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We are now on the countdown to Christmas, the shops are full of festive cards, shelves are heaving with advent calendars and Christmas puddings have miraculously appeared on the ends of the bakery sections in supermarkets everywhere. It might still seem like ages away, but there’s actually only seven weeks until the big day, which means now is the ideal time to start shopping – if you’re stuck for ideas this year, or if getting into shops, don’t panic; we’ve come up with a series of handy present guides with great solutions to all of your gift-giving woes. Whether you’re looking for a gift for your Mum, sister, Aunt or partner, a Scaramanga leather bag is the one thing they’d all definitely love to find under the tree on Christmas morning. The brand new leather tote bag is the ideal size for an everyday bag. Deceptively roomy, you can fit everything you need for everyday! Laptop, files, your phone, your keys and money. With enough room for your favourite lipstick too. We have had

Boomi , the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, today announced the second installation of its digital global user event, Out of This World , where the company will unveil its future vision and new product announcements. Out of This World will take place in North America and Europe on November 10, with the Asia Pacific region following on November 11. During this exciting, one-day digital event, Boomi will demonstrate how organizations can break down information silos to harness the full value of their data, become more agile, accelerate time to value, and achieve better business outcomes faster. Attendees will hear from technology and business leaders, as well as industry peers from some of the most innovative companies in the world on how Boomi has transformed their business through intelligent connectivity and automation. Attendees will also get a sneak peek at Boomi’s product roadmap, enjoy live entertainment by a nine-time Grammy Award-winning artist, gain valuable

Social distancing rules reduced the contagion of COVID-19 , reveals new research from the University of Cologne. Such rules were introduced into several countries during the first wave of COVID-19 in Spring 2020. New research by Professor Emanuel Hansen and his co-authors examined the effect of social distancing on mobility behaviour and the contagion rate of COVID-19 in Germany. To identify these effects, the researchers exploited staggered timings of COVID-19 outbreaks in extended event-study models. The authors found that the policies were successful in reducing spatial mobility of the German citizens by about 30%. Moreover, the policies avoided approximately 84% of the potential COVID-19 cases and 66% of fatalities in Germany, in comparison to if there was no social distancing. The policies affected all subgroups of the population, but the effects were somewhat smaller for individuals above 60 and in rural areas. “Our study shows that the early measures to contain COVID-19

A survey of over 200 senior leaders in US and UK corporates and 100 law firms found Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities are clearly more important now than 12-months ago, yet only 11% of corporates suggested that it is due to having targets in place to improve ESG performance. The study , commissioned by data specialist Landmark Information , found that 96% of corporates and 92% of law firms agree that ESG is more important today than 12-months ago, with 42% of corporates suggesting the main driver being responsibility to inform shareholders or investors. A third (33%) indicated a need to keep customers informed, while 14% of US corporates felt that keeping employees informed is key, versus just 7% of UK respondents who said the same. An opportunity is however apparent, as corporates feel that greater measurement focused support is needed for their organisation, and in particular that law firms could benefit by offering more to help clients in this field. 86% of

Over the last couple of decades, the fashion industry has witnessed tremendous development. New and trendy designs are being introduced frequently, along with that the quality of the fabrics has also improved considerably. Besides, when it comes to fashion, the traditional ones, that existed during the late 70s or early 80s, also getting reintroduced. On the whole, the entire fashion industry is going through a period of transformation, where an amalgamation of old and traditional styles is taking place, which is giving birth to new and innovative designs. Are you a fashion lover? Do you follow fashion trends closely? If you do, in that case, the best option for you to keep a track of the new introduction to the market would be the online stores. Whether it is a wholesale boys clothes or any other kind of supplier, you can find every single one of them operating through the Internet these days. As a matter of fact, according to a recent survey, more than 75% of the world’s fashion tran

Florida’s surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo is facing bipartisan rebuke for refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition. Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, said Florida’s top health official requested to meet with her in August as he seeks confirmation, but she had not yet made public her breast cancer diagnosis. All she asked of him was to wear a mask, and he refused. She asked him why he couldn’t wear a mask, and she said he wouldn’t answer. “More important for him to take a stand against masks than to put a piece of fabric over his face for ten minutes to talk to me, and he is just unfit to serve in that position, so I wanted people to know,” Polsky stated. Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, president of the Senate, sent a memo to senators Saturday in support of Polsky, saying the encounter “was unprofessional and will not be tolerated.” The surgeon general’s stance is no surprise since he is opposed to mask mandates, and

