You have the checklist in your hands and everything seems to fall into place: the basket, the wrapping paper, the chocolate, the candy, a stuffed animal, maybe a gift card, maybe jewelry, and then you realize that They have been the same type of articles that your partner sees every 14th of the month since…
Erasmus Play If you’re an Erasmus student, you may want to consider finding student apartments in Plymouth, UK. Compared to other English cities, Plymouth’s cost of living is relatively low. You can expect to pay between seven hundred and eighty pounds per month on average. However, the cost of living in Plymouth may not be…
I have been seriously working on losing weight for about two and a half months now and many people have asked me what I am doing to be so successful. I answer: “The 3 W to lose weight!” Of course, they don’t know what the 3 W’s of weight loss are, so I’m quick to…
According to a study published in the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, more than half a million children with special needs turn 18 each year. However, turning 18 does not mean that the conditions that gave these children the “special needs” label have suddenly disappeared; indeed, most of these new adults will require as…
Hospitals are under competitive pressure to continually upgrade and expand their facilities. Aging infrastructure, new technologies, and the growing demand for more patient-friendly facilities create a constant need for construction and repair. Any of these activities has the potential to release dust, bacteria, and mold spores into the air. Some of the most common microbes…
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Among the deadliest canine cancers is hemangiosarcoma, or cancer of the blood vessels. Hemangiosarcoma can present as skin cancer, which can be successfully treated if detected early, or as cancer of internal organs, particularly the spleen or heart. The prognosis for cardiac or splenic hemangiosarcoma is extremely poor, even…
Some people buy a two-family home because they hope to live in one apartment and rent the other to significantly lower their cost of living! While this is a great solution for some, it’s not for everyone. For some, they need more privacy and/or don’t want the responsibilities that come with owning. Other people buy…
As the title indicates, I went into the marriage with my eyes wide open and realized there might be bumps during our years together, but I also knew there would be tremendous joy. My husband is usually kind, caring, and very attentive to me and my feelings, but every once in a while there is…
People often ask me if I’m married when they see the gold ring with the pattern of a heart on my left finger. I smile and say “No, I’m engaged,” or if I’m really not in the mood for details, I just say “Yes.” I’ve even been told it looks like a wedding ring since…
Book Review: Decoded by Jay-Z The book in question is pretty much how to be successful no matter what life throws at you. In fact, Jay-Z is quite similar to master entrepreneur Warren Buffet and they both have similar independent thought patterns. These two guys ignore what others say about them and take their own…
