German people's make the difference in the world

German people's make the difference in the world 1. Germans are direct In the business world and in general, Germans are known as straight shooters and not the most diplomatic bunch. This tendency can sometimes come off as downright rude, especially in cultures where there is a stronger emphasis on indirect communication. The reason is that Germans...

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Costa Rica Powers 285 Days of 2015 With 100% Renewable Energy

Costa Rica Powers 285 Days of 2015 With 100% Renewable Energy In March, EcoWatch reported that Costa Rica powered the first 82 days of the year solely with renewable energy. Now that we’re closing in on the end of the year, the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) announced that the country ran entirely on renewables for 285 days between Jan....

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Why does Germany tend to have a large number of intelligent people?

Why does Germany tend to have a large number of intelligent people? They don't have more intelligent people, just a general level of education that compares favorably with many comparably developed countries.  They live in a way that makes them seem more educated.  Their culture values education more than other cultures do such as that...

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German people's make the difference in the world

German people's make the difference in the world 1. Germans are direct In the business world and in general, Germans are known as straight shooters and not the most diplomatic bunch. This tendency can sometimes come off as downright rude, especially in cultures where there is a stronger emphasis on...

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How to Be Clever

How to Be Clever Being clever, though linked to intelligence, isn't quite the same thing. Cleverness is often how you come across to other people, how quick you are at analyzing and acting in situations, and how clever or creative your ideas are. The Greek hero, Odysseus was considered clever (he told the cyclops that his name was Nobody, so the...

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How to Be Successful

How to Be Successful Many people want to achieve success in life, but it's easier said than done. There are so many distractions that it can be challenging to discipline oneself to accomplish a monumental goal. By keeping the following advice in mind, however, you can dramatically increase your chances of becoming successful in whatever you choose...

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There's a First World. There's a Third World. Is There a Second World?

There's a First World. There's a Third World. Is There a Second World? We often hear about the plights of the Third World, and most of us have our share of First World problems. But is there something in between—a Second World? There sure is: the Commies (and now former Commies). Today, people use the terms First or Third World to rank the development...

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