5 steps for expats in negotiating apartments for rent
1. Make sure all parties write down and sign any new terms In the UK we have a culture of making sure all agreements are written down and signed to ensure they are binding, don’t think otherwise while negotiating to…
Where do they get those names?
Secretary. Man O’War. Affirmed. barbarian. Swirl. Where, you may have wondered once or twice over the years, did racehorses get those crazy names? The rules for naming and registering a racehorse are quite complicated. It starts with the Jockey Club,…
Leadership and risk taking
Most of us could remember someone we consider to be a good leader and we could even describe certain characteristics that they exhibit, such as being charismatic, inspiring, motivated, etc. But are these characteristics enough on their own and do…
How to organize your medicine cabinet
Just like your own cabinet, medicine cabinets can sometimes be quite messy, especially if you have a lot of medications stored. These days, with the booming pharmaceutical industry, you can find a wide variety of drugs being sold for different…
Astroturfing: Is buying friends good for you?
Who says you can’t buy friends? In the realm of social media, you can amass hundreds to thousands of followers overnight. Astroturfing, the practice of increasing your following on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, YouTube, and…
Human design perspective on behavior
Humans, as we know them today, have been successful as a species for many thousands of years. Over those millennia, a series of behaviors have sustained us and helped us survive in many different circumstances. Most of our behaviors have…
Video game consoles: a complete entertainment device
A video game console is an interactive entertainment device that, in addition to acting as a game console, also acts as a device for playing music, videos, DVDs, and online connectivity. So, we can say that game consoles not only…
3 smart tips on how to save money this Christmas
Christmas 2009 presents exciting challenges and opportunities for families as they prepare for the holiday. The recession has made everyone more cost conscious and many families are wondering how to celebrate the holiday with all the pomp and circumstance without…
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