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What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z’s latest work-life trend? Jun 03, 2023

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After "quiet quitting" and "conscious quitting", here’s yet another new phenomenon related to the world of work that’s growing in popularity. “Acting your wage” involves putting in a certain amount of work, that’s in proportion to your salary.

In other words, no going above and beyond; no extra hours and no unattainable goals. And no additional responsibilities outside of your job description, unless your wage goes up first.

Where does the movement come from? Why are people resorting to "Acting their wage"? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Where does Mother’s day come from?

What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track?

Why are brain chips becoming a reality?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What is limb lengthening, the cosmetic procedure going viral on social media? Jun 02, 2023

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Many of us would like to be a couple of inches taller, given all the advantages that seem to come with being tall. We feel like we might have a better love life or be perceived as more powerful for example. But there’s not really anything we can do about our height. Or is there?

Going back to the 1940s, Soviet doctor Gavril Ilizarov realised that following a fracture, bones like the femur tend to gradually expand to fill the void left behind. He pioneered certain techniques to treat mutilated soldiers returning from World War II. And still to this day, techniques inspired by the work of Ilizarov are still being used. In most cases, this surgery is performed for reconstructive purposes, but bone lengthening is increasingly requested for cosmetic reasons.

How does limb lengthening work? Why is this surgery increasingly requested? Are there any risks to this procedure? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Where does Mother’s day come from?

What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track?

Why are brain chips becoming a reality?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Why are brain chips becoming a reality? May 31, 2023

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In late May 2023, Elon Musk’s neurotech startup Neuralink announced that it had received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to carry out its first in-human clinical trials.

Neuralink's brain chips have already allowed monkeys to play video games simply by following the screen with their eyes. The hope is that the technology will allow paralysed humans to communicate by moving mouse cursors and typing using their minds. In the long run, there are hopes the technology could even treat or cure other conditions like blindness and mental illness.

What is a brain implant? Why implant chips in the brain? How soon will humans have access to brain chips then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I use the 80/20 method to save money?

What are the four types of attachment in our relationships?

Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?

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What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track? May 31, 2023

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Many of us have joked in the past about being allergic to work, or afraid of it, but did you know that there’s actually a real phobia of work?Have you ever felt anxious or stressed about going to work? Do you dread the thought of facing your boss, your colleagues, or your tasks? Do you avoid applying for jobs or quit them easily? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might have ergophobia.

It’s an extreme, irrational, and debilitating fear of working and of the features of work, such as specific tasks, social relationships, or speaking during meetings. It is considered a form of social phobia or performance anxiety, and is also recognised as a derivative of burnout, due to constantly feeling pressure or excessive expectations at work.

How do people develop ergophobia? What are the symptoms? Can ergophobia be cured? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I use the 80/20 method to save money?

What are the four types of attachment in our relationships?

Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Where does Mother’s day come from? May 31, 2023

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Mother’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, but not always on the same date. For some it’s observed on the second Sunday of May, for others it falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent but it can also be on the first Sunday of May; the last Sunday of May or even the first Sunday in June.

Well, that’s because Mother’s Day has different origins and meanings in different cultures and regions. The early Christian celebration of mothers was called Mothering Sunday. It became less popular in the 16th century, when England broke away from the Catholic Church but was revived in the early 20th century by a woman named Constance Smith...

Why do we have different dates for Mother’s Day? How did it become a national holiday ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track?

Why are brain chips becoming a reality?

How can I use the 80/20 method to save money?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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How can I use the 80/20 method to save money? May 30, 2023

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If you’re like many people, you probably want to save more money but hate the idea of budgeting. Maybe you don’t like tracking every single expense or feeling restricted by spending categories. Maybe you just want a simple and flexible way to manage your money without too much hassle.

That’s where the 80/20 method comes in. Also known as the anti-budget or the “pay yourself first” budget, it’s a simple approach to saving money that doesn’t require a lot of maths or planning. It works by dividing your take-home income into two parts: 20% for savings and 80% for spending.

How does the 80/20 method work? Why should I use the 80/20 method? How can I use the 80/20 method? What are some drawbacks of the 80/20 method? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What are the four types of attachment in our relationships?

Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?

What is the snowball method of paying back debt?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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How can I beat inflation at the supermarket? May 29, 2023

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As of late May 2023, inflation in the UK finally dropped below double digits, from 10.1% to 8.7%, according to the Office for National Statistics. But the food consumer price index inflation rate is still over 19.1%.

Back in March, the Food Foundation think tank revealed that the number of children living in food poverty in the UK had doubled to 4m in just a year.

How to save money easily at the supermarket? What about buying in bulk? Which are the least expensive brands? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?

What is the snowball method of paying back debt?

What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What are the four types of attachment in our relationships? May 28, 2023

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The types of attachment were theorized by British psychologist John Bowlby in the 1950s. They are widely used to help us understand how we react to situations in our relationships, whether it be with romantic partners, friends or family members.

Bowlby relied on research on the impact of early separations between infants and their mothers, and emphasized the importance of attachment relationships in the social and emotional development of children, as well as their long-term mental health.

What exactly is an attachment style? And what about the other two types? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?

What is the snowball method of paying back debt?

What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How can I free myself from negative thoughts? May 27, 2023

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According to American neuroscientist Daniel Amen, a specialist in brain imaging, we produce 60,000 thoughts per day, and a staggering 80% of these thoughts are negative.

That means we have 48,000 negative thoughts on a daily basis. Sometimes we just can’t seem to fight them off, but thankfully there are ways to cope with them.

How can we counteract the tendency? How can we distance ourselves from these negative thoughts? Any other advice? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?

What is the snowball method of paying back debt?

What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What does the future hold for Marvel Cinematic Universe? May 27, 2023

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On May 3, 2023, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 was released. It has received positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $660 million worldwide, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 2023.

Marvel has long been one of the most prominent and iconic publishers in the world of American comics. From the turn of the century onwards, its cinematic adaptations breathed new life into the franchise. It started out with the somewhat timid X-men film in the year 2000, but really took off with the launch of the shared MCU universe in 2008, when Iron Man was released. Since then, superhero films have become a genre of their own and even took over the blockbuster format. A whopping 28 MCU films have been released in cinemas in total, split across four phases. And with Ms Marvel having recently landed on Disney Plus and Thor: Love and Thunder hitting the big screen next month, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is showing no signs of slowing down.

Has the MCU managed to keep up momentum since Avengers Endgame? What can we expect to see in coming years then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

Date of first release : 25th June 2022

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How can I work better from home?

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