It’s true that many of us place our plastics in recycle bins. We assume that it gets sorted and reused. But only 10% of plastic is recycled , 90% finds its way into landfills where it can take 100-300 years to fragment. Used plastics just don’t have much value. It is cheaper in most cases to source new plastics than to recycle them. Plastics break down in the environment, and their degradation products, such as bisphenol A (BPA) , are even finding microplastics in human organs, known to interfere with human hormonal function. So how do we solve the problem of removing the 24 billion pounds of plastic that flow into the oceans each year? Governmental legislation can address plastic pollution, Miami Beach has passed regulations to help cut down on plastic waste which includes; prohibiting the use of plastic bags in sidewalk cafe areas and banning plastic straws, plastic coffee stirrers. And we as citizens of the planet Earth can make a difference in the environment by changing our h

What will your life be like in 5 years? You don’t have to wait that long. Celebrate your awesomeness right now! Close your eyes and visualize your best, most spectacular life. Let your body and spirit feel fully alive. Breathe it in and see yourself in 5 years living the life of your dreams. What will you feel like? What will you have accomplished? What goals have you crushed? See your recognitions and awards, your money, the people applauding you. See who you are at that moment. Open your eyes and actually be there at YOUR FUTURE IS NOW: an immersive party to live your dreams hosted by lifestyle mentors, Tamara Kino and Dana Perich, of TaDā Wellness . Once you step through the doors, you will enter 2027 and everything you want in your life will be a reality. All that you’ve been hustling and working so hard to achieve, you will be. The dreams are true. The pride and confidence in knowing that you did it is real! Immerse yourself in your actualized dreams to send clear messages t

The skincare industry has created a space that showcases more diverse products that cater to a more diverse audience of customers. Yet, despite the thousands of skincare products on the market, representation and advocacy for Women of Color are still limited. Black-owned skincare brands are on the rise, but most mainstream brands have the excess resources needed to market to Women of Color much easier than black-owned skincare brands that offer real solutions for melanated skin. However, two Black women, an American woman of African descent and a woman of the West African Diaspora, created a brand, Skin by Jada Ross, for women to feel confident, address their skin issues, and embrace their newly revitalized, glowing skin. Skin by Jada Ross specializes in correcting uneven skin tones, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and post acne blemishes – primarily for melanated skin. The skincare brand has an array of collections that consist of face and body products as well as natural and vega

Has your family been searching for a fun way to switch up your usual bonding time routine? If you tend to fall into the same old pattern when it comes to kicking back with your loved ones, there are a few ideas that could help freshen things up. From hitting the beach to exploring local nature and more, there are numerous ways to change your regular routine. Take a look at these three indulgent ideas that could allow your family to enjoy a fun time together. 1. Spend a Week or Two Breathing In Salty Beach Air If your family can’t agree on which activity to try next, you may be able to agree on browsing some beach houses in North Carolina to rent for the weekend. A short weekend getaway, or even a one- or two-week vacation, could be just what your family needs to get away from it all and focus on spending more time with each other. Breathe in the salty, fresh beach air, play some beach sports, catch some rays and enjoy nights by the campfire. This is one option that family members o

Albin Hagstrom & Son, Inc. is excited to announce that they have officially started Christmas product production for the 2021 winter holiday season. Every year, thousands of feet of Christmas garlands, and hundreds of wreaths and other decorative pieces, made with varieties of Magnolia, Cypress, Cedar and Pine, are handcrafted on their farm in Pierson, Florida and shipped from mid-October through the end of December, that bring Christmas cheer and delight to admirers everywhere during the holiday season. This holiday season is looking merry and bright, as it has the potential to be one of the most joyful—and busiest— ever within the floral industry, as forecasted in a July 2021 article by Florists’ Review, a leading floral industry publication. Albin Hagstrom & Son invites florists, wholesalers, retailers and members of the public to celebrate a #SouthernChristmas tradition this season with their line of holiday products, including wreaths, garlands and other assorted dec

