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The Leeds business owner enables all employees to work remotely from anywhere in the world –…
Social Cactus Business and Mindset Coaching founder Amy Crumpton, 35, quit her desk job five years ago to start her own business.The prospect of office life after the pandemic was enough to give Amy - a neurolinguistic programmer (NLP),…
PEA accelerates the transformation to a digital supplier
Focuses on innovation, digital technology & platforms, smart grid and renewable energies to serve customer consumption and…
Three locals and a group receive YMCA Peacemaker Medals
"This year's PEACE Medal recipients collectively demonstrate how their volunteer work, which embodies participation, empathy, advocacy, community and empowerment, makes northeastern Ontario a great place to live."
At the end of the…
Politics | The economist
November 13, 2021While the delegates haggled over the final drafts, UN COP26 Climate summits in Glasgow, America and China have issued a joint statement on cooperation to reduce emissions. The two countries said they were determined to…
WNY School Introduces Early Dismissal to Address Driver Shortage
We are facing a number of bottlenecks these days. But even here in western New York the schools are affected by a shortage of bus drivers.Why is there a shortage of bus drivers?There are many reasons for a shortage of bus drivers. The…
How the shortage of cars threatens the economy
The turmoil in the auto industry, a powerful engine of the global economy, threatens growth and sends shocks to businesses and communities that depend on automakers for money and jobs.For every car or truck that does not roll off the…
Lee Robertson reflects on his time on the hill – WKUHerald.com
Lee Robertson turns 100 next yearNS Birthday and his 62nd birthday Year on the WKU campus, a place he came to on a whim after serving in World War II and has been calling it home ever since.
Lee "Mr. Western “Robertson, a native of…
Nate and Jeremiah reveal a kitchen upgrade you’ll be craving for
Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent, The stars of The Nate and Jeremiah Home Project, know that old homes need updating - and in the latest installment, they have a lot of work to do building a 100-year-old home.In The Gift of Home Project,…
Former selectively silent Hmong-American author speaks to students | campus
Kao Kalia Yang, a Hmong American writer, did not speak until her first book, The Latecomer: A Hmong Family…
When insurance skips a beat
Long before COVID, expats with no health insurance were trapped in nightmare scenarios, some of which have become island legends. Bruce Stanely shares some of these stories of suffering and examines how to fix the problem.
It was one of…
Five things you need to know about global education this week (October 15, 2021) – world
School system in Lebanon "at a turning point"
The education system in Lebanon is on the verge of a crisis that could result in hundreds of thousands of children missing out on school for another year, major organizations warn.
A…
Canadier admits he fabricated a detailed terrorism story on the New York Times podcast
OTTAWA - A Canadian man admitted in court on Friday that he was making up stories about serving as a fighter and executioner for the Islamic State in Syria. In return, the Canadian authorities dropped charges against him for guilty of a…
Kalaya adds art and charity to the menu
Sign up for our daily email newsletter to stay up to date on the latest local news across Philadelphia.Taste meets flowers in a local in South Philly.
Some may have noticed the colorful street as they passed the Kalaya Thai Kitchen in…
Pandemic dampens fuel consumption
An employee fills a customer's tank at a gas station in Bangchak.…
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
Excruciating choices for Alaska's doctorsAlaska is currently home to the worst Covid-19 outbreak in the country and there are doctors there given the nightmare scenario of rationing care.Emergency rooms across the country are overloaded,…
BONNIE ADAMS Obituary (2021) – Simi Valley, CA
Bonnie June (Ostendorf) Adams, 95, of Chatsworth, California, passed away at home on August 31, 2021. She was born on September 21, 1925 in Cozad, Neb., The only daughter of Roy Ostendorf and Emma Fern. born Wolverton. She moved to…
5G keys to unlock the Thai potential
Mr Somchai urges cooperation.
