Latest Articles - August 2019
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10 ways no-deal Brexit could affect you
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to leave the EU "come what may" by the 31 October - the date the UK must depart if no deal has been reached. An extra £2.1bn of funding has been announced to prepare for such a no-deal Brexit. How could you be affected if the UK does leave the EU without an agreeme |
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16 words people often mix up that can make you look foolish
Sometimes the right word makes all the difference. But sometimes using the wrong word can make an even bigger difference. Most people have at least one set of words they struggle with. (Regular readers know I've goofed up "who" and "whom" for years.) |
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Is your boss spying on you? How office ‘snooptech’ has become a £2.7bn industry
When Rebecca Saunders was called to one side by her manager to check if she was planning to resign, she knew something was up. The PR professional had sent an email hours earlier, to a colleague joking she was looking for a new job after a difficult day. |
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How Richard Branson channeled this negative emotion into a Billion-Dollar Empire
People often credit ambition or confidence when starting a new business, but that’s not the only trait that can make the difference. It can go beyond passion and inspiration too. |
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Bananas Are Berries?
ODDBALLS OF THE PRODUCE STAND. Working on this issue of the magazine got me wondering what it is, exactly, that makes a fruit a fruit. It turns out that the plant world is full of strange cases of counterintuitive classification. |
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Our sights on the finish line...Crush Vintage 2019
Vintage 2019 has been a great season so far. Mother-Nature has cooperated and given us some great, grape-growing weather! As we turn our sights to the finish line, “Crush,” there are still a few decisions left to make. What critical decisions, need to be made in the vineyards, aimed at creating the best outcome for a successful harvest? |
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Football laws: What are the new rules for the 2019-20 season?
New season, new rules. You'll notice a number of changes to football's laws this season affecting all leagues and cups. Here's our guide to help you understand the major changes. You might have heard several law changes have come into effect since last season. But what are they and what impact will they have? Let me guide you through them. Some might surprise you… |
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The Art of Writing one-sentence product descriptions
A look back at early interviews with Facebook and Uber CEOs illustrates an ingenious way to communicate hard-to-describe products. As a founder, I spend countless hours refining my elevator pitch and practising it every chance I got. I learned that ‘leading with the need’ is an extremely effective way to position your product, by showing how it solves an important problem for your customers. |
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Coffee and Chocolate make you smarter, according to latest neuroscience
There's no longer any controversy; every healthy diet should include at least some caffiene. Neuroscience continues to uncover new ways that coffee and (to a lesser extent) tea and chocolate, tend to make brains healthier and more resilient. 2019 has already seen some amazing research breakthroughs that are definitely worth sharing. |
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JUST 50 DAYS TO GO UNTIL RWC 2019
With 50 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2019™ in Japan, fans are being urged not to miss out on what promises to be an historic and very special sporting event. |
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Advertising needs to overcome its technology hangover
The advertising industry is on the verge of an existential crisis. Once so sure of our creative prowess, the IPA has now begun warning of the "catastrophic decline" in creative effectiveness amid the widespread focus on short-term results. |
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Instantly diminish stress with this doctor-recommended breathing technique - Reach a state of calm by changing the way you breathe.
