It’s fair to say that for the vast majority of people living in developed countries, the Internet has become as much of a staple in their daily lives as that morning cup of coffee or daily commute. And as technology continues to innovate, it seems that more and more of our time on earth is spent plugged in to the Information Superhighway. The world wide web is both a necessary part of modern daily life and a distraction from it too, but far from simply using it for the sake of it, it can also become a powerful tool for our own development and growth. If you’re looking for ideas on productive things to do this summer, here are four suggestions to get you started. Study The Internet is pretty close to containing most of the modern-day knowledge that we humans possess, so you can think of it as one giant learning portal that you can access any time of the day, 7 days a week. One of the greatest opportunities that being so connected in this way offers us is the chance to study and learn brand new skills. Here in 2020, it’s possible to access an immeasurable amount of online resources, from digital higher education courses with major educational institutions, right the way through to one or two hour lectures on any topic you can think of. If you’re thinking of adding another skill to your CV then get on websites like Coursera and Thinkific for top quality professional development, which in many cases is free or low cost. Dreaming of one day becoming multilingual? Why not start today with resources like Duolingo or Busuu. Maybe you don’t have the time to commit to a formal course or programme, but that doesn't mean you still won’t be able to learn something new from your hours browsing thanks to virtual encyclopedias and digital libraries. Get healthy There was one a time where if you really wanted to get into fantastic physical shape, and take care of your mental wellbeing at the same time, you’d have to fork out for a gym membership, join an athletics club, or make regular trips to a dance or fitness studio etc. Thanks to the internet, your living room can now become all three. Sure, nothing will ever compare to the social interaction of training with a group of other like-minded people, or working 1 to 1 in real life with trainer or teacher, but if you’re stuck at home an find yourself drifting about online, put the time to good use and take a movement class, or download some healthy recipes for the week. Specialist platforms like Alo Moves, Pilates Anytime and Dancio offer classes on a subscription basis, but many offer a free trial first, and there's plenty of free health and fitness content to be found on YouTube thanks to accounts like Athlean-X, Yoga with Adrienne, and FitnessBlender. Start a Vlog Blogging is so 2010! These days, the focus is on Vlogging. If you have something to say, whether that’s about a personal interest or maybe even your professional occupation, vlogging is a great way to get your thoughts and ideas out there, and possibly even open up conversations with people all over the world. Getting started with vlogging needn't be difficult. All you need is yourself, a mobile phone with a camera, some music or props to add interest, and an interesting topic to vlog about. There are plenty of free to use platforms where you can share your vlogs too, YouTube is still the most popular, followed by Facebook and even Instagram thanks to its recent TV feature. Build your own app Ok, so not everybody wants to put themselves out there to the world via vlogging, but if you’ve got some great ideas, you can bring them to life by getting to grips with building your own apps. You don’t need to be an expert level coder, or even have any experience of it with the wealth of app building software and platforms that are now available. Tools like Mobile Roadie, AppMakr, and The App Builder, remove the complexity from developing iOS and Android apps and make it something that is accessible to everyone. Who knows, maybe you’ll end up building the next big thing in mobile, or find yourself developing a new career in app development or coding. And guess what? Yes, the internet offers plenty of free and inexpensive coding resources to help you learn, too.

Online slots are a game that has taken the iGaming industry by storm. There are numerous possible ways to explain their worldwide presence across all online casino platforms. The online gambling industry has gone through so many changes throughout the years. Ever since the first online slot game was introduced, this game has come a long way. The primary goal of any online casino is to satisfy its players by providing them with the best games. In collaboration with top-notch software providers, these platforms now offer an unimaginable selection of casino games, especially slots. So, what makes them so popular? Let’s find out! Easy to Play Unlike some casino games that require strategy, like blackjack or poker, online slots are a game that can be played by anyone. They don’t belong to the group of the so-called games of skill. Slots are the easiest way for a player to begin their online casino journey. Once you cover the basics of an online slot game, you can start exploring the undiscovered riches that online slots have to offer. However, one thing will always remain the same — you can never predict the outcome of a slot game. If you’d like to try it out, we recommend Microgaming’s Mega Moolah that can be played here. Fun & Safe We believe that there is no theme online slots haven’t based a game on. And because of their versatility, they are suitable for players with different preferences. No matter if you’re a fan of fantasy & fiction, you enjoy travelling through time and exploring ancient civilizations, or you simply prefer the classic fruit machines, you will find a game you’ll love. Another thing we consider crucial in the iGaming industry is that all online platforms put the safety of players first. Any reputable and trustworthy online casino operates with RNG — a random number generator. This algorithm is what makes every slot game’s outcome the unpredictable one. If you choose to play in a licensed and regulated online casino that cooperates with well-known software providers, you can relax and enjoy the game because no online slot game you come across can be rigged. The Odds of Winning Big Are Better Than in the Land-Based Casinos Apart from the fact that the choice of online slots can’t be compared to the one available in land-based casinos, another advantage is that online slots have a higher RTP — return to player. If you gained some experience with online slots, you would start to investigate the RTP and choose the games with a higher percentage. In land-based casinos, you can come across games that have an RTP of just 85%, which is something we’ve never seen in online slots. In conclusion, online slots have gained so much popularity due to the fact that you can play them comfortably from your home, try out a vast selection of different online slots and, last but not least, the payout rates are so much higher compared to other casino games.  

