tag Hashtag Trending – WeWork’s ex-chief sues SoftBank; Children’s computer game gets hacked; IBM Think By www.itbusiness.ca Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:00:17 +0000 WeWork’s ex-chief sues SoftBank, a popular children’s computer game gets hacked, and IBM’s Think conference goes virtual this week. WeWork cofounder and former chief executive Adam Neumann has filed a suit against Japanese conglomerate SoftBank for abandoning a $3 billion tender offer to the startup’s shareholders. The money is part of a $9.6 billion rescue… Full Article Executive Operations Technology hashtag trending podcasts
tag Hashtag Trending – Shopify turn heads; Airbnb slashes 25% of jobs; Purchased Tesla part has extra surprise By www.itbusiness.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:00:54 +0000 Today Shopify’s latest earnings call turns heads; Airbnb says it’s cutting a quarter of its staff; and a hacker buys old Tesla equipment and finds them full of user data. After reporting that adjusting earnings tripled to 19 cents a share from 6 cents a year ago, social media is again buzzing about the… Full Article Executive Operations Technology hashtag trending podcasts
tag Hashtag Trending – Sidewalk Labs dies; Rideshare apps struggle; Telus revenue short By www.itbusiness.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:01:39 +0000 Sidewalk Labs officially pulled out of Toronto after years of controversy, hacker bribed a Roblox worker to reveal user account data, Telus’ revenue falls by nearly 20 per cent year over year. Sidewalk Labs pulls the plug on smart city project The tug-of-war for Toronto’s infamous Sidewalk Labs’ smart city project ended yesterday when… Full Article Executive Operations Technology hashtag trending podcasts
tag UFC 249 has postfight interviews in Octagon By www.espn.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 20:18:27 EST Saturday's UFC 249 featured postfight interviews in the Octagon, a departure from safety protocols that were announced earlier this week. Full Article
tag Meatpackers Warn That The Coronavirus Outbreaks Might Lead To Meat Shortages By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:02:00 -0400 The meatpacking industry has slowed down due to the coronavirus outbreaks at the plants. Meatpackers warn that it could lead to meat shortages and stores limiting purchases. Full Article
tag Investigators reviewing additional video footage in Ahmaud Arbery case... By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T08:25:37Z Investigators reviewing additional video footage in Ahmaud Arbery case... (Second column, 1st story, link) Related stories:Armed Black Panthers protest in neighborhood... Full Article
tag PM to unveil five-stage coronavirus warning system for easing lockdown By news.sky.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:12:00 +0100 The prime minister will unveil a five-stage coronavirus warning system as part of a gradual easing of the lockdown. Full Article
tag Sequoia India & SEA announces its third cohort of early stage startups By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 05:29:33 +0000 The startups in this cohort have raised over $39 million. The post Sequoia India & SEA announces its third cohort of early stage startups appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article BuyMed Sequoia India tigerhall
tag Ajay Devgn roasts Kajol on Instagram, says 'Feels like it's been 22 years since the lockdown began' By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 10 May 2020 02:15:00 GMT Kajol and Ajay Devgn completed 21 years of marital bliss. The couple has always set some serious goals with their polar opposite mannerisms. Ajay's calm demeanour perfectly blends in with Kajol's outgoing personality. The power couple also engages in fun banter on social media. This time, we are talking about Ajay's throwback picture with Kajol comparing their 22 years of marriage to the lockdown. The black-and-white picture is from one of their films together. Sharing the picture, he wrote, Feels like it's been twenty two years since the lockdown began. #FridayFlashback @kajol (sic)". View this post on Instagram Feels like it’s been twenty two years since the lockdown began. #FridayFlashback @kajol A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) onMay 8, 2020 at 6:19am PDT Aren't they the cutest couple? Their playful social media banter surely has always given us couple goals! Recently, Kajol took to Instagram and wondered what day of the week it was. The star captioned it, "When Sunday and Monday are just the same. Wayback Wednesday." View this post on Instagram When Sunday and Monday are just the same... #lockdownstories #WaybackWednesday A post shared by Kajol Devgan (@kajol) onMay 6, 2020 at 12:47am PDT The duo has worked together in films like Gundaraj, Hulchul, Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Dil Kya Kare, Raju Chacha, and U Me Aur Hum. The couple is blessed with two children, Yug and Nysa. The couple were last seen together in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. It has turned out to be the biggest hit of Devgn and Kajol's career, with staggering collections of over Rs. 275 crores. Kajol was recently seen in the short film Devi, which received wide acclaim from the audience and critics alike. Devi also starred Neha Dhupia, Neena Kulkarni, Mukta Barve, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Yashaswini Dayama, Sandhya Mhatre and Rama Joshi. It can be viewed on YouTube. Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news Full Article