It's no secret that stress can wreak havoc on your body and mind. In the U.S. alone, billions are spent annually on stress-related compensation claims, reduced productivity, absenteeism, health insurance costs, direct medical expenses and employee turnover |
July 2019
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9 facts you probably didn't know about Amazon
Amazon was almost named "Cadabra," which is short for the magic term, "abracadabra." CEO Jeff Bezos started the company in 1995 by selling books. There are about 6,000 dogs that "work" at Amazon HQ in Seattle — they even have a dog park on site. Watch the video for more fun facts about Amazon. |
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Try these 10 simple psychological tricks that always work
Can you shape how others perceive you? Do you ever wish you could control what people thought of you? Or maybe you just wanna communicate in a more confident way? Well, you don’t need any magical powers to make it happen — just good old-fashioned psychology tricks! |
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How to Decode a Wine Label
Drinking wine has long been a part of history, from ancient Judeo-Christian traditions to Egyptian ceremonies — even grapes hailing from France’s Champagne region have been made into white wine since the Middle Ages. In fact, a recent study even found that today’s consumers are drinking wine from the same grapes—or a direct relative—as those consumed by medieval Frenchmen some 900 years ago. Because the tradition of wine production has been around for so long, there are many types to choose from, which can be intimidating for even the most seasoned wine enthusiast. |
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Wine Regions in Italy
The wine regions of Italy are renowned the world over for the caliber and variety of wine they produce. The country is divided by county, each of which align neatly with a wine region. The list below explains more about the regions included in the map above, briefly describing each region, listing popular grapes and offering suggested vineyards. |
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These pictures of Havana will brighten up your day
Cuba's wonderfully charming capital city, Havana, is one of the most colourful cities in the world, in body and in spirit. Its beautifully bright houses and friendly faces give it a certain joie-de-vivre that is sure to lift anyone's mood. Here are just a few pictures to brighten your day and give you the travel bug! |
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Career experts say this 1 huge mistake makes you unhireable
Researchers have found that roughly 40 percent of hiring managers spend less than 60 seconds reviewing a resume, and 25 percent spend less than 30 seconds on each resume |
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Remaining Rugby World Cup 2019 ticket sales dates revealed
With under 60 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2019 kicks off in Japan, tickets destined for international fans began shipping on Thursday from the DHL Express Tokyo Gateway. This significant milestone was marked with a symbolic ticket dispatch ceremony in which the very first batch of tickets were officially passed from the Rugby World Cup 2019 Organising Committee to DHL for onward distribution around the globe. |
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How a Pro Golfer turned a 40-minute pep talk into a $1.9 Million payday
The British Open (now called the Open Championship) is a true test of skill and mental discipline. The fierce wind, pounding rain and thick brush of a links-style course challenges even the world's most elite golfers. |
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How the world’s wealthiest obtain 'Golden Passports' to the U.K. and EU
Controversial “Golden Passport” (or visa) schemes are back under the spotlight as one leading London firm opens up on the “huge increase” in demand for its services. |
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How much water do you really need to drink?
The well-known “8 x 8” rule — you should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day — is not only daunting, it’s unfounded. In fact, nobody is sure where the idea came from, and science doesn’t support it. “It has no basis in fact,” says Michael Farrell, a professor at Monash University in Australia, who studies how the brain responds to thirst and other sensations. Likewise, the old advice to “drink before you’re thirsty” is countered by the latest research, as scientists finally figure out how the brain knows when you’re thirsty, and when you’ve had enough |
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How Emirates Makes 225,000 In-Flight Meals A Day
Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai makes all the snacks, main dishes and desserts served aboard the airline's 200,000 flights each year. The facility runs 24-7, dishing out 110 million meals a year. Emirates' 1,800 chefs from around the world create region-specific menus for each flight. |
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In Just 5 Words, Roger Federer Gave the Best Entrepreneurial Advice You'll Hear All Year
He said it jokingly after Sunday's Wimbledon final tennis match. But we should take it seriously. What was also an instant classic for entrepreneurs, however, came from Federer's joking demeanor after the match when he was interviewed onscreen by BBC presenter and former Grand Slam champion Sue Barker. Barker complimented Federer for his performance in a final that we would "remember forever." |
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This new LinkedIn study reveals the top 8 job interview questions (and how great candidates answer them)
While some job interviewers take great pleasure in asking unusual interview questions, or asking brainteaser questions -- even though science shows that asking brainteasers is a waste of time -- most interviews follow a fairly similar pattern. The interviewer asks at least a few of the most often-asked behavioral interview questions. Or asks a few interview questions intended to reveal what a candidate has really accomplished. |
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An Amazon phishing scam hits just in time for Prime Day
THIS WEEK, AMAZON will celebrate Prime Day, a bacchanal of modestly discounted ephemera. But amid the flurry of cheap TVs and ebooks and what else, maybe Instant Pots? Watch out for this clever phishing campaign that might hit your inbox. |
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How Air Traffic Control Works
Fantastic overview on what goes on behind the scenes to keep us safe when we fly..... |
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You Don’t Need to Clear the Decks to Focus on Important Work
We’ve all done it: we have an important task to do, and yet we have to do a thousand other things before we can start. We’re looking for perfect conditions before we can start to find any focus, before we can launch into that important, meaningful task that we’re committed to doing. |