London, England, that is. Although I’m sure London, Ontario has its highlights too.
In advance of the 2012 Summer Olympics, the Telegraph has published their list of 100 of the best things to do in London.
A great city and well worth the visit. The Telegraph offers interesting recommendations. (more…)
By now readers know that I am a big fan of travel.
Travel can enhance one’s skills, experiences, and enrich one’s life. Understanding the cultures of others is an asset for many jobs. In fact, most top Chief Executive Officers have spent at least two years working internationally.
The same is true for learning foreign languages. Languages can enhance both personal life and career prospects. In fact,
To entice readers on the joys of experiencing foreign cultures, I like to look at interesting travel items. Previously, I have highlighted Latin America, the city of Paris, and the Sistine Chapel.
Today we look at Rome. Specifically, Rome as it was in the year 320 A.D. (more…)
Nothing finance, career, or education related. Just something that may be of general interest.
Today, “10 Years of Gorgeous Images of Earth From Space”.
Fascinating photographs courtesy of the European Space Agency and its satellite, Envisat.
My favourite photo of the earth? (more…)
What do you get when you combine post-impressionist fine art with today’s technology?
I am not sure, but the result is quite interesting.
For example, start with Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night. (more…)
You may be religious, agnostic, or atheist.
You may be a lover of fine art or you may prefer a nicely painted house.
Today a look at something that should appeal to people across all spectrums. (more…)
In the post, New Year Resolutions?, we looked at how to find free time in life.
Free time to achieve a resolution, perhaps related to a career or personal objective.
Then making the most of that free time by developing a structured game plan for success and focussing on attaining the goal.
Today we will use the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams as an example. (more…)
I am not a big fan of new year resolutions. But many people are.
If you need the start of a new year to generate enough motivation to do something, you probably are not that serious about doing it.
That said, each new year I am reminded of something I heard about 20 years ago.
Good advice then and still is today. (more…)
Happy New Year!
May 2012 be a great year for everyone.
For many readers, 2011 may not have been the best of years.
High unemployment rates (especially for young adults), weak economies, ever increasing government debt loads, volatile financial markets, currency crises, and political turmoil. These were just some of the problems facing people around the world. (more…)
If you read this blog, you know I am a big fan of travel and languages.
Immersing oneself in a foreign culture, even for a short vacation, can add a lot to life.
And if you have the time and energy to learn a foreign language, so much the better.
The internet contains a lot of information.
Google, Bing, and Yahoo, are popular and potentially effective search engines to help find specific data. Unfortunately, many users are relatively inefficient in using these search engines.
Today, some advice and concrete tools to improve your internet search results. (more…)
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