Student loan debt is spiraling out of control and changing the direction of a lot of young people’s lives. Rather than buying homes or saving for retirement, people straight out of college are saddled with huge amounts of debt. According to Value Penguin, the average student debt in the United States is $32,731. The costs […]
Professional translators need to take register into consideration when translating. It is not the same if a translator is translating a novel for children, a scientific article or a poem. It goes without saying that every audience is specific and the texts need to be adjusted to the audience’s professions, levels of maturity and needs. […]
Diamonds are always seen on the Hollywood Red Carpet and have been a tradition throughout the decades. The custom of wearing these precious stones fills the pages of fashion magazines and celebrity news websites. The presence of designer diamond watches, earrings, and necklaces on a personality during the Emmys or Oscar’s is not unintentional. The […]
Ever since human beings started working as part of an industrialized system, we’ve struggled with maintaining a healthy balance between socializing and doing our jobs. Roughly 66% of employees in the US do not strongly believe that they have a good work-life balance; it’s an issue that disproportionately seems to affect millennials, but it’s entirely […]
Forex trading is an interesting area of the financial market. It’s estimated that 90% of trading volume actually comes from day traders. Nearly all of them are using specialized Forex trading software to execute their trades. You need the right tools to trade in Forex. So how do you find the right trading software for […]
Food waste is a big problem locally and internationally. In Canada, about 396 kilograms of food is thrown out per person. In the U.S., that number is even higher at 415 kilograms (or 915 pounds) of food per capita. Corporate food waste is a major contributor, although individuals are also on the hook. An estimated […]
Today, I interviewed a former official of the Maryland State Government who worked for many years with Maryland Trade Ambassador, Philip Kapneck. Alan Gray: Thank you for doing this. I’m happy to help tell the story. Ambassador Kapneck served the State for 40 years, through consecutive administrations. That must be unprecendented. Yes, Ambassador Phillip Kapneck […]
If you asked me who I considered to be the most twisted individual ever, my answer would definitely be David Parker Ray. Also known as the Toy-Box Killer, this man kidnapped innocent women and brought them to his New Mexico home, where he would rape and torture them in a truck trailer that he had […]
If you asked me who I considered to be the most twisted individual ever, my answer would definitely be David Parker Ray. Also known as the Toy-Box Killer, this man kidnapped innocent women and brought them to his New Mexico home, where he would rape and torture them in a truck trailer that he had […]
This article explains what actions to take when you receive a hurricane watch or warning alert from the National Weather Service for your local area. It also provides tips on what to do before, during, and after a hurricane. Hurricane Basics What Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward […]