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Many people this past year used Chromebooks to keep in touch with family and friends, stay entertained and work or learn from home. Today, we’re introducing a few new features that make connecting and communicating with others — on video chat or through text — even easier. Improved video calls on your Chromebook With more people now relying on video calls, we’ve improved the experience to help make sure you’ll have smooth conversations on any Chromebook and your favorite app.  With Chrome OS’s latest update, Google Meet will be pre-installed on all Chromebooks, so it’s easy to launch into the...

Employees are at the core of any successful organisation, and that is why the best employers understand the value of employee recognition and realise its benefit not only to individual performance, but to the wider company as a whole. The key benefit is improved motivation, with two thirds of employees reporting to feeling more motivated to stay at their job with the presence of a corporate recognition program. However, recognition not only drives retention, but also leads to improved productivity and greater overall employee output. There is a common misconception that recognition has to be monetary, for instance celebrating an employee’s...

You never know how easy tonpeiyaki is to make until you try. A common item on the menus of Japanese bars known as izakaya is tonpeiyaki, which is a cross between an omelet and classics of Japanese cuisine like okonomiyaki and monjayaki. When seeing it piping hot and all prepared, it looks rather daunting for layman cooks like our writer Masanuki Sunakoma to attempt to make. Still, having not been to an izakaya in a while for obvious reasons, he decided to give it a shot, and checked out a recipe from one of his favorite culinary YouTubers Stay-At-Home Dad...

Sponsored by Libbey Glass What’s your creative vision? Whatever it is – big or small, traditional cuisine or rule-breaking technique, simple ingredients or bold flavors – Libbey can help you achieve it. Since 1818, it’s been our mission to provide the finest tabletop products for the makers of drinks, the makers of meals and the makers of memories. We like to say that Libbey is “Made for Makers, by Makers,” because just like you, we know what it means to put your heart and soul into everything you do. Libbey is your trusted partner for the complete tabletop, here to...

Maui is one of the most popular Hawaiian Islands for families thanks to gorgeous beaches and easy logistics. Its beachfront family-friendly resorts offer plenty of activities for all ages, making it easy to spend an entire relaxing vacation in the hotel pool and on the adjacent beach. However, you’re truly missing out if you don’t see more of the Valley Isle. We’re talking about zip lines, up-close interactions with sea life (and even goats), luaus, and so many more fun things to do in Maui with kids that adults will enjoy just as much. 1. Learn Hawaiian Culture at a...