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  If you want to work internationally, why would you waste your time at a domestic job fair? Bilingual People tells The Local about their international (and even virtual) recruitment fairs – and why job-seekers travel across Europe to attend. When was the last time you went to a job fair? If you answered “never”, “I can’t remember”, or even “last week at the local employment agency”, maybe it’s time for a change. “For those who want an exciting job and aren’t too attached to a certain place, it’s definitely worth travelling to one of our recruitment fairs,” says Elsa Thumerel at Bilingual People . Let’s put it this way: in a globalized and internationally-mobile world, why wouldn’t you look to the global market for employment? “International experience is a great asset on a CV nowadays, and gives the opportunity to develop professional and personal skills,” Thumerel adds. “Bilingual People fairs are about offering candidates a chance to look fo...

Three of the Internet’s most beloved pets are teaming up to help the millions of cats and dogs in shelters and rescue groups across the country find loving homes. Fashion icon Toast Meets World , globally recognized pianist Keyboard Cat and life of the party Hamilton Pug are lending their star power to “ Start A Story. Adopt ,” a new public service advertising (PSA) campaign from The Shelter Pet Project , a collaborative effort between Maddie’s Fund ® , The Humane Society of the United States and the Ad Council. Toast Meets World, Keyboard Cat and Hamilton Pug receive millions of views, likes and shares on social media, but most people don’t know they were adopted. Created pro bono by J. Walter Thompson New York, these new PSAs share these pets’ unique stories, which all began in shelters and rescue groups, and highlight the special bonds between the pets and their families. Prospective owners are encouraged to visit TheShelterPetProject.org to learn more about the ad...

  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160112/321570LOGO BOULDER, Colo. , Jan. 13, 2016 The newly released 2016 Yoga in America Study Conducted by Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance shows that the number of US yoga practitioners has increased to more than 36 million, up from 20.4 million in 2012, while annual practitioner spending on yoga classes, clothing, equipment, and accessories rose to $16 billion , up from $10 billion over the past four years. Survey data for this comprehensive study of the consumer yoga market was collected by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance . The results indicate that women represent 72 percent of US practitioners, with men and older Americans doing Downward Dog at a growing rate. Thirty-four percent of Americans, or 80 million people, say they are likely to try yoga for the first time in the next 12 months. "The data tells a compelling story," says Carin Gorrell , editor in chief of Yoga Journal . ...

THRILLER REMAINS THE BIGGEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME, TOPPING 100 MILLION SALES WORLDWIDE      NEW YORK , Dec. 16, 2015 /The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Estate of Michael Jackson , Epic Records and Legacy Recordings announced today that Michael Jackson's THRILLER is the first album in RIAA Gold & Platinum Program history to be certified 30X Multi-Platinum for U.S. sales, continuing The King of Pop's reign as the biggest selling artist of all time with worldwide sales of over 100 million for Thriller and 1 billion overall.    "RIAA has awarded Gold & Platinum records on behalf of the music business for nearly 60 years, but this is the first time an artist has crossed the 30X multi-Platinum plateau," said Cary Sherman , Chairman & CEO, RIAA. "We are honored to celebrate the unique status of Thriller in Gold & Platinum history. What an exceptional achievement and testament to Thriller 's enduring spot in o...

WASHINGTON , Dec. 1, 2015 - Academy Award® winning actress Diane Keaton grew up the oldest of four in a neighborhood surrounded by orange groves in Santa Ana, California . From a young age, Keaton was inspired to dream by her mother, who ran the household but carefully nurtured her children's creative sides. In an insightful interview with AARP The Magazine , Keaton reveals how she wanted to be a movie star from a young age and uprooted her life at age 19, moving to New York to study under the famous acting coach Sandy Meisner . While Keaton was a hard worker, she credits luck for her early breaks. After decades in show business, Keaton, now 69, acknowledges that she has become more content with herself and has a newfound appreciation for enjoying life with her two children. She also discusses her motivations for renovating at least a dozen houses in the last 25 years, all part of her search for the home.   ...

NEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2015 / --  H&M is proud to announce a collaboration with the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, located in the Palais du Louvre in Paris to celebrate the new H&M Conscious Exclusive collection. This beautiful new range has been inspired by the archives of the museum, and will be launched on Thursday April 7 th to coincide with the opening of the highly anticipated exhibition, Fashion forward - Three centuries of fashion. H&M is delighted to reveal Parisian Art Director, style maven and sustainability champion, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, will be the face of the campaign. "I am honored to be the ambassador of such a unique project. I think that the idea of creating a collection inspired by the history of art and fashion is fantastic, especially since it is made with innovative and sustainable materials which are the future of fashion," says Julia. Known for her distinctively personal sense of style, Julia is the embodiment of effortl...

WASHINGTON, le 13 novembre 2015 -- Au cours des jours précédant la visite prochaine du président Rouhani en France et en Italie, Ali Rezaian, frère du journaliste du Washington Post Jason Rezaian, tenait à déclarer ceci : « Dans la mesure où le président Rouhani sera en visite en Europe ce week-end afin de tendre la main aux dirigeants mondiaux, parmi lesquels le pape François et le président Hollande, n'oublions pas tous ceux qui comme mon frère, le reporter Jason Rezaian du Washington Post, sont détenus de manière illégale et injustifiée dans les prisons iraniennes. Jason est un journaliste talentueux et respectueux de la loi, qui a tout simplement été arrêté parce qu'il exerçait son métier. En tant que reporter, fils d'une mère américaine et d'un père iranien vivant aux États-Unis, Jason met un point d'honneur à combler la fracture culturelle opposant l'Iran et l'Occident. Il vit le cauchemar d'un homme innocent emprisonné illégalement dans un...