I’ve been thinking about guilt lately. Academic guilt. And why I seem to feel it – a lot. The most recent guilt ridden occasion was just last weekend. The week before I’d been away for four days at a conference. I’d left home at 5 am on Tuesday and arrived back at 2 30 am […] … learn more→
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Too much information? More than 80% of children have an online presence by the age of two
A toddler with birthday cake smeared across his face, grins delightedly at his mother. Minutes later, the image appears on Facebook. A not uncommon scenario – 42% of UK parents share photos of their children online with half of these parents sharing photos at least once a month. Welcome to the world of “sharenting” – […] … learn more→
Doping among amateur athletes like CrossFitters is probably more common than you’d think
Earlier this month the 11th annual CrossFit Games took place in the US. While the event has come a long way from humble beginnings, the prizemoney and fame now attached to it have led to concerns that competitors may be doping to gain an unfair advantage. CrossFit is a fitness regime practised by people all […] … learn more→
How to decrease turnover in your rental property
Being a landlord sure isn’t easy but, if you do it right, it can also be extremely rewarding—financially and otherwise. The biggest pitfall to avoid is tenant turnover as, let’s face it—it’s just a gigantic pain in the behind. If you’re doing it right, the screening process is intense so the idea of doing it […] … learn more→
The economic burden of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is one of the most devastating forms of cancer around. It has high mortality rates and low survival rates. It’s also a fact that 80% of all those cases come from asbestos exposure. But what few people talk about is the economic burden that comes with mesothelioma. What is the economic burden of mesothelioma? […] … learn more→
Technology is not enough to create connected cities – here’s why
The United Nations (UN) estimates that by 2050, 66% of the world’s population will live in cities. This creates an unprecedented pressure on cities around the world to optimise the standard of living for citizens, organisations and institutions. Cities such as Dubai, Singapore, Yinchuan and Copenhagen are experimenting with new technology and digital services to […] … learn more→
The dangers of online world
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Some workers ‘cyberloaf’ if they think they can get away with it, so employers need to get creative
Sending personal emails, a bit of online shopping, checking out your friend’s holiday snaps on Facebook: if you break up your work day with online activities that aren’t work-related, you may be guilty of “cyberloafing”. Cyberloafing – engaging in non-work online activities while “on the clock” – is a modern form of counterproductive workplace behaviour. […] … learn more→
Computer says no: robo-advice is growing but we still don’t trust it
People are open to receiving financial advice from robots, our studies show, but there might be a way to go to in convincing people to trust them over a human. We surveyed 138 people about their attitudes to, and preferences for, superannuation advice from a human or a computer. Unsurprisingly, most stated they would prefer […] … learn more→
Is coffee good for studying?
Getting a good higher education and finding success in one’s career is every young adult’s dream. However, to achieve the goal one has to study hard and prepare in advanced for any upcoming exams and other academic commitments. Yet sometimes, students don’t feel like studying or are too sleepy to focus on the subject at […] … learn more→
