasty treats, or even some sight-seeing, there is no shortage of things to do on a nice weekend in the city that your kids will love. In looking for some great kid-oriented activities for a nice family weekend in New York City, we consulted several sources, but the one that helped us the most was My Little Nomads. Keep reading to learn more things to do in NYC this weekend.
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10 Best Hotel Rewards Credit Cards of 2017

There are plenty of great travel rewards cards out there — so many, in fact, that in can be hard to narrow down your choices. One way to start whittling down the best picks for you is to think about your travel goals. If you’re looking to earn free flights or work toward elite status with a frequent flyer program, a co-branded airline card is likely your best option. However, if your main goal is to earn free stays at hotels and enjoy some nice perks along the way, consider the following cards, many of which offer free nights as a sign-up offer or an account anniversary bonus. If you’re specifically looking for a credit card to earn points toward free hotel nights, though, Insidermonkey experts made a list of 10 best hotel rewards credit cards of 2017.

Like many industries, hotels and resorts have undergone a massive change in the information age: Booking is done primarily online, and there’s a long-running competition between online travel agencies and hotels, who prefer that customers book directly with them. Hotels are fighting back with loyalty programs and branded credit cards that offer deep discounts, exclusive perks, and lucrative rewards to members and cardholders. But no one travels the same, and different hotel cards offer different perks. We’ve developed a list of the best hotel credit cards based on rewards rates, annual fees, signup bonuses, and perks. On a related matter, Insidermonkey has also compiled a list of the 10 best hotel rewards programs for business travelers, which you won’t want to miss if you’re a frequent business traveler.
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5 Biggest Companies in The Construction Equipment Rental Industry

There are several benefits to rent the necessary equipment instead of buying it. If a company rents the equipment, it doesn’t need to buy or rent large areas to keep the machinery there, when they are not in use. The rental industry is gaining momentum because of several inherent advantages that it has, like controlled expenses and inventory, better risk management, saving on storage and maintenance, reduced downtime, and capital conservation. These companies provide customers by equipment, tools, machinery and vehicles of all sizes for rent rent to construction contractors and industrial users, as well as DIY customers. The US equipment rental revenue is estimated to reach about $49 billion in 2017 and $56 billion by 2020. It is estimated that the North American equipment rental industry’s revenue grew by 4% year-over-year in 2016. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 5 biggest companies in the construction equipment rental industry.

We have picked one company from our list for now. Home Depot Inc., the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S, opened tool rental centers within its chain stores in the 1990s. Today the rental business has grown into a vast segment of Home Depot Inc. business, which is be classified into two segments – Truck rental and Tool repair. Apart from tools rental, they also offer equipment rentals, all for general construction purposes. The company provides a wide range of professional-quality tools and equipment for rent, including concrete and demolition tools, generators, moving and lifting equipment, and power tools at competitive prices. Home Depot Inc. rental business definitely benefits from its huge customer base and vast geographic footprint. Customers can rent equipment from over 1,000 Home Depot Inc. You can also check our list of 10 largest construction companies in NY and NJ.
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7 Best Cocktail Making Classes in NYC

I dream of having pool parties where all of our friends would gather around on a sunny day, eat some light snacks and enjoy cocktails with little umbrellas and olives. But there are few problems: first of all, I only have a small pool for children and, the second is, I have no idea how to mix cocktails. The thing is, we can learn everything online. For example, I learned to prepare some dishes by copying online recipes. The problem was, I had to throw many plates before I managed to get it done right. Same case with cocktails. Even if I do everything by the books, something usually goes wrong. Honestly, the biggest problem I am facing when I am mixing some cocktail, especially the ones that have to be cooled a bit before the serving is the density. I never know how the mixture should look like. Insidermonkey experts made a list of the 7 best cocktail making classes in NYC.

But no matter how good the taste is, it still means that can buy the biggest pool in the store, I would still have no cocktails to serve and there is no cocktail party without cocktails. It is like asking someone to come over for dinner and serving them coffee instead. But there are bartenders willing to share their secrets and show you around. Of course, some of them will charge you big time, but there are also the ones more accessible for us mortals as well. Especially if you live in New York City where you can learn basically everything for less money. From dancing, home crafts, cooking, and even making drinks. New York City offers a ton of options when it comes to classes, so it’s only natural that cocktail making is a popular choice. If you’re afraid of acid reflex, but still want to try your hand at bartender, you should take a look at the 6 least acidic alcoholic drinks.
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10 Simple Physics Experiments With Everyday Materials

Everyone can be exited about some science or physics projects. Generally kids get exited about physics projects but not only kids but also adults also get exited about science projects. today we will talk about some physics projects which can be done by very simple materials. Today, just like a long time ago, there are people who understand and people who don’t understand the laws of physics and how they actually work. This is the main reason why people are so impressed with them and often ask “How did you do that?!” We can all agree that science is awesome. And you can bring that awesomeness into your very own home with these DIY experiments you can do right now with ordinary everyday items. Gere is the list by Insidermonkey experts of 10 simple physics experiments with everyday materials.

