What percentage of your current working knowledge did you learn after school? Stop and think about it for a moment. For me, it is almost all of it. We have all had to learn things related to work, home, and hobbies that we didn’t learn in school. Even most companies train employees after school for their particular jobs. A potentially shocking truth that we must recognize as we are educating our children is this: We will not be able to teach all the knowledge our children will need for life before they leave our homes! Okay, you probably already knew that. But does this reality actually influence your educational strategy? We can help our children be prepared for life with...
An aquarium designed to protect marine biodiversity and a healing centre using horticultural techniques to help treat mental illness are included in our latest school show by architecture students at the Academy of Art University. Other projects include a "public living room" that blends neighbourhood life with areas for privacy and a residential hub designed to enable economic self-sufficiency for residents. Academy of Art University School: Academy of Art University, School of Architecture Courses: M.Arch M.Arch2 B.Arch MA and BA Tutor: Mark Mueckenheim, David Gill, Nicole Lambrou, Sameena Sitabkhan, Eoanna Harrison, Philip Ra and Mini Chu School statement: "We are a progressive design laboratory of highly passionate students and a distinguished faculty of practising architects who work together to explore the boundaries of...
Once the weather warms up, the last day of school and the start of summer break are at the forefront of kids' minds. They want to focus on having fun and forget about school, which can lead to the dreaded "summer slide"—a loss of learning skills over the break. That's why it's vital to find educational but fun activities that will keep kids off their screens and keep them invested in learning. When kids get bored or unmotivated to learn in the summer, it can set them back when they return to school in the fall. Fortunately, there are ways to help keep your kids learning—without classes or homework—to set them up for success once school starts again. Here are...
Managing a small business these days is not easy. According to the latest reports on small business by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 50% will fail within the first five years, and 70% within 10. Add to this the stress that COVID has caused, and that’s difficult to digest for a small business owner with high hopes that their financial undertakings will prosper. The biggest culprit contributing to small business failure? Not surprisingly, it’s a lack of revenue. Without a steady stream of leads, strong visibility, and a healthy budget, lifting a small business off the ground can be nearly impossible. This is why building revenue in the digital age is so important, even though it’s especially challenging...
Our Winter edition‘s cover feature celebrates the 50 year brewing career of Dr Charles “Chuck” Hahn – who having spent a decade with the Coors Brewing Company in Colorado moved to Australia in 1981 and has spent the last 40 years helping to change the face of beer in this part of the world. Republished here, we talk to the man himself about how it all began and when it might end, but also to a number of key figures who have rubbed shoulders with him over the years. Everything I have accomplished over the many years have been real team efforts. I have a good palate for beer and lots of good ideas but it’s always the people you...
