Rants And Opinions

We all have a pet peeve or something that really bugs us about all the things that some people do or say.

7 Ways to Make Money Freelancing

by  karenlyn

Whether you're currently working full time and want a little extra cash in your pocket, are looking to change to a work at home career, or are out of work and struggling to pay your bills, working as a freelancer is a wonderful option. And unfortunately, it's one that many people overlook.

Published on 25/06/2009 in Rants And Opinions – (0 comments)

7 Tips for Reducing your Risk of Identity Theft

by  karenlyn

No matter what is taken, being stolen from can feel like a really terrible violation. Whether somebody's come into your home, plucked your wallet from your back pocket, or just copied the content from your internet dating profile without asking, having something taken from you feels terrible. But nothing feels quite as bad as identity theft. And nothing is quite as dangerous, either.

Published on 23/06/2009 in Rants And Opinions – (0 comments)

Fly the REALLY Friendly Skies: Choose Your Seatmate

by  karenlyn

Years ago, flying used to be fun. People would actually consider it to be an enjoyable part of a vacation or a business trip. They'd dress in their best, they'd have a martini, and they'd sit back and enjoy the ride. Hard to imagine today, isn't it?

Published on 22/06/2009 in Rants And Opinions – (0 comments)

Permanent House "Swapping" on the Rise

by  karenlyn

The real estate market has always been the sort of place you want to navigate at your own risk. But at almost no time has it been less difficult to navigate than it is now. However, just because the real estate market isn't a safe place to play these days doesn't mean that you will never need to get a new home. Things happen in your life. You meet Mr. or Ms. Wonderful on an internet dating site and move across the country to be with them. Or you get a new job and have to relocate to another city. Life goes on, difficult economy or no.

Published on 16/06/2009 in Rants And Opinions – (0 comments)

Dealing Constructively with a Job Loss

by  karenlyn

When it comes to life's big stressors, losing your job is right up there with getting a divorce or having a death in the family. It can be hard to pick yourself back up and move on with your life. Added onto all of the practical stresses of becoming suddenly jobless are a whole bunch of emotional ones: losing a job means a huge hit on your self esteem and your sense of worth.

Published on 15/06/2009 in Rants And Opinions – (0 comments)

Odd bits from Around the World

by  Hot-Flash

Whether you think they're strange, funny, sad or just plain silly, here are some snippets of odd news from around the world

Published on 10/06/2009 in Rants And Opinions – (0 comments)

Can't Afford a Vacation? 7 Great Substitutes

by  karenlyn

If you've worked up your budget this year and haven't found room in it for a trip, you probably see the summer laid out in front of you like a blank sheet of paper: bright and empty. But not having the budget for a vacation doesn't have to be the end of the world. Struggling to get along? You can still do something special to keep your --and your family's-- morale high this summer.

Published on 09/06/2009 in Rants And Opinions – (0 comments)

The World's Most Expensive Coffees

by  Hot-Flash

As North Americans we LOVE our coffee. It would be fair to say that the start of my day just isn't the same without a cup of dark roast with a splash of cream and a half teaspoon of sugar.

Published on 08/06/2009 in Rants And Opinions – (0 comments)

The Great Art of Communicating

by  Hot-Flash

It really amazes me that with all we have in the form of technology some people still have a really hard time adhering to even the most rudimentary levels of communication. I try very hard to make sure I communicate as best as I can because I hate it when someone doesn't reply to an email or return a phone call.

Published on 05/06/2009 in Rants And Opinions – (0 comments)

Writing an effective letter of complaint

by  Hot-Flash

We've all been at the receiving end of bad customer service at one time or another. It's incredibly frustrating, particularly if you're not able to resolve the situation immediately. So it festers in your mind until you just can't take it anymore and decide to write a letter of complaint.

Published on 05/06/2009 in Rants And Opinions – (0 comments)