Monday, July 21, 2014

Awesome Kitchen

Antique Kitchens
Antique kitchens have distinctive features that come from an earlier period in history. Whether an authentic restoration or a fresh remodel, the unique character of this style brings a sense of age and beauty to any traditional home.

Beautiful French Kitchen Design


Kitchen Islands 


Kitchen islands designs have become one of the most requested features for home buyers when searching for a new home. Having a kitchen island in your home comes with many advantages, provided you have an open plan living plus dining room. 

Kitchen Cabinets

Chairs and Tables

Here is where you can find the best designed chairs and tables.


Thursday, July 17, 2014

National Geographic: Best of 2014's Daily Dozen (So Far)



In this photograph by Your Shot member Peter Mather, a northern flicker returns to her nest to feed her hungry chicks in Yukon, Canada.

See all photos here.

Monday, June 30, 2014

All Natural Cleaning





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There was a time (many years ago now) when I defined effective cleaning by how the air smelled. It's not really clean unless I can smell the chemicals!
Save money and feel better as you switch from store-bought cleaners to safer homemade versions.
Safe, non-toxic formulas, techniques and products for cleaning in your home.




Thursday, February 6, 2014

To That Person I Fell In Love With When the Timing Was Just Not Right

"You woke me up. You did wake me up. "

First of all, let it be known here and now that I did love you. I was only ever cold to you that one time because I cared too much. I didn’t know how I was supposed to act when you heightened such a keen sense of passion in me. I could never think normally when I was around you. Some say that infatuation is different from love but what I felt for you bordered in between. I loved you despite your faults but I also crushed on you like you were the best thing since coffee.

Via thoughtcatalog


Freeing Workers From the Insurance Trap

The Congressional Budget Office estimated on Tuesday that the Affordable Care Act will reduce the number of full-time workers by 2.5 million over the next decade. That is mostly a good thing, a liberating result of the law. Of course, Republicans immediately tried to brand the findings as “devastating” and stark evidence of President Obama’s health care reform as a failure and a job killer. It is no such thing.

The report estimated that — thanks to an increase in insurance coverage under the act and the availability of subsidies to help pay the premiums — many workers who felt obliged to stay in a job that provided health benefits would now be able to leave those jobs or choose to work fewer hours than they otherwise would have. In other words, the report is about the choices workers can make when they are no longer tethered to an employer because of health benefits. The cumulative effect on the labor supply is the equivalent of 2.5 million fewer full-time workers by 2024.

Full story.

Do non-profits really need insurance if they are helping their community?

The answer to this post’s question is a big “Yes.” The simple truth is that if a non-profit with no liability insurance is named in a lawsuit, the legal costs alone could force it into bankruptcy!

Almost any activity organized by your non-profit can potentially result in a serious injury and lawsuits. Liability insurance protects against two kinds of financial risk:

1.       Defense in court
2.       Payment for damages for which the organization is found liable

Did you know that your volunteer directors can also be sued? D&O insurance is the key to protecting your board members from claims, and it’s also a must-have. D&O coverage includes:

1.       Protection against potential liability to third parties resulting from their acts or omissions on behalf of the organization
2.       Indemnification for claims of failing to fulfill the organizations fiduciary duties
Having D&O insurance can also help you attract and retain top talent because board members don't have to worry about potential lawsuits against them.

Though claims against non-profits are rare, they do happen, and just one claim can be extremely costly unless your organization is insured properly.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

35 Clearest Waters In The World To Swim In Before You Die

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Every one loves taking a dip in the clearest of waters on a beautiful hot summers day. So if you are missing the summer already then check out our list of 35 of the most clearest waters in the world to swim in before you die.

Full list.