If you’re one of the other 53 million freelancers around the US, you’ve probably spent time networking, checking emails or working on your latest masterpiece from somewhere other than y…
What can you get for your rent?
What if you didn’t have to pay rent and you could spend the money on something else? Now if you live in say San Francisco or London, that’s a hell of a lot of cash to play with. The fol…
Most threatened species in the US
1. Gray wolfGray wolves were once the most widespread mammal in the world, spreading from Europe to Asia to North America. There were an estimated 2 million in North America alone at one point. By …
Some drug cartels now make more money from gold than cocaine
Embed from Getty Images ORGANIZED CRIME NETWORKS in Latin America have long made their money off of drugs.But over the past decade, as gold prices have soared, cartels have increasingly turned to i…
How to become a porteño in 19 steps
Hacé clic para leer este artículo en Español. Tambien podés darnos un “me gusta” en Facebook! 2. Raise the tone of your voice up to 70 decibels. Just freakin…
Insider Series: How Air Traffic Controllers Handle Emergencies
I recently talked about the potential for computers to replace human air traffic controllers and why that’s simply not plausible given today’s technology. The main reason it remains suc…
Buy Up to 160,000 Hilton HHonors Points for 0.5 Cents Each
Hilton is now offering the opportunity to purchase Hilton HHonors points for just 0.5 cents each with a 100% bonus through June 3. In the past, Hilton has offered similar promotions when you buy po…
A guide to British etiquette
TODAY IS THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF HER MAJESTY the Queen, and this weekend is St. George’s Day, the holiday in honor of England’s patron saint. In both Her Majesty’s and the Saint&rsqu…
5 Reasons I Decided to Get The Amex Centurion Card
Disclaimer: This is not a post explaining why you should get the Centurion Card (if offered). It’s simply the reasoning behind why I decided to take the plunge in my unique circumstances.1. T…