Paul Linus, Author at News, Views and Reviews

Feb202021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to save money, reduce summer expenses, reduce debt

Finance

Reducing household and other expenses during the hot summer months can save a lot of money. A regular review of the following hints may prove to be valuable! Power Bills Electricity bills often soar during summer – especially in houses with air-conditioning. If you have air-con, then use it sensibly. Keeping your house cool by keeping blinds and curtains closed, especially early on hot days when homes can rapidly heat up. If your house has upper floors, you may be able to cool most of the house by cooling the upper floors and letting the cool air fall through the rest of the house. (And warm your house during winter by heating the bottom story with hot air rising.) Also, check the seals on your refrigerator. A fridge working extra hard to keep cool can chew up a lot of additio...

Feb192021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Unusual things to do in New York Uptown

Travel

Going to the top of the Empire State Building, horse drawn carriages through Central Park, seeing a musical on Broadway; these are all examples of the typical and stereotypical New York vacation. While these are nice, fun and some would say necessary if one is to visit New York, there are many other activities which are slightly off the beaten trail. For the traveler who likes to feel like a local, or for a second or third time visitor, the following activities are truly New Yorker in character but are not strictly for tourists. Central Park This famous New York park is a setting for many a film scene. The park changes dramatically throughout the year, but from the bare snow covered winter to the magnolia filled spring it is always beautiful. On nice days it can get very crowded, esp...

Feb122021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Casual, everyday clothing for pear shaped women

Lifestyle

In some earlier articles I wrote on dressing to suit one’s body shape, and what the pear shaped woman should wear. However, those with a pear shaped body can have particular problems with casual clothes. Smart and formal clothes are easier, as large hips and thighs can be easily hidden under dresses and skirts. But how to find suitable trousers for the pear shaped? And what about swimwear? Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine, UK style gurus, have a lot of good advice on this. Read on… Aim in Dressing the Pear Shaped Body You have an enviable upper half, so emphasise it! Pears have neat boobs, slim arms, and tiny waists. So make the most of these, and concentrate on clothes which hide your lower half. Another way is to broaden your upper half. Remember, the pear is trying to gi...

Feb112021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Sightseeing in Italy- Do’s and Don’ts

Travel

Ah, Italy! The food, the fashion, the art and the three thousand years of history! Make sightseeing in Italy easy, safe and enjoyable, with these few Do’s and Don’ts. Traveling in the City Using Public Transportation-DO use the city bus system, which is usually capillary and fast. Be aware, however, that at rush times, during strikes or demonstrations, it can be snail slow. If money is no object, take a taxi, but DON’T enters one without a meter. Taxis in Rome and Milan are rather expensive, other cities less so. DO, if possible, walk. See more, save money and possibly time. Traveling between cities, either by car or train, should be planned carefully. Visiting Churches-DON’T wear shorts or halter tops into churches. DO, if possible, wear a hat or scarf. DON'Tinterrupt a ch...

Feb112021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to counter shadow data governance

Technology

Shadow IT is a term used when IT is not involved in technology and invokes incorrect or different reactions based on who one asks. In fact, it is also a shortcut implemented by developers to get agile workflows. Lately, big organizations are seeking to close such a gap and increase awareness against it. Developers have learned the ways to deliver tools to match the needs. Causes of Shadow Data Governance Shadow data governance occurs when data analysts or data scientists make a copy of the data from the IT-approved primary database to run the tools in their different environments. Many fail to get the IT approvals. The question here arises of how to address the shadow data governance challenge. Understanding the root causes is important. Big corporate houses spend heavily to s...

Feb72021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Travel expense forms monitor business spending

Business

Travel Expense Forms Monitor Business Spending Managing expenses is a necessary part of any business, but particularly for a small business, due to the need to be extremely vigilant about costs. Reimbursing employee expenses can be expensive, and careful management of these expenses is important. In order to minimize costs, small businesses can maintain expense management systems, to keep track of records and trends. Organizing expenses and reimbursement is generally the same, regardless of the type of travel expense forms used. Expense Management Systems Expense management systems help small business owners organize the process by which employees report, and request reimbursement for, expenses. Travel expenses can add up, particularly for employees that are not careful with a...