Planning a hotel stay? It’s smart to know a few tips that can make your experience more comfortable and enjoyable. Whether you’re on a vacation or a business trip, these practical hotel tips from hotel professionals can help you save money, stay safer, and avoid common pitfalls. 1. Ask for Fee Waivers Sometimes fees for...

In a groundbreaking move that may shape the future of work culture in Australia, Insignia Financial has announced the implementation of a 4-day workweek for its employees. This initiative marks a significant departure from the traditional 5-day workweek. A structure that has been the bedrock of the corporate world for decades. Insignia Financial’s decision is...

Left-handers have had their share of troubles in the past. Left-handedness was stigmatized and often thought of as an abnormality, a sign of weakness, or even demonic possession. To their disadvantage, children were forced to write with their right hands. Fortunately, we know there’s nothing wrong with being left-handed. Now, lefties take up about 10–15...

‘Tis the season to be jolly – but not without fair warning! With one of the busiest and most well-loved holidays around the corner, unfortunately, it’s a time when criminals come out of the woodwork. Crowded malls, stressed shoppers, and occupied minds make some people easy targets. Thieves love the holiday season because people can...

Cruise ships are marvels of engineering, designed to provide guests with luxurious experiences while navigating vast oceans. But beyond the restaurants, pools, and entertainment venues, there are a number of hidden features and lesser-known areas on a cruise ship. Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned traveler, here are 10 surprising secrets that most...

Opinion When confronted with an insult, your first reaction might be to snap back or feel hurt. However, maintaining your composure is a critical first step. By staying calm, you signal that you are in control of your emotions and the situation. “Calmness under pressure is often the most powerful response to aggression,” says psychologist...

When we are younger, we tend to consider every playmate and classmate our friend. Birthday parties in elementary school are large affairs with friends crowded around the table. As we grow older, this crowd diminishes. We begin to notice different kinds of friends, including those who are just casual acquaintances. We end up losing friends. Some friends...

No matter what type of relationship we have with someone – familial, friendship, or romantic relationship – we all want to feel seen, heard and appreciated. We want to feel loved and respected. Above all else, we want to feel important to the people who we have decided are important to us. What happens when those...

Family is everything. In the end, life boils down to the memories you made with the ones you love and cherish the most.  Written in ink, embroidered for life… Deb Mills from Clinton, Missouri, came up with an amazing idea to keep her family in each other’s hearts forever. She came up with a Thanksgiving...

A mom is that person who immerses the entirety of herself into another human being – her child. Science says that some of a baby’s DNA cells never leave the mother’s body, a phenomenon known as fetomaternal microchimerism. Some of the fetus’s cells escape from the uterus through the placenta and will be transported by...

Carbon dioxide is one of the most abundant and active gases causing the greenhouse effect, a process whereby the earth’s atmosphere traps radiation and heat from the sun, which results in global warming. CO2 is a naturally occurring gas that can either be produced or increased by things such as animal respiration, volcanic eruptions, deforestation,...

We know that fitness is important. Like it or not, we know that stronger bodies are long-lasting bodies and that strength, mobility, and endurance are all important markers of health. In the realm of health and well-being, a simple at-home test may hold the key to predicting a rather somber outcome — the possibility of...