2021 - News, Views and Reviews

Dec302021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Tu Hsiao Yueh restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan

Travel

Taiwanese cuisine features a number of regional local specialties that continue to be perfected throughout current generations. Tu Hsiao Yueh is a family owned restaurant that originated in the southern part of Taiwan, renowned for the development of the widely popular Tan Tsai or Danzai noodles. Today, the fourth generation of the family runs the restaurants, sharing their great-grandfather's dishes with the world. Tainan is the Former Capital of Taiwan Tainan literally translates to "Southern Taiwan" and is the fourth largest city, after Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung. It is the oldest city on the island and is famous for its history and relics. The Chinese first settled in this part of Taiwan in 1590. Shortly thereafter, the Dutch arrived and used Tainan as their homebase ...

Dec272021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to prevent tattoo from fading

Lifestyle

When most people get a tattoo, they do not think about what the color of their tattoo is going to look like in years from now. At some point, many people will need to have their tattoo’s color retouched by a tattoo artist because it will fade as the years go on. It is ideal to take steps to prevent a tattoo from fading early on. Prevent a Tattoo From Fading With Proper Care The best way to maintain tattoo color is to care for it properly. Following instructions that are given by the tattoo artist is important. The tattoo should remain bandaged for about 24 hours. Lightly washing the tattoo with an antibacterial soap and using a medicated ointment is ideal. To prevent a tattoo from fading immediately after it has been done, it’s important to avoid frequent water exposure in the sh...

Dec262021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Productive and non-productive payroll earnings

Finance

Payroll systems use different paycodes so that hours are classified differently based on how salaries are earned or paid. The reason to identify the type of hours paid in payroll is three-fold: to pay hours at a different rate, to keep time used against a paid time off bank, or to track time for a productivity system Productive Hours for Accounting Purposes Time that is worked is tracked as productive time, that is, when work is produced by employees as a normal course of their job. This can be broken down in separate categories based on the pay rate that is assigned to the employee. The most common pay code is for regular hours, which also could be called normal or standard hours. A person who is assigned a 40 hour work week that shows up, punches in on time and leaves a...

Dec242021 by AhithoNo Comments

Rituals for a better morning: 5 steps to help you get up better

Lifestyle

Step 1: Avoid the snooze button If you're not a morning person, read our tips. We'll tell you what to do in the morning to start your day with a smile. Maybe mornings will become your favourite part of the day! Are you trigger happy with the snooze button, or have to set multiple alarms? If so, try to break the habit. The quality of sleep in those last minutes is not great anyway, and you're wasting time that could have given you peace of mind in the morning. Just turn off the snooze function or, if you think it’s truly impossible - put your phone across the room from you so you have to get up to turn it off. There are even special alarm clocks that you have to chase to switch off! The first few days of this can be rough, but trust that your morning will be better without the snooze. ...

Dec232021 by AhithoNo Comments

How to Refinance a Parent PLUS Loan

Finance

If you’re one of the approximately 45 million people in the United States who has student loans, you’re well-aware of how much they can be a drag on your finances. Having to pay interest on student loans each month can keep your from realizing important milestones in your life. Fortunately, there are some options for borrowers, such as refinancing. Here’s how to refinance a Parent PLUS loan. What Does It Mean to Refinance Student Loans? Refinancing loans is pretty common. Even though there are a few things to note that make refinancing student loans a bit different than other kinds of debt, the general principles stay the same. So, what is refinancing student loans? At the most basic level, it’s taking out a new loan in order to pay off an old one. If you’ve never refinanced before, t...

Dec212021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Camping with allergies, asthma, celiac and sensitivities

Health

Camping can be a wonderful vacation experience with many opportunities to make memories to last a lifetime. If the campers have allergies, however, pre-planning a camping trip can help avoid common problems experienced by people with allergies. Can People With Allergies and Asthma Go Camping Because there is a wide variety of camping styles, many people with allergies can find a camping experience that is safe for them. For example, people allergic to the sun would probably be safer camping in a cavern or in a treehouse resort in a densely wooded area rather than at the beach or in the desert. A healthcare provider can help determine whether or not a camping trip would be safe for someone with allergies. A physician might also give advice regarding any changes to an asthma or ...