The mission of the School of Science and Technology is to create a safe and healthy learning environment that nurtures, motivates, and enables our middle and high school youth to develop into mindful and responsible people who contribute to their community and to the diverse society in which we all live. Our program is characterized… . . .
Budget 2021: Furlough plan to be extended till September
image copyrightGetty ImagesThe furlough scheme will be extended until the end of September by the chancellor in the Budget later.Rishi Sunak said the scheme – which pays 80% of employees’ wages for the hours they cannot work in the pandemic – would help millions through “the challenging months ahead”.Some 600,000 more self-employed people will also… . . .
How rape allegations possess rocked Australian politics
By Frances MaoBBC News, Sydneyimage copyrightBRITTANY HIGGINSimage captionBrittany Higgins on the first day of her “dream job” working for a federal minister in Australia’s parliamentJust a fortnight ago, Australia was shocked by a former political adviser’s allegations that she had been raped in the nation’s Parliament House.Brittany Higgins said she’d been attacked by a male… . . .
20 new technology trends we will see in the 2020s
The year 2010 doesn’t sound like it was that long ago, but technology moves fast. A decade ago Tinder, Uber and Instagram didn’t exist. No one wore wearables, nobody talked to their gadgets at home and the Tesla was just an idea.AdvertisementBack then, scientists were still looking for the Higgs Boson, Pluto was a mysterious… . . .
Golden Globe Awards 2021: Digital ceremony gets underneath plan
image copyrightNBCimage captionNomadland’s Chloé Zhao was named best director while Sacha Baron Cohen took best comedy actorNomadland and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm were the big winners at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards.The night’s top prize – best drama film – went to Nomadland, which stars Frances McDormand as a homeless woman travelling through the American West.Chloé Zhao… . . .
Covid-19: Prince William and Kate move of us to bag vaccine
media captionThe Duke of Cambridge: “Having vaccinations is really important”The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have urged people to get the Covid vaccine, saying it is “really important”.Prince William said the uptake so far had been “amazing” but added: “We’ve got to keep it going so the younger generations also feel that it’s really important… . . .
8 Best Home Stereo Systems [ 2020 Review ]
2. Bose Wave SoundTouch Music System Find Lowest PriceBose sits at the top of the food chain in the home stereo system market. It is one of the brands that push the envelope in innovation and design while offering listeners impeccable sound quality. The Bose Wave SoundTouch Music System is not a budget purchase, and… . . .
Alex Salmond says there is ‘no query’ Nicola Sturgeon broke ministerial code
media captionAlex Salmond: “I’ve got no doubt Nicola Sturgeon has broken the ministerial code.”Alex Salmond has said he has “no doubt” that Nicola Sturgeon has breached the ministerial code.The former first minister was speaking as he made his long-awaited appearance at a Scottish Parliament inquiry. Mr Salmond gave an account to the committee of meetings… . . .
A-stage and GCSE outcomes belief a ‘dazzling compromise’, PM says
media captionBoris Johnson says the plan for teachers to grade results in England is the “right way forward”Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended plans for teachers to grade GCSE and A-level pupils in England this summer as a “good compromise”. The PM said the process will be “fair” and “durable”, adding that he had confidence… . . .
Latest Technology Trends That Will Impact Businesses in 2020
Let us start with 3 (recurring) questions-Q1) Are you aligned with a frantic adoption rate of new digital technologies?Q2) Does your business have a strong foundation for SMAC (Social, Mobile, Analytics, and Cloud) to incorporate the latest tech trends that’ll drive the post-digital wave?Q3) Do you have a digitally mature workforce to offer customized products… . . .