Move could affect tens of thousands of foreign tutors overseas A leading private education agency in China announced over the weekend the suspension of courses administered by foreign-based tutors, as the company moves to comply with new regulations for the private tutoring sector, which could affect tens of thousands of overseas-based teachers, as more companies […]
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Changes sent shockwaves across China’s $120bn private tutoring sector, leading to a huge sell-off in listed firms. China’s private education firms are bracing for a “material” hit to their operations after Beijing announced new rules barring for-profit tutoring in core school subjects to ease financial pressures on families. China unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its […]
Continue ReadingCoca-Cola Will Start Selling Drinks in Paper Bottles This Summer
Coca-Cola is to test a paper bottle as part of a longer-term bid to eliminate plastic from its packaging entirely. The prototype is made by a Danish company from an extra-strong paper shell that still contains a thin plastic liner. But the goal is to create a 100% recyclable, plastic-free bottle capable of preventing gas […]
Continue ReadingAunt Jemima Rebranded as Pearl Milling Company
Quaker Oats has announced the new name for its “Aunt Jemima” products in response to criticism that was levied at the brand for featuring a racist stereotype of a Black woman. The name “Aunt Jemima” and the picture of a Black woman shown on the packaging, based on a former slave named Nancy Green, will […]
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Google has announced the launch of a new tool aimed at detecting when students submit work that is not their own, thrusting itself into long-running debates over how to root out plagiarism while also protecting students’ privacy and teaching them how to responsibly cite others’ work. “We realized we had a real opportunity to approach […]
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Whether you’re about to graduate from high school or are a working adult looking for a career change, choosing a college major can be confusing. It’s challenging to select a career path that matches up with your personal passions and still puts food on the table. Understanding some of the trends that shape the job […]
Continue ReadingVideo Game Design Careers
The video game industry is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, with sales of video gaming hardware, software and accessories exceeding $18.6 billion in 2010, according to the industry tracking companies. More enthusiasts have access to video entertainment than ever before, through both home gaming console systems and hand-held mobile devices – and their demand for new games […]
Continue Reading11 Tips to Help You Get New Clients Through Cold Calling
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