Alexandra Trotter is the Marketing and Communications Manager with the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba. She has previously worked for Sysco Food Services - Marketing Associate, Browns Socialhouse -GM, and Sand Hills Casino - Marketing Manager. Alexandra is also a WSET level 3 certified wine instructor. Favourite radio station:  Hip Hop Nation Sirius XM – but mostly I listen to murder/true crime podcasts like “Wine and Crime” or “Casefile” Guilty pleasure TV program: If the question was favourite TV show it would hands down be Law & Order SVU. Butttt guilty pleasures right now are Rupaul’s Drag Race and Family Guy. Least favourite part about quarantine: Online shopping deliveries take longer. Best part about quarantine: Staying at home and drinking wine with our pups! Zeppelin and Led ???? Biggest regret in life: Not starting to learn about wine sooner! How has Trudeau handled the COVID 19 Virus: Sorry, who? Are you a foodie: Big time! Weirdest thing you have eaten: Fancy restaurants serve some weird Pâtés. I usually don’t even ask what’s in them or I wouldn’t be able to try them. Cat or dog person and why: Dog! But I love all animals ???? How/where did you meet your husband Jordan: Brandon is a pretty small city so we had met in passing a few times. But it was on Nov. 10th 2015 that sparks started to fly! We were out with a group of people and he and I got talking and really hit it off and have been inseparable ever since! Would you go to a Metallica concert: Yes, I am very hardcore. *See dog names as evidence of hardcoreness. Led, he’s a little Black Dog and Zeppelin, she’s a shepherd x. Greatest reward with your current job: Learning all the things about Ag! I don’t have an Ag background so I’ve learnt soooo much working with the Provincial Ex! A fun fact for you is that my husbands Great Great Grandfather was a shareholder with the Provincial Ex! I have his share from 1907 framed in my office. His name was Alexander Trotter! So we have an “Alex Trotter” share from 113 years ago and then an “Alex Trotter” share from 2020. Seinfeld or Prison Break, which would you watch: I watched Prison Break years ago... so I guess Seinfeld! Would you consider Brandon a liberal or conservative city: A little of one and a lot of the other. Business you would like to see open in Brandon: Chamois car wash! I was thinking about this yesterday. How many slurpees do you consume a year: 0-1 probably. Maybe 2 on a crazy year. Who would be Brandon’s top 3 most recognizable or known people: In no particular order: Darryl Wolski, James Ehnes, and probably someone in sports. Favourite local pizza: Dominos! It’s been a staple in my husband and I’s relationship since day 1! It was even the meal we had the night he proposed! I was almost too busy stuffing my face with boneless chicken bites to notice he was down on one knee!

