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I'm a passionate traveler and reader of books on all topics. I have a Master in Data Mining and a PhD in computer science, in software engineering. I took also pedagogy courses and I have a special interest in education as I think that education is crucial

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Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Why cats purr and what they are saying when they meow: 1 of 43
You might think you know why cats purr: because they feel great. While this is certainly true, there is much more than that to a cat's purring. Cats purr also when they are nervous, sick or even dying. There are arguments that purring is not only a form of communication, but also a way of calming, soothing or even healing. An... More..
Food & Drink > Wine How to pair the right wine with your meal: 1 of 21
For each meal there are wines that fight it, wines that merely ignore it, and wines that harmoniously complement its every flavor and greatly enhance its taste. But how to find that perfect pairing of wine and food that brings out the best in both? The secret of a perfect pairing of wine and food is balancing the flavors and... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Is it better for children to be raised by stay-at-home parents?: 2 of 33
The truth is that this is the wrong question to answer. Because the simple fact that children have stay-at-home parents does not benefit them in itself as well as having working parents does not hurt them in itself. It's what the parents actually do that has the real impact. Yes, stay-at-home parents have the opportunity to s... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Comparing budget airlines and regular airlines: 2 of 10
As a frequent traveler, I simply could not resist anymore the increasingly tempting offer of budget (low-cost) airlines operating flights all around Europe and beyond (there are currently more than 10 different low-cost airlines operating in Europe). I initially approached budget flying with the mindset of a soldier entering ... More..
Travel > Europe Travel experiences: Eastern Europe: 1 of 3
On a hot summer evening, my plane landed in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. My last connection flight in Rome was a tricky one: I had to run to catch the plane and I've made it only because the flight to Sofia was delayed as well. Glad to be finally almost at my destination, I was looking a bit absently minded at the conveyor... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice What to know about traveling in Austria: 1 of 3
Whether you are looking for breathtaking scenery, enchanted settings, old towns, top ski experiences, art collections, history, or just beer or a good cake, Austria has it all. To make sure you get a great Austrian holiday experience, all you have to do is to choose the best time of the year for whatever it is that you like, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Tips for socializing with people: 6 of 14
There are people for whom socializing seems to be a second nature. They always find subjects to talk about and they are just as relaxed with the bank director and the cleaning lady. For them socializing seems to be a pleasant, effortless experience. And such people are, quite naturally, the ones that everybody notices at a ga... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Mystic Mine: 5 of 11
Taking a short break from work or having a bit of time at the end of the day? There is nothing better than a little game to take your mind off the usual things. Mystic Mine is a game just for that: nice to see, easy to play, a little pleasant exercise for your brain at the end of the day. A bit of exercise also for your refle... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Five healthy eating behaviors: 19 of 38
It's not only what you eat that counts, but especially when and how you eat. Healthy eating is not about going hungry, depriving yourself of tasty food or having to constantly worry about how much calories are on your plate. Even more important, healthy eating is not primarily about staying thin, but about staying healthy and... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Why a balance transfer card is not necessarily right for everyday spending: 4 of 8
Using a balance transfer card for everyday spending is a quite sure way to increase your debt rather than to get rid of it. Your balance transfer card might tempt you with low interest rates for new purchases, or it might come handy in a shop, but watch out for its special hidden caveat called repayment hierarchy. The repayme... More..