tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36474874113419738882024-02-08T08:14:16.228-08:00The New InfluencersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-53333866159610701962017-12-11T11:12:00.001-08:002017-12-11T11:12:25.987-08:00Texas Oil Industry Post-Hurricane Harvey<p>In a modern world like ours right now, we use energy in just about every aspect of our lives. From our personal smart gadgets to home, kitchen and entertainment appliances, to major machines and devices used in school, offices, and major industries, energy is a major factor to make all these things work for our comfort and convenience. Our preferred energy source is actually non-renewable like fossil fuel, which means we may use it all sometime in the future. That is the major concern among conservationists and everybody else who has a deep concern for the environment as this type of energy is also not-so environment-friendly.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_1_8464194428.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-231" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_1_8464194428.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="200" /></a>However, they make things work for us now and that’s what matters to the majority of people. However, as one natural disaster after the other strikes our country, we start to realize how much dependent we are on the oil industry and while we also have our fears about the environment, it also has a big impact on the economy. For starters, these industries are big and employ hundreds to thousands of employees whose main livelihood is their job. Second, almost every other industry in the world relies on oil energy in making, delivering, and selling their products and services to consumers and the market at large. With a scarcity in supply because of damaged oil plants in Texas, it sure will make a big impact on our nation’s economy and we’ll find out soon enough what it means to the rest of America (and even to the world, perhaps).</p>
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<p><em>Harvey shut down 22 percent of the nation’s refining capacity, vitally disrupted the oil and gas transportation networks that deliver energy to much of the US, and caused damage to facilities that leaked more than a million poundsof dangerous air pollutants into communities around</em> <em>Texas</em><em>. The road back to full operational capacity will take weeks, if not months.</em></p>
<p><em>It’s no secret that oil and gas infrastructure along the</em> <em>Gulf</em> <em>Coast</em> <em>is increasingly at risk and that climate change could render it useless. The </em><em>US</em> <em>Government Accountability Office, the Department of Energy, the Department of Natural Resources, countless environmental groups, and oil and gas industry representatives have all openly warned of the coming catastrophe.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/what-will-happen-to-the-gulf-coast-if-the-oil-industry-retreats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.wired.com/story/what-will-happen-to-the-gulf-coast-if-the-oil-industry-retreats/</a>)</p>
<p>With a tragedy as powerful as Harvey, many Texas locals did not anticipate the extent of the damage in the hurricane’s wake and were pretty surprised at how much flooding they had to brace for leaving many residents in a hurry to evacuate. But aside from the damage incurred by residents and local businesses, what hurts the state the most (and the entire nation, actually) is that the hurricane shut down 22% of the US oil refining capacity. It is a big blow for a progressive nation like America that <a href="http://www.eapirf.org/">highly depends on energy to get things done</a>.</p>
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<p><em>Refinery closures often can take weeks of work to restart, and that process can't even begin until flooded roadways are cleared and electricity has been restored on-site for plant operations. During this period of limited, or no production, other refineries in neighboring states often increase production to meet</em> <em>U.S.</em> <em>demand. At this time, there is no actual fuel shortage. However, there's no denying any disruption in the supply and demand fuel chain often results in higher prices and temporary fuel interruptions for consumers at the pump.</em></p>
<p><em>All indications suggest</em> <em>Texas</em><em>' oil and gas industry weathered Hurricane</em> <em>Harvey</em> <em>and the resulting widespread flooding like a champ. Every disaster is a learning experience and lessons learned from past storms such as Hurricanes Ike and Katrina are paying off.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.reporternews.com/story/money/industries/energy/2017/09/09/oil-gas-how-hurricane-affect-industry/635731001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.reporternews.com/story/money/industries/energy/2017/09/09/oil-gas-how-hurricane-affect-industry/635731001/</a>)</p>
<p>Flooding is rare in Texas and this reality is partly the reason why so many were unable to evacuate on time or even make the necessary preparations before the hurricane hits. It’s the flooding that really hit the state hard as most oil refineries are located there and it has temporarily put operations on hold as recovery measures are still being initiated. If there is any good that will come out of this experience, it is <a href="http://www.sustainable-energy-conference.org/">the lessons learned from this tragedy</a> that one can only learn through the first-hand experience.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-47462539227470357962017-12-04T12:47:00.001-08:002017-12-04T12:47:08.902-08:00Migrants Evacuated By The French<p>All nations protect their sovereign territory from outsiders. It’s just normal. It is even more pronounced now with most countries requiring foreigners to secure certain types of visa when visiting abroad. Progressive nations are strict when it comes to this issue as they have more to protect and won’t just easily let in other races without sufficient documentation. <a href="http://www.marseille-provence.info/">The same thing is happening in a French woodland</a> as the government evacuated hundreds of migrants to prevent them from crossing over into Britain with France as their gateway to a greener pasture.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_4_5360272165.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-234" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_4_5360272165.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="210" /></a>These migrants are mostly Iraqi Kurds and estimated to be about 350 all in all and have been camping in a wood in the French northern coast. There is a possibility that these migrants are planning on crossing over into the UK for various reasons. The British government is especially sensitive right now about territory issues as they themselves are planning to separate from the entire European Union and establish their own sovereign state. So far, the French government has broken the migrants into groups of ten and will be taken to various migrant centers in the country for proper assistance.</p>
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<p><em>French authorities evacuated hundreds of migrants from a wood on the northern coast near</em> <em>Calais</em> <em>on Tuesday over fears it could become a magnet for others hoping to head to</em> <em>Britain</em><em>.</em></p>
<p><em>Some 350 men, women and children, most of them Iraqi Kurds, had been living for weeks in squalid conditions in the wood on the edge of the town of</em> <em>Grande-Synthe</em><em>.</em></p>
<p><em>Hundreds of police were brought in to dismantle the camp as its residents were packed onto buses, bound for migrant centres in 10 different regions across</em> <em>France</em><em>.</em></p>
<p><em>"At the last count there were 56 children present and around 40 women. I can't let this situation go on anymore," local mayor Damien Careme told AFP on Monday before the operation.</em></p>
<p><em>Grand Synthe lies 30 kilometres (19 miles) from the port city of</em> <em>Calais</em><em>, where authorities dismantled the sprawling "Jungle" camp -- which at its height was home to 10,000 people -- in late 2016.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.thelocal.fr/20170919/france-clears-hundreds-of-migrants-from-wood-near-calais" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.thelocal.fr/20170919/france-clears-hundreds-of-migrants-from-wood-near-calais</a>)</p>
<p>These migrants have actually set up various encampments <a href="http://www.mjc-rhonealpes.org/">in different parts of France</a> and are proving to be a major headache to local authorities as thousands of refugees seek refuge after being driven out from their hometowns. This European migrant crisis had been going on for some time as refugees are forced to seek solace in foreign soils as wars and political strife leave their nations uninhabitable for good. While they have been offered asylum in France, many of them are believed to still eye Britain as their final destination.</p>
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<p><em>The French government has spent nearly 34 million euros since 2006 on leasing private planes to move and deport migrants, a BuzzFeed News investigation has found.</em></p>
<p><em>While a number of reports over the years have indicated that the French Interior Ministry has been leasing a single private aircraft that it uses to move asylum-seekers between detention centers within the country, new documents obtained by BuzzFeed News reveal that</em> <em>France</em> <em>has also been leasing several planes to deport asylum-seekers over the last 11 years.</em></p>
<p><em>The French government has used a number of ways to deport migrants in the past, including commercial flights, trains, and boats. But the border police have also been hiring smaller chartered planes, manufactured by Beechcraft, from private companies to move small groups of migrants almost on a daily basis. </em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/theoenglebert/investigation-on-the-millions-of-business-airplane-2td76?utm_term=.gdQ24N7PX#.wyxm41Njl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.buzzfeed.com/theoenglebert/investigation-on-the-millions-of-business-airplane-2td76?utm_term=.gdQ24N7PX#.wyxm41Njl</a>)</p>
<p>It’s not just the threat of spreading the refugee crisis further that France has to deal with but the extra expenses the government incurs as they provide for some of the needs of the migrants and they do not come in cheap either. In order just to deport these people, the French has spent a total of 34 million in plane rental alone not to mention the salary of officials that deal with this crisis and every other expenditure related to the management of their presence. It’s a big burden indeed but is an intervention they must do in order to protect their people and ensure that law and order are upheld in their nation at all times.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-1274171700135148472017-11-24T10:53:00.001-08:002017-11-24T10:53:11.375-08:00Eradicating Fraudulent Charities<p>Natural calamities have struck various parts of the globe as of late and it left thousands of people displaced and needing help in even the most basic of services. Many homes have either been flooded or crumbled into the ground as they can’t withstand the force of Mother Nature’s wrath. It comes as no surprise that many supposedly charities came popping up soon after these tragedies in the guise that they are collecting donations to help the victims move on from these disasters. Meanwhile, <a href="http://centralpainsyndromefoundation.com/">actual charities</a> suffer.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_1_5691110964.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-237" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_1_5691110964.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="290" /></a>Giving isn’t the issue here but the fact that these people or organizations had to use the misery and pain of other people to make money is simply just unacceptable. Actual people are suffering but they can still take advantage of this situation to make money. It’s a good thing that a few have been identified and are no longer allowed to use charity giving to disaster victims as an excuse for taking cash from strangers.</p>
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<p><em>Seven shops have stopped marketing themselves as charity outlets after it was discovered they were not registered, a report from the Charities Regulator reveals.</em></p>
<p><em>The report also revealed that one charity shop owner had been prosecuted and three had ceased trading.</em></p>
<p><em>The seven shops which changed their signage to comply with the Charities Act 2009 were Munster Furniture Shop, Waterford; Sana, Galway; Christina’s Creations, Laois; Good Cause Way, Dublin; the former charity shop, Co Cavan; Share 2 Second Hand, Mayo; and the former Bandon Ataxia, Cork.</em></p>
<p><em>The report said the Second Chance Boutique, Co Mayo, the Charity Boutique, Kildare and the Carrick-on-Suir River Rescue, Tipperary, had closed following the receipt of letters from the regulator.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/seven-shops-forced-to-stop-calling-themselves-charities-1.3232446" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/seven-shops-forced-to-stop-calling-themselves-charities-1.3232446</a>)</p>
<p>Organizations can’t just easily ask for donations without qualifying first to certain guidelines. This regulation has been put in effect in order to protect the public from scrupulous individuals posing as charity outlets. We continue to battle the elements each year and it seems that they only keep on getting stronger as the days pass by. Families are continuously displaced and we are not even including here manmade disasters and political/religious wars that have brought down entire nations into shambles. The presence of charities makes a whole lot of difference in disaster relief and recovery and enable the affective people to bounce back faster.</p>
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<p><em>Scam artists use a host of tactics--bogus websites, emails, social media accounts and fake crowdfunding campaigns--to capitalize on Americans' generosity after major crises.</em></p>
<p><em>The Justice Department's National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF), which was established to crack down on scams following Hurricane Katrina, released a statement on Wednesday warning of post-Harvey charity fraud.</em></p>
<p><em>"Unfortunately, criminals can exploit disasters, such as Hurricane Harvey, for their own gain by sending fraudulent communications through email or social media and by creating phony websites designed to solicit contributions," the statement said. Attorