Create a better work-life balance

Futurists and scientists of the last century spoke glowingly of the arrival of an age of leisure. Automation and computing would take over, they said, freeing the individual to pursue a rich, rewarding and balanced life. Instead, this is what modern life in the Western world has actually turned out to be. Employees work harder and longer. The unemployed live […]

Working from home: finding your niche as a virtual assistant

According to business experts Paul and Sarah Edwards, and a long list of other publications and experts, virtual home assistance is a booming business. Wikipedia defines a virtual assistant as an independent contractor who provides virtual assistance in the form of administrative, technical, and sometimes creative services to clients, typically other independent entrepreneurs, and individual and small business practices, such […]

Oppo A57: the phone for selfie addicts

In 2017, Chinese smartphone manufacturers have taken over all but the highest-end smartphone market. They have done this by exploiting almost every niche and making phones that are stellar devices that are also great value. The A57 from one of China’s biggest smartphone brands, Oppo, is the perfect example of these two trends. The A57 is a beautifully made phone […]

Carnival Elation Cruise Review

The Elation is a ship built in 1998 for Carnival Cruise Lines. She was the first ship to have the azipod propulsion system. Everything you read about Elation will include a little review about the azipod system. You might be wondering what the heck that is, so I’ll tell you. It’s a lot like having wheel drive sources in her […]

What are commercial banks?

Commercial banks are the financial institutions that offer financial services, solutions and consulting to organizations. According to a notification from the Ministry of Finance of India, a commercial banker in India is defined as ‘any person engaged in the business of emissions management, whether arranging in respect of the sale, purchase or subscription of securities as a manager, consultant, adviser […]

Professional ethics for interior designers

While we’ve all heard these things in the past, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of a busy design business and forget some of the basics, like ethics and professional standards. As practicing designers, we must always conduct ourselves in an ethical and professional manner. That said, you won’t please everyone all the time. Even […]

How to have a happy Easter

What are your favorite Easter memories from your childhood? On the hunt for Easter eggs? Biting into marshmallows? Biting your Easter bunnies’ ears? Or maybe the most magical part was the preparation: painting those eggs and anticipating the sweets you would receive. The Easter basket, with green grass and chocolate bunnies… maybe a stuffed chick or even a real duckling! […]

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