If you are a professor, on the other hand, you can also show these experiments to your students in a very simple but fun and interesting way. They will get the physical laws quicker and will remember them probably for the rest of their lives. Some of them will even remember how their professor passed his knowledge about physics to them and they will do the same for their children. Also It is interesting to try all kinds of different experiments at home to entertain yourself and your friends as well. However, despite that you can use a physical experiment to impress someone special or if you have children teaching them physical experiments and how the physics works could have a positive impact on them. For example, maybe they will get into the physics world so much they would want to explore it even more. If you want to, you can also check our list of 10 Winning Science Fair Projects For High School.
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10 Winning Science Fair Projects For High School

For some people, high school is the most challenging period in life. For others, it is the greatest period when they get to experience everything that they won’t be able to do for the rest of their life. While, for the third group, this is the period when they make the biggest effort to prove their capabilities and explore their potentials. Children are under a lot of pressure nowadays, especially at school. They need to keep up with other students, to try hard and put a lot of effort into being a good student in order to secure a good future. They struggle to get good grades and make their parents proud of them or they strive to compete with others in the classroom. Anyway, the pressure on them is pretty big and we get that. It’s not always easy to understand why we need to try so hard. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 10 winning science fair projects for high school.

The first group usually deals with frequent bullying that is present in high school since… well, since the high school as an institution exists. There were always self-called ‘’cool kids’’ that everyone admired and basically got to do everything they wanted and got to molest everyone they wanted. On the other hand, there were kids that were either called nerds or had some other characteristic that made them the perfect target for bullying and, as the time passes, there are new ways to get to them. Nowadays, the most spread is verbal and cyber bullying that is already too scary but it is even worse when you realize that the majority of these kids end up by committing suicide. You can also check our list of 6 Biggest Science Festivals Around the World.
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11 Countries That Have The Most Child Labor

In ancient Greece, children are not considered to be persons until they reach the age of 18. Until then, they are just tiny creatures someone needs to take care of and after they were old enough, they started working along with their family. The day they turned 18, they became the official residents with rights. After a while, people started paying attention to their education, but the whole relationship between adults and kids remained the same and it wasn’t until the 18th century when people started paying attention to these tiny humans’ feelings and mental health. The interesting thing is that before this all started, children were the biggest blessing and Romans, for example, hired tutors for their children that had to follow children anywhere and raise them properly along with providing them the proper education. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 11 countries that have the most child labor.

Unfortunately, not every part of the world passed the 18th century in this matter. There are some parts of the world that still uses children as the cheap working force and don’t allow them to have a proper childhood, but make them work in unhealthy, unsafe environment in order to get the most profit for themselves. So why do people do that? Well, do the math. Children are either obligated to work or their parents don’t have enough money for living. That’s why children seek for whatever job they can get for the lowest salary. On the other hand, employers would have to pay more than a double to adult to do the same job, which means that they would spend the extra cash and, after the product was sold, he would get the lower profit. You can also check our list of 11 Countries with the Highest Rates of Human Trafficking in the World.
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6 Free Coding Websites For Kids

It is never early for kids to master computer science. After all, we live in a world where everything is spinning around computers and the web, so why not to allow our children experience it at the early age? I usually love the fact that children are like sponges. They can copy everything they see and they learn it pretty fast. The problem is when they see some things that they are still too small to do, like messing with electricity or heating the oven. I swear, I get the urge to throw away my oven when I see my son touching it. But he is too young to understand what can happen, so here I am, chasing him every single day not to get his hands on everything he sees. Here, Insidermonkey experts made a list of 6 free coding websites for kids.