With an increase in retail crime and the holiday shopping season approaching, more retail stores are hiring security guards, says Access Patrol Services (APS), a security guard company serving California and Arizona. “Unfortunately, the holidays always bring out a criminal element,” says Fahim Abid, APS security director. “This year’s holiday season will be similar to 2019 as people feel more comfortable venturing out to shop. We’ll see crowds in stores and malls. This means thieves will be emboldened, counting on busy or distracted store employees not noticing their criminal activity.” According to the National Retail Federation’s 2021 Retail Security Survey , 69 percent of those surveyed said the pandemic is causing an increase in fraud, crime and overall risk to their company. The average loss per shoplifting incident in 2020 was $461, an increase from $270 in 2019. The average loss per robberies took the biggest jump in 2020 to $7,594 versus $828 in 2019. Not surprisingly, about

Freaks With Lines , a Los Angeles-based Dance Company dedicated to nurturing classical ballet, has produced an entirely original contemporary ballet film in collaboration with some of Los Angeles’s most innovative freelance artists. Nilus Cogus , a piece about alienation and surveillance featuring six dancers and a “machine” called Nilus Cogus , debuted September 13, 2021, exclusively on Ballet Project TV. The sophisticated ballet feature offers a grown-up way to honor the wicked season with special pricing available through November 8th. The fall release is meant to resonate both with the Halloween season and the times we live in, according to Susan Vishmid, Creative Director of Freaks with Lines and Executive Producer of Nilus Cogus. The film is a balletic commentary on the age of surveillance and how ubiquitous it has become. The interplay between humanity and technology renders us as cogs trapped inside of an unstoppable machine that is itself being manipulated by some greater an

The purpose and strategic direction of an organisation lies at the heart of impactful leadership, says Saara Bange, Associate Director at Aalto University Executive Education. Based on the leadership framework at Aalto University Executive Education, Bange says that the knowledge, skills and competencies of an effective leader come down to three key factors; sensemaking and interpreting, adapting and aligning, renewing and growing. A key skill of a leader is to break down information and use it as an aid for decision making – sensemaking and interpretation is key for this as it describes the way we make sense of the world around us. The leader’s task is to ask; What is happening? What will happen? Which beliefs will influence the events? It is necessary to understand and accept that the answers will never be perfect, says Bange. She adds that this imperfection cannot paralyze decision-making and execution which brings us to the second factor; adapting and aligning. This refers

Short term rental accommodation business, UnderTheDoormat , has published five top tips to address the most common concerns that homeowners have when they are considering renting out their home as a short term let. 1. Is it worth the hassle? – many homeowners, especially those with families, think that it is a major hassle preparing their property for letting. They often think that they have to hide everything away. There’s no need to clear everything away! Guests are likely to be very similar to the homeowners themselves and want to enjoy a ‘home from home’ experience – so children’s toys just need to be tidy but accessible in a box, kitchen equipment such as blenders or smoothie makers can be left out as guests love to use them and access to things like bikes is loved. 2. Worried that a catastrophe could happen – people are most fearful of a major catastrophe like their house burning down or their home being flooded but these are things that are most unlikely things to happen.

The new trailer has just been unveiled for Dettori, a stunning new cinematic documentary telling the remarkable story of legendary jockey Frankie Dettori. It’s coming to selected cinemas and on Blu-ray, DVD & Download-to-Own from 15 November. Dettori is the exhilarating, tub-thumping celebration of inspirational jockey Frankie Dettori, the rock star of racing and one of the most decorated sportsmen of all time, named Longines World’s Best Jockey for the last three years. Winner of over 3000 races, and fondly seen as the happiest man on the circuit, Dettori has led a seemingly charmed life. But his true story is one of titanic struggle, transformation and renewal. Stepping out from the shadow of his own champion jockey father, escaping from the inferno of a deadly plane crash, overcoming a drug scandal, yet repeatedly pushing himself to new heights of success, he has proven himself to be the best, time and again. Dettori offers an intimate, behind-closed-doors look at Frankie a

