In today’s deeply interconnected, seemingly permanently online world, there are so many different terms to discover and learn about, not to mention those dratted initialisms and acronyms that might have you constantly rushing to Google to look up what they are.

With all that in mind, if you have come across the term “Learning Management System”, or LMS, you might still be trying to grasp what it actually is. So, here at myAko, allow us to be your guest…

An essential tool for…

ABG blueroof restrictor chamber – unique design features

Along with the attenuation void formers, the stormwater restrictor chamber is one of the key components of a Blue Roof SuDS system design. The chambers are fitted above each rainwater outlet (or to the side when close to parapet walls), and are designed to restrict rainfall outflow during key design storm events. When it comes to choosing a Blue Roof system, not all designs are equal however, and ABG’s patented ABG blueroof design…

Amid ongoing turmoil in the markets at the time of typing, it is clear that the recently appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-Budget’ announcement – delivered on Friday 23rd September – has already proved notorious in many quarters.

Elements of the “Growth Plan” statement that were of particular relevance to UK businesses ranged from enhanced support measures to confirmation of new “investment zones”.

The overall response from key industry stakeholders…

Even amid some of the potential barriers or deterrents to international travel in recent years – ranging from the coronavirus to Brexit – the appeal of destination weddings, and certainly getting married in Gibraltar, has endured.

Indeed, whereas there was once a time when a destination wedding might have seemed a relatively indulgent way to tie the knot that wasn’t exactly convenient for invited guests, in today’s world, you might find that destination nuptials are actually easier and…

Talk to almost anyone who appreciates the aesthetics of desire, and they’ll tell you there’s just something “about” the colour red. It is, of course, a colour that stands out in more or less any context, even if you are simply walking past someone wearing a red shirt in the supermarket. However, it is also a hue that evokes a sense of passion, energy, and confidence – even danger.

Something else that the colour red has long been associated with is seduction – indeed, many people…

Of interest to many transport consultants and those that rely on their services and expertise, will be the recent release of a report by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT), setting out how the implementation of Green and Blue Infrastructure (GBI) can help tackle the climate emergency.

More specifically, the publication outlines the role that GBI can play in delivering green, resilient and accessible spaces, as well as healthier sustainable transport…

When you are organising a corporate event, there is a lot that you will need to get right – think the venue, the schedule, the speakers or other people who may be present on the day, and so much more. So, with that in mind, do you really need to spend that much time thinking about canapés?

Alas, while canapés do constitute just one part of the overall catering at a given event, their importance can be easily overlooked. They can help get the festivities going nicely at your event,…

Look up the definition of “buffet” in the Cambridge Dictionary, and you will see it defined as “a meal where people serve themselves food that is arranged on a table.”

But of course, most of us who have ever helped ourselves at a buffet event don’t struggle with the concept of what a buffet is. What you might be somewhat likelier to have difficulty with, is the task of identifying and preparing the foods that would be ideal for your own buffet.

So, we thought we’d make that task…

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a wearable patch that can be applied on the skin, painlessly delivering drugs using ultrasonic waves that create tiny channels for medication to be absorbed into the body.

According to the researchers, the patch could be adapted for the delivery of hormones, muscle relaxers, and other drugs through the skin.

Using ultrasound for transdermal drug delivery

It was already known that ultrasound exposure can…

The considerable stresses and strains of the last few years – geopolitical, social, and economic – have certainly created circumstances in which many shoppers yearn for the escapism promised by retail therapy.

Intriguingly, however, companies across the apparel, fashion, and luxury (AF&L) sector have often fared quite differently to each other in recent times, with the specific segment of the market in which a given brand operates frequently having a profound effect on its…

The summer season is fast approaching, but there is still time to book an unforgettable adventure for your teenagers. If you're seeking an extraordinary experience that combines fun and adventure; service learning; cultural immersion; and personal growth, look no further than our meaningful teen summer travel programs.

However, with limited spaces remaining, you will need to act quickly to secure your spot and ensure your child doesn't miss out on these incredible opportunities.…

All too much evidence down the years indicates that many of us just don’t get enough sleep; this could be the case for as many as one in three adults.

It is believed that most adults require about seven to eight hours sleep every night. And you’re probably familiar with some of the obvious ill effects of not getting enough of it, such as feeling crabby and unrefreshed the next morning.

But the longer-term consequences of failing to sleep enough could be worse than that; it has…

In a recent article of ours, we wrote about the Customer Interaction Cube, which provides a structure setting out no fewer than eight different types of customer interaction, based on factors including the emotional importance, urgency, and complexity of the customer’s query.

Even the structure outlined by this 2x2x2 cube, however, can only ever represent a relative simplification of the various forms that customer interactions take.

The Customer Interaction Cube can undoubtedly…

While many industries can justifiably claim to be “people-oriented”, there are very few industries for which that is more the case than the catering industry. So, it seems befitting to us to put a spotlight on the personalities and capabilities of our own people – and who better to start with than our founder, AlixCaiger?

Alix may now be one of London’s renowned caterers, but that wasn’t something she achieved overnight. She has long had a deeply held passion for food, the sourcing of…

While many industries can justifiably claim to be “people-oriented”, there are very few industries for which that is more the case than the catering industry. So, it seems befitting to us to put a spotlight on the personalities and capabilities of our own people – and who better to start with than our founder, AlixCaiger?

Alix may now be one of London’s renowned caterers, but that wasn’t something she achieved overnight. She has long had a deeply held passion for food, the sourcing of…

As we all know, leading and ambitious brands are constantly on the lookout for new and interesting ways in which they can spread the word about themselves.

But most savvy brands also appreciate that simply shoving their brand logo, colours, and a slogan in front of a target customer’s eyes probably won’t do the job – after all, if the task was that easy, there would scarcely be a need for specialised promotion companies.

So, what role do flash mobs play in all of this? Defined…

New Prime Minister Liz Truss’s stated agenda of cutting business taxes in a bid to bolster investment in the UK has been questioned by a “progressive thinktank”, which has said that the country’s low headline rate of Corporation Tax under recent Conservative governments has not had such an effect.

At the time of typing, new Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng was set to hold a “fiscal event” or mini-budget, at which he was expected to outline further details around tax cuts.…

In a development that will turn the heads of many a client of ours looking to launch an AML-compliant ICO, a new set of rankings has been released showing the UK as the second friendliest country to crypto firms.

The rundown was put together by Coincub, which analyses different countries’ crypto economies. Topping the list for crypto friendliness was Singapore, with the island country achieving its number one position on account of such factors as its overall number of crypto…

Yes, we know… no one wants to keep on talking about the cost-of-living crisis. However, the fact remains that at the time of typing, the squeeze on many people’s budgets is not going away – at least anytime soon.

That, in turn, might have prompted you to look again at previously carefully laid plans for the use of your wedding budget. If so, you’ll need to be even more stringent with the prioritisation of your spending, considering what truly matters to you and your beloved.

Here,…

There are good reasons why the Costa del Sol region of Spain is so frequently referred to as the ‘Costa del Golf’ – more than 70 of them, in fact, this being the number of courses available to be experienced between Torre del Mar and Sotogrande.

You won’t find such a rich concentration of golf courses anywhere else in Europe. So, if you’re looking for somewhere picturesque and sun-drenched as a place to tee off, with generous amenities, you won’t be disappointed.

But what are some…