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We all love to wear sunglasses, especially in the summer, as the strong direct sunlight can damage your eyes, yet you cannot automatically assume that all sunglasses are the same. Looks can be confusing; a dark tint does not offer any protection against UV rays, for example, and when buying sunglasses, you should always look for the UV rating. Great Styles Designer sunglasses come in a wide range of styles, including Aviator and Wayfarers, both of which are very popular. When you buy from a leading online supplier, you receive...

Across the business world, plans and projects have been put on indefinite hold since the rise of the coronavirus. In the construction industry, this change has been felt by firms and investors who expected projects to be finished by a certain date but who are now watching as sites are left empty and costs are ballooning. In order to bring some clarity to investors, business owners and workers in the construction industry, this article takes a look at how to construct wisely in the post-lockdown world. Health and Safety One of...

A 2018 Deloitte Survey which analysed 10,455 millennials, born between 1983 and 1994, from 36 countries across the globe, found that 43 per cent of people didn’t plan to stay in their job beyond the two-year mark — the ‘job-hopping’ generation. Furthermore, only 28 per cent of the people included in the survey expected to stay in their job more than the recommended five years. This pattern of behaviour was shown to be stronger in 2019, when a millennial manager survey found that 75 per cent of millennials believed that constantly...

There are many reasons why you would want to get into one of the world’s best colleges. You will have access to the best education money can buy. You will be surrounded by the finest thinkers and students. You will have access to career opportunities that are unavailable to most. The list goes on and on. With so many benefits, there’s a reason why the finest educational institutions receive a huge number of applications each year. Sadly, this level of demand ensures one thing: competition is fierce for available places at...

In the UK and the world in general, many people feel as though they are stuck in a job or career path that they don’t enjoy. Often, you may fall into a trap of believing that you have to stick with your first career choice. Challenging this idea and changing your direction in your career can seem extremely daunting. For many of us, the thought of starting an adult apprenticeship scheme can seem like it’s too big of a risk to take on. There will be doubts such as what if it doesn’t work out? What if I’m not good enough? What...

Considering a career in engineering? If you are a naturally curious person with the ability to be equally logical and creative, it could indeed be the right career path for you! However, while most engineers spend their days engineering new systems and concepts, the field is extremely expansive. Here is a general breakdown of the various branches and the specific problems that each one is dedicated to solving. Civil Engineering Looking at statistics, it becomes obvious that civil engineering is the most popular branch of engineering...

Summer is right around the corner. Usually this would mean millions of Brits firing up the BBQ to enjoy al fresco dining with family and friends. However, due to Covid-19, the country has been on lockdown since March, meaning that social gatherings are no longer allowed as we tackle this pandemic. While this may be the case, it doesn’t mean that you can’t have a BBQ in the sunshine with members of your household — or even yourself if you live alone. The government insists that making use of your personal outdoor space will...

Anyone who has experienced deep sea diving, are aware of how amazing this activity really is. What’s fascinating is that we know more about the surface of the moon, Venus, and Mars than we do about our own sea, which is one of the most interesting yet intimidating places on Earth. If you have key interest in deep sea diving or planning on pursuing a career as a saturation diver, then you’ll need to educate yourself on the precautions you must take before doing so. Diving is an incredibly fun and phenomenal experience, however...

For any production to be successful, lubrication is a must have. All industries use lubrication, especially the food and drink industry. However, for some food manufacturers, an ongoing issue has risen, which is they’ve not considered the importance of food-grade lubrication for their production line and switched from traditional oils and greases to food-grade lubricant. Manufacturers that produce food, drink and even medication should highly prioritise their customer’s safety. They need to ensure they’re following high sanitation...

The problem of palm oil has been in and out of the news limelight for a number of years. Part of the world’s struggle against issues like the environment and greener living is that we tend to view climate change matters as ‘trends’ — one month, we are all about reusable bottles and straws, the next, we’re rallying behind carbon emissions. Ideally, the issue needs to be treated as a whole and not with past issues raised being left by the wayside. Following from this, garden bark supplier Compost Direct returns to the...