Learning truly is a lifelong pursuit, but there’s only so much of it to be done in the classroom. Every year, thousands of American youths broaden their horizons — and learn a thing or two in the process — through civilian service programs sponsored by government agencies and NGOs. “Civilian […]
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ASME Process Pressure Vessels – an Overview
Pressure vessels are designed to hold liquids and gasses at a different pressure than the normal ambient pressure. They have a vast use in the industry and even in the private sector. Since they are operating under a great pressure, if not handled properly, pressure vessels might be the cause […]
Understanding the Apple Empire
The Apple empire began humbly enough with the incorporation of the company in 1977. The first twenty years saw steady growth in the field of personal computers. The empire, as it is recognized today, really began in 1997 when Steve Jobs returned to become interim CEO and the innovations began […]
Grassroots lobbying: The need-to-know points
It’s something that’s arguably gathered more traction over recent years, with technology and use of the internet certainly aiding this. Grassroots lobbying is something that can make or shape certain legislation although despite its power, only a small proportion of people seem to realize how it works. There’s no doubt […]
3 Ways to Make Your Online Venture a Success
If you are planning on launching a business venture in 2017, you are almost certain to emphasise e-commerce and online sales. Make no mistake; almost every conceivable metric points to growth of e-commerce in the modern age, while the fact that 71% of consumers now feel as though they get […]
Vital Psychological Tips For Developing Your Skiing Skills
You know that modern sports are not everything about hard work and skill development. Rather, you can call it a complete teamwork of intensive training, right sporting equipment, specialized exercises for strength build-up, unique diet plans, sports medicines and last but not the least psychological exercises. Coming to the question […]
Philanthropy Among CEOs – Karen and Charles Phillips
More and more regularly, we hear of CEOs that engage in philanthropic activities. Of no exception is Charles Phillips, Infor CEO. Before his role at Infor, he was President of Oracle, and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley before that. He is a highly educated man, and he has a strong […]
Which Sector Has The Most Openings For Data Analysts
Here is an overview or a rundown of the companies that are focussing on recruiting analytics professionals in Kolkata. With the year almost mid way some distinct hiring trends in the realm of data analytics can be identified in India. There is a paradigm shift in the hiring trends as […]
9 Pocket Friendly European Destinations To Explore
Planning to go out on a holiday venture? There are several places to check out upon for ensuring a great vacation ahead. However, if you are the one who is having issues regarding budget then it is always better to shortlist those places where you can easily go around without […]
Danish Astronomer Unearths Oldest Photographs of Space
It's great to unearth some long-forgotten keepsake, and it's even better when that find has historical significance. That's exactly what happened to Danish astronomer, Holger Pedersen. Although retired, Pedersen still participates in projects and hence makes regular visits to the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark. On a recent visit, […]
The Benefits of offering Contactless Payments to Customers
If you have an in-store retail operation, you will need to think creatively in a bid to optimise sales. There are many reasons for this, with the primary example being the rise of online shopping and the flexibility that this has offered to consumers. When allied with traditional market forces […]
7 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know about Tannins
Any aficionado of wine or tea can easily extol the merits of tannins — those fabulous bits of plant tissue whose bitterness accounts for so much of the complexity in some of the world’s finest and most-sought-after beverages. Get beyond the flavor factor, however, and you may be left with […]