Sexual harassment has devastating consequences for not only the victims, but for the businesses involved as well. With many sexual harassment cases costing companies both large and small in the millions of dollars, it’s in a business’s best interest to take the proper steps to ensure the harassment never happens […]
The Fixer-Upper Loan The U.S. government has a number of programs that provide various types of guarantees for housing purchases and housing rehab. A popular loan for rehabbing a home is the FHA 203K loan administered by the Federal Housing Administration, a part of the Department of Housing and Urban […]
As an adult, I can honestly say that I get more pleasure from giving a meaningful gift than from receiving one. The Charm Bracelet: When my paternal grandmother’s first grandson (Andy) was born, my Aunt, Anne, (the new mother) wanted to give her own mother a gift. Anne recalls feeing […]
Since the invention of the light bulb, factories and office complexes have been built to accommodate electrical lighting. Certain sections of the premises require such lighting to be activated even during the day. So it should come as no surprise that electrical lighting in offices and homes incurs higher costs […]
While on a visit to Africa, there are quite a number of varying experiences you can take back with you among which is a fulfilling safari experience. The diversity of wildlife in Africa is so much that you are bound to completely enjoy walking and being driven around in African […]
Steve Ballmer recently stepped down as Microsoft CEO. His replacement, Satya Nadella, finds himself leading a company that has a number of serious issues that must be addressed in order to ensure Microsoft’s long-term survival and prosperity. Satya will be responsible for preserving and growing Microsoft’s core enterprise business. Large […]
You know that strange cylinder shaped thing in your basement? It has pipes coming out of it and it may make a few hissing noises from time to time. That’s your water heater, and it is one of the most essential items in your home. While other items in your […]
Autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attention-deficit disorder (ADD), and bipolar disorder are just some of the most common behavioral problems diagnosed in children and teenagers today. To treat these conditions, psychiatrists and primary-care doctors are quick to prescribe psychotropic drugs. Over the years, American children have become the most medicated […]
From time to time we panic when our air conditioners break down, especially when summer’s heat is at its peak. Without a second thought we simply call AC repair companies and pay for the services. However, this is not the first thing we should do. Although air conditioners need some […]
The city of Seattle, Washington is budding with innovative art galleries and has a commitment to local artists with an award-winning public art program that has artists designing everything from manhole covers to building pieces. Many Americans aren’t aware that Seattle is quite an “art mecca” right here on our own soil… […]