42% of drivers say “hello” to their car when they approach, whilst 61% give their first vehicle a name Have you ever given your car a name? Have you previously said “hello” to your vehicle in the mornings? Have you bought a Christmas present for your motor in the past? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, it turns out you’re not alone. A new survey conducted by vehicle dealership Vertu Motors has shown that UK drivers have a habit of giving their cars monikers, greetings and even gifts when the time of year is right. The…
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The defining challenge of our times is climate change. No country is immune from the dramatic planetary shifts that are producing everything from droughts and massive hurricanes to widespread crop failures and scarcities of freshwater. The centrally located and landlocked nation of Zambia is no exception. Record levels of drought over the past two decades have created regions of food insecurity in many areas. In the past two years, some 2.5 million Zambians have faced severe food shortages. Zambia does have some natural advantages to work with, however. For example, it holds 60% of south-central Africa’s freshwater resources. Local authorities…
Proptech is an area that has been increasing in popularity over the past few years. While still not quite as big business as fintech, proptech is beginning to come into its own. The term proptech can be used interchangeably to describe either technology used within the real estate market, or start-ups developing new and innovative solutions for the global property market. Ryan Mahoney (Dubai, UAE), works within the property industry and as such has been keeping a keen eye on proptech developments around the world. In a post-pandemic world, the global real estate market is booming. New technologies were implemented…
After years of banning, the first legal casinos and slot machine halls began operating in Ukraine. One of the key conditions for legalization is registration of all visitors and careful tracking of their payments and winnings by the state monitoring system. While our country is only making the first steps in the new entertainment market, a completely new trend is emerging in the world of gambling – crypto casinos. Today, in many online casinos and poker rooms, it is already possible to pay and withdraw money in cryptocurrency, which allows players not to wait for international transfers for several days…
Although Dr. Adrian Fox is primarily an entrepreneur and a philanthropist today, and he has never forgotten his time as a young boy in the Bahamas. His early years and the observation of so many struggling simply to survive gave Dr. Fox with a desire to both better himself as well as a desire to help others. As a young child, Adrian attended St. Bedes Primary School, then Donald W. Davis Middle School. During his teen years, he took restaurant jobs in the service industry, as so many young people in the area do. He graduated from R. M. Bally…
With the introduction of technology to plenty of industries, it’s no surprise that the conveyancing process has been optimised for the online world too. There are some differences in the details of the process, yet most of the legal proceedings remain the same as the traditional approaches to conveyancing. What is conveyancing? Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring the ownership of a property from one person to another. It includes searches, valuations, handling legal documents and registration at the Land Registry. The process is typically completed by a conveyancing solicitor. They will walk you through the exchange, acting in…
The UK is one of the world’s leading economies, and London has been ranked as the best city to live in. Despite being an expensive place to live in, the city of London appeals and lures in people from different parts of the world. This has led to immense growth in the real estate business across all the boroughs of London. With the increase in the number of residents, the demand for new-builds and other property types is developing with every passing day. The cost of renting or buying a home is one of the most significant aspects of living…
It has become common practice for companies to give their workforce benefits or ‘perks’ to keep them motivated and loyal to the company. The benefits an employee receives can include not only health insurance and a pension but also a Death in Service benefit. Here are just a few frequently asked questions about this particular kind of benefit. What is Death in Service cover? Providing a stable financial future for close relatives or family is one of the main concerns people have. This is why it can be an especially good idea for employers to offer Death in Service cover.…
Rdentify – Innovative software and technology providers – have launched a brand NEW technology, designed to allow for more responsible gambling. The Rdentify software is available now and the technology can be trialled free of charge Here. Following a year of heightened screen time for many, online gambling and casino searches hit an all-time high during the pandemic, hence the growing reliance and demand for a software that can help safeguard the vulnerable. With an intrinsic desire to champion consumer welfare, Rdentify propelled their way onto the scene by bringing about a solution which utilises natural language processing to identify the signs of…
20-year-old delivery specialist strikes partnership with ambitious courier network company Jag Express – one of the leading courier specialists in Cambridge – has officially been acquired by Viso Logistics. After spending 20 years building a reputation as a quality cross-border delivery firm in South England, Jag Express has now become the first company to join Viso Logistics’ new national network. The acquisition is part of Viso’s ambitious plan to assemble a system of independent courier and delivery service companies right across the UK. By joining the network, Jag Express will have access to best practices across the group, leveraging best-in-class…
