Despite the Great Depression, the 1932 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, with many countries unable to send athletes. Brazilian Olympians sold coffee beans to afford the $1 per athlete disembarkation fee. The Olympics saw the beginning of the Olympic Village and the gold-silver-bronze podium. Babe Didrikson won two gold medals for the USA, […]
Counting chips is important in poker, but it should be done quickly and without slowing down the game. Organizing chips in even stacks can help. “Reducing,” or removing chips from the table, is considered bad etiquette. Cash in winnings only after the game is over. When playing any variation of poker, you should always have […]
Dealing with bad co-workers can be tricky, but remaining professional and setting boundaries can create a healthier work environment. Addressing the issue directly and using the sandwich method can resolve conflicts. Beware of gossip and negative people, and if the bad co-worker is the boss, study the environment and try to improve the relationship. At […]
A bad debt allowance is an account that covers the portion of accounts receivable that may remain uncollected. Banks and businesses use it to minimize the chances of an interruption in operations due to unpaid and likely unrecoverable receivables. The balance in this account helps to cover losses incurred when a company or financial institution […]
Most modern chewing gum is made of gum base, sweeteners, and food coloring. Glee Gum is the only US company still using chicle as a base. Artificial sweeteners are now used, and medicated gum can help with smoking cessation. The US military distributes gum to soldiers for stress relief, and Recaldent gum fights tooth decay. […]
Dealing with poor customer service is becoming common. Remain calm, ask for what you want directly, ask to speak to a supervisor, threaten to cancel service or visit the company in person. Document the call and consider filing a report with the Better Business Bureau. No one should have to deal with poor customer service, […]
Dealing with a bad employer depends on the source of the problem, whether it’s a specific manager or company policies. Consider formal complaints, legal action, changing location, or terminating employment. If the issue is with a manager, HR representatives can help, but if it’s with the company, changing jobs may be necessary. If policies violate […]
To minimize bad debts, businesses should qualify customers before granting credit, have an aggressive collections strategy, and create a financial buffer. Credit checks can determine if a customer is likely to pay on time, and a collections process should include reminders and phone calls. In cases where debt will never be paid, it must be […]
A bad debt reserve is a way to offset accumulated bad debt caused by unpaid customer invoices. It can be used in scenarios such as factoring, bankruptcy, and small businesses to minimize the negative impact on the company’s functionality. As a way of minimizing the impact of bad debt on a company’s functionality, the bad […]
Walking faster can increase lifespan, with men who walk fast living an average of 20 years longer and women living 14 years longer than their slower counterparts, regardless of weight. The findings are based on self-reported data from 474,919 people in the UK over seven years. Increasing fitness through walking is beneficial for health, but […]
Post-nasal drip, a thick mucus discharge from the nasal passage into the throat, can cause bad breath by providing a food source and protective barrier for bacteria that produce compounds that combine with breath and make it smell bad. It can also combine with food particles to form odorous debris called tonsilloliths. Treatment involves removing […]
Cornstarch is a carbohydrate with little nutritional value, but has unique cooking options and is used as a natural thickening agent. It can be a weight-conscious choice as it is gluten-free, but regular consumption may contribute to weight gain. Cornstarch is also used as an alternative to talc in body powders due to its moisture-absorbing […]
Bad customer service can harm business by threatening customer retention. Customers should voice their concerns to management and take advantage of feedback opportunities. Companies should value customer sponsorship and take action to correct poor service. Bad customer service often equals bad business because it threatens customer retention. One of the worst ways to deal with […]
Drinking alcohol to forget bad memories doesn’t work, according to a study by Japanese scientists. Ethanol can strengthen existing memories, and rats given ethanol appeared fearful for longer, with some reactions lasting about two weeks. Alcohol also affects the heart, liver, pancreas and immune system, potentially leading to irregular heart rhythms, liver failure and an […]
Malocclusions cause misaligned teeth, making it difficult to clean and leading to oral health problems. There are three classes of malocclusions, including crowded teeth, overbite, and underbite, and other types such as open bite and midline misalignments. Malocclusions can be caused by genetics, trauma, or baby teeth staying too long, and can be treated through […]
Insurance companies in the US must operate under a duty of good faith and fair dealing with policyholders. When this duty is breached, policyholders can file a lawsuit with the help of a bad faith insurance attorney. To become one, a person must complete an undergraduate degree, three years of law school, gain practical work […]
Good Cop, Bad Cop is a law enforcement technique to coerce a confession or arrest, but is less effective on experienced suspects. It involves a “bad cop” being aggressive and intimidating, followed by a “good cop” who is gentle and empathetic. The technique is also used rhetorically to gain public support for unpopular opinions or […]
California experienced its five worst wildfires on record in August and September 2020, destroying an area of 2.4 million acres. Human activity causes 90% of all fires, and the US loses 1.2 million acres of forest to fires each year. Whatever your view on climate change, there are some statistics that are hard to dispute. […]
A bad faith insurance attorney helps claimants who have been wrongfully denied insurance coverage. Insurance companies must act in good faith and fairness, and failure to do so may result in legal action. The attorney helps the claimant prove the insurance company acted unreasonably and unfairly, and the plaintiff may be entitled to damages. A […]
Photos of Walt Disney pointing with two fingers were edited to remove the cigarette he was holding, as he smoked two packs a day. The pose has been adopted by park employees, and the company now acknowledges smoking likely caused Disney’s death from lung cancer. Disney voiced Mickey Mouse and holds the record for most […]