5G has the…
Australia prepares to reopen, hailed as good news for Phuket
PHUKET: The Australian government has announced its framework that will allow fully vaccinated Australians to travel and return home with just a seven-day home quarantine period.Matthew Barclay and his team from the Australian Consulate…
Like Asia, once a laggard in vaccination, vaccinations are increasing
Then came the delta variant. Although they kept their countries largely closed off, the virus found its way. And when it did, it spread quickly. In the summer, South Korea battled its worst wave of infections; Hospitals in Indonesia ran…
How the Delta variant has cooled the economic outlook in the US and California
Remember when the economic recovery in California and the nation would seem like its Roaring Twenties? This is what UCLA forecasters predicted nine months ago.Do you remember when it was probably "euphoric"? They said that six months…
A New Kind of Adoption – The Flagler College Gargoyle
Maiya Mahoney & Danielle Filjon
For a slideshow of photos in the Witty Whisker Cat Cafe: https://youtu.be/wMouLz-mKW0
An eclectic selection of cat decor, twinkling fairy lights and lively mandalas adorn the Witty Whisker Cat Cafe…
Carolyn MONTAGUE Obituary (2021) – Lansing, NY
MONTAGUE - Carolyn E. (born Eichelberger)The lady, whose name was as long as it was petite, died on September 21, 2021 at Clare Bridge House in Brookdale Ithaca. She was 86 years old. Carolyn was born the youngest of four children of…
Hit Baton Rouge Thai Restaurant Thaihey Thaifood moves to NOLA
Just over a year after opening their successful Thaihey Thaifood restaurant in Baton Rouge, the couple Orawin “Nim” Yimchalam and Nathan Greene closed their shop on Lee Drive for a move to New Orleans, partly attracted by a first-class…
Brian Mullin Obituary (2021) – Westborough, MA
Brian J. Mullin, 54WESTBOROUGH - Brian Joseph Mullin, Esq., 54, of Westborough, MA, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Jessica A. (Wright) Mullin and the devoted father…
Learning from Cambodia’s COVID-19 Response
What looked like light at the end of the tunnel earlier this year has given way to increasing infections and mortality rates from Europe to the Asia-Pacific region as the highly contagious Delta Tribe prevails. Countries that…
Thailand could benefit from the relationship between Myanmar and Bangladesh
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 2:40 p.m.Article: Pathik Hasan
Diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Thailand were established after Thailand recognized Bangladesh on October 5, 1972.…
Keetah life | Obituary | The Newburyport Daily News
Newburyport - Keetah Jacquelyn Life, 89, died peacefully on September 13 at the Country Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Newburyport after several years of decline with dementia. Keetah was born on October 13, 1931 in Athens, Texas,…
Vegetable gardens grown on Bangkok taxis amid Covid-19 curbs
A mass cemetery for Bangkok's extravagantly colored taxis, abandoned by coronavirus curbs and derelict, comes to life with mini vegetable gardens and frog ponds set up to feed unemployed drivers. In an open-air parking lot in the west of…
‘Perfect place for our family’ | News, sports, jobs
Photo courtesy of the Vogt family The historic Giekse House in Marshall is now owned by Brandon and Sarah Vogt. You and your three children; Viviana, Eleanor and Vince; plan to move in this week.…
Preparations made for Mission Week
Every year, the Halbert Missions Center hosts Missions Week - an event designed to serve ACU staff and beyond. This year's event runs from September 20-25 and features favorites like a coffee meet-and-greet, an interactive night of prayer,…
Thailand: Migrants Advocate Vaccines As COVID Costs Lives and Jobs | Migration messages
Bangkok, Thailand - When the first COVID-19 case was discovered in the Thai border town of Mae Sot in April last year, * Hnin Hnin was able to keep her school open to migrant children and spent her mornings as usual creating puns on a large…
The reopening investment theme
With August in the rearview mirror, hope grows that the country will finally get a grip on Covid-19. Earlier this month, new cases jumped from 15,000 a day to more than 20,000, peaking at 23,481 on August 13. The…
Summary of day 10: Medal frenzy on the home stretch of the Tokyo Paralympics
Paralympics battled for final swimming and cycling medals on Friday as the Turkish women defended their goalball title as the Tokyo Games drew into their final days.On day 10 of the competition there were a whopping 55 gold medals to…
US Pentagon Continues to Refuse Service Dogs Left in Afghanistan –
Questions about the fate of service dogs allegedly abandoned in Afghanistan continue to circulate among animal rights groups around the world. The U.S. Pentagon has said no service dogs have been left behind while in…
Police raid field hospital in Thailand on reports of group sex –
Police in central Thailand searched a field hospital in Samut Prakan province after learning that some patients had group sex and smuggled illegal cigarettes.
In addition to the police, officers from the Internal Security…
Workers infected, Kanchanaburi factory closed
Residents wear paper signs criticizing the factory for the Covid-19 infections found among the…
A second home in Phuket? As the island’s real estate sector shows signs of life
"Phuket is a really great option for upscale investors," said Hachi Yin, CEO of Utopia Corporation. "The island's exquisite natural beauty, easy accessibility, and international services have attracted a plethora of investments in recent…
The Thai Ministry of Labor wants to allow pregnant women to work from home
Labor Minister Suchart said a rule requiring employers to allow pregnant workers to work from home on full pay is being enforced.
The Thai Ministry of Labor is seeking a measure to enable pregnant workers to work from home on full…
The personal expense of the Hong Kong protest
On June 9, 2019, David * joined the street protests, like other Hong Kong residents who feared for their future, to introduce extraditions to mainland China. He felt it was reasonable to hope that the government would withdraw the…
Pros and cons of living in Thailand to weigh down
Thinking of moving or retiring in Thailand? Moving to another country can seem exciting, especially when you're moving to a country as beautiful as Thailand. Living in a country filled with postcard-worthy islands, lush jungles,…
Tips for getting started as a digital nomad
It's easier than you might think. Share this article F.or remote workers looking for inspiration in new spaces, hopping from country to country with nothing but a laptop bag and suitcase is the ultimate lifestyle hack. These migrant…
He’s the chiropractor for Olympic track and field stars
Ball, for his part, doesn't seem to have much trouble keeping perspective."It's always funny to me because they say, 'Ugh, my Achilles' hurts,'" Ball said. "Okay, they cut out part of my eye last week. Everyone has their problems. "Gravity…
With a global audience, the Olympics may pay more attention to women’s golf
It's well documented that several of the top names in men's golf have chosen to skip the Tokyo Summer Olympics golf competition, with most pointing to the summer's busy schedule of the US Open and British Open for the past six years…
COVID-19 surveillance in the US urgently needs a boost, AHF says
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIREHopes for a steady decline and eventual end to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States are being dashed by a sudden surge in new infections and pathetically inadequate epidemiological surveillance.…
3 other provinces should be maximum control zones, restrictions apply
Thai media announced this morning that 3 more provinces will continue to be designated as maximum control. The 3 provinces are Chon Buri, Chachoengsao, and Ayutthaya (although Chon Buri and Chachoengsao were previously added as maximum…
Photographers to Follow on Instagram: July 16, 2021
Every day the PetaPixel Instagram account shares excellent photography from our readers and those who inspire us. Here's a look at some of our recent favorite posts and the photographers behind the lens. Our @PetaPixel Instagram page…
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Why are Tata Motors shares falling?
The company has warned that due to a semiconductor shortage, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) could report 50% lower wholesale volumes with a negative EBIT margin (earnings before interest and taxes) by the end of the quarter in…
Morocco aims for first Paralympic soccer-football podium
With eight years of playing experience for the Moroccan national soccer team, Imad Berka is confident that his country will win its first medal in this sport in Tokyo 2020.
The veteran defender began playing soccer with his friends in a…
Save me: Cat from Thailand is looking for a home in the USA
FAIRFAX STATION, VA - Cartsea is a cute and friendly guy who comes out of his shell when he's relaxing. This 3 year old domestic shorthair cat can be nervous around new people. He had a difficult start in life in Phuket, Thailand and…
Thailand relies on “Phuket Sandbox” program to save tourism
PHUKET, Thailand (AP) - Somsak Betlao covered the outboard motor of his traditional wooden longtail boat with tarpaulin and ended another day on Patong Beach in Phuket with not a single tourist requiring his services to take them to the…
Coronavirus at the latest: Australia prescribes masks in Queensland and locks Sydney
Nikkei Asia is tracking the spread of the coronavirus, which was first discovered in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.The cumulative worldwide cases have reached 180,948,149, according to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. The…
Moscow Covid Deaths Rise As Asia Pacific Countries Lockdown
A gravedigger wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as a preventive measure against…
People continue to work from home
A report from ABC News says job postings are online in the US mention telework twice as often as before the pandemic. Many people have returned to work in the past few months, but some have made working from home permanent…
Laura Miller: 7 Reasons Why Working From Home Is Worth It: Broadband Breakfast
Long before the pandemic forcibly introduced the concept of âwork from homeâ nationwide, companies like TempDev were doing work from home directly. As a computer engineer, I've run a…
How the culture of home is changing the face of work
Mohit Gupta, who works at an IT company, shared his experience and said there are both advantages and disadvantages of working from home. "Although this ruined the work-life balance, I am grateful that it protected me and…
The Homecoming: How work from home quickly becomes work from home
The Union's Ministry of Labor has announced that it will introduce the possibility of working from home in the service sectorLast July, Yash Saxena, a systems engineer at Infosys in Hyderabad, decided to return to his hometown of…
The trend “working from home” is causing commercial properties to change gear –
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) - The realities of the COVID-19 pandemic have fueled the "work from home" trend.A year later, some companies started using the virtual office.Dialog Direct's call center has been operating in a Denison office…
GreySuits Financial Advisor examines the financial implications of the burgeoning work-from-home…
TORONTO - (BUSINESS WIRE) -During the COVID season, the financial impact of homeworking is an issue of concern to business owners. CPA, Rodney Davis of GreySuits Inc. offers his perspective in an interview.
Q: What impact has…
The future of work (from home?)
A home office (PA Wire)Staying at home and working from home became imperative during the pandemic. With the lifting of the blocking restrictions, the question arises for companies and employees what the future of work looks like and…
Germany will end the obligation to work from home, Merkel advisor says weekly
Offices and residential buildings are lit as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues amid an extended lockdown and a demand by the federal government for more home office opportunities in Frankfurt on January 28, 2021.…
Working from home is here to stay, studies show
TORONTO - When the pandemic broke out over a year ago, many companies were concerned about how productively employees would be working from home.
However, two new surveys have shown that many employers have accepted…