I remember successfully buying and cooking a frigate-like fish in Asia. There was so much of it that I remember making a cake, a proper cake with dough on top and bottom. And then I moved to the Middle East, where fish almost never seemed to be for sale, and consequently I forgot what I […]
When I was studying Law at the University many years ago… the Professor of Criminal Law, Díez Ripolles gave a lecture on the legalization of drugs. We are talking about the late 80s. Time passes but the controversy over this issue is more alive than ever, especially when more and more countries are positioning themselves […]
While it can be comforting to self-diagnose using information you’ve collected online, from friends, or just old information you found in books, it’s not always the best way to go. You don’t need to pay to see your doctor, you won’t have to wait for test results, and you’ll also feel comfortable knowing what’s really […]
As an attorney, my clients often share rumors they hear circulating “on the streets” about all kinds of legal issues. I give them credit for bringing those rumors to me, because it gives me a chance to clear them up and it gives them a chance to get the right advice and do the right […]
At first glance, the mention of a law firm that offers more than just legal services smacks of irony. During a presentation or sales pitch, clients may comment, either aloud or silently, “I know you offer legal services, but what else do you have?” In a competitive landscape, value-added services can mean the difference between […]
The Dell Inspiron 1520 is one of the most popular laptops right now. When you shop online at Dell, there are a few things to keep in mind. The first thing to note is that “Deals of the Week” change offers and sometimes it is better to wait for the next week. Some weeks it […]
Are you a seagull manager? Do you jump in when problems arise yelling and throwing advice, only to take off and let others clean up the mess? Do you know a seagull manager? In “Squawk!” Travis Bradberry, Ph.D., reveals the three virtues that will help readers deal with seagull managers in the workplace and, more […]
I like football. Every year I look forward to the fall season not only because of the cooler weather and the changing color of the leaves on the trees, but also because it means the start of football season. Anticipation builds within me at the thought of seeing my team take the field once again […]
India has been making rapid strides in the education sector since independence. It is known around the world for nurturing the best possible talent in the fields of medicine, physics, chemistry, engineering, economics, astronomy, and many more. With the largest education system in the world, India is home to more than 400 universities, 16,000 colleges […]
On January 11, 2010, National Human Trafficking Awareness Month was launched in the US. Human trafficking involves horrific child abuse, with some abuses too difficult to mention, let alone imagine. Ever wonder who makes those “cheap” GUCCI knockoffs? Those DKNY items on the street corners? Many of them may well have involved child labor, some […]