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What new jobs will exist in 2035?

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A visitor stands in front of QR-codes information panels. Image: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov Written by Joe Myers Account Manager, Formative Content Published Monday 29 February 2016 As the infographic highlights, the impact of automation will vary considerably. For the authors of the report, creativity is an increasingly sought after skill, while the employment landscape in 2035 will work “to the advantage of tomorrow’s entrepreneur”. The human-only jobs of 2035 Given the demographic and technological changes now set in motion, these are some of the new human-only jobs that could emerge. The rise of unmanned and un-crewed vehicles will need a new workforce of remote operators. Pilots, ship captains and drivers could all be sitting in an office, potentially thousands of kilometres from the vehicle they are controlling. While many existing skills will transfer, new skills will also be needed to fly a plane remotely. A new category of "...

The New 2016 Chevrolet Volt Takes Charge

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January 29, 2016 The 2016 Chevrolet Volt is a 4-door, 5-passenger hatchback (Fig. 1), offered in LT and Premier models, with an electric range that has increased to 53 miles — a nearly 40 percent increase over the first-generation model. A 1.5L range-extending engine using regular unleaded fuel allows for further travel. Fig. 1 Highlights for the 2016 model include: The Regen-on-Demand™ feature the driver can use to control the vehicle’s energy regeneration with a paddle on the back of the steering wheel. Stronger body structure with more high-strength steel and a quieter ride. New braking system with improved capability. 120 V portable charging cord set boasting a simpler, compact design and more convenient storage location. Active grille shutters help balance design with efficiency. Available illuminated charge port. The Volt also features 10 air bags, a rear vision camera, and crash-avoidance items such as Lane Change Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Forwa...

20 powerful quotes from Nick Vujicic to give you a new thirst for life

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Nick Vujicic was born with a rare disorder: he has no arms and no legs. Yet has tried hard, and learnt to be happy despite everything. And he made it. Today, Nick spends a lot of his time sharing his courage with others. We selected a few powerful quotations on self-belief from Nick’s book,  Life Without Limits . They can help literally anyone find courage, give them hope, and fill their hearts with self-confidence to achieve their dreams. If you need a friend, become someone else’s. If you don’t have hope, give hope to others. If no one opens, knock on several doors at once. We all can find something bad or imperfect in each other. But I prefer to look for grains of gold. Act in a such a way as to guarantee that your own actions inspire and empower you. We shouldn’t wait for happiness to simply ...

New Star Wars film 'gone to dark side' for filming on ancient island of Skellig

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Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Tumblr Pinterest Linkedin reddit Google+ The people behind the next Star Wars film have been accused of going to "the dark side" by filming on the stunning island of Skellig Michael. Part of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is being shot on the stunning rock formation which lies off the Irish coast in the Atlantic. But An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, is worried it will be damaged by the film crew. The Irish government says that won't happen and that it will be good for tourism. The crew are back on the island to film extra scenes for the movie which is released in the UK on 17 December . Charles Stanley-Smith, from An Taisce, said that he "supports the role of film in promoting Ireland's wonderful built and natural heritage". "All to satisfy the transient interest of a film company whose purpose is to use this internationally significant Unesco World Heritage Site - merely as f...

Saudi king aims for new Sunni bloc vs Iran and Islamic State

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RIYADH/DOHA   |  BY ANGUS MCDOWALL AND  AMENA BAKR Saudi Arabia's King Salman is seen during U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Erga Palace in Riyadh January 27, 2015. REUTERS/JIM BOURG (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is pushing for Sunni Muslim Middle East countries to set aside differences over political Islam and focus on what it sees as more urgent threats from Iran and Islamic State. Its new monarch, King Salman, has used summits with leaders of all five Gulf Arab states, Jordan, Egypt and Turkey over the past 10 days to reinforce the need for unity and find a way to work Why Pakistan may be a reluctant ally in Saudis' Yemen campaign Analysis: Domestic and regional political concerns raise the risks of being seen to ally on sectarian lines against Iran March 27, 2015   9:22AM ET by  Omar Waraich Saudi Arabia’s new policy of uniting Sunni Muslim powers against Iran’s Shia regime has resulte...