Business
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Change your office décor with wicker furniture
Blog provided by Wicker Paradise Wicker furniture isn’t just for elegant home décor anymore. The unique artistry evident in wicker’s exterior appearance is easy to admire and appreciate in any setting, whether you’re at home or work. Wicker furniture might just be the thing to add some charm to your workspace’s ambiance. No one looks forward to sitting in a dry, colorless space for hours on end. If you’re allowed to change your office furniture, why not choose a chair that would be seen as an symbol of class in ancient Egypt or Victorian England? Throughout history, the exquisite stylings of wicker furniture have been linked with a noble, refined…
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How to Bridge the Gap Between Law and Business
Seeking to bridge the industry divide between business and law, one can take their litigation experience and break into the business world with the right tools. These tips will help provide you with the assortment of skills you’ll need to embrace the versatile nature of being an attorney. Taking the “Startup” Road One of the best places to break into a business role is within a startup. While it not be as easy or glamorous as it sounds, it provides an outstanding opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get to work – similar in the way that famed attorney Barry K. Rothman works within the industry. Show off your…
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The Activist Investor Explained
Lately, the term “activist investor” has become a prominent part of the public lexicon. It’s a useful way of categorizing a particular type of person who, beyond investing for retirement purposes, invests with a strategy intent on changing the world. Activist investors are motivated by all sorts of desires for the future, and anyone who chooses to invest can take an activist approach to their holdings. Here, we look at the term a little closer to try and pin down how an activist investor does what he or she does. What is the Activist Investor? The goal of an activist investor is someone, or a group or company, that approaches…
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How to Store Emergency Cash
In a world of electronic commerce, it may seem quaint to have a stash of paper currency in your home. But having some quickly accessible money could be a lifesaver if you are unable to withdraw cash from your bank account for some reason. The first step is to keep your stash a secret. There’s no reason to tell anyone other than trustworthy members of your household. If you let the word get around, the wrong type of person will inevitably find out and be tempted to break into your house. Wise homeowners have always used safes to protect their emergency cash. Contrary to what you see in the movies,…
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Don’t Expect Supermarket Growth to Suffer Anytime Soon
There are numerous reasons why supermarkets are successful in their market growth. There will almost always be significant growth in the supermarket industry. You’ve seen it. Supermarkets are sprouting up everywhere that they can to improve on making their brand become a household name. Marketing is king when it comes to exponential growth. You hear the commercials on the radio and you see them on the television. They’re practically everywhere. How They Plan To Grow The annual growth of the supermarket industry is far from what you think. In order for their stores to be successful, many of the major companies are taking market shares from one another to compensate.…
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The Connection Between Reason and Knowledge
By Phineas Upham Objectivists perceive reality for what it is. They do bring their own perceptions into a discussion, or an observation, but the pure philosophical stance is to try and perceive facts as they are without injecting bias or reason into them. However, reason is the basis of knowledge for all objectivist thinking. These two concepts seem at odds on the surface, yet Objectivism is keenly aware of the connection between reason and knowledge at all times. Man observes a phenomenon using his five senses to perceive it. He begins to form concepts based on those observations, and the brain (whether we are conscious of it or not) is…
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William F. Buckley: The Founder of the National Review
By Phineas Upham William F. Buckley founded the National Review, a conservative publication, in the year 1955. By 1962, he could add “syndicated columnist” to his CV as well. Buckley’s column ran in over 300 separate newspapers across the US, and his political editorials gained fame during TV’s Firing Line segments and a series of magazine and journals. He wrote 40 books over his lifetime, a great majority of which were spy novels. Buckley attended by didn’t graduate from the University of Mexico, because he was called to serve stateside in the U.S. Army when World War II broke out. During his time with the military, he became a second…
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The Real Fury Road: When Big Rig Seats Need an Update
Summary: Improving seats for truckers who do endurance hauling. For truckers, it can seem almost laughable when office workers complain about their seating. After all, they don’t have to consider the challenges that come with endurance hauling. However, much like office workers, truckers can benefit from many innovations and improvements to seating. From new cushions to reupholstering, updating your driver’s seat can improve your health and happiness. The Rigors of the Long Haul Endurance driving puts significant strain on the body and mind. Driver’s seats are suited to 4-5 hour drives at most, but truckers are often on the road for 8+ hours. Shock absorption, weight distribution, and posture are…
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Construction Claims What You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about the costs associated with construction claims.
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SuperCell’s Smash Hit
By Phineas Upham If you’ve heard of Clash of Clans, and you’re not playing it, chances are you’re wondering how a free-to-play video game could garner so much attention. Clash of Clans is a game where users attempt to build bases to defend against oncoming assaults, while launching base assaults of their own. Time is limited in this game, so the paid mechanic involves purchasing greater resources to upgrade or speed up construction of something. The game is extremely competitive, with players from all over the world working together to trade and raise armies. It’s made by a Finnish company called “Supercell.” They got their start in 2010, making a…