tag Vizag gas victims stage protest at plant By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 10 May 2020 01:45:21 GMT Two days after gas leakage from LG Polymers claimed 12 lives and affected hundreds of others, people of Venkatapuram village staged a protest on Saturday with three dead bodies at the chemical plant, demanding justice. Tension prevailed at the plant as the villagers staged a sit-in at the plant's gate when Director General of Police Gautam Sawang was visiting the site. Some protesters barged into the plant premises. The police had a tough time clearing them and providing safe passage to the top official. Sawang said that the gas leakage has been plugged and the situation is under control. Sawang said that more technical teams from Delhi will be reaching the site to have further assess the situation and decide the way forward. "The situation is absolutely under control. All the reactions and leakages have been plugged. There is no matter of concern anymore," he said. Meanwhile, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rope in national and international experts for health assessment of the people affected by the leakage of gas. He wrote a letter that the long-lasting impact on the health of those undergoing treatment is of serious concern. It is suspected that the toxins emitted may cause permanent damage to the victims, said Naidu. Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Full Article
tag Stage Set for Low Fat, Low Sugar Chocolate Powered with Fruit Juices By www.medindia.net Published On :: Parents concerned about their kids' waistlines may relax now, 'fat free chocolate' is about to become reality. Sci Full Article
tag What are the advantages aluminum cooking utensil By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Stainless steel tableware and kitchenware of rural hardware market is still in its infancy, mainly relying on the grocery store, hardware stores and other sales channels, products generally belong to the low-end, the brand is more... Full Article
tag Working mothers: Advantages and Drawbacks By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Advantages of working mother: Full Article
tag Expanding business start-up support for disadvantaged groups can tackle unemployment and social exclusion By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2015 14:00:00 GMT Encouraging entrepreneurship among disadvantaged groups can help boost jobs and tackle social exclusion, according to a new joint report by the OECD and European Commission. Full Article
tag Economic stagnation compounds demographic pressure on pension systems, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:00:00 GMT Low growth, low interest rates and low returns on investment linked to the slow global economy are now compounding the problems of population ageing for both public and private pension systems, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
tag Triple Disadvantage? A first overview of the integration of refugee women By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:07:00 GMT 45% of refugees in Europe are women, yet little is known on their integration outcomes and the specific challenges they face. This report summarises prior research on the integration of refugee women, both compared with refugee men and other immigrant women. It also provides new comparative evidence from selected European and non-European OECD countries. Full Article
tag Vintage differentiated regulations and plant survival: Evidence from coal-fired plants - Environment Working Paper By doi.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:10:00 GMT This paper assesses the effect of environmental regulations on plant survival and emissions using data on the extent of vintage differentiation of regulations (VDR5) regarding air pollution emission limit values for existing and new coal-fired power plants. Focussing on NOx and SOx emissions, the paper applies survival analysis techniques on a sample of generating units across 31 OECD and non-member countries between 1962 and 2012. Full Article
tag India - The treasure house of culture and heritage By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: India is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It has been the dream land for centuries.India is an ideal place to sp Full Article
tag Canada: Sustain inclusive growth by reducing housing market risks and overcoming specific skills shortages, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:20:00 GMT Canada has experienced solid economic growth since the global crisis, allowing it to reverse recession-induced job losses and put federal public finances on a sound footing, says the OECD. Growth is expected to accelerate from 2.5% this year to 2.7% in 2015. Full Article
