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Archive — August 2016

Immigration

Poles flood Britain

The number of UK residents born in Poland last year exceeded the number of immigrants born in India. The overall net migration, according to the UK Office for National Statistics, remained at a…

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Immigration

On Refugees in Germany

Germany continues to accept people fleeing war and persecution, but this year their number has sharply declined as a result of measures taken by the government. This is evidenced by data from the…

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Education

Features of education in world business schools

Obtaining higher education in our country, although it is an extremely necessary activity for a successful future career, does not provide all the advantages that can be obtained by studying abroad…

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Technology

Engine for a website: which CMS to choose?

I hope you already have at least a small idea of what a website engine is. If not, I will briefly explain. It is a system that allows you to easily manage the site, change its design, add new pages…

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Real estate

Buy an Apartment to Live in or Rent Out?

In our country, people buy housing not only for living. There are frequent cases when an apartment is purchased to achieve financial gain – later the bought property is rented out. For many, this is…

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Everyday life

The 'social welfare' of rich countries

Two decades ago, President Bill Clinton signed a Republican-drafted law reforming the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, colloquially known as 'welfare'. Unlike in other…

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Country guide

Hijab, chador, burqa…

The differences in some elements of traditional Muslim women's clothing sometimes seem insignificant. It is not surprising that many often confuse the niqab with the burqa or chador. Moreover, women…

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Education

A Precious Credential for a Resume

When world tennis star Maria Sharapova was banned from competition for two years by the International Tennis Federation for doping, the athlete made an unexpected move – she enrolled at Harvard…

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Technology

Profile for LED strip in interior design

The rapid development of technology brings fruits to various fields of activity. LED strips are a new solution in the development of design projects. Having become quite popular in a short time, they…

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News

Germans Favor Ban on Burqa

Most residents of Germany are in favor of a ban on women's clothing that completely covers the face. According to data from an ARD-Deutschland Trend sociological survey published on Friday, August…

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Technology

Choosing Useful USB Gadgets

With the appearance of the USB interface on the world market, many potential gadget manufacturers seriously thought about how to properly use a current of 0.5 A and voltage up to 5 volts. Nowadays…

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Analysis

Country of Good Reputation

The reputation of a country can influence everything – from foreign policy and the inflow of foreign investment to people's desire to visit that country or settle in it. As part of a study recently…

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Real estate

Europe for Rent

Buying an apartment and renting it out on a daily basis is a troublesome business, although, with due diligence, quite profitable. Experts in the foreign real estate market have compiled a ranking of…

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Immigration

Dual Citizenship in the USA

The concept of dual citizenship means that a person is a citizen of two countries simultaneously. Each country has its own laws on citizenship based on its own policy. Persons may acquire dual…

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Immigration

How to obtain a residence permit in Croatia

In this publication, we will tell you how to obtain a residence permit in Croatia in 2016 using a specific example. The background is as follows: the applicant, a citizen of Russia, wants to move to…

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Real estate

Subtleties of renting housing in Warsaw

Before moving to one of the incredibly large Polish cities, a foreigner needs to learn about all the subtleties of living there. We are particularly interested in the rules of renting housing. And…

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Technology

How to choose a remote control for an air conditioner?

All modern climate control equipment is equipped with remote controls. But, unfortunately, their service life is limited. Such a device may fail or simply get lost. This causes inconvenience and…

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Tourism

Basics of Tourism: Choosing a Destination

At times there come periods when you realize it's time to rest, that by striving to work yourself to the bone to ensure a decent and happy life, you are actually missing that life. That's when people…

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Shopping

Choosing a Sleeping Place: Which Is Better: Sofa or Bed?

When carrying out a major renovation, one of the main issues becomes equipping the bedroom. In this room, a mandatory interior item is a sleeping place. It should be as functional, comfortable, and…

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Gourmet guide

Dishes of the Olympic Village

The Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are coming to an end. Ahead is the closing ceremony, which hundreds of thousands of people will watch. On their tables at that time, quite possibly, dishes of Brazilian…

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Education

What You Need to Know When Learning English

Foreign languages occupy an important place in the educational system of modern society. Their study begins from the first grades of school, and in some cases even from kindergarten. The most…

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Law zone

Hijab Under the Declaration

After the July terrorist attacks and attacks by migrants on a train near Würzburg, in Ansbach, Reutlingen and Munich, German authorities have become seriously concerned about internal security…

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Tourism

Turkish Riviera: a vacation for the elite

The Turkish Riviera refers to the coastal zone east of the resort of Kemer, bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Taurus Mountains to the north. Travelers can expect well-equipped…

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Real estate

For a Prague apartment – get in line

In the capital of the Czech Republic, fewer and fewer residential buildings are being built, and this only increases the demand for Prague apartments. Developer companies are now starting to sell…

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