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Sunday, 19 September 2021 05:54

9 English words you should never use abroad

Ryan Luke Once people start to travel more again, it’ll be important you understand how these nine English words could cause you embarrassment in other countries. These are words that you should never use. They’re considered offensive and could get you into trouble. If you want to avoid being labeled as an ignorant tourist, avoid these nine words at all costs. Gift While you may be well-intentioned, if you are in Germany and tell someone you want to give them a “gift,” you are actually telling them you want to provide them with “poison.” Why? Because in the German language,…

Sunday, 19 September 2021 05:53

The painful truth about toxic mothers-in-law

On the social media platform TikTok, the hashtag #toxicmotherinlaw has more than 130 million views. Peruse the videos, and you'll find a virtual tribe of women – some angry, others resigned – revealing some of the most agonizing and absurd experiences with the women their husbands call "mom." There's the story of the mother-in-law who showed up to her son's wedding in head-to-toe white, and the one who repeatedly cut her grandchild's hair even though the mother explicitly said not to. There's the mother-in-law who berated her son and his wife for spending a holiday with the wife's family, and…

Sunday, 12 September 2021 05:50

3 things the most persuasive people do differently to get what they want

Whether it's negotiating a salary, interviewing for a job, sharing an idea, or simply asking for a favor, we often assume that our actions, input and requests will be overlooked or rejected. But research shows that in many cases, those concerns don't reflect reality. Rather, they are the result of several psychological biases that lead us to underestimate our influence. Studies have found that people prefer to be cooperative and helpful, not withholding. In fact, saying "no" is hard, which means that when we brace for pushback or rejection, we are often being unnecessarily pessimistic. How to be more persuasive…

Saturday, 11 September 2021 05:45

Better brainpower with age: Some mental abilities actually improve after turning 50

Think it’s all downhill for your brain after you hit 50? Think again. Like a fine wine, some mental skills such as concentration and paying attention to detail, believe it or not, actually improve with age. The exciting discovery could lead to better therapies for Alzheimer’s disease, say scientists. “These results are amazing, and have important consequences for how we should view aging,” says senior investigator Michael Ullman, PhD, a professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Georgetown University and director of its Brain and Language Lab., in a statement. The study of hundreds of older people found two key…

Friday, 10 September 2021 05:45

Unleashing reforms, Xi returns to China's socialist roots

When Xi Jinping took command of the Communist Party in late 2012 and proclaimed “only socialism can save China”, it was largely ignored as the perfunctory mention of an antiquated slogan - not to be taken literally in a modern-day, market-powered economy. But sweeping new policy moves - from crackdowns here on internet companies, for-profit educatihere, online gaming here and property market excesses, to the promulgation of "Common Prosperity" - show Xi's seriousness in steering China back towards its socialist roots. Having done away with term limits in 2018, China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong is pushing what some…

Friday, 10 September 2021 05:39

Hidden cameras in hotels and vacation rentals can be spotted using these methods

It’s easier to rest when you feel safe. While the vast majority of hotels and vacation rentals are safe, occasionally a story will surface about a guest discovering they’ve been secretly filmed by hidden cameras. Fortunately, a recent viral video shows people how to spot possible recording devices. The video was uploaded to TikTok by Marcus Hutchins, using the screen name Malwaretech. Since last week, it has garnered more than 15 million views. The advice is actually quite simple. The first step, according to the video, is to check around the room for any devices that have been placed in…

Sunday, 05 September 2021 05:48

How you speak to someone is more important than what you say

If you want to be heard, it isn't what you say but how you say it that matters. These three steps will make sure your message lands Do you say whatever is on your mind without giving it much thought? Do you express the emotions you're feeling, including anger and frustration, in whatever way those feelings arise in that moment? It makes sense. You want to communicate something you are thinking or feeling to another person or group of people. So why couch it? Why not just say it like it is? In theory, we should be able to express…

Saturday, 04 September 2021 05:39

Menopause: A challenging time for women - Adeyemi Maxwell

Menopause is not only the cessation of monthly menstrual cycles characterised by “hot flushes” in women, but it is a condition that can affect many body physiologies of women. For some women, they are only affected by the occasional hot flushes, while for others, they can suffer debilitating psychological and physical symptoms. The experience can even be so disturbing that many may not realize their problems are menopausal. This developmental milestone in women often present between 45-55 years of age, but in some women, it may come as early as 38 years while some may come later than 55 years.…

Saturday, 04 September 2021 05:38

This simple advice from Kamala Harris will make you a better public speaker

Many leaders are also strong public speakers, and that shouldn’t be surprising. To be successful, leaders need to be able to convey ideas clearly and confidently. But one leader—Vice President Kamala Harris—has taken on the additional role as a public speaking coachon more than one occasion, offering precise and consistent advice to very different constituents. Here are two of the most publicized moments: In April 2021, during the veep’s visit to the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, technician Jeff Bird was supposed to deliver a short speech to her in front of news media. But moments after Bird started, he stopped…

Tuesday, 31 August 2021 06:00

Nigerians studying in Europe fear coming back home after completing their studies. Here’s what some of them do to remain abroad

After more than 200 unsuccessful job applications on LinkedIn alone, Nigerian student Modupe Osunkoya knew time was running out for her to extend her stay in Belgium. With three months left on her student visa, she either had to get a job or leave the country. But there was another option - enrolling for her third post-graduate degree since leaving Nigeria in 2017. "I never saw myself doing a PhD but if I go home now, there is no job waiting for me," the 28-year-old told the BBC. High unemployment - one in three young people are without work -…

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Sunday, 29 August 2021 05:49

3 habits of especially happy people

If you look around you, there are some people who generally seem happier than others. If you’re not as happy as you’d like to be on a daily basis, is there anything you can do about it? That is a big question, because there has been a lot of discussion among scientists about how much of the difference between people in their overall level of happiness is a result of a genetic lottery that leads to a “set point” that people tend to return to. If you look across studies, there is definitely evidence that some people just are happier…

Sunday, 22 August 2021 05:54

Why more women are deciding not to have kids

From an early age, she knew deep down that she didn't want children. Maybe it stemmed from seeing her mother sacrifice her dream of becoming a flight attendant and work three jobs to raise two kids alone. Or maybe it was that other endeavors interested her more. "I'm always looking forward to the next thing," said Volek, who works in local government in San Francisco. "Being a parent was never one of them." Still, the idea of not having children seemed taboo, so she didn't dwell on it much. It wasn't until a few years ago when she started getting…

Saturday, 21 August 2021 05:46

How the rule of 'here's why not' can help you maintain great relationships and be more productive

Saying no can damage relationships and create a lack of trust. Unless, as research shows, you say no the right way. A person I don't know invited me to a webinar he was hosting. Not to speak, just to attend. I almost deleted the email. Even though Adam Grant says not responding to emails is rude, I usually don't reply to all the invitations, and PR pitches, and requests to share content or connect people with people I know that I get every day. (Whether my behavior is discourteous or rightfully guards my time is a subject for another day.)…

Thursday, 19 August 2021 05:47

The fun, business in the hyena show in Northern Nigeria

A hyena may not be your average house pet, but in northern Nigeria some men keep the creatures in their homes, display them at festivals and even use their dung or saliva to make remedies. Abdullahi Jahun comes from a line of hyena men, as they are called. He learnt how to tame and handle a hyena from his father, and now makes a living from touring around northern Nigeria to entertain crowds with his own animal. “This was my job from when I started walking as a child,” said Jahun during an appearance in the city of Kano. “I…

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