The truly international celebrations are observed on the same day throughout the world. These include Christmas, New Year and Valentine's day. There are also some related festivities that, although observed in many places in the world, do not necessarily fall on the same day for each country. Among these are Mother's Day, Father's Day, Labor Day, National Heroes Day and Independence Day. For instance, Independence Day in the US falls on the...more
Who's a groomsman? To begin with, a groomsman is someone whose is close and important to the groom; it is someone the groom wants to be a visible part of his wedding. This title is often conferred to people with a close relationship to the groom such as a brother, father, cousin or a close friend.In our modern society the title can even be given to a woman this is due to the growing trend where men are asking women to be their attendants in which...more
I was in a meeting discussing things that I do not care about so I decided to fiddle around with my Blackberry. I opened my inbox and decided to respond to a client. I know it is rude but I just had to maximize my time. Multitasking, if you like, is the buzzword today. It is the buzzword among business executives. Accomplishing more in a limited time span is something that everyone must know how to do. Or is it? Well, the bad thing is when it came to me to respond to a question of the chair of the company, I realized I had not heard the question as I was busy replying to messages in my inbox. I wanted to ask him to repeat the question but I did not want to give the chair the impression that I was not in full attention to what was being discussed. I took the cue from the topic thread and tried to give my opinion about the proposed brochure printing design. I rattled off until my colleague nudged me to tell me that we have moved on to another topic. I was embarrassed but I tried to salvage the situation. This is the danger of multitasking. Studies showed that people distracted by incoming email and phone calls saw a 10-point fall in their IQs. How does a 10-point drop in an IQ equate...more
Not having enough space is a problem faced with by so many people, whether in a business or simply finding enough room in a house. Whereas those trying to find storage in a house can simply have a de-clutter and get rid of all unnecessary items, businesses have an obligation to ensure that documents are kept safe and sound for a specified amount of...more
San Diego is over 372 square miles of shining buildings, diverse peoples, industrious work days, and engaging night life. With so much culture and creativity packed into this one city, you are bound to be touched, just a bit, by some of the performing arts San Diego brings to life. When you peer at the city sky line from Shelter Island you are...more
Whenever a cell phone tower site lease is on the table, there are many things that need to be discussed and negotiated in order for the land owner and the cell phone company to come to an agreement that offers maximum profitability for them both. For the land owner, it can quickly become confusing and stressful to try to sort through stipulations, laws and contract clauses, which is why there are companies out there who serve as mediators and liasons between the two parties at the negotiation tables. If you have been approached by a cell phone company about a lease for a tower to be built on your property, here are some things you must know.The cell phone company will undoubtedly put in the contract that they should be able to gain access to the land that the tower will be built on at any time without your additional consent. This is standard, so do not waste your effort arguing this point. Be sure that you negotiate a lease for you that clearly states that the access is fine but that the wireless carrier will only have access to the part of the property with the tower on it. Their access needs to be limited to the tower site only. Require that the wireless carrier secures...more
If you are planning to install a new fence, it is important that you consider all of the options available. If you are replacing an old fence, you may be attached to its material, but it would be a bad idea to not fully consider your options because...more
You are so lucky to have just been told by the doctor that you are going to have a son. It is indeed delightful to decorate a nursery to welcome your little bundle of joy home. When you search through the internet, hundreds of result are found which...more
In July 2010, the office of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) issued its annual audit report on IRS compliance initiatives. TIGTA's audit report covers trends in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collection and examination...more
Be Prepared for MBA InterviewIn this installment of MBA Interview Tips, I want to talk about applying when you're ready.At this stage of your life, if you're like most people your age, you probably feel that everything has to be done today. Each day...more
Training a horse is very exciting and challenging at the same time. When you care for a horse or are enthused about it, the best part is always riding. Riding is practically the finale in horse training. After teaching the horse to walk, paw, bow and...more
When you decide to move out and rent your first apartment it should be a joyful time full of excitement. However for many when they start to think about what documentation do I need to rent an apartment there is some sense of stress. It is nothing to...more