How do you know when your career waters are becoming too cold for comfort and it’s time for you to wade out? You don’t have to dip in your metaphorical toe to know that suddenly, after all these years, your longtime career seems to be running cold. The boss doesn’t require you at his/her beck […]
Exercise Your Choice When Selecting a Physical Therapist
It’s a scenario faced by many every day. You’ve been hit hard with a bout of sciatica, or are suffering from shoulder pain or maybe that “trick” knee is acting up again. Whatever the malady, the pain and frustration have sent you to the doctor…who in turn has written a prescription for physical therapy. With […]
Spain: Low Measures on the Happiness Index
Written by Cheyenne Sánchez Prieto · Translated by Nina Shield It seems that Spain is not very happy. According to a study by Carlos III University in Madrid [1] (uc3m) [es], Spaniards rank 49th in happiness out of the 112 countries polled. kdmskdfnwkjdThis happiness index [2] (pdf) is based not on subjective questions, but on […]
Virtual Office Do’s and Don’t’s
Whether it’s to save money, a reluctance to sign a lease or potential environmental benefits, virtual offices have become the solution for many start-up and small businesses. Fundamentals of the virtual office include a professional business address, a personal mailbox, live professional reception service, meeting facilities and video conferencing services. It’s easy to understand […]
Will Smith Doesn’t Understand Love
A recent issue of GQ featured an interview with the rapper Drake in which he mentions having lunch with box office mega-star Will Smith, whom Drake apparently sees as somewhat of a mentor. The most important thing he learned from Smith? Here’s Drake’s own words: “I had lunch with Will Smith and listening to him […]
Kenya: Media Under Fire for Expressing Ethnic Bias
By Judie Kaberia Media professionals in Kenya are warning journalists to guard against using inflammatory language when expressing their views on social media as they do in their day jobs. Hate speech in the Kenyan media was blamed for contributing to the widespread violence that followed the presidential election of December 2007. More than 1,100 […]