Category Archives: World

DIY or Hire a Pro?

When you’re faced with a major renovation project, it can be tempting to try to keep costs down by doing the job yourself.  For some projects, this can be a good idea, but it’s all too easy to go from … Continue reading

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Can Online Gambling Pay The United State Bills?

The worldwide revenues from gambling are estimated at $419 billion per year, which is more than the entire gross domestic product of Ireland and New Zealand combined. Interactive gambling has seen a steady growth year upon year as more people … Continue reading

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Why Plumbers are Heroes – World Water Day – 22nd March 2013 Infographics

Plumbers are the forefront of the fight for safe, clean, drinking water for all.. 1.1 Billion of the worlds population do not have access to clean water 2.5 Billion don’t have access to adequate sanitation Below are the tips how … Continue reading

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Cost of Living varies widely around the world

Mercer’s 2012 Cost of Living Survey sheds light on an intriguing look at how the cost of common items for an expatriate workers such has a coffee or a burger varies dramatically cities around the World. The Survey, covering 214 … Continue reading

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Your Guide to Secret Santa: How it began, How to Play,

Secret Santa is a great way to give relatively cheap and witty gifts to colleagues. Now a tradition in many offices, Playing Secret Santa is a great way to get everyone involve and kick off the festive season. The origin … Continue reading

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Three trillion dollar war with Iraq

In 2003, the Secretary of  Defense, Donald Rumsfeld estimated that the war with Iraq would cost $60 Billion, Five years later the cost of Iraq War is 10 times more than that figure. By the time US leaves Iraq the … Continue reading

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Everything you want to know about the Space Dive by Felix Baumgartner

Austrian Felix Baumgartner has become the first sky err Space diver to break the sound barrier, reaching maximum velocity of 833.9mph (1,342km/h). It took just under 10 minutes to descend from 128,000 feet. Here is everything you need to know … Continue reading

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