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New York Parking Spot Goes for $1 Million

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The average New Yorker doesn’t drive a car. For those that do, they have to worry about getting a parking ticket that may be as much as $115. Now one lucky person will purchase a million-dollar parking space. Even for New York City, this is a first.

First Million Dollar Parking Space

What does the buyer get for one million bucks? Well, hold on a minute. It’s not that simple. First, the buyer must also purchase the penthouse for the list price of $38.8 million. If you think that’s a bit steep, just understand that the home has 8,000 square feet of space plus a 3,000 sq. ft. terrace. [Read more…]

Take a Relaxing Break in Tuscany

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Anyone looking to take escape the stress of daily life on their next holiday would do well to consider visiting the Tuscany region of Italy. Renowned for its amazing landscapes, culture, history and art, it is the perfect place to take a step back, relax and unwind.

Tuscany is best visited between late spring and early autumn when the weather is at its warmest, and there are a wide range of accommodation options such as camping, holiday rental villas and hotels to choose from.

From Bustling Tourist Hotspots to calming Hot Baths

While many choose to stay in Florence or one of the popular resort areas of Tuscany for their vacation, those seeking a truly relaxing holiday might might consider some of the smaller towns and villages both on the coast and in rural regions. Many of these are well known for their hot springs and spas, and one such place is Bagni di Lucca, which is situated in the Lucca region of Tuscany. [Read more…]

“I Was That Shy Girl at School”

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I was the shy girl at school. While everyone else was out partying and enjoying the freedom of their college years, I was in the library. When I wasn’t studying in the library, I was alone in my dorm room while my roommate went on dates, made friends and made the most out of her college years.

My trouble was simple.

I wasn’t reclusive or introverted, I was overwhelmed. While other kids could get away with partying all night and studying a few hours a day, I had more trouble. It’s not that I was dumb. Studying and research were easy. It was the essays and papers that gave me trouble.

I had trouble figuring out what went where and what my professors wanted. Knowing that I had trouble gave me anxiety. So I ended up spending most of my time in front of my computer, taking weeks to hack through work that other students seemed to finish relatively quickly. [Read more…]

6 Things You Should Never Do on the First Day at a New Job

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Living (and loving) Life

The new job jitters can make us do some silly things, like spill coffee all over ourselves or accidentally step on the boss’s foot. No first day is going to be perfect, and accidents happen. But there are some things you should keep in mind never to do, ever.

Here are six things you should always avoid doing on the first day at a new job:

1 – Show Up Late… or On Time

Does it really need to be said that you should never show up late to your first day of work? Unfortunately, it does, because some people still do it.

But beyond that, you shouldn’t be arriving on time, either. I heard this saying once: “To be on time is to be late; to be early is to be on time.” On your first day of work, you shouldn’t show up any later than fifteen minutes early. [Read more…]

Energy Efficient Tips for Building a New House

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Energy efficiency is increasingly important these days. There are many ways you can upgrade your existing home but if you are about to build a new home, you have a lot more options. Making your new home energy efficient from the start will drastically reduce your energy bills and lower your home’s environmental footprint.

Design Features

One of the most effective ways to make your new home energy efficient is to use passive solar design to situate your house to take advantage of the sun’s ability to warm it. This means the house will face south and have lots of windows on the south side. [Read more…]