There has been a trend in recent years for companies to treat workers as independent contractors to avoid administrative responsibilities and additional costs applicable to employees (payroll taxes, workers’ compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, payment of overtime and various employee benefits). In response, both the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies have stepped up compliance audits […]
The cage was small, but the people were nice and Tiger felt safe. He was fed, petted, and groomed regularly. Still, he was not at home. Tiger had been “home” and still had vague memories of the woman who had cared for him and the other cats that lived with her. Then they had brought […]
Homeowners and landlords have many options when it comes to managing their property or properties. From ordering everything on your own to hiring the services of a property management company. So, here are some tips for homeowners and owners to make sure their assets are protected: What can you do to protect your property? Landlord’s […]
With all the different photo editing programs and apps available today, it’s easier than ever to add cool special effects and trick photo illusions to your favorite photos into an ‘otherworldly’ appeal. Various other amazing effects can be achieved by making adjustments to the shutter speed. With these tips, even the most amateur photographer can […]
For years, the NBA tradition was for the two teams from last year’s Finals to face each other or someone else at Christmas. But with the Kobe / Shaq game beating the best Spurs / Pistons game, we could be looking at an annual event. If Shaq keeps winning, it won’t be much of a […]
Hong Kong is an international city and has a large number of tourists from all over the world throughout the year. According to the statistics of the Government of Hong Kong, the number of international tourists who visited Hong Kong in 2005 reached 10.8 million, which represents an increase of 13.1% compared to 2004. Countries […]
“He came straight at me. Before I got to the bed, I whispered, ‘Who is it, Pete?’ but I didn’t get an answer for a moment. I realized that it could be Pete’s brother-in-law, Manuel Abreu, who had seen Poe and McKinney and wanted to know their business. The intruder approached me, put both hands […]
In 2018, Mark Zuckerberg showed the world how a constant stream of errors and insensitivity to consumer concerns about privacy and fake news has tragically damaged trust in the Facebook brand. The founder and CEO of Facebook essentially traded a core value, privacy, for profit. Their performance last year provides a classic case study for […]
Grungy candles are a quick and easy DIY candle to add to your home decor. All it takes is 15 minutes from abutment in hand to finished project and it’s cheap to start. You can find the materials right in your kitchen, garden, and craft area. You don’t need to be a candle maker to […]
One of the main causes of a car stalling with the A / C on is a seized compressor. If there is screeching, smoke, stagnation, and hot air comes out of the vents every time the air conditioner is turned on, it is a good assumption that the compressor has locked out. If there is […]