November 2015
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The Best Countries To Do Business
The World Bank publishes an annual Doing Business report that looks at which countries offer the most optimal conditions for entrepreneurship. The ranking takes into account eleven indicators, including the ease of starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting power, and obtaining credit. According to the most recent report, Singapore claims the top spot for the tenth time… Continue reading
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My Serendipitous Garden
I decided at the last minute to pop into Home Depot to get some plants for the garden. It just so happens the distributor had just arrived with a fresh batch, which the delivery men were kind enough to assist me with. We struck up a nice conversation and I left with gratitude to their… Continue reading
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Día de Muertos
Observed annually from October 31 to November 2, the Día de Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) is one of Mexico’s oldest and most iconic national holidays. People come together to pray for and remember those who have died, supporting the dearly departed through private altars called ofrendas and offerings of calaveras (a.k.a. sugar skulls), marigolds… Continue reading
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