From nature-inspired trends to fresh colour schemes, 2022 is shaping up to be an exciting year for interior design. Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture And Choice shares the top 5 trends and how to get the look at home . 1.Japandi A hybrid of Scandinavian design and Japanese interiors, Japandi is an east-meets-west trend that combines relaxing, minimalist décor with a neutral palette and natural materials. “Japandi’s calming interior style encourages slow living,” Rebecca says. “With a huge shift in lifestyles, many of us have been looking for ways to lead a more balanced life.” “One of the aspects of Japandi interiors is to reconnect with nature to boost our overall wellbeing. Channel this in the dining room with an oak dining table, linen tablecloth, earthen tableware and wooden cutlery. Touches of greenery complete the look.” 2.Feature walls and textured wallpaper With a new year upon us, a lot of interior trends for 2022 are inspired by hope and optimism. On

With some deals already being announced for Black Friday, it’s time for savvy shoppers to start planning if they want to get the best deals. Although Black Friday is still a few weeks away, here we outline four reasons as to why shoppers need to start planning now. To give yourself time for thorough research Starting your Black Friday planning now will give you enough time to thoroughly research the products that you want to buy, and this is especially important when it comes to buying big ticket tech items. If you’re planning on purchasing a TV, for example, then do your research now into what kind of spec you want and shortlist your favourites. This will make it so much easier to compare discounts as you won’t have to trawl through the hundreds of different TVs available, you can just go straight to the ones that you know you like. Saving the web addresses into a Black Friday bookmark in your web browser will make them easy to access. This will save you time, and money, as you

If you are in a business that handles repairs or maintenance jobs, you may already have a tool kit that is well-stocked with proper tools. Among the tools needed for maintenance, spanner sets are indispensable. A spanner allows users to tighten or loosen the nuts and bolts. Using a proper spanner set makes your maintenance sessions not only fast and easier, but it also helps you avoid possible damages to expensive components. Different types of spanners are available for different jobs and for different sizes of nuts or bolts. If you are planning to invest in a spanner set, a number of questions may come to your mind, including the spanner types you need for different uses and why it is important to have different spanner sets. Read this post to understand the types of spanner sets that you need to have. Open-ended spanner sets : One of the most commonly used tools in a spanner set, the open-ended spanner, is divided into two types – a single-ended spanner and a double-ended s

When it comes to Florida’s once-a-decade process of redrawing political boundaries, known as redistricting, both House and Senate Republican leaders have made no provision for receiving live public comment on proposed maps during the process. The top-ranking Democrat on the Florida House Redistricting Committee, state Rep. Joe Geller – D-Broward & Miami-Dade Counties – said he’s been continuing calls publicly and privately for his Republican colleagues to make provisions for the public to have input on the shaping of their voting districts in the future. But he said so far he’s not seeing anything concrete despite how easy it is to implement. “We should be able to sit right where I’m sitting now, in my living room, and look at Zoom testimony from Floridians all across the state,” said Geller. House redistricting chairman Rep. Tom Leek – R-Volusia County – didn’t respond to Geller’s questions during a hearing of the full reapportioning committee last week. But state Rep. Tyle

Administration workers are the foundation of businesses worldwide. They are the ones who assist organizations in completing tasks and meeting goals. So if you’re looking into administration careers , now is a great time to start preparing yourself for the skills you’ll need. In this article, you’ll learn more about the role of admin workers and the required qualifications to land a job in this field. First off, what is administration work? Administration work covers the provision of services that assist or support essential company operations. Every sector utilizes administration support, and generally, most admin jobs involve multiple responsibilities. Types of Administration Work Here are some of the main types of administration work to help you find a role that fits you: ● Administrative Support – Primarily responsible for clerical duties (secretary, admin assistant, executive secretary, admin manager). ● Finance – Responsible for clerical, accounting, and billing services (

Various buildings, campuses, and plants have mechanical systems for smooth running. The mechanical system of any building contains chiller rooms and boiler rooms. However, these rooms have numerous appliances which emit toxic chemicals and gases. There is always a risk of explosion of fire if these leaking gases are not monitored frequently. Since the human nose can’t detect most toxic gases, installing gas detection in mechanical systems is necessary. This article will elaborate on the importance of gas detectors in mechanical systems. Keep reading to know more! Gas Detection at Mechanical Systems: The boiler and chiller rooms must be monitored frequently to keep the hazards at a distance. Since the appliances leak toxic gases, it is unsafe to turn a close eye on these rooms. Moreover, the regulatory authorities also want your compliance with the set safety standards, making the detector installation mandatory. Following is a detailed illustration of gas detectors at mechanical sys