Prominent tech investor and star on Australia’s “Shark Tank” TV series Steve Baxter has lambasted U.S. tech giants’ for targeting and suspending social media app Parler as well as the accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump. “This is pretty bleak stuff when this platform–Parler–is being held to account (by the tech giants) for the actions of its users,” the tech entrepreneur told The Epoch Times. “All these amazing innovations (social media apps) come from the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which includes freedom of speech,” he said. “The United States is a powerhouse because of the freedoms it has.…
Author: James Anderson
If at first you don’t succeed, stop wasting time and ask for help, says Tory Burch Foundation president Tiffany Dufu. You can solve problems and build relationships faster if you ask people with experience for advice. If you don’t, you risk getting stuck or making mistakes, says Dufu, whose organization aims to support women entrepreneurs with capital, resources and networking. “Particularly in times of uncertainty, asking for help as a leader is a muscle,” Dufu says. “It’s not a weakness. The more chaos, the more we need to demonstrate vulnerability … At this point, there’s really nothing under the sun that I’m dealing…
The daughter of Indian immigrants who arrived in the UK aged five has been made a CBE for services to entrepreneurship after setting up a mentoring scheme that now boasts 23,000 budding future business leaders among its ranks. Shalini Khemka said she was “totally overwhelmed” and “delighted” to receive the honour in recognition of the E2E networking scheme she set up a decade ago, and hoped it was a sign of how vital entrepreneurs are to the future growth of the UK economy. The businesswoman follows in the footsteps of her mother Dame Asha Khemka, who was made a Dame in 2014 for her work in…
Whether it’s working at a computer desk or scrolling on the phone, we spend a lot of time looking down — usually slouching at the same time. As we slouch, our shoulders round and our head moves forward, leading to a painful condition known as “text neck.” This causes the upper back to become weak and the chest to become tight. Over time, the shoulders may overcompensate, leading to painful knots in the neck and shoulders, and even headaches. How to help prevent neck and shoulder pain As a fitness trainer, I do five stretch exercises every morning to prevent…
Whether it’s working at a computer desk or scrolling on the phone, we spend a lot of time looking down — usually slouching at the same time. As we slouch, our shoulders round and our head moves forward, leading to a painful condition known as “text neck.” This causes the upper back to become weak and the chest to become tight. Over time, the shoulders may overcompensate, leading to painful knots in the neck and shoulders, and even headaches. How to help prevent neck and shoulder pain As a fitness trainer, I do five stretch exercises every morning to prevent…
Russia’s war on Ukraine may be entering a pivotal moment. President Donald Trump, who Friday has been surprised and frustrated at the difficulty of achieving his promise of ending the war, wants Ukraine to give up territory in exchange for peace and essentially cede control of Crimea, the peninsula Russia first invaded in 2014. Russia controls nearly 20% of Ukraine, much of which could be lost under the current US proposal. The US is considering recognizing Crimea as part of Russia, even though its seizure was against international law. All Russian President Vladimir Putin has to do, in Trump’s thinking, is stop…
While we all have that moment where we realise we need to get back in the gym, what exactly we do when we get there can be more of a struggle to figure out. We are constantly bombarded with dos, don’ts and conflicting information. This then leads to people harming their workout progress by following the wrong advice or coming up with their own ideas because of the lack of a general consensus. Consequently, a lot of us are making the same mistakes when it comes to exercise. We asked some of London’s top fitness and personal trainers on what…
Billionaire LinkedIn co-founder: 3 traits help you succeed as an entrepreneur—No. 1 is ‘insanely great ambition’ The 57-year-old co-founded LinkedIn in his living room in 2002, and served as its CEO for most of the following decade. His professional networking platform now has a user base of more than 1 billion, and was bought by Microsoft in 2016 for $26.2 billion. Hoffman has also been a board member at tech companies like PayPal, Airbnb and Microsoft. He co-founded Inflection AI, a machine intelligence company, in 2022. His experience has taught him that three traits stand out the most in a business owner with promise,…
Once you have embarked upon a new exercise regimen, most people hope to see results almost immediately. Yet whether you’re looking to drop a few pounds, gain muscle or fit into your favorite pair of jeans, it can seem to take forever. This is especially true if you’ve started this journey with your spouse or a friend, who may be quickly seeing positive results. “How soon you’ll see changes really depends on the person, the type of exercise they’re doing and how consistently they’re doing it,” said Angie Asche, a registered dietitian based in Lincoln, Nebraska, and founder of Eleat Sports Nutrition,…
Mediterranean flavours are known for their healthy side due to their emphasis on plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, which are rich in fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants, healthy fats which are olive oil, nuts, and seeds that are good for heart health, and lean proteins such as fish, poultry, and beans. The traditional cuisines also use herbs and spices, like rosemary, oregano, and thyme, which provide a delicious flavour alongside additional health benefits. In a video on Instagram, celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala shared a recipe for one such healthy Mediterranean Chicken Bowl, filled with all sources…