5 Things Not To Do At a Funeral
Anyone who’s ever lived has, at some point in his or her life, known someone who’s died. This experience is generally a crappy one, especially when funeral attendance is involved. Being surrounded by fellow mourners can sometimes be comforting, but it can also be really awkward. What is proper etiquette? Sometimes you feel like crying. [...]
Top of the mornin’ to ya! And the rest of the day to yourself. For such a small country, Ireland comes with plenty of clichés, such as the 40 shades of green, the homeland of the leprechauns, finding your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, the perfect place to go for a [...]
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At Balladeer’s Blog I often cover mythological pantheons that don’t get as much attention as they deserve. The Shinto pantheon of deities certainly falls into that category. I find them every bit as fascinating as the Graeco-Roman, Teutono-Norse or Egyptian gods and goddesses. Here’s a quick rundown of 10 of the most prominent figures in [...]
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The Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands are a major tourist and financial destination with sun-kissed beaches luring tourists and bankers alike. The islands jut above the Caribbean Sea, formed from the highest portions of a huge oceanic ridge along what is known as the Cayman Trench. There are three main islands: Grand Cayman being the [...]
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I frequently wear a T-shirt that gallantly proclaims “I put peanut butter on my peanut butter.” Yes, I’m one of those people who proudly don novelty tees and yes, it’s true. My taste palette is overjoyed with the addition of peanut butter to almost anything–chocolate, marshmallow, celery, almost any type of fruit (bananas, apples, grapes), [...]
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A myth can be defined as an idea which has no basis in fact, but which is believed by enough people to appear true. There are myths and urban legends in every area of life, and personal finance has more than its fair share too. Below is a few of the more popular myths, and [...]
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