Top Financial Advice for Recent Grads

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 06/02/2022 - 6:55am

Transitioning from school to employment may be challenging enough without considering all of the additional obligations that come with it. But don't worry—we've put together a list of our greatest tips for managing your money once you've graduated.

Understand the patterns of your money

Depending on who you are, you may have a tendency to overspend or not spend at all. Understanding your previous spending and saving patterns is an essential first step in navigating this period of significant financial upheaval.

None of these are inherently good or evil; they are...

New net zero carbon centre opens at Exeter Science Park with ceremonial tree planting

Exeter Science Park has marked the official opening of its £5 million George Parker Bidder building, built to net zero carbon standards and supporting over 100 jobs, with a ceremonial tree planting.

14,000 square foot centre, named after the Moretonhampstead-born civil engineer and mathematical prodigy, provides high-quality office and laboratory space for maturing science, technology, engineering, maths and medical (STEMM) businesses.

Tenants of the new building include Remit Zero, Securious, Edson Tiger, Rx-info, Quanterra Systems, Concept First and Dashboard,...

Progress of Bitcoin Mining in Alaska

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 06/02/2022 - 6:46am

The progress of Bitcoin mining in Alaska has been quite impressive so far. Despite the cold climate, the state has managed to attract a number of miners who are eager to set up their operations here. There are currently three large-scale mining facilities in operation, and a fourth is under construction. The total hashing power of all the miners in Alaska is now around 4 petahashes per second. This is enough to rank Alaska as one of the top ten states in terms of total mining power. You can also gain knowledge from Metaverse Profit .

The three existing mining facilities are...

The most luxurious modes of travel for a special holiday

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 06/02/2022 - 6:23am

One of the key components to a luxury holiday is travelling in style - the added comfort and the overall experience is what makes you feel like you are on a special holiday before you even reach your hotel room. Just how extravagant you want to go with your travelling is up to your personal preferences and budget but if you are lacking ideas, here are some of the most luxurious modes of travel for your next special holiday.

Private Jet

We are starting this list strong with perhaps the most expensive and luxurious mode of travel which is by a private jet. Now, most people don’t...

Abbots Way Walk from the 1980

Abbots Way Walk

Event Date: 
02/10/2022 - 7:00am to 6:00pm
Venue: 
Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock

Abbots Way Walk is a challenging 23mile walk across southern Dartmoor from Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock.

In teams of 3-8, it is a self guided walk with checkpoints.

For entry details, contact challissps@tiscali.co.uk

Jade Rouse, one of Westbank's younger volunteers, recommends volunteering

Devon health & well-being charity launches campaign to recruit more volunteers

As UK Volunteers Week begins (1 - 7 June) , a local health and wellbeing charity is launching a campaign to swell the ranks of its existing army of award-winning helpers. Westbank Community Health and Care, based at Exminster near Exeter, relies on over 600 volunteers to help deliver a range of support services to individuals and communities across Devon.

Last year, Westbank’s Neighbourhood Friends volunteers received royal recognition for their service during the pandemic with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This year, the charity hopes to take on even more volunteers...

Wellbeing facilitator Charlotte delivering a face-to-face session

Small lifestyle improvements make a big difference to those at risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Wed, 06/01/2022 - 12:53pm

People at high risk of Type 2 Diabetes who make small changes in their everyday habits over up to two years are much less likely to develop the disease, according to a project run by the Devon charity Westbank Community Health and Care.

Westbank’s Healthier Devon Diabetes Prevention Programme supports adults aged 18-90 years who want to improve their overall health and fitness. Many are patients referred by a GP or clinician because they are at high risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes - a serious, debilitating and often lifelong condition. Individuals can also self refer.

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How to Achieve Better Time Management Through Tracking

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 06/01/2022 - 12:38pm

1. Keep Track of Time

When it comes to time management, nothing helps your success as much as actually keeping track of how you spend your day at work. Having everything written down can help you pinpoint potential problem areas while allowing you to develop better work habits. In order to fix what doesn't work, you need to find all those potential "time wasters" in your schedule. From the time spent waiting on public transportation to socialising, knowing your problem areas can help you streamline your day.

Fortunately, this isn't all something that you have to come up...

Broadclyst Pupils Celebrate Platinum Jubilee

Platinum Jubilee: Devon pupils take centre stage in news video

Pupils at a Devon Primary School took centre stage in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this week – with a starring role in a children’s news video.

Children from Broadclyst Primary School in Exeter were filmed for a special video in Discovery Education Espresso, the award-winning digital learning service used by thousands of schools across the UK.

Broadclyst pupils were interviewed about their Jubilee celebrations, which included learning about the Queen’s reign using resources from Discovery Education and hosting a huge tea party at the school. Year 5 and 6 pupils...

UK Industries That Use The Most Water

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 06/01/2022 - 9:58am

We know that industrial water consumption places a great deal of strain on the world’s limited water supply. In fact, the agricultural and industrial sectors account for approximately 90 percent of direct water withdrawals.

If you have your own business and water is one of the utilities you use the most, you should be able to find the best deals with commercial water suppliers which can be found on the Utility Bidder website.

Why Should We Care?

The Water Resources Group , an arm of the World Bank , says that water demand is expected to exceed current supply by...

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