Talks between International Atomic Energy Agency officials and Iranian nuclear negotiators stretched out over several days this past week. At the same time, efforts among European countries and the US to devise their own or new sanctions against Iran also continued. The implications of the European initiative to devise its own sanctions against Iran are difficult to estimate […]
Bad Personal Habits as Causes of Halitosis
It should be simple to keep bad breath at bay. While it is common knowledge that mouth fresheners act instantaneously, simple acts of personal hygiene can produce more lasting results. Most causes of halitosis are due to nothing more than carelessness or inconvenience. It is not always possible to brush teeth after a meal away […]
The art of starting a conversation
The best conversation starter is a genuine smile. It breaks the ice faster than any words can and it immediately lets people know what your intentions are. It is the human equivalent of a dog’s tail wag, yet so often we forget it – something you’d never see a dog do! For some reason we […]
Effective Business Communication
These days, the need to make presentations is increasing. From the home to the workplace; from different associations to religious bodies; individuals are constantly called upon to say one thing or the other in public. Employees are required to defend reports or present proposals to the board, a committee, a boss or colleagues. Team […]
Coping with the public smoking ban
For those of you who don’t know, the British government introduced a legislation whereby smoking is prohibited within an enclosed public space. Failure to comply with the new law will result in self-righteous remarks, reproving stares and the risk of a fifty pound ($100) fine. So basically a British smoker is one-step below a paedophile and […]
The Top 15 Nigerian Scams you should stay away from.
The Top 15 Nigerian Scams you should stay away from. 1.Invitation to visit the country. Sometimes, victims are invited to a country to meet real or fake government officials. Some victims who do travel are instead held for ransom. In some rumoured cases they are smuggled into the country without a visa and then threatened […]