The Conference room is a central place in an office where productive discussions, brainstorming and training sessions, important business deals and decisions take place. It is a place where employees come for important meetings with the aim of enhancing the business and achieving the key business objectives. It is the same room where external business …

I am a self-confessed opera-addict. Although I know my attitude is totally wrong, in my secret heart of hearts I would probably consign all other art forms to hell. My addiction began when I was six years old. My father always tuned into the Saturday afternoon Metropolitan Opera broadcasts. I could barely understand what was …

The Gracious Angeli Travel and Tours Hotel in Baguio is meant for those who want to experience comfort and leisure minus the exorbitant expenses. It does this very nicely and in more than an adequate manner. Rooms and Rates There are 35 rooms available for guests at this beautiful two star hotel, with the rates …

You might be thinking that communication between two individuals is simple. But, it’s not so easy. Sometimes people go wrong while they are communicating. And, barriers to workplace communication can lead to co-worker alienation, arguments and misunderstandings. So, we need to overcome those barriers. There are seven types of barriers to effective communication. 1. Perceptual …

If you are on your way to London wherever for business or pleasure, then you have probably heard of West End. West End is the famous "Theatreland" of London, their own Broadway, if you will. Theatreland, as it has been fondly named, comprises of a high volume of theaters within a small area. The majority …

UNDERSTANDING THE MODERN DAY WORKPLACE The modern day workplace is more than just a place stashed with tables and chairs here and there where you just expect your employees to just show up and start putting in manual hours in order to do each and every project coming your way. The environment, setup, layout, attractiveness …

This is the final installment of a 3 part series examining how we are in control of our own destiny and how we can positively compel ourselves to find our niche in life, getting our dreams and achieving our goals along the way. In this final article, I will share with you a real life …

Whether you’ve got a sprawling house in the suburbs or your first tiny apartment, most of us are happy to find a little more space. It’s usually when we have friends and family in our homes that we need to seek out that little extra floor space, seating, or table top. One way to maximize …

An assortment of building occupancy examples are classified in Sec. A.5.2 of the NFPA 13 Appendix. The following are noted as light hazard occupancies: offices, churches, schools, museums, auditoriums, library seating areas, restaurant seating areas, and unused attics. The maximum sprinkler spacing (protection area) for these is noted in Table 8.6.2.2.1(a) if standard sprinklers are …

We started the ball rolling with a trip to see the wonderful sound and light show put on every year in August at Martigne-Ferchaud. Etincelles Aquatiques is a truly spectacular show put on over 3 nights by the local people based loosely on the many Breton myths and legends, fairies and imps and inspired by …