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When we buy shoes, sometimes we don’t even think about the process. We walk into a store, see something which will do and buy it. By doing this, you are missing out not only on the fun of the trip, but getting a better pair of shoes. Read on to find out how to shop […]
Toys were fairly simple in years past. Now, though, toys are costly and complex. The advice you’ll find in this article can educate you on the toy buying process and help you to understand all the advances that have come out in playtime this decade. Before making a trip to purchase a toy at a […]
Diego Maradona is showing signs of improvement after undergoing an operation for possible bleeding on the brain. Dr Leopoldo Luque, the 60-year-old Argentinian’s personal physician, has said that Maradona “laughed” and “grabbed my hand” a day after the procedure. Maradona, considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, is set to remain […]
A rise in negative health behaviors—such as lack of sleep, exercise and an unhealthy diet—is connected to poorer mental health during the tightest restrictions of Scotland’s COVID-19 lockdown, a new study has confirmed. Research conducted on 20 May 2020 and led by University of the West of Scotland (UWS), in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University […]
Standard Chartered will make permanent the flexible working arrangements for most employees that were put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, it said on Thursday. The Asia, Africa and Middle East-focused bank said it aims for around 50% of its markets, comprising around 70% or 60,000 of its employees, to be able to adopt hybrid […]
This comprehensive 2-part bundle will help you ace the exams for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certifications — all through training that focuses on real-world examples. With over 100 hours of expert instruction, the ISC2 SSCP & CISSP Certification Training Bundle will give you the skills and […]
A Spanish biotech company is looking to generate renewable energy from the very soil upon which our homes are built. Described as the world’s most disruptive startup in 2016 by Google, Bioo (pronounced Bee-oh) creates batteries that utilize soil microbes to generate electricity in a simple yet ingenious way. When the ground in which the […]
Reading’s indifferent form continued as they were thrashed 3-0 at home by Preston, though they remain top of the Championship, three points clear of Swansea. Although the visitors dominated the first half, Reading went close to breaking the deadlock through a header from top scorer Lucas João. Preston’s Daniel Johnson missed a penalty soon after […]
Scientists at the University of Oxford have discovered that obesity can increase the chances of someone developing kidney disease. Funded by Kidney Research UK and the Medical Research Council, this new study has found that fat all over the body increases risk, not just fat around the middle (tummy fat), and suggests controlling weight could […]
The New York Times NYT.N warned on Thursday its robust digital growth may not be sustainable going ahead, easing expectations after reporting a strong quarter that benefited from a news coverage storm around the COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. election. The company’s shares fell 5% on the sobering outlook, even as it achieved the key […]