But even though he is too young and he still can’t talk with being completely understood by everyone, even me sometimes, I am shocked by all the things he managed to do with computers. Although some of them were done by accident, it is still impressive. He is always around the house and both my husband and I are working on computers. On the bright side, he is never bored by watching us working and he tries from time to time to take over our business. The thing that is impressive is that he already learned how to work with a keyboard and the mouse and he already knows what programs are from typing and how to enter them. He is even better with smartphones. He knows how to call, how to text, and the thing that he loves the most is taking selfies. If you feel interested you can also check our list of 8 apps for teaching children coding skills.
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10 Biggest Influencers in the Construction Industry

In every industry, you’ll find a number of businesses, experts, and publications that have a large influence on where the industry goes, what topics are discussed, and how change is implemented. The construction industry is no different. If you’re looking for some of the top influences in the industry today, this list will give you an idea of where to start. The people, companies, and publications listed here were selected due to their online presence and content posted to social media sites. Construction industry plays a big role on a global level. When we say ’’construction’’, we are taking many fields into consideration. There are a house and office buildings, road paving, bridges, painting, but also the repair and renewing old constructions as well as the demolition. Insidermonkey experts made a list of biggest influencers in the construction industry.

If there weren’t for construction workers, we would still live in hand-made houses of mud and walk on rocky roads. So, even without any specific name mentioned, you can see how important this industry is. It is meant for improving our infrastructure and the living condition in general. But, besides developing the world in that one sense, construction industry also has a big role in the economic increase. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ database, the number of employees in this industry is the fastest-increasing among all. According to their site, each year, the number of employees in this area is increased by around 13%. And, with the all technological development, it is assumed to be a lot more developed in the future. If feel interested you can also check our list of 11 Biggest Construction Companies in Europe.
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9 Museum Sleepovers For Kids and Adults in NYC

As for me, I have always loved visiting museums but I have never had any opportunity to sleep there, so I am really interested in these offers now. You can take the entire family to these places and enjoy enjoying live jazz music alongside gigantic dinosaur fossils, to getting a morning wake-up call from some peacocks, a museum sleepover will be the most unique thing we’ve ever heard of happening in NYC today. As there are lots of museums in New York, it is famous for its museum culture. It has a long standing and rich history, therefore you can find any kind exhibitions you would like to see. You can visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art (or The Met, as it is known) and The Cloisters, and many other ones. Insidermonkey experts made a list of museum sleepovers for kids and adults in NYC.

You can read a little of the main article from here. We have picked 3 museum from the original list. American Museum of Natural History: “A Night at the Museum”; The Bronx Zoo: “Family Overnight Safari”; and Queens Zoo: Scout Overnight Program. American Museum of Natural History: “A Night at the Museum” offers sleepovers at the age of 6-13, it costs $129 each. It is Central Park West. Do you remember the movie ‘Night at the Museum”? This special night will take you close to this great movie. You can enjoy the adventures of the characters, explore the museum exhibits after it is closed to the public, and you can take part in a late night fossil search with flashlights, and sleep all together in an exhibition hall. The Bronx Zoo: “Family Overnight Safari” has offers from the age of 5 an up, it costs $175 each. After the sun goes down you will have a very special experience with your family, as if you were at a real safari. If you’re looking for a museum experience outside of NYC that doesn’t come with the nighttime raucous, also check out our list of the most visited museums in the US.
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10 Free Trial Classes For Children in NYC

Now that the summer holiday is about to break, you may want to find some kind of classes for your children. You may be busy all around the year so you need to search something for the kids. Something that is fun and useful. Obviously it’s not very productive if you let them sit in the room for the whole of the summer. It’s good if you can find some, but of course it can happen that your kids don’t like the programs those classes offer. Luckily there are classes that are willing to offer trial classes for free, so you can decide with you kids if the programs fit for them or not. In this case you don’t risk your money with paying the whole semester. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 10 free trial classes for children in NYC.

As for me, I think it’s a pretty good idea. Extracurricular activities have lots of benefits for you children, for instance it gives them structure, additional education. Fortunately there are so many programs in New York City that it’s absolutely not a problem to find the appropriate ones. From dancing to cooking, to exercise and music, there are too many options to count. My Gym offers multiple locations around the city, and lots of fitness focused classes, such as Zumba, ballet, karate and many more. This is perfect choice for you if you want to encourage your children to lead a healthy life. You can have free trials just to see if your kids enjoy the courses. There are also some institutes like Songs for Seeds and The Art Farm in the City. If feel interested, you can also check our list of 17 fun classes to take in NYC.
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10 Prenatal Massage Spots For Moms in NYC

If you are expecting a baby you really deserve a pleasant break in order to take a deep breath and relax. It is extremely wonderful feeling if you have a massage but when expecting a baby it’s much more pleasant, as you are carrying a baby around 24/7. Massages are known for relieving stress and muscle tension, while also promoting health. As for me, I love having massages and when I am pregnant I will surely get prenatal massages in the future. According to American Pregnancy Association, there are many benefits if you get prenatal massages, such as reduction of swelling, hormone regulation, and improvement of nerve pain. We can learn from studies that massage therapy during pregnancy improves labor and newborn health; what’s more it decreases symptoms of depression. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 10 prenatal massage spots for moms in NYC.

