Survey: Nearly 70 percent of unmarried people don’t know how to find partner
A Japanese government survey shows nearly 70 percent of unmarried people do not know how to go about finding a spouse. The Children and Families Agency conducted an online survey about marriage in July. Respondents to the poll of 20,000 people aged between 15 and 39 comprised 18,000 unmarried men and women and 2,000 married […]
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The Kansas City Chiefs’ undefeated season came to an end last week, but the reigning Super Bowl champions are looking to bounce back on Sunday when they face the 3-7 Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. In a rare reversal of roles, the Chiefs’ defense struggled against the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, week, […]
How to watch and follow Chelsea v Man Utd Women in the WSL on 24 November 2024
WHAT HAS SKINNER SAID?While being clear that his team will need to work hard and be at their best to win in London on Sunday, Marc spoke with confidence and reiterated his underlying belief overall. After a poor display on the final day of the season at Old Trafford earlier this year, it is fair […]
How to have a good day at work
The optimal state means you are performing well, effective and engaged, says Daniel Goleman. Photo: 123rf Achieving a flow state at work is rare, temporary and it’s unclear how to achieve it – so it’s better to aim one tier lower, a US psychologist says. American psychologist and author Daniel Goleman argues hitting a tier […]
How to watch and follow Ipswich Town v Man Utd | 24 November
ONES TO WATCH Manchester City graduate Delap has proved a valuable addition to the frontline, scoring six times in 11 games, including a double in the aforementioned clash with Villa. Delap, who has spent the last few seasons developing at Championship level, featured in both games for England’s Under-21s during the break, and will look […]
How to send thoughtful guest speaker invitations (opinion)
bortonia/DigitalVisionVectors/Getty Images Speaking events, such as lectures and workshops, are a mainstay of ongoing education and professional development for most workplaces. Speakers are invited to share their expertise, fill knowledge gaps and inspire an audience. Much of the guidance around these events is centered around skill development for the speaker: preparing a topic, use of […]
Review: Twenty One Pilots told us how to rock, and I don’t mind
The band performing at the start of the show. Photo: Supplied/Jared Tinetti Typically, an artist visits New Zealand at the end of an Australasian tour leg, with our little country tacked on as a bonus. This was not the case on Sunday night for Twenty One Pilots, who arrived fresh and rested ahead of moving […]
How to get better at small talk, as Christmas parties approach
(File image) Photo: 123RF / Mandic Jovan How about this weather? Got any New Year’s resolutions? Any plans for the school holidays? This time of year we’re forced into even more small talk situations than normal, as Christmas events are added to the calendar with family, friends and end-of-year office mixers. Robert Poynton reckons feeling […]
How to watch and follow Man Utd v Leicester | Sunday 11 November
FORM GUIDE United are 13th in the table but looking upwards and aiming to remain unbeaten – across all competitions – during van Nistelrooy’s time in temporary charge. The Dutchman, who once scored a Premier League hat-trick against our weekend opponents, will be hoping to oversee a third home win in the competition this term, […]
How to shop mindfully and save money
Photo: Katy Gosset/RNZ Too many clothes in your wardrobe? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But how many wears are you getting out of each item? And could you ditch a few to make some extra money? The mindful fashion movement has its own take on the “do it right the first time” motto – by […]