1 Durmitor National Park, Montenegro The Mount Durmitor Massif has 48 peaks above 2,000 m (highest 2522m) Offering a wide range of activities from hiking, swimming, rafting, kayaking, fishing, skiing and cycling. The mountains and 18 glacial lakes of this park make it a fascinating combination of both Mediterranean and alpine climates. The Tara River … Read more
With gold prices skyrocketing by 400% over the past 10 years, do you ever find yourself wondering how much gold the world has produced so far? The best estimate as of 2011 would put the current amount of gold at a staggering 165,000 metric tons! More than half of the world’s entire gold reserve has … Read more
The credit score for your business is just as important as your personal score. After all, if you want to be able to get lines of credit for your business, you will need to be able to prove that your company can pay its bills on time. Although the scoring process is different from a … Read more
Many species of the native Australian eucalyptus tree have developed a type of fire resistance. The tree can be largely burnt to the ground, and yet it can regenerate itself, slowly grow back from the tree itself, rather than from a seed. Great cities regenerate themselves in a similar manner after great fires. No matter … Read more
Starting your own business is a good idea if you’re the type who does not want to have a boss. If you have lots of funds in the bank, one perfect option is buy shares or stocks from companies. But if you want to start small-time, you can take over a small business. Take over … Read more
Are there sayings and sound bites in the office that just grind your gears? Here are 8 of the absolute worst and most hated! Don’t forget to submit that report by “end of play”. Play? This isn’t a game of rounders! 1. Incentivise “We need to incentivise our workflow” To give an incentive to someone … Read more
There’s no surer sign that spring has arrived than the start of the annual landscaping season. Across the country, millions of people are planting flowers, cutting grass and fertilizing their gardens. While someone people say that beautifying the exterior of your home isn’t “green,” nothing could be further from the truth. Here’s a look at … Read more
The war on drugs is a fascinating one. We put untold millions of dollars into an operation to prevent others from making billions. The money from drugs could reignite failing economies and put food into the mouths of starving people around the globe. Putting a stop to these enterprises has unveiled some incredibly complex and … Read more
A phlebotomist does more than just draw blood. Phlebotomists are responsible for preparing and disinfecting the puncture site, taking patient histories, preparing samples for the lab, and working with a number of other medical professionals, from doctors to lab technicians. Therefore, if you are interested in pursuing a career in phlebotomy, your education will have … Read more
When the wealthy inventor Alfred Nobel’s brother died, a french newspaper mistakenly thought that it was Alfred who passed away. Their obituary of him was scathing, referring to him as Doctor Death because of his invention of dynamite and commenting that his legacy was a poor one. When Alfred read this obituary of his ‘death’, … Read more