By James FletcherAlbany Portfolio Management6th Jan 2010 Two words form the key to wine investment: supply and demand. However, supply of the very finest wines has always been painfully limited (and ultimately diminishing – very helpful), so what caused the outrageous performance of the market through ‘03 – ‘08, and why the sudden and dramatic pick-up of recent months? The answer to this may be largely attributed to an...more
Occasional sleep problems are not unusual most people will have trouble falling asleep from time to time. But if your sleep problems become more frequent or persistent, it may be time to look into management techniques for insomnia. Insomnia can cause symptoms such as fatigue and daytime sleepiness, mood disturbances, and difficulty focusing, which may significantly affect your ability to work and simply to enjoy life.Types of InsomniaThere are...more
It seems that people are hungry for a better way to motivate their employees. Dan Pink's new book "Drive" has been at the top of the business book best seller list since its release at the end of December. Our own work with companies points to the fact that companies want more than the typical pay raise or standard incentive program. As business evolves, we are moving past the old model and into a new world that looks at both extrinsic and intrinsic motivators. The Four Drive Model of Employee Motivation was developed by Lawrence and Nohria in 2002. The model is a holistic way of looking at employee motivation beyond the typical “pay” model that is prevalent in the corporate world today. I will not go into detail regarding the model here, but just give an overview and how this model presents a new way of thinking for organizational leaders. The Four Drive theory is based on research that shows four underlying drives – the drive to Acquire & Achieve, to Bond & Belong, to be Challenged & Comprehend and to Define & Defend. Each of these drives are important if we are to understand employee motivation. While companies typically focus on the drive to Acquire...more
By James FletcherAlbany Portfolio Management6th Jan 2010 Albany Portfolio Management (APM) was established early in 2009 to enable private individuals to invest in fine wine and operates in association with Albany Vintners, a highly renowned and long established wholesale fine wine merchant. APM has one simple objective; to add wealth...more
The special physical and cultural characteristics of Asian women make them unique. There is an endless list of likable qualities that make them attractive. After all, it cannot be without reason why even westerners are attracted towards them. Strong family values, a reserved nature, and a delicate and feminine appearance are some of the basic...more
There is an easy treatment for skin tags. Going to a doctor Is a good solution, but lots of people today choose to remove tags on their skin at home. You'd be surprised to find out that this is quite effective. In fact, going to a doctor Will probably cost you a lot more money and time, and as the main reason why so many people choose to remove their tags at home. Here's a simple treatment for skin tags, you can easily perform at home: http://health1011.blogspot.comThe treatment for tags on the skin that most doctors use is either freezing the skin tag off, or using a laser procedure. Both of those procedures are expensive, and have a higher reappearance rate. Years ago, lots of people were cutting off their tags. That's a dangerous procedure, and it's not recommended. Today there are lots more safer ways. Almost all procedures to remove tags are based on cutting off the blood flow to the tag. In a few hours the skin tag dies off can be easily removed. Sounds complex, but the procedure is very easy and anyone can easily perform it in the privacy of their own home.Tags can occur on any part of the body. You can only remove them at home if you have access to the tag....more
Não é raro ver um departamento de manutenção implementar um novo CMMS na esperança de que melhore a confiabilidade da planta. Na verdade, o novo software pode ser de grande ajuda, mas é apenas uma ferramenta.Se o desempenho de uma...more
Being a woman, sometimes you can feel vulnerable in certain situations like jogging alone, or being in an empty parking lot. While basic common sense is your best self defense tool, there are other items you can use that can help you...more
In our “can’t wait”, “get it now” society, wouldn’t it be nice to learn how to get more from your investment assets. Wouldn’t you like to secure a financial future for you and your family, while worrying less and...more
Neuschwanstein Castle The most famous of Germany's castles, and one of the three commissioned by King Ludwig II, overlooks the gorgeous Hohenschwangau valley. If the architecture looks familiar, it's because Walt Disney used the castle...more
If you are one of the many people seeking to become more fit, the question of whether exercise equipment is worth the investment is certainly one worth asking. High quality exercise equipment can run from hundreds to even thousands of...more
A common question asked in gyms and exercise equipment stores is which type of exercise equipment will be best for helping someone lose weight. While salespeople usually take this opportunity to point the unsuspecting customer in the...more