The Glass Amulet

What to Look for in a Strong Investment Broker

Guest Author — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:38:27 +0000

If you work hard for your money (and who doesn’t?), then it’s in your best interest to learn how to put your money to work for you, so that it’s bringing in returns even while you’re on your lunch break. An investment broker is the professional who can help you do just that. Here are [...]

College 101: 5 Tips for Completing Your FAFSA Forms

Guest Author — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:49:23 +0000

If you are responsible for paying for your college education, then the first place you should begin when it comes to finding the funds is your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA, for short). The FAFSA must be filled out annually if you are to qualify for (or at least attempt to qualify for) [...]

A Thrilling Food Escapade in Limassol

Guest Author — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:29:44 +0000

Limassol is a place you would love to discover because in this place, food is something they take much effort to perfect. Take a glimpse of what to expect and you will be more than happy to taste most of these upon your visit. A Trip to the Local Market While others would be happy [...]

7 Critical Tips for Fighting the Flu

Guest Author — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:41:45 +0000

Flu season usually means spending at least a week in bed reading books and slipping in and out of consciousness. Okay, it does have its perks, but learning how to fight against the flu can help you avoid it all together or at least ensure that you’re sick for a shorter period. Whether you learn [...]

Stuck in the Airport? Kill Some Time with These Great Apps

Guest Author — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:27:31 +0000

You’re traveling and you’re stuck in the airport. It doesn’t matter if you have a long layover or if your plane has simply been delayed for hours. You have a lot of time to kill. While you could certainly read a book or go get something to eat, you may want to just sit and [...]

Journey to Save a Life: a Brief History of the Ambulance

Guest Author — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:57:41 +0000

Wounded soldiers or warriors were left on the battle field to die; and the ill who had no access to transportation had to wait and hope to recover on their own. There was no emergency service, unless you were lucky enough to have a horse and a wagon. But even then, you weren’t treated until [...]

How Dangerous Is the Bite of a Brown Recluse?

Guest Author — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:34:21 +0000

When I was a child, I had no fear of spiders, or maybe I was just too ignorant to be afraid of them. My brothers, neighbors and I used to go to this old house down the road to look for spiders. We placed them in matchboxes and made them fight on sticks. Just thinking [...]

Critical Project Management Mistakes Every Manager Needs to Avoid

Guest Author — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 23:05:28 +0000

As a manager, you probably select a team of employees to handle projects on a regular basis. Unfortunately, many managers make simple mistakes that prevent the project from being as successful as possible. Whether you choose the wrong project manager or ignore problems, your projects may be a complete failure. The following are critical project [...]

Is Your Business Attire Policy Clear Enough?

Guest Author — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 21:52:24 +0000

Even if you do not monitor attire at your company, you should still have a clear dress code. Each individual employee is a representative of the company and he or she should dress appropriately for his or her job. There are different types of business dress policies and you should examine each of them and [...]

4 Christmas Memories that Your Family Will Never Forget

Guest Author — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:04:55 +0000

Making memories with your family is a great way to spend the holidays. Not only will your family cherish these memories for the rest of their life, but it may also make younger children turn around and continue to make these memories with their children some day, turning your memories into a family tradition. There [...]