tag Economic stagnation compounds demographic pressure on pension systems, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:00:00 GMT Low growth, low interest rates and low returns on investment linked to the slow global economy are now compounding the problems of population ageing for both public and private pension systems, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
tag Investing in Disadvantaged Youth – Challenges and Policies By oecdskillsandwork.wordpress.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 10:15:00 GMT The OECD’s most recent ‘Investing in Youth’ country reviews identify three broad streams of solutions to provide disadvantaged youth with the skills they need and thus reduce the share of youth outside of education or employment. Full Article
tag Measuring skills shortages in real time By oecdskillsandwork.wordpress.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 10:16:00 GMT Discussion on how technology helps measuring skills shortages in real time Full Article
tag WORKSHOP: Cultural heritage as catalyst of local development (Milan, Italy) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:30:00 GMT The OECD LEED Trento Centre organised a working group session on "Cultural heritage as catalyst of local development " on Thursday, 22 June, 2017 - 12.30 to 15.30 in the context of ArtLab 17 in Milan. Full Article
tag Rising employment overshadowed by unprecedented wage stagnation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Jul 2018 11:00:00 GMT Economic growth is picking up and unemployment has reached record lows in some OECD countries but wages continue to stagnate. Unless countries can break this cycle, public belief in the recovery will be undermined and labour market inequality will widen, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
tag Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools - Spotlight Report: The Netherlands By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT This spotlight report draws upon the OECD report Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools. Full Article
tag Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools - Spotlight Report: Ireland By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT This spotlight report draws upon the OECD report Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools. Full Article
tag Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools - Spotlight Report: Greece By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT This spotlight report draws upon the OECD report Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools. Full Article
tag Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools - Spotlight Report: Austria By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT This spotlight report draws upon the OECD report Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools. Full Article
tag Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools - Spotlight Report: Sweden By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT This spotlight report draws upon the OECD report Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools. Full Article
tag Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools - Spotlight Report: Spain By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT This spotlight report draws upon the OECD report Equity and Quality in Education: Supporting Disadvantaged Students and Schools. Full Article
tag The “urban advantage” in education By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.fr Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2013 15:17:00 GMT Nearly half the world’s population now lives in urban areas. What does that mean for education? Full Article
tag PISA in Focus N°30: Could learning strategies reduce the performance gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:03:00 GMT Students who know how to summarise information tend to perform better in reading. If disadvantaged students used effective learning strategies to the same extent as students from more advantaged backgrounds do, the performance gap between the two groups would be almost 20% narrower. Full Article
tag Education Indicators in Focus No. 34 - What are the advantages today of having an upper secondary qualification? By dx.doi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:02:00 GMT In most OECD countries, the large majority of adults had at least an upper secondary qualification in 2013, making the completion of upper secondary education the minimum threshold for successful labour market entry and continued employability or the pursuit of further education. Full Article
tag PISA in Focus No. No 63 - Are disadvantaged students given equal opportunities to learn mathematics? By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT On average across OECD countries, the 20% of students who are most exposed to pure mathematics tasks (equations) score, on the PISA mathematics test, the equivalent of almost two school years ahead of the 20% of students who are least exposed. Full Article
tag PISA in Focus No. 64 - Are there differences in how advantaged and disadvantaged students use the Internet? By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:35:00 GMT Even when all students, including the most disadvantaged, have easy access to the Internet,a digital divide, based on socio-economic status, still persists in how students use technology. Full Article
