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I saw this piece of paper in my office today . . . and realized it's from about 40 years ago. It's a chart showing how much money you'd have if you saved so much per day . . .back when the interest rates were 12%. Wow, you could actually make money on your bank savings account.

 Hola dear reader!

It's been a long time since I posted something - feels like ages. It is because of this reason, I thought that it would be good idea to participate again the "April A to Z Challenge". I have done it before and I completed it only once. I know this does not looks very promising. But still - I am back with this. Here are the themes/posts I have choosen before (I have 2 blogs and a website)):

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2015 -  WOMEN IN A TO Z PROFESSIONS

2016 - WOMEN and... Читать дальше...

Poco X3 Pro listed on the Vietnam based e-commerce website named shopee that revealed all of the specifications and design of the smartphone ahead of official launch on March 31. The smartphone is tipped to come with an unannounced Snapdragon 860 chipset that may be just overclocked version of Snapdragon 855/855+.

Written by Leah Dolan, CNN

Street artist JR, known for the larger-than-life photographic installations that took over Rio de Janerio during the 2016 Olympics, has now unveiled a towering optical illusion in Florence, Italy.

The major installation revealed today is located at the Palazzo Strozzi, a historic cultural arts center in the heart of Florence.

The 91-foot spectacle, titled "La Ferita," or "The Wound," scales the Palazzo's Renaissance façade and simulates a giant gaping hole in the front of the building. Читать дальше...

usanne Klaehr, a nursery worker in Berlin, arrived more than two hours early to receive an AstraZeneca jab at Tempelhofer Feld, on Friday as she didn't want to miss her chance. "It's a good day for me," the 53-year-old said. "I even played loud music on the way here."

It may feel like just having an iPhone is the be-all, end-all, and for many people that may be true. But unless you've explored all the extras the device has to offer - including the enhancements that dedicated accessories can add to your experience - you're not reaping all the benefits of having one of the best smartphones on the planet. Whether you seek a new way to charge up your new iPhone 12 or need some extra help to shoot the best photos or video, there's bound to be an accessory available to turbocharge your efforts. Читать дальше...

In a year when loved ones, jobs and individual freedoms were lost in the pandemic, it wouldn't be surprising if people around the world felt greater dissatisfaction with their lives.

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Five people are no longer employed at the White House, while additional staffers are working remotely. In many of the cases involving staffers who are no longer employed, additional security factors were in play, including for some hard drug use, the official said.

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is often considered the first major law to restrict immigration to the United States. But there is an earlier law that was used to effectively prevent Chinese women from immigrating to the United States: the Page Act of 1875.

Genuine spiritual experiences don’t sit well with a nine-to-five job.  When something truly profound happens to a person s/he requires time to think about it.  Ponder the experience.  If such a thing occurs on a Sunday (imagine that!), the next morning, still reeling, you need to go to work.  Perform duties that no longer seem significant.  And continue to do so for four more days, until the fire has gone out.  This paradox has plagued me for some time.  Perhaps it’s the fate die cast for an editor... Читать дальше...

My mind experiences unforecastable weather.

Adrift in horse latitudes
Tortured by a polar vortex

Low pressure systems
to
High pressure systems

Storm fronts & storm surges

Partly sunny / partly cloudy
or
Partly cloudy / partly sunny
[Depending upon whether I'm in a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty kind of mood.]

Lightening strikes
Wind shear / wind chill / wind chimes
Squalls
Droughts, often followed by flash flooding
Breezes... Читать дальше...

If you're looking to ditch your 9-5 and pick a rewarding and reliable small business career path to go down, then you're in the right place.

Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage is reportedly expecting her second child with one of Davido's crew members, Obama DMW.

Easter is just around the corner and now is the time to start planning. Not only can you use this opportunity to spoil the loved ones in your life, but you can also treat yourself to some gorgeous blooms. If you are not sure what types of flowers to send during this type of year, here are some helpful tips to hep you choose Easter flowers.

Fresh blooms have an amazing effect on the mind. Studies have shown that the mood of the recipient improves instantly when flowers are delivered to their door. So, whether you order flowers for yourself or you receive a bouquet from a loved one, you can be sure that it will give you a fantastic emotional boost. If you know that a friend or loved one is currently struggling emotionally, send flowers to help them through this difficult time.

It has just been over a year since the start of the pandemic that practically shut down many cities including Toronto. The COVID-19 has grammatically shifted and changed working norms as assessments are being done by building owners, landlords to make their properties safe, lucrative, and energized places to work hence they are appealing enough to bring occupants back to buildings.

"It's a very polarizing situation," League City Police Chief Gary Ratliff said. "Where some folks don't believe that there should be masks and others do."

When you've got a good thing going, sometimes your instinct is to keep it to yourself. Too many cooks spoil the broth and all of that, am I right?

Nokdo Island, about a 75-minute ferry ride from Boryeong on South Korea's west coast, has only a handful of children. After decades of national urbanisation and a long-gone birth control drive, Nokdo's decline encapsulates the demographic slump that led to the population of Asia's fourth largest economy dropping for the first time last year. It has become the world's fastest-ageing society, with the lowest birth rate anywhere in 2020, according to the World Bank

Have you heard about the physiological effects of nature therapy? Don't be astonished to hear this as there are an array of research studies showcasing the therapeutic effects of nature therapy on various parameters of the human body which boosts the overall immunity system. And the Forest Bathing in the Himalayas in Uttarakhand helps you accomplish just that. Interacting with the people who discover respite in the healing assets of forests. Our environment enhances our immunity and ...

One of the biggest things to consider when planning your trip is accommodation. Where you stay makes a difference in how much you might or might not enjoy your holiday - convenience, comfort, and amenities are only part of the thought process required to make it perfect. Budget airbnbs in India are awesome because you can find places to crash that seem tailor-made to fit your requirements, including your budget. The best part is you also get to really feel like you are a part of the culture, adding on to your trip experience. Читать дальше...

Let dreams set sail, as you embrace the tides,
For blue waters tend to longings, sending the right vibes.

How you wish to set course on one of those memorable cruise rides across the Bay of Bengal from the Indian mainland to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands! The cruise to Andaman is a once-in-a-lifetime experience wherein you take to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, watch the sea life from close quarters, and enjoy the splendid sunrise and sunset views unalloyed, uninterrupted.