Life has funny ways of reminding us that we are nothing, that we don’t matter and that if we died right now, it wouldn’t change anything in the world overall. Yeah sorry, that’s hard to hear, but at the same time, it’s true. Anyway, sometimes life sends us passive-aggressive signals that aren’t bad enough to…
Eliminating the U.S. government’s debt is a Herculean task that could take decades. In addition to obvious steps, such as simply hiking taxes and slashing spending, the government could take a number of other approaches, some of them unorthodox and even controversial. Below are some things it could do. Opening the Borders This would be…
Historical series and other biopics are hot. Even if they regularly contain a few errors, like one or two anachronisms that would make historians cry, it’s still one of the best ways to get people interested in History (even the most recent). Only, they often fall into a big mistake by casting actors and actresses…
What Is the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)? The International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is a development bank administered by the World Bank. The IBRD offers financial products and policy advice to countries aiming to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development. The International Bank of Reconstruction and Development is a cooperative…
Social networks are a world apart. A place where the field of possibilities is pushed back to its climax. A place where all kinds of people live together, from the smartest to the most stupid. Just like in real life. But in this microcosm, there is still a separate group: influencers. Once again, there are…
Accountants consider works in progress (WIP)which are materials and partially-finished goods that await completion, to be current assets, because there’s a reasonable expectation that such items will become marketable products that can potentially convert into cash within one year’s time. Current assets contrast noncurrent assets like long-term notes receivable, and intangible assets like patents. Understanding…
If most of us do our best to survive in this world, some people seem to want to leave it as soon as possible. They won’t tell you, they’ll never admit it, but their behavior speaks for them: the way they put themselves in danger on a daily basis reveals their weak attachment to life….
Companies and governments issue bonds to raise money, and they pay only as much interest as they have to pay to attract investors. A financially rock-solid company or government will attract investors with an interest rate that is only a little above the inflation rate. A financially troubled borrower has to offer a better deal….
We recognize a good actor by his ability to improvise brilliantly without it being noticed in the final production. There are plenty of improvised cult scenes in the cinema but also in the series and very often, we do not know until well after the broadcast of the episodes that gags, reactions or entire scenes…