tag PISA in Focus No. 75 - Does the quality of learning outcomes fall when education expands to include more disadvantaged students? By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:51:00 GMT Globally, enrolment in secondary education has expanded dramatically over the past decades. This expansion is also reflected in PISA data, particularly for low- and middle-income countries. Between 2003 and 2015, Indonesia added more than 1.1 million students, Turkey and Brazil more than 400 000 students, and Mexico more than 300 000 students, to the total population of 15-year-olds eligible to participate in PISA. Full Article
tag PISA in Focus No. 76 - How do schools compensate for socio-economic disadvantage? By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Sep 2017 12:05:00 GMT As educators know well, there are many barriers to learning that originate outside of school, such as those that arise from socio-economic disadvantage. In many education systems, the concentration of disadvantaged students in certain schools poses an additional challenge. Full Article
tag More efforts needed to help children from disadvantaged families succeed By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:00:00 GMT Too many people from disadvantaged backgrounds are falling behind in education and future job market, according to a new OECD report. Educational Opportunity For All says that children, students and adults from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds receive too little support to succeed in school and in learning opportunities later in life. Full Article
tag PISA in Focus No. 80 - In which countries and schools do disadvantaged students succeed? By doi.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:38:00 GMT PISA 2015 data show that, on average across OECD countries, as many as three out of four students from the lowest quarter of socio-economic status reach, at best, only the baseline level of proficiency (Level 2) in reading, mathematics or science. Full Article
tag WORKSHOP: Cultural heritage as catalyst of local development (Milan, Italy) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:30:00 GMT The OECD LEED Trento Centre organised a working group session on "Cultural heritage as catalyst of local development " on Thursday, 22 June, 2017 - 12.30 to 15.30 in the context of ArtLab 17 in Milan. Full Article
tag Steve Holland: Brenntag’s straight-talking CEO By www.ft.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Sep 2017 09:00:22 GMT The leader is a rare example of a foreigner running a German multinational Full Article
tag Selling your home in a stagnant market By www.ft.com Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2012 11:29:50 GMT Top tips to entice serious buyers into your home Full Article
tag State should come with a clear price tag By www.ft.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:22:53 GMT After the chancellor has delivered the Budget we never know whether we are richer or poorer Full Article
tag Ministers fear 'The Blob' - made up of political opponents - will sabotage reopening of schools By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:48:42 +0100 Ministers believe 'The Blob' - an army made up of political opponents and union barons - is colluding to politicise the coronavirus outbreak, The Mail on Sunday has learned. Full Article
tag Airports brace for 24 hours of chaos as Jetstar crew stage Australia-wide strike By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 23:32:21 GMT Jetstar baggage handlers and ground crew are set for a 24-hour strike over the Australian budget airline's current employment proposal. Full Article
tag Atletico Madrid 'set £20m price tag on Kieran Trippier' amid Premier League interest By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:08:40 +0100 The 29-year-old moved to the Wanda Metropolitano last summer having fallen out of favour in north London, with the La Liga side splashing £20million on the England international. Full Article
tag Jorja Smith cuts a stylish figure as she takes to the stage at Made In America festival By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 02:56:33 GMT The singer, 22, looked in high spirits as she attended the Made In America festival in Philadelphia on Saturday. Full Article
tag BRITs 2020: Lizzo shows off her curves in a tan leather bodysuit as she storms the stage By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:29:43 GMT Lizzo pulled out all the stops as she took to the stage for the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on Tuesday night. Full Article
tag BRITs 2020: Stormzy fanboys over Billie Eilish backstage while holding a bottle of vossi By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:39:28 GMT The rapper, who won Male Solo Artist, 26, couldn't resists taking the opportunity to gush over the teen singer, 18, who won International Female Solo Artist Full Article
tag Instagram is removing coronavirus-related content not shared by health organizations By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:16:08 GMT Instagram is now removing coronavirus-related content and accounts from recommendations and 'Explore' option unless it is posted by or belonging to credible health organizations. Full Article