Prenatal Massage Center of Manhattan is owned by Anne Heckheimer. She has been a certified massage therapist since 1998 and she opened the center in 2001. Ms Heckheimer is also a personal trainer and offers prenatal and postpartum personal training if you want to learn it later on. Maternal Massage And More offers you range of services, for example prenatal massage to labor support and postpartum, baby massages. Janey Markovits is the owner, and has been certified massage therapist since 1997. You will get a special body cushion that allows you to lay safely and comfortably on your stomach while getting the massage. The YinOva center is run by husband and wife, Dr. Jill Blakeway and Dr. Noah Rubinstein, who are both acupuncturists. You can find a combination of Chinese and Western medicine. If you feel interested you can also check our list of 25 best states for massage therapists.
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10 Most Common Non-poisonous Snake Species in the World

Are you afraid of snakes? Do you live in a place where you don’t have snakes at all? Then, you are lucky. As for me I live in a place where there aren’t snakes at all, and I consider myself very lucky because I am extremely afraid of snakes. According to reports there are about 94,000 deaths that were caused by snakes in the world.But actually the majority of snakes are generally non-venomous, and they can find all over the world except some places such as Antarctica, Iceland, Ireland and Newfoundland.  New Zealand is also known for not having any indigenous snake species. There are species that are regarded to be non-venomous but as a matter of fact they produce some kind of toxins with which they kill their prey, like some rat snakes and garter snakes. Insidermonkey experts made a list of the most common non-poisonous snake species in the world.

And of course snakes have teeth that are mostly used just for biting or grabbing their pray. In connection with humans these snakes are harmless, except for some big constrictor snakes. Some of the harmless snakes are kept at home as pets. Snakes are divided into more than 20 families with around 3,400 recognized species and lots of subspecies. Most worldly widespread and the biggest snake family consisting mostly of non-venomous species is the Colubrid family, and snakes belonging to it are known as colubrids. Anyhow, some of the pet snakes, especially above mentioned large constrictor snakes can sometimes act violently and strangle their owners, so handling snakes is not a naive thing. But to be sure which snakes you should certainly avoid, take a look at 20 Most Venomous Snakes in the World.
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8 Apps for Teaching Children Coding Skills

You can learn everything now with just typing it down on your browser or downloading apps on your smartphone. But not just you. Even your child can learn some useful thing by using apps. They can learn to make a difference between colors, animals, numbers, but you can make them a bit more advanced with our chosen apps for teaching children coding skills. Nowadays, everything is spinning around the Internet and working as a web developer or a programmer seems to be the best call for everyone, including your kids. After all, it is better for them to start learning some basic skills for something that can help them later in life while they are still young than spending their days playing games or watching cartoons and movies that aren’t suitable for their age. Insidermonkey experts made a list of apps for teaching children coding skills.

Speaking of age, time changes. Unlike us, that were supposed to play outside, come home covered in mud, be able to watch cartoons 30 minutes per a day, not because our parents were too strict, but because we lived in that time and there was basically nothing else to do for us, kids today have much wider options for spending their free time. And even if you are against them spending the whole day in front of the TV or a computer or if you are against them getting their first smartphone as soon as they start the first grade, you can’t allow your child to be left behind. Every child will come to school carrying their own phone, playing some games, and even texting. And it is better for you and your child to get him one so he could always let you know where and who is he with. If you feel interested you can also check our list of 5 Easiest Coding Languages to Learn for First-Time Learners.
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10 Science Activities For Toddlers and Preschoolers

There are some awesome science activities for toddlers for a fun science theme, learning all about science. When I think of science activities, I often just think of science experiments for the kids to do. But science is so much more than that. Its weather, and nature, and biology and so much more. I actually had a hard time when I jotted down areas of science. Science can also be classifying and sorting and physics, which all to me, tends to blend in with mathematics. So I left certain areas of those out of this selection of science activities for toddlers. We tend to think that science is so hard that even adults have difficulties understanding it sometimes, let alone children. But in fact, science can be simplified and used in a manner which children will not only understand, but will like it, too. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 10 science activities for toddlers and preschoolers.

