This year, for our anniversary, my husband asked me what I would like as a special gift. There are, in fact, a couple of Rolex watches that have really caught my attention, so I think I'll pick one of those. The good thing is that this wouldn't be the kind of gift that gets consumed or that drastically depreciates. So given the economy, I don't feel so bad asking for such a gift. We, in fact, held back the past few anniversaries and enjoyed simple pleasures in order to save. Now we're both doing better financially and, this being a special anniversary, we want to celebrate by giving one another a significant gift,as well as celebrate with simple pleasures…don't ever want to loose those! We like to slow the day down, not feel rushed at all, and really appreciate every moment. The morning we sleep in, lounge around, then take a walk. In the afternoon, we're going to go on a picnic and, in the evening a concert. So it's a full day, but as I said, we make it a point to slow down how we go through it. This means not thinking ahead to the next thing all the time, but really being in the moment of what's actually happening. Everything's planned anyway, so all we have to do is enjoy as we go along through the day.

If you've ever wanted to know how to become a billionaire, Sam Zell is the person to tell you how. In the real estate field, many individuals have longed strive to earn millions through investing in property. For beginners, it is important however to understand the market, particularly if you have no prior experience.

Billionaire investing real estate mogul Sam Zell, who made his fortune in US property, has announced that he is now shunning US real estate investment in favor of opportunities in India and Colombia. Zell has favored international properties over US deals for the past few years, as he will pursue commercial real estate deals in Colombia and eventually try to get in on the residential market in that country as well. In India, Zell will focus his investments in the booming hotel market.

According to Zell, Colombia is a rising star in Latin America and India is fertile ground for hotel and motel chain expansion. He plans to base his hotel investment in India on the Residence Inn at Marriott model and expand the chain nationwide. Zell, the co-founder of Chicago based Equity International, has a lot of experience in overseas investment with prior projects in Brazil, Mexico and China.

Many businesses highly rely on the common postal service to ensure that products and services are delivered to consumers all over the world. For businesses in Canada, this is very important. This is particularly for businesses who offer their products and services online. Although there are many companies and small businesses who offer their services offline, there is still an option to have your consumer products shipped directly to you.

Small businesses Canada have the most to lose from a strike by Canada Post workers. It's estimated that the strike may be costing as much as $250 a day per company on average, despite the increasing use of email and private courier services. Many small businesses still rely on Canada Post services, and if the strike is prolonged or spreads nationwide it will cause even more disruption.

The cumulative effect will be less serious then postal strikes in the past due to the more numerous alternatives today, but many sectors of the economy will still be hurt and and many different types of firms will take a hit. Canada Post workers downed tools in Winnipeg late last week after unions and management failed to reach agreement over working conditions. The strike is expected to spread to Hamilton, Ontario this weekend as well.