Monday, February 04, 2013
Are you looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift? According to research from San Francisco State University, new experiences lead to greater satisfaction. People who spent on experiential purchases such as concerts or a night on the town, were more likely to be happy than those spending on material possessions.
This Valentine’s Day, ditch those dreary flower and chocolate gifts and send your Valentine a gift from the heart. Be thoughtful and romantic and say “I love you” in a language of their choice. Or write your Valentine a love letter or translate a special poem to another language.
Thursday, December 06, 2012
We had a bit of a chuckle in our office this week regarding a news story that appeared in China's “People's Daily Online” taking seriously a satirical publication, “The Onion,” that announced the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was the Sexiest Man Alive.
The “People’s Daily Online” reprinted these quotes: With his devastatingly handsome, round face, his boyish charm, and his strong, sturdy frame, this Pyongyang-bred heartthrob is every woman's dream come true. Blessed with an air of power that masks an unmistakable cute, cuddly side, Kim made this newspaper's editorial board swoon with his impeccable fashion sense, chic short hairstyle, and, of course, that famous smile," The “People’s Daily Online” staff spent additional time putting together the 55-page photo spread of the North Korean leader which included him holding children, riding horses and greeting his troops. Realising the blunder, the link was removed within 24 hours.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
The Australian Federal Tourism Minister, Martin Ferguson announced last month that the Federal Government was working on a strategy to bring more overseas workers to Australia on Australia working holiday visa options.
Australia presently has reciprocal arrangements on working holiday visas with 20 countries. Visa holders can work for up to 6 months for one employer and are allowed to stay up to 12 months in Australia. Some of the countries with reciprocal working holiday visa arrangements include UK, Canada, Japan, Ireland, Korea, France, Italy, German, Denmark and Sweden.