Libby Sander, Bond University Surveys of the key skills employers seek in graduates continue to place so-called “soft skills” – like verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively in teams and to influence others – in the top ten. But a 2016 report found that other skills – such as critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and writing – top the list of missing skills among job-seekers. These skills are rated as being important across all jobs and industries. And employees not having these skills costs businesses thousands of dollars per year. In the first major review…
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Holy Humour Grandma Grandma is eighty-eight years old and still drives her own car. She writes: Dear Granddaughter, The other day I went up to our local Christian bookstore and saw a ‘Honk if you love Jesus’ bumper sticker. I was feeling particularly sassy that day because I had just come from a thrilling choir performance followed by a thunderous prayer meeting. So I bought the sticker and put it on my bumper. Boy, am I glad I did; what an uplifting experience that followed: I was stopped at a red light at a busy…
Reading 1 Jer 7:23-28 Thus says the LORD: This is what I commanded my people: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command you, so that you may prosper. But they obeyed not, nor did they pay heed. They walked in the hardness of their evil hearts and turned their backs, not their faces, to me. From the day that your fathers left the land of Egypt even to this day, I have sent you untiringly all my servants the prophets. Yet they have not…
A vacant bed still scares The memory of your smile Stabs like pin on flesh This smile echoes my eyes to tears When I hear your name I feel you closing on me The cup you used Is still abandoned The music tracks you bought Still untouched, so why? Why are you tormenting my memory of everything else to cripple The stars, the bed, the smile The tears, the cup, tracks, the door The walls remind me of you If you could see me… The space you left in me Has not healed I wish it fades with…
Tristram Hooley, University of Derby Labour’s shadow education minister Tristram Hunt argued recently for the introduction of career education into primary schools, particularly for girls. But should we start talking about the world of work at primary school or is this far too early to be meaningful or appropriate? Career education in primary school is not the invention of a Labour politician. It has existed in various forms for decades in a number of countries including England. In 2010, the Department for Education (DfE) published an evaluation of career education in primary schools which found that young people who participated…
Yasmine Probst, University of Wollongong; Elizabeth Neale, University of Wollongong, and Vivienne Guan, University of Wollongong It’s difficult to lose weight. And it’s even harder to keep it off. Many people achieve short-term weight-loss only to return to their previous lifestyle choices – and their previous weight – over time. This can lead to yo-yoing between weight loss and weight gain. One of the problems is that weight-loss diets aren’t sustainable. They leave dieters feeling hungry and aren’t giving them the essential nutrients they need to maintain their long-term health. But certain food choices can promote weight loss and provide…
Sarah Steele, University of Cambridge; Christopher Markou, University of Cambridge, and Tyler Shores, University of Cambridge Social media and screens are omnipresent. Many are concerned about the amount of time we – and our children – spend on devices. Soon to be a father, Prince Harry recently suggested that “social media is more addictive than drugs and alcohol, yet it’s more dangerous because it’s normalised and there are no restrictions to it”. But worries are not just limited to personal use. Many schools and workplaces are increasingly delivering content digitally, and even using game-playing elements like point scoring and competition…
Laugh Quote “A man in love is incomplete until he has married. Then he’s finished.”– Zsa Zsa Gabor Wise Guys Answer To Stupid Question Question: Do you need to eat that? Answer: I thought that you were an accountant, are you also a dietitian? Teacher And Student Ignoramus One day our professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask, “Why do we have to learn this pointless information” “To save lives.” the professor responded quickly and continued the lecture. A few minutes later, the same student spoke up again. “So how does physics save…
Traditional and Contemporary focuses on Ankara fabric spliced with contemporary tailoring. African fashion has taken a spike in creative designing over the years and we are ultra-excited to be documenting its progress one stylish picture at a time. Every Fashion Friday, we’ll be surfing through social media streets to find design inspirations for our Pride Woman (which is you, by the way). See our weekly style catalogue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ankara Styles by Mona (@ankarastyles) on Apr 12, 2019 at 1:34am PDT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ankara Styles…
Brenda Volling, University of Michigan Many new parents know that a good night’s sleep is tough to come by. What the new parents probably do not know is that a crying infant can trigger a testosterone dip in some men, which turns out to be a good thing. Less testosterone may make them more empathic and less aggressive, which may make them better fathers. This new information on hormonal changes in men comes from a study I conducted with graduate student Patty Kuo at the University of Michigan. It provides a window into men’s parenting, and it may help them…