You just got a diploma from your undergraduate or currently in your graduate study at Brandon University and you are planning to study business. Your issue now is how to financially support your studies. The good news is, universities are offering financial aid to higher education students in Canada. Finances can come in the form of scholarships, bursaries, prizes, and awards. What are these scholarships for business major? Continue reading to learn more. Best Scholarships in Business Studies Take a look at the following scholarship programs for your next academic level. ZONTA Club of Toronto Scholarship ZONTA Club’s student aid is offered to students who want to study business-related courses at any university across the country. The grant provides scholars with financial assistance amounting to $4000. This applies to female undergraduate students at 2-4 years of educational attainment. It’s important to meet the requirements like excellent grades and full-time enrollment status to be granted with this funding. Furthermore, an essay is also required for the study grant. Do not worry if you are not confident enough with your writing skills since you always have an opportunity to turn to essay writing service and try an online essay help in Toronto to ease your college life. So you can take your time and properly polish your own skills and prepare for further studies. Online MBA Academic Scholarships at the University of Essex The grant is given to students with an impressive educational background based on merit. Recipients are provided access to an affordable prestigious qualification. It allows you to study while working or while rearing your family since it is part-time and a hundred percent online. Note that you cannot combine this program with the school’s other scholarships. Canada's Top Talent Scholarships at UBC Sauder School of Business This award is offered to talented Canadian students who demonstrate academic excellence and exceptional aptitude. It grants an amount ranging from $10,000 up to $40,000. You are eligible for this funding if you are from Canada and an MBA degree applicant in any subject. Taking its admission test and meeting the school requirements are necessary. Applicants are also expected to have fluency in their English speaking, comprehension, and writing. Working Adults Tuition Bursary at Yorkville University The university offers this full-tuition bursary to two students: one from its Ontario campus and another one from its British Columbia campus. It covers the full tuition of the selected recipients. The bursary is available for BBA students who are at least 18 years old. Make yourself eligible as a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. Another thing is to comply with the admission requirements for the BBA program. Academic Excellence Scholarships at the University of Canada West This studentship is granted to students demonstrating exceptional grades. The award covers the tuition fee but not more than the full amount. It applies to those who will be studying Bachelor of Commerce, MBA, and Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication. To secure your continuous financial support, be sure to meet your preferred program’s requirements and conditions. Bronfman, Allan, Family Scholarship at the I.H. Asper School of Business This is a student fund from the Allan Bronfman Family Bursaries. The bursary is awarded to students who met the admission requirements for the I.H. Asper’s MBA program. If selected by its committee, you have to enroll as a full-time student for the next academic year. You should demonstrate your financial need on the University of Manitoba’s application for a bursary to qualify for the funding. An amount of $1000 will be given to the successful candidate. Make sure to maintain excellent grades in your MBA for continuous support. Currie, Bruce Memorial Scholarship at the University of Manitoba The scholarship award is available for graduating MBA students with the best qualities in generosity, congeniality, and leadership. This, of course, is in combination with the successful candidate’s academic achievement. It funds $100 to the recipient alongside a gift and a trophy with your name engraved on it. See to it that you have excellent grades in your academics.   You can be a professional even without paying for your business education with the business scholarships provided above. The requirements are given for you to assess and prepare for your business degree. To acquire it, you may need assistance from the essay helper. If writing is not your thing, try to get an essay writing help. Consider any of these offerings and realize your dreamed business career.

A new trend making the way across the country involves people putting together gift baskets of goodies to leave on strangers doorsteps, with a tagline of "You've been ninja'd". The concept is essentially to deliver a gift basket to someone's doorstep, ring the doorbell, and then disappear quickly without being seen (like a ninja), in an effort to keep the gift anonymous. The gesture came about as a way to spread good cheer and kindness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Items in the gift basket may include a little bit of everything including wine, snacks, makeup, gift-ware, clothing, books & more. According to participant Erika Brittany Shelvey, it's basically a giant game of ding, dong, ditch. Except you leave a gift. Most towns and cities have Facebook groups called “wine ninja”. These groups serve as a central information centre where everyone who would like to participate posts their address and people can just choose a random address or someone they know. Erika is just one of many ninja's leaving gifts for people. She has left 16 gifts on doorsteps (11 this evening alone) in the Shilo and Spruce Woods area and she doesn't plan on stopping just yet. "I love giving gifts so this wine ninja’ing is right up my alley! A lot of people post pictures of their gifts saying they have had a bad day and we’re so grateful, and that’s where the joy comes from" said Erika. Brandon's Samantha Krystal Shupe and her family are also participating. So far they have made 6 wine ninja bags, 2 maternity bags, and 6 kids activity bags. They selected 3 wine and 3 kids ninja bags to go to people that they knew and the other 3 were random. Her kids picked a number between 1-11 (address lists on each page) then an address that didn't have a symbol and then they delivered. Her kids played the ninja's.  For the maternity gift bags, she created a post asking for addresses or someone to nominate someone expecting so they can be included as well. These they put names in a hat and dropped them off! "It's a great activity to lift everyone spirits, it's been fun for our family" Samantha told bdnmb.ca. "The admins for the pages are amazing and do a great job on updating the lists" she added. The Brandon Manitoba Wine Ninjas Facebook group page can be found here. A recent thread was also started on the People of Brandon Facebook page with pictures and postings of various gift baskets being left on doorsteps and links to different groups within the city.