Documentary aims to end stigma of Chinese females that choose careers over getting married early

  With the exception of a few issues that remain stubbornly unresolved, the cause of women’s rights has made great gains over the past century throughout much of the western world. The fight for equal treatment is just beginning in many respects in developing countries like China though, as they often pressure women to get married not long after they have completed their schooling. While females are entering post secondary institutions in record numbers, they are still expected to get married before they are 25, unless they want to wear the burden of having the status of Sheng Nu attached…

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6 Reasons Your Brick and Mortar Retail Store Is Losing Traction

In the early 2000s, many economists predicted the death of brick and mortar retail as Internet shopping gained momentum, and while the shuttering of stores like Circuit City and Barnes and Noble seemed to mean the prediction was correct, the existence and continued use of physical retail stores in the Digital Age has remained surprisingly consistent. That being said, keeping up in the Digital Age isn’t the same game it was back in the ‘90s, and if your store has been losing traction here of late, staying passive about it is the wrong move. Here are six reasons your brick…

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Organising Your Home: Easy Storage Solutions

Photo by CC user wicker-furniture on Flickr Homes big or small always lend way to storage problems, with either the properties themselves offering little solutions, or the furniture we’ve purchased. Space is always crucial in any family home, and with functionality being key it’s important to utilise every inch of space you have to its fullest potential. Organising your home can easily be done, even on the tightest of budgets, and offers itself to creativity, allowing for you to add ample room with items you already own. The Simplicity of Glass Jars One of the easiest ways to create more…

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Reasons to Start an Online Business

There are many people who are currently not satisfied with what they are doing with their lives. Perhaps you are one of these people. If this is the case, there are many new careers you can consider. One of the things you might want to try is starting your own online business. You may not be that knowledgeable when it comes to computers and the online world. However, these can be learned if you are willing to take the time necessary to do so. Here are a few of the reasons to start an online business that you should seriously…

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An introduction to “just-in-time” manufacturing

Although relatively unknown, the just-in-time manufacturing concept has been a stalwart of many manufacturing industries for several decades now. The idea is to reduce the costs associated with manufacturing by lowering the in-process inventory level to a bare minimum. The process is driven by a series of signals, so the production line only assembles the next component when it’s required. These signals are usually simple visual signals in manufacturing setups that employ human labor, or they can be computerized in automated setups. With just-in-time manufacturing, reorder levels for certain inventory items are set, and new stock is ordered only when…

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The 2016 Menswear Styles Every Guy Should Try

With this last year marking the first only-menswear fashion week, men’s fashion has never been in a brighter spot, and stylish guys across the globe have plenty of inspiration to draw from. If you’re looking to update your closet this spring, consider these trendy 2016 menswear styles. The Bomber Jacket The bomber jacket: sleek, trendy, and looks good on almost every body type. The bomber jacket is the must-have outerwear this year, and the best facet of this piece is its ability to be dressed up or down. If you want something a little more unique than the classic black,…

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Top iOS 9 Features to Try on Your New iPhone

With a brand new operating system, iOS 9, the iPhone 6 comes with a set of newly revamped features, only made possible with this new technology. If you are considering upgrading to the iPhone 6 from your current smartphone, or you already have a new model and want to try out all it has to offer, here’s what you can expect from the best iOS 9 features… 3D Touch Probably the best feature that comes with the new iOS operating system is the innovative 3D Touch. It’s something that has been a possibility for some time now, and arrives as…

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Unexpected Ways to Reduce Stress

Stress has become a daily reality for many people. Whether it is stress from work, family, day-to-day issues, or a life changing event, these overwhelming challenges can leave you feeling overcome with anxiety or tension. Not only can stress affect your sleep patterns and mental clarity, it can also manifest itself in more serious health problems, leading to high blood pressure and heart problems, among other issues. Reducing stress can be difficult; however, there are some unexpected ways you can reduce stress to start relaxing and enjoying life more. Being Intimate Research has proven that being sexually intimate can reduce…

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Your Travel Bucket List: Top Vacations To Take

photo by CC user Robek on wikimedia commons Traveling is all about a break from the routine and familiar. We all want to load up and head for an exciting destination, leaving our cares at home and expecting to have a great experience in new surroundings. Keeping the vacation experience fresh and different is very important. Don’t ever fall into the trap of doing the same old trip every year, because it will soon become as routine and familiar as the work-day hassles you’re trying to escape. As you think about your vacation plans, break out of the same-old same-old…

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Direct Flights to Metropolis with Turkish Airlines!

Turkish Airlines has just linked up with the new Batman vs Superman movie and they are now offering direct flights to Metropolis, as well as Gotham City (if they really existed of course, so don’t start packing your bags too soon!). It’s a pretty interesting PR campaign to help promote the new movie which is out this year. Here is the description of Metropolis on the Turkish Airlines website, “Metropolis is famous for its forward-looking, optimistic spirit, captured in its nickname ‘City of Tomorrow’. With wide avenues lined with gleaming skyscrapers, and an entrepreneurial spirit that derives from its long-standing tech industry,…

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