It seems like every day there is a new fee, surcharge or tax. To add insult to injury, the additional cost adds absolutely no value to the product or service. There is an actual name for these fees, they are referred to as junk fees. Initially, the domain of the …

The launch of Mastercard Crypto Credential was announced by Mastercard in April 2023. The announcement introduced a set of common standards and infrastructure that will help verify interactions among consumers and businesses using blockchain networks. Mastercard Crypto Credential aims to provide a foundation for financial institutions, governments, brands, and crypto …

Mastercard’s Girls4Tech, an educational programme that seeks to inspire girls aged 8 to 16 to acquire skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), returned to the Caribbean with the participation of 38 girls from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Currently, this initiative has reached more than three million students …

Crystal healing is an ancient holistic therapy that uses the natural energy of crystals to balance and align the body’s energy centres. This therapy has gained immense popularity in recent years, and many people are interested in becoming certified crystal healers to offer this service professionally. If you’re one of …

A rising effort to encourage women to seek jobs in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) has emerged in recent years. Women continue to be underrepresented in these sectors, so this initiative is crucial. Only 28% of workers in scientific and engineering jobs are women, according to the National Scientific …

The medical school admissions process can be an extremely stressful and overwhelming experience for aspiring medical students. One aspect that is often overlooked is mental health and self-care during this process. Here are some strategies for addressing mental health and practising self-care during stressful medical school admissions. Strategies for dealing …

Nike Tiempo and all other shoes using kangaroo skins will be stopped in 2023 announced Nike, one of the best-known brands in the world. This action, following a similar announcement from Puma, means that two of the biggest buyers of kangaroo skins are getting out of the business of financing …

The beyond breathtaking Dominica is one place that makes it to almost every list by travel journalists. It’s that time of year again when they round up the most beautiful places in the world. Is 2023 the year that travel finally bounces back? It seems so! With much of the …

Some reckon that online casinos serve as a fun activity, while many others use it as a plain pastime. But above all, for decades casinos have been portrayed as extravagant and glam places where only the rich and famous can enter. Whatever the case, Las Vegas as the most popular …

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and the Autism Society of America will highlight the real impacts of acceptance in action, from interpersonal interactions to national policy choices. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with one in 36 children receiving a diagnosis, according to today’s newly released …

We all need extra cash for food, clothes, house, car, toys, to pay bills, to pay for education, and health care. When working hard for a small income does not meet our needs and wants, we need to find ways to earn more money as quickly as possible. Here are …

ESG rules that classify food production as high-risk currently sound absurd. The contentious European Union (EU) ESG regulations went into effect in January 2023, and they have been described. Proponents have described it as the most ambitious yet, and if that weren’t absurd enough, the provisions in the regulations apply …

Most people probably use a face wash to rid their skin of dirt, grime, and dead cells. But as you shall find, these cosmetic products can offer many other benefits, including rehydrating your skin and keeping dermatological conditions like acne at bay. The best part about facial cleansers is that …

Poor posture can cause back pain as it puts extra strain on your muscles, ligaments, and joints. When you slouch, it can increase the pressure on your spinal discs and put your spine out of alignment. It can cause tension and pain in your back muscles. In addition, poor posture …

Funding of a $40,000 grant will support the expansion of the Lenoir County non-profit Hope Restorations programme model for adults recovering from addiction and/or incarceration through intervention programmes and job skills training in home restoration and renovation, announced SECU Foundation. Providing steady income for adults recovering from addiction and/or incarceration “SECU …