But how can you explain a difficult and complex science concept to a toddler or a preschooler, you might ask? Well, as we have already mentioned before, explaining might be altogether unnecessary when working with children. They like to see, feel, and experience things so perhaps the best way is to concentrate on that. Observe things together and test things to see what happens. The key is in asking questions, as every scientist does before he decides to test certain things. Act like a scientist and explore the nature together. PBS parents contains great tips on how to approach this matter so you can check it out. It is very important to encourage your kids to develop their thinking skills and not to simply give all the answers right away. You can also check our list of 18 Fun Problem-Solving Activities for Preschoolers.
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10 Countries That Have the Most Debt in 2017

We are now living in a world where interest rates are super-low, even negative in some cases, across some of the richest nations. This means it is cheaper for people and governments to service their debts while also promoting spending. The World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Survey looks at the financial health and risks of countries around the world. One of the most interesting and important rankings is actually the level of government debt. By looking at level of gross government debt as a percentage of GDP, it can indicate how able a country is to pay back debts without incurring further debt. Basically, the lower the debt-to-GDP ratio the better. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 10 countries that have the most debt in 2017.

Nevertheless, a country’s national debt is different from the debt that consumers typically take on via credit cards or their banks. Government debt is the account of all money that a nation’s central government has borrowed, but not yet paid back with taxes collected. A government goes into debt when it fails to collect enough revenue and taxes to cover spending. That shortfall is called a deficit, but it adds to the national debt. Low interest rates mean cheaper repayments, which makes it easier for governments, corporations and individual to borrow and service their debts. When a country’s national debt is reported, it’s a measure of the total amount a central government has borrowed and needs to repay. If you feel interested you can also check out our list of 7 Countries with Highest Debt to GDP.
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10 Best Selling Products in 2016

As the e-commerce marketplace steadily grows more crowded and the internet more vast, it can be hard to test every option out there in search of the best value for your dollar. Who has the time? The goal for us is to make navigating all of the options easier and to help you make the most of your money on the products you care about. In order to do that, we have to find out what it is our readers care about in the first place. Days like Amazon’s Prime Day where over 100,000 items are all heavily discounted is one exaggerated way for us to see how on the mark we really are with what we feature. Since a high percentage of readers are taking advantage of thousands of deals in one day, it's a pretty great opportunity for us to look at what it is you guys want. Insidermonkey experts made a list of 10 best selling products in 2016.

Thanks to being around the block a few times, we’ve gotten pretty good at anticipating needs and trends, but some things still creep up and surprise us. For instance, it probably doesn’t surprise anybody that external chargers and smart home devices earned more than a few spots in the top best-selling products from 2016 for Insidermonkey Picks readers. However, the dark horse that took the 1st spot was a car mount that normally costs about $8. A good old-fashioned flash drive came in at the fourth spot. Data like this helps us get better at talking about the subjects that matter most to our readers, and it’s something we take seriously. We're excited to come back better than ever this year, reading through our lists and checking them twice against what you did (and didn’t) buy for yourself. You can also check our list of 10 Best Consumer Products in the World.
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11 Fun, Awesome Things to Do in Belgrade

Have you ever visited Europe especially in Serbia? If not you should know about this topic that was recently published. Belgrade is Serbia’s capital city, with a population of 1.6 million. It is a beautiful, busy city that is continually growing. It is a very pleasant city without modern skyscrapers or wide avenues. But of course it’s not boring its nightlife is exciting and amazing. You can find everything you are interested in there, for example: many different tastes in restaurants, you can go clubbing to places with jazz, rock, alternative, trance and other kinds of music. It offers great choice of some fancy or domestic cuisine restaurants. The Serbian cuisine is famous you can taste lot of delicious meals here. Insidermonkey experts made a article of fun, awesome things to do in Belgrade.

Belgrade offers you cheap prices of things you can do here, from food and drinks to museums, festivals, and other activities. Also you can find affordable accommodations, too. So we have chosen some places: Mount Avala, Visit some of the “splav”s, and Belgrade zoo. Mount Avala is a popular place to go if you like hiking, it is hardly can be called a mountain as it is 511 meters high, but you will gain spectacular view over the landscape. You can reach it with public transportation as well, but I think it’s much better if you go there on foot. It’s also a favorite place for picnics for families, friends and lovers. The Monument to the Unknown Hero is worth visiting as well, it was built on the remains of medieval Fortress Žrnov. If you feel interested to visit Serbia you can also check out our list of 11 Best Restaurants in Belgrade, Serbia.
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