This opportunity was invaluable for Rachel Emson, MD of the creative agency VIVID Manchester. She said: “Being part of the US mission has been invaluable for our business. In just a few days, we have met agencies from across the world, from New York to Slovakia and Brazil – relationships that have been glued together by the delegation that shared Manchester’s message loud and proud. We’ve felt like part of the Greater Manchester scene, allowing us to celebrate this on the global stage.” This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “These amazing figures from last year’s event speak for themselves. They validate the approach we have taken as a partnership and highlight not only the huge appeal the event has, within the city and beyond, but also the real positive impact and benefit it brings to the city. GM Business Growth Hub will be heading to South by Southwest (SXSW) in March 2024 – and four creative businesses based in Greater Manchester will get the exciting, fully-funded opportunity to attend the internationally renowned festival together with the organisation.

New research reveals that 84% of Brits feel pressure to work overtime in their job role, with the pressure to fulfill job expectations being the top reason for those going over and above working hours. Call and live chat company, Moneypenny, conducted a survey of UK workers from across different industries to shed light on the professions where overtime is most prevalent. The research also discovered the impact of extended working hours on mental and physical health, as well as personal relationships. The undercover story: A briefs history of Y fronts". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2012-08-02 . Retrieved 2015-07-08. The annual March event takes place in Austin, Texas, and offers attendees the ultimate opportunity to fully engage in conferences and festivals that explore the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture from around the globe. SXSW is the de facto destination for all players in the digital, creative and technology sectors and businesses will get the chance to rub shoulders with industry leaders.Representatives of GMCA Culture team will also join the trip alongside artists supported and selected by the GMMC (Greater Manchester Music Commission). Last year, for the first time, GM Business Growth Hub invited three businesses from the Greater Manchester creative community to attend the conference to showcase to the world that the city region is the place to be when it comes to music, culture, creativity, and innovation. Applications for next year’s trip close at 23:59, December 5. Men's briefs often have a fly—a covered opening on the front of the garment which allows for convenience in urinating. There are several different fly designs in common use, including the standard vertical fly, the horizontal fly, the Y-front fly, and others. The use of a fly is optional, and many styles do not include them. Briefs without a fly-opening are often referred to as "slips" or "slip-briefs", a term that also sees use in non-English speaking European countries. Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé' Review: An Intimate Yet Extravagant Exploration Of Beyoncé's Latest World Tour Clare Rix, brand and licensing director at Sambro, said: “The team at IMG and Toikido have been brilliant to work with in getting this deal across the line and I can’t wait to see our product launch alongside the master toys ranges. We are excited to start working on the franchise and see where team Toikido takes Smashlings, and programming and marketing support is huge.”

The new range will reflect the core brand DNA of the Smashlings universe and aim to excite children with hidden characters. Some of the key compound products include the Surprise Sand Eggs, Great Tree Crystal Growing Kit, Slurping Smashling, and Bash Sand Eggs, Squelchum. If you’re looking to refresh your underwear drawer, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got something for everyone, from basic white to vibrant colours and striking print designs. In terms of style, our range has it all: choose from plain monochrome designs, delicate motifs or even striped models. But style isn’t the whole story... the best men’s underwear looks good and feels good! And that’s where briefs top the leaderboard; they’re the most supportive type of underwear and, because of their higher cut, they don’t roll up the thigh like boxers or leave such visible lines. Each pair of our briefs are built for comfort, with a fully elasticated waistband - either concealed for a classic look or fully visible for an added twist of style - that ensures a perfect fit. You’ll appreciate the fully lined front pouch - sometimes called a shell - on our models too, which guarantees maximum support and comfort. In terms of fabric, comfort and a little bit of flex is paramount. Our underwear is mostly made from either pure soft cotton, or a stretchy blend of cotton, polyester and elastane to afford you freedom of movement and to keep you comfortable all day long. The impact on MediaCity’s existing tenants was also substantial, with 40% of festival attendees visiting a restaurant or café, 27% visiting a pub or bar, and 40% partaking in shopping. With more than 160 event and content partners – from household names, such as BBC, RHS and Sounds From The Other, to community-run organisations – We Invented the Weekend put on more than 200 free activities for visitors as the cost-of-living crisis was at its peak. A collaboration between Liverpool charity Transforming Choice and local business Baltic Bespoke has seen the development of a new space to support people who are struggling with addictions. Transforming Choice is a detox and rehabilitation centre, providing 12-week residential programmes. It also has iChoose, a community programme where anyone in recovery can access extra ongoing support after treatment. The two work side by side and iChoose programme coordinator Emma WIlkinson says they’ll both benefit from the new space.

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The study shows that working overtime, whether driven by job demands or economic factors, has a significant impact on lives outside of the workplace. More than a quarter (26%) of respondents reported that working overtime had a negative impact on their physical health, while 23% cited adverse effects on their mental health. Additionally, more than one in six workers stated that overtime had caused relationship issues, with one in 12 even admitting that it had led to a break up. Research on the effect of men wearing tight underpants, like briefs, on male fertility is inconclusive. Briefs, boxer briefs, etc. have been blamed for negatively affecting sperm production, since they may interfere with cooling of the testes. [14] However, not all research has come to the same conclusion. A study in the October 1998 Journal of Urology, for example, concluded that underpant type is unlikely to have a significant effect on male fertility. [15] See also [ edit ] Briefs is also the name given to costumed outerwear worn by female dancers and athletes in sports such as cheerleading, figure skating, and tennis. These briefs are typically worn under a short skirt; they may be attached to the skirt or dress body, or a separate garment (cheer briefs, or spankies). [13] Possible effect on male fertility [ edit ] Unlike boxer shorts, briefs hold the wearer's genitals in a relatively fixed position, which make briefs a popular underwear choice for men who are participating in athletic activities or who prefer more support than loose-fitting underwear can provide. [ citation needed] In addition, boxer shorts and boxer briefs may ride up the body uncomfortably when the wearer is running or wearing form-fitting attire. There are different names for variations of the brief depending on the height of the brief at the sides, with names including low-rise, mid-rise, full-rise, sport, active, hip, and bikini. Some briefs have the cut all the way to the waistband on the side, called a tanga.

Global toy and gaming studio Toikido has joined forces with Bury-based toy manufacturer and distributor, Sambro International, to roll out its latest Piñata Smashlings collectables and toys collection.Design [ edit ] Men's full-rise briefs with vertical fly-opening A mannequin wearing women's briefs Are Boxer Shorts Really Better? a Critical Analysis of the Role of Underwear Type in Male Subfertility" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2016-08-03 . Retrieved 2018-11-21. Clark, Laura (January 19, 2015). "Tighty-Whities First Hit the Market 80 Years Ago Today". Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on January 25, 2015 . Retrieved January 25, 2015.