Many people are unfamiliar with the term general merchandise, and yet this is an essential business and consumer term that we should all know. General merchandise is anything that not sold in the Grocery section of the store - that means the general merchandise list would exclude products like alcohol, but it also excl… read more

Now is the time to consider working in real estate. Yes, the economy has crashed and the housing market is in the pits, but this actually makes it a real estate agent's dream...Everyday new houses go out on the market and receive offers, keeping agents on their toes and helping them to make money from their cut of the … read more

One is never too old to wear a miniskirt of any sexy clothing choice – it's all about attitude! Miniskirts – whether blue jean or black suede – are timeless and can easily be dressed up or dressed down. If you don't feel confident about your legs add a pair of tights or leggings. Todays' fashion icons, like Heidi… read more

A survey has been done analyzing why readers click on a specific article in an online news source. The study questions what makes certain news appealing by what words are contained in the title and introductory text. In general the research was carried out by studying which articles were the most “popular” on any g… read more

Whether it's a large scale disaster like the Costa Concordia in Italy in 2012, or individual deaths or disappearances, cruise ships can be dangerous. Their safety has become a recent issue to debate, as well as evacuation techniques and preparation. Due to these recent incidents, cruise ships have strengthened their sa… read more