A Brief History Today, the freelance lifestyle attracts a lot of white collars with its freedom, but at the same time, it scares them with unpredictability, high competition, and self-responsibility. It is undeniable, that the most common question among beginner freelancers is ‘How much should I charge for my work?’. Setting prices for your work means that you have to walk on thin ice. On the one hand, you are afraid to ask more, as the client can refuse and find another performer, but, on the other hand, you will feel humiliated when asking not enough. You are providing services…

A Brief History As Christmas (December 25th) approaches, we ask, “Who doesn’t like the holidays?” In general, holidays are viewed as fun and relaxing, as people have a chance to exchange presents and eat scrumptious food. They get to do fun things like enjoying free spins at casinos, watch fantastic parades, and take a break from their daily routine, but although holidays have a positive connotation nowadays, it was not always the case. Some holidays were born out of hideous events that took place centuries ago, and with time, people forgot what had led to the celebrations in the first…

A Brief History On December 31st, raising up your glasses for a toast happens with a sparkling glass of chilled Champagne. A party is incomplete with the arrival of a colourful and refreshing glass of cocktail containing rum, gin, vodka or a sinful brand of whiskey. Wine beckons a romantic dine out but a beer – always holds a special place for the boys’ big game night. Who makes these rules and why follow everything? The years’ is not too far away, and so are the party preparations. Getting the best wine, stocking up those rum and champagne bottles and…

A Brief History This date in history has always marked the beginnings of winter in Canada, and what a special time that is. The skies become cloudy and the weather gets cold, and you take out those fancy coats and jackets to enjoy the beautiful weather. While winter in Canada is indeed wonderful, it can also be perilous, especially when it comes to driving. It is never easy to navigate your vehicle on slippery roads, and you need to know how to handle yourself and the car when it is snowing because it can also get a bit overwhelming.  These…

A Brief History On December 12, 1937, the USS Panay, a gunboat afloat on the Yangtze River near the city of Nanking (now called Nanjing) was attacked by Japanese military aircraft and sunk, with the loss of three American lives.  The United States and Japan were not at war and the incident was claimed by the Japanese to be due to mistaken identity of the American ship, despite clear American flags painted on the decks.  The Panay was not the first, nor the last, American vessel to be attacked by forces of another country not at war with the United…