Friday, April 26, 2024
One of the primary ways that people differ from the rest of the animal kingdom is through their sophisticated and extensive use of tools. This is something that has characterised even the earliest of human civilization. Looking at antique tools produced by toolmakers from different places, cultures and times provides […]
With more and more modern gadgets coming up on the market the next to expect would be a speculated smart watch being developed by Apple. According to Wall Street Journal on 3rd June Apple applied for trademark in Japan probably for the development of the controversial iWatch. Recent rumours about […]
Unsolved murders are sensational for many reasons, particularly because people are intrigued by the unknown. It's hard to imagine that some of the most highly publicized murder cases have never been solved, even after several decades of investigation. Unsolved cases have influenced many films and books, which are all an […]
Richard Branson, the founder and chairman of Virgin Group, is the owner of 400 companies. A self-made billionaire, the serial entrepreneur regularly shares his business knowledge and advice in newspaper columns and magazine articles, parting his pearls of wisdom about business management. And the best thing about Richard Branson´s advice […]
Employee screening tools such as drug testing are not limited to gigantic Fortune numbered corporations. Drug testing the employees is a proven method of screening potential applicants, and a valuable tool when make critical hiring decisions. Although some business owners might fear additional costs or administrative burdens, the truth is […]
For many years English country houses were the preserve of wealthy elites and only accessible to their friends and relatives. Popular TV shows like Downton Abbey have re-enforced this image, where the family are shown enjoying the house and are well looked-after by servants that have the use of the […]
Modern businesses need to be agile and flexible to succeed, so it comes as no surprise that the availability of smartphones and tablets has made it much easier for employees to be productive when out in the field. A powerful, portable device which is connected to high speed wireless networking […]
There have been many studies that confirmed the idea that people feel claustrophobic, if they don't have enough space around the house. This may happen for the ones that live in small condos or apartments and have a lot of stuff lying around. The idea here is to use the […]
GO WALKABOUT WINNER: Noosa, Qld Forget that bargain apartment next to the freeway -a good “walking town” is a better investment. A study from the Department of Health in Victoria found that women who walk daily to and from work can reduce their lO-year risk of cardio heart disease. Last […]
There is a fascinating genre in literature called bildungsroman that refers to the coming-of-age of the protagonist of the story on both the psychological and moral level. This transformation is one that is of interest to the world at large, seeing as it is something that every single person goes […]