Ready to Date During the Pandemic? Here Are Some Tips for a Successful First Date

15/04/2021 06:00am | 2163 views

Going on a first date is often nerve-racking. But going on a first-date during the pandemic can be especially so. 

On top of all the usual things to worry about — like, if they like you and if you like them — now you also have to deal with certain challenges, such as whether you should meet virtually or in person.

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Netflix’s First Inclusion Report Cites Progress, Acknowledges Need to Improve Recruitment of Hispanics

26/03/2021 06:00am | 2293 views

By Todd Spangler

Netflix, like other tech companies, has regularly published data about the diversity of its workforce since 2013. Now the streamer has released its first “inclusion report,” in which the company details its strategy to improve diversity — and where it has fallen short.

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Responsible Travel In 2021: 7 Important Steps To Help Keep Yourself And Others Safe

22/03/2021 06:00am | 2122 views

 

I haven’t been to a grocery store or restaurant since March of 2020.

I’ve avoided public spaces where it’s not possible to social distance and only took one close-to-home road trip last year. That’s my comfort level for avoiding the novel coronavirus.

 

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The Dorothy diaries or: How I learned to stop worrying and love my dog

22/02/2021 06:00am | 2675 views

By Joanna Gale


Episode 1: I call them shoes, Dorothy calls them chews

There’s a definite whiff of hot dog sausage in the air. It’s no surprise, as I’m currently getting through about a packet a week, trying to stop Dorothy destroying our home and its contents as she indulges in one of her favourite hobbies: chewing.

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How to Help Your Child Prepare for Life After College

07/10/2020 06:00am | 4783 views

by Diana Ruiz, Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance Manager at Cost Plus World Market.

What is my number one recommendation to parents asking what they can do to prepare their student for success after college? Encourage your student to do as many internships as possible in the field that they are looking to pursue after college and remember that your home can influence their future work ethic and leadership.

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