Posts Written ByBlake Davis

Unconventional Ways to Earn Bitcoin

Today, it’s certain that anyone who spends at least an hour or so on the internet has at some point come across the term ‘bitcoin’. Whether you are one of those who just came across this concept while surfing the net or if you are fully adept in cryptocurrencies, the recent rise of bitcoin in value has made everyone rush to get hold of this ‘special’ digital currency. A brief bit of research into bitcoin history shows how they are created by a process called mining. Bitcoin mining involves the use of sophisticated software to solve complex mathematical models and, in exchange…

The Best Uses of Translators

A translator can make a huge difference to your project or work ensuring that everything goes smoothly. Even if you know another language, a translator is often key to ensuring that cross-cultural projects are successful. There are many places which offer translation services but having a fully qualified certified translator will bring you the best results for whatever project you are working on. Having deep cultural knowlege as well as a solid grounding of the language, a translator is a must for any project that requires deep communication and inter-cultural understanding. Legal documents – Legal documentation should only be trusted…

Which Are The Best European Cities to Study In?

European cities are always highly popular amongst foreign students who are looking for top educational facilities, inside fun and happening places. Throughout Europe you can find students from all four corners of the globe that have flocked into the continent to expand their knowledge in more ways than one. The question is then, not which city has the best learning institutions, but which is the European city which you will enjoy most as a student. Let’s take a look at some of the top contenders for the coveted award of ‘best city to study in’. Barcelona There is very little…

Be Yourself and Shout About it: Branding Your Persona in 2017

Branding is a key factor in the success of a company or individual in 2017. Personal branding has grown in significance, certainly if you’re a freelancer or entrepreneur. The most effective ways of building a personal brand change as rapidly as the internet evolves. Here are some of the best ways to build your personal brand in 2017. “Personal Branding 101 Wordle” (CC BY 2.0) by ryan_rancatore Know yourself and what makes you stand out Just as with any company mission statement, a personal brand should have a clear focus. You should start by asking yourself certain questions, such as what makes you unique? How…

Product Design Trends to Watch for 2017-18

2017 has been an exciting year for product design trends with 2018 promising more of the same. One life-changing development this year has been next-generation prosthetic legs worn by a leader in biomechatronic research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Hugh Herr, who lost both legs below the knee to severe frostbite after a climbing accident more than 30 years ago, worked with a nearby machine shop to piece together a set of very unique prosthetic legs that allowed him to climb again. However, this wasn’t enough for Herr. He wanted to end the suffering that he and so…

Fashion Trends Sweeping College Campuses

This year, like every year before it, students across the country will be jumping on to a wide variety of fashion trends. If you are heading to college for the first year this year then you are bound to see these trends quickly sweeping throughout the campus and you will either have to jump on board  too, or face flying solo. There will of course be some of the same kind of fashions that have existed for many years, flip flops in all weathers, pajamas in public and frat shirts all over the place. If however, you are looking out…

First Dates on a Budget: How to Save and Still Get a Second Date

There is no denying the fact that dating is tricky business. There are so many steps you have to go through before having the pleasure of being in a stable relationship. You have to meet the person, arrange the first date, and more importantly hope that the initial meeting goes well, so that you can continue seeing each other. On top of that, with the dating industry raking over a billion dollars every year, there is an expectation that to start a successful relationship you have to spend a lot of money. However, your savings do not have to disappear…

Innovation and access continue to drive gaming industry

Over the last couple of decades the video game industry has gone from the fringes of society to something found in the mainstream. Once it took time and labor to load a game onto a computer with a series of floppy disks, numerous restarts, and with a little luck after an afternoon on work on could be playing a game. Of course now games can be downloaded and played simply by tapping a screen a few seconds later playing a game. In fact, not that it’s the only factor, but mobile games are one of the major factors behind the…