Treeless cities would be horrible. They would be hot, shadowless, soulless and very boring. I love trees, they provide color, interest, a sense of belonging, a sense of scale, and just generally just great! Trees are often planted for the next or even the next generation, as many of them can take decades to mature. […]
Highlanders vs. Reds In a battle of teams unlikely to feature in the knockout rounds of the competition, the Highlanders deserved their 20-13 win against the injury-decimated Reds, who had several new names in their line-up. For the losers, Genia seems to have found a new lease on life and O’Connor hinted at his talents. […]
I wrote in my book “Embracing the Mystery” that there was nothing so flattering or so rare as the undivided attention of another. The fact is that people just don’t listen well. I think it was Mark Twain who wrote that a bore is someone who wants to talk about himself when I want to […]
The Google dictionary definition of prosperity is “the state of being prosperous.” Synonyms listed with the definition include profitability, wealth, wealth, opulence, luxury, good life, milk and honey, (good) fortune, ease, abundance, comfort, security, well-being, e.g., “she deserves all the prosperity of the which he now enjoys.” While definitions and many in society use “prosperity” […]
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy doesn’t have to be complicated as most bankruptcies follow a systematic and predictable course, and below is a list that I provide to my clients when I explain the bankruptcy process. Not only does it give them an overview of the job, but they also use it to take notes […]
Emerging markets are high risk, high reward. In my work as a lawyer representing Western companies in emerging markets, I have come to the conclusion that there are four essential elements for success in emerging markets: a good companion, an open mind, active participation and extreme patience. I have seen enough essential similarities between countries […]
When you’re in a broken relationship, it’s easy to start losing trust in your partner. Trust is one of the most important parts of a successful relationship, so losing trust can virtually guarantee that your relationship will continue to struggle. The relationship of trust manifests itself in several ways: • Physically: Couples who don’t trust […]
There are several laws to protect you from employment discrimination in the state of Georgia. If you have been the victim of bias or discrimination in the workplace, you are protected by law and may seek the help of Georgia attorneys to file a lawsuit. Not sure if you are being discriminated against at your […]
Do you have “friends” that are killing you? I mean, do you have the kind of friends where you come away feeling like you have to downplay your accomplishments or talents? Do you have friends who are too possessive? Backstabbed? Or are you one of those types of friends? In this article, I reveal the […]
This time of year is the perfect time for businesses of all sizes to review several areas of the business that are often overlooked during the fiscal year-end period that, if done, can set the business up for a good year. new. There are 3 areas to focus on: 1. Review all corporate documents: Most […]