In our ever-competitive world, many schools are introducing new strands to the education they offer that will expand pupils’ skills sets, ultimately increasing their employability but also better equipping them for life after school. Repton School in Derbyshire is no exception. Preparation for life beyond school is one of the key focuses at Repton. The […]
We have written earlier about the lost opportunity that the citizens of the northern Norwegian city of Bodø suffered when the city was prompted to dissociate with American smart infrastructure developer Danny Hayes in 2018 because of an untrue and targeted reporting and a media campaign. In 2018, Danny Hayes and Soheila Yalpani were contacted […]
From the relative security of the western world, it’s easy to underestimate how many people around the world are living under totalitarian rule. There are plenty of oppressive states that are not quite totalitarian: Sudan, Belarus, many of the Turkic nations (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, etc.), but are all under the thumb of authoritarian leaders. As […]
It’s hard to miss the craze surrounding CBD products these days. CBD oil is being used to treat anxiety, regulate hormones, improve appetite, relieve pain, and so much more. The market is worth billions, and it’s growing every day as cannabis laws relax and word spreads about this amazing substance. CBD users can benefit in […]
Student loan debt is spiraling out of control and changing the direction of a lot of young people’s lives. Rather than buying homes or saving for retirement, people straight out of college are saddled with huge amounts of debt. According to Value Penguin, the average student debt in the United States is $32,731. The costs […]
Professional translators need to take register into consideration when translating. It is not the same if a translator is translating a novel for children, a scientific article or a poem. It goes without saying that every audience is specific and the texts need to be adjusted to the audience’s professions, levels of maturity and needs. […]
Diamonds are always seen on the Hollywood Red Carpet and have been a tradition throughout the decades. The custom of wearing these precious stones fills the pages of fashion magazines and celebrity news websites. The presence of designer diamond watches, earrings, and necklaces on a personality during the Emmys or Oscar’s is not unintentional. The […]
Ever since human beings started working as part of an industrialized system, we’ve struggled with maintaining a healthy balance between socializing and doing our jobs. Roughly 66% of employees in the US do not strongly believe that they have a good work-life balance; it’s an issue that disproportionately seems to affect millennials, but it’s entirely […]
Forex trading is an interesting area of the financial market. It’s estimated that 90% of trading volume actually comes from day traders. Nearly all of them are using specialized Forex trading software to execute their trades. You need the right tools to trade in Forex. So how do you find the right trading software for […]
Food waste is a big problem locally and internationally. In Canada, about 396 kilograms of food is thrown out per person. In the U.S., that number is even higher at 415 kilograms (or 915 pounds) of food per capita. Corporate food waste is a major contributor, although individuals are also on the hook. An estimated […]