Decorating on a tight budget

AN INDISPENSABLE piece of kitchen kit, a cheap microwave should be a part of everyone’s cooking repertoire. But with prices ranging from as little as £40 to over £1,000 for built-in combination models with all the bells and whistles, it’s difficult to know which to go for. No need to fret, though, as we’ve broken it down into the different types of microwave available and what they do, size, capacity and basic functions that all microwaves should have. Since we’re concentrating on cheap microwaves, you can safely assume there won’t be any in the sky-high price bracket on our list as they often have high-tech features that most people simply wouldn’t use. After all, when was the last time you needed to cook a rotisserie chicken and rued the day your microwave didn’t have that ability? What do I need to know before buying a microwave? Make a list of what you usually use your microwave for or what you’d like it to do that your … [Read more...] about Cheap microwaves 2019 – get a model which matches your budget and needs

Congress today overwhelmingly passed the 2016 spending bill. The House of Representatives this morning voted 316 to 113, with a majority of Republicans and nearly all Democrats favoring the $1.1 trillion package for all federal agencies. The Senate concurred a few hours later with a vote of 65 to 33. President Barack Obama is expected to sign it into law later today. Early on 16 December, congressional leaders released the text of an omnibus spending bill that will fund all federal agencies for the rest of the 2016 fiscal year. We’ve taken a look at how individual agencies fared under the bill (see bullets below). Science has also compiled a table showing the budgets of key research agencies and programs. 2016 spending bill gives NIH $2 billion raise, largest in 12 years At long last, Congress to make R&D tax credit permanent White-nose bat study funded FDA gets 5% bump and ban on gene editing NASA science budget rises 6.6% NOAA research rises 4% in new budget … [Read more...] about Updated: Budget agreement boosts U.S. science

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WE ALL know that weddings are not cheap - they need to be extra special, memorable and of course, full of beautiful dresses, particularly those for your special bridesmaids. Your bridesmaids are usually your closest friends, so it only makes sense to find some gorgeous gowns for them. It doesn’t necessarily mean you have to splash out, though. Made in Chelsea’s Millie Mackintosh’s bridesmaids all donned stunning, affordable Ghost dresses for her big day, and fellow MIC star Lucy Watson also wore a blush pink one from the same retailer for a friend’s wedding (see below). Getting married requires so much planning, with a lot of daunting decisions. Choosing a colour scheme is a great way to start… Pink? Blue? Red? Whichever you choose, we’ve got you covered with some cheaper-than-average bridesmaid dresses. Whether you’re looking for some embroidered, ornate designs or would prefer more minimalist ensembles, there's something for you. How much is … [Read more...] about Cheap Bridesmaid Dresses 2019: The best value bridesmaid gowns and dresses for a budget wedding

Remote workers enjoy many advantages over their in-office colleagues: flexible hours, relaxed dress codes, and little to no commute. But when it comes to office celebrations, remote workers can really miss out. advertisement advertisement Seventy percent of remote workers already feel left out of the workplace, and that feeling comes to a head during the holiday season. Office holiday parties are one example of a tried-and-true method of showing employee appreciation. They also serve as annual forums of casual engagement, a way for coworkers to bond and strengthen their personal relationships. Ideally, your company should bite the bullet and shell out the cash to fly remote workers to your headquarters to attend the holiday party with their coworkers. You can even keep expenses down by combining the event with all-company trainings, meetings, or retreats. But bringing in all remote employees sometimes just isn’t feasible, especially as the number of them continues to … [Read more...] about Two simple budget-friendly ways to include remote workers at holiday parties