What
would you pay for a little extra vacation time this summer? Some
employers are now offering an option that lets their staff members buy
and sell vacation time among co-workers. The unused time off is sold
into a pool and can be purchased by other workers through payroll
deduction. Source Link
It’s
a hot topic for some family experts, but a new survey found that most
parents are not concerned about their young children’s screen time.
That’s because many younger parents spend large amounts of their own
leisure time with media. The survey found that 40% of these families
have a combined 11 hours of screen time per day using television, smart
phones and tablets. Source Link
Despite the old saying, it’s more than just practice that makes perfect. Researchers looked at chess players and musicians and found that natural ability was the key factor for excellence. They say the the path to perfection starts by picking something that matches your talents, combined with lots of practice. Source Link