Many young women are leaving the labor force to upgrade their skills, while their male counterparts are more likely to take whatever job they can find.
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Young Women Go Back to School Instead of Work
Divorced, or widowed? Ah. When things got routine, and she/they lacked the skills to stay close. So maybe she hasn’t yet learned how to participate in a relationship (but hasn’t stopped trying). Experience alone doesn’t teach doodlesquat; to learn, people have to critique and correct their own actions throughout, particularly when something goes wrong. Only then will their skills improve. Read full article > >
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The silent treatment: A deal-breaker?
MPs on Business, Innovation and Skills committee take evidence on the future of higher education
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A head teachers’ leader is to say school leavers must leave with the skills for work as well as a body of knowledge.
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School leavers ‘need work skills’
Ping pong robot offers superb versatility to improve your game Playing with yourself isn’t always socially acceptable but the new and improved iPong from Joola is a great way to practice your ping pong even when you don’t have a partner. The cylindrical ping pong robot has a super slim design and a simple mechanism, allowing setup in under a minute so you can start practicing right away. Perfect for anyone wanting to hone their skills or just enjoy a challenging solo game, the iPong is capable of holding 110 balls and delivering up to 70 balls per minute. It has three different adjustable spin types as well controllable speed and frequency settings. Design for use by beginners or pros, this pong machine will help you keep your wrists in shape with true and consistent shots. The iPong fits all standard table tennis tables and is available on Amazon for $149.95.
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iPong
The personal assets of Monroe L. Beachy, a 77-year-old Amish man, included a horse, buggy and harness. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, his skills included financial fraud.
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In an Amish village, the SEC alleges a Madoff-like fraud
From late March to mid-June, Cuban musicians, painters, dance troupes and more will show off their skills in New York.
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The Arts of Cuba, Set to Wow New York
The company constructing Edinburgh’s controversial tram line may lack the skills to finish the project, it is warned.
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Tram firm ‘may lack right skills’
Larry Page’s move to chief executive will test his skills at handling the daily grind of running a business.
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A Creator Prepares to Take the Reins at Google
Take our culture quiz and compete to win a trip to Puerto Rico to experience the art of rum-making first-hand Advertorial content: It’s one thing to master making a cocktail, and yet another to actually craft a spirit. Here at CH, we’ve experienced first-hand the skill and art that goes into creating a variety of our favorite drinks. The balance between rigorous dedication to tradition and having an eye on innovation is a principle that resonates just as much in the art and design world as it does in a distillery, which is why we’re excited to be a part of the Master of All Skills project. DonQ Rum, founded 78 years ago in Puerto Rico, offered us and a small group of other great sites the opportunity to work with them on crafting our very own rum. However, before anyone gets to celebrate the creation of our specially produced spirit, DonQ has an even more exciting opportunity for Cool Hunting’s readers. DonQ tapped Cool Hunting to create a quiz that tests your knowledge of all things cultural, with the opportunity to win an exclusive party for you and 25 of your friends and a trip to Puerto Rico to experience the art of rum-making firsthand. For more information on prizes see the Master of All Skills site, and if you’re ready to take the challenge on, our quiz is waiting after the jump .
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DonQ Master of All Skills
A border collie sheepdog in Northumberland hones his skills by herding ducks.
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One man and his dog – and the dog’s ducks
High-flying university graduates are being urged to take up teaching in some of the UK’s most deprived schools to gain experience and pass on their skills.
