Transportation

5 Untrue Myths About Moving Homes

Moving house is very stressful, doing anything that you can to help eliminate the stress level you’re about to experience is a very good thing. There are a lot of misconceptions about moving house, and not knowing the right way to do things can cause damage or loss of your property.

The best way to get started for any move is to take stock of everything that you are going to be moving from one location to another. Then you need to decide if you can handle it all by yourself. You need to be honest with yourself and make sure that you take into consideration all of the work that you will need to put in. Think about how many large pieces of furniture that you’re going to have to move as well as the number of flights of stairs you will need to navigate. If this is too much for you to manage on your own, you can get the help of professional movers.Continue reading

Finance

10 Richest Countries in the World (Other Than USA and China)

In general, the ranking of how rich a country is typically based on the per capita gross domestic product. Indeed, the higher the GDP, the wealthier the country. In most cases, small countries with a high GDP rank at the top of the list.

Each year the International Monetary Fund, or IMF, releases the GDP per capita based on the purchasing power parity of all countries. Some of the wealthiest countries, such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Brunei, have an abundance of resources and a relatively small population. Others, like Switzerland and Luxembourg, are also in the top ten mainly because of their solid banking and investment strategies that have helped propelled growth.Continue reading

Food

8 Main Differences Between Red and White Wine

You probably have a preference when it comes to red or white wine, but do you really know what the difference is? It might surprise you to learn that the unique characteristics which distinguish the two go far beyond grape and colour. In fact, understanding what the differences are might actually help you discover a variety from the other camp that you would have otherwise overlooked.

Here’s an inside look at eight of the fascinating differences between red and white wines:

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Legal

12 Different Types of Crimes in Society

What constitutes as a crime is defined by criminal law. A person having acted using behaviour deemed harmful to society is prosecuted in court, a position defined as a criminal. There are in fact numerous different types of crime. These are just a few of them, ranging from the main types of crime to the more specific crimes that make up the majority of the criminal activity in society.Continue reading

Business

Cubicle Etiquette Tips: 8 Office Cubicle Do’s and Don’ts

As any office worker may know, cubicle etiquette is very tricky to navigate. The biggest sins in any office cubicle environment are trying to take someone’s red stapler, hovering over the employee’s cubicle wall saying “ummm” and “yeaaah,” and bashing in your colleague’s printer with a baseball bat. Well, that last one may not be too bad if it keeps hiccupping anytime you need to print something imperative.

We have a love-hate relationship with cubicles. On one hand, we tend to connect cubicles with a soul-sucking entity from the deep recesses of space. On the other, we much prefer cubicles to the 21st-century open concept office spaces that modern-day businesses are talking about.

If the cubicle is here to stay, especially in your office, then it’s important to start thinking about how to be polite, respectful, and a model worker, like Frank Grimes or postal workers from the 1990s. Here are eight office cubicle etiquette practices to employ:

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Technology

4 Environmental Benefits of Recycling Your Old Cell Phone

At least in Canada, most cell phone contracts are for two years, making customers eligible for new hardware after this period of time. People usually take advantage of this and while having a new cell phone is beneficial, it leads to a lot of perfectly usable ones sitting around collecting dust or being thrown out when it could be put to better use and help the environment. Electronics recycling should be considered and below are some of the environmental benefits of doing so.

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Business

6 Fastest Shipping Methods and How Quickly They Deliver

Whenever you decide to send a product off by mail or by courier service, speed is often at the forefront of your mind. Sometimes, the rate at which a package is delivered can be relatively quick, but, at other times, it can be the complete opposite. This is only compounded once you have a budget, and need to ship something overseas quickly and safely.

Like many things in life, all things were not created equally. This sentiment applies to the different types of shipping methods, in which some are faster than others. Fortunately, there are many options available to you that provide an accelerated means of shipping. With enough research, you’ll be able to find the most efficient shipping method suitable for you.

The only thing that is ultimately contingent on the rate of delivery speed is your circumstances. If you are considering shipping a package or parcel off somewhere, consider these six fastest shipping methods and how quickly they deliver:

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Shopping

5 Maintenance Tips for High-End Recycling Bins

Many homeowners refuse to invest in high-end recycling bins. Because the municipal waste employees simply toss the can onto the sidewalk, many feel that is unnecessary to spend more than you have to on a blue recycling bin. Is this true? You can certainly understand the argument.

However, since recycling bin technology has truly evolved in recent years, perhaps it isn’t such a bad idea to purchase a couple of new ones. The newest bins combat racoons, withstand environmental conditions, and remain in great shape for years to come.

Interested? That’s great!

Now you just need to properly take care of your high-end recycling bins. By adopting these measures, you can ensure that your investment won’t go to waste in a couple of years.

Here are five maintenance tips for your high-end recycling bins:

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News

7 Most Popular Types of Retirement Plans

Contrary to what people think, there are retirement plans that are actually pretty easy to understand. Depending on your total gross income and the amount of money you contribute, among other factors, there is a retirement that best fits you.

Simply put, retirement planning prepares you for life after the salaried season ends. It goes beyond the financial aspects and savings to meet set targets that include other aspects of life such as where to live, what to do with your time during retirement, and when to quit your job. Here are some retirement plans you can consider.

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