The Pygmalion Effect In a famous study by psychologist Robert Rosenthall, primary school teachers were told that certain students in their class had been identified as intellectually gifted, however they were classed as ‘late bloomers’ who were not yet actively demonstrating the full effects of the giftedness they had been […]
Year: 2024
Jobs in Australia
Unemployment rates have started increasing and there are other signs of economic downturns in major economies of the world. International Labour Organization predicted that at least 20 million jobs will be lost by the end of 2009 bringing world unemployment level at above 200 million for the first time. The […]
Great Las Vegas Investment Properties – But Will They Rent?
Real estate prices have fallen over 70% in Las Vegas, and aggressive investors are now flooding back into the market to snatch up bargain properties. Real estate experts are touting the strong cash flow potential that Las Vegas properties now offer. Still, I have found that of the dozens of […]
Using a “Call to Action” on Your Pizza Menus
A Call to Action is often used in a variety of industries to increase sales. It’s a powerful advertising method that can help motivate your customers to purchase from you sooner rather than later as well as keep them purchasing from you in the future. A call to Action usually […]
Top 3 Tax Issues for Truckers
Every tax season thousands of truck drivers leave hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax deductions on the table. This is due in large part to inadequate planning and poor bookkeeping. In addition, many tax professionals do a poor job at properly informing truckers of the many different tax breaks […]
Retirement Planning – Ten Biggest Misconceptions About Fixed Annuities
No other savings vehicle is as misunderstood, under appreciated and maligned as fixed annuities. Most people who can benefit from annuities have been bombarded by misinformation, biased opinions and outright lies. The truth is: fixed annuities are safe because they are guaranteed by insurance companies, a great place to keep […]
Estonians In Cross-Cultural Perspective – Don’t Beat Around The Bush! Time Is Money!
There are cultural variations in how people understand and use time. Researchers have divided cultures into two groups in the way they handle time: monochronic or linear-active cultures and polychronic or multi-active cultures. Our culture shapes our communication and designates what we pay attention to and what we ignore. Our […]
Examining the Contributing Factors to the Bushmeat Trade and Crisis in Ghana
Abstract The paper examines contributory factors facilitating the Bushmeat trade in Ghana, reveals the multiplicity and complex nature of the trade, some conservation measures attempted to control the trade and crisis and suggests avenues for future research and policy makeovers. Keywords: Bushmeat, Ghana, Crisis, Wildlife, Trade 1 Introduction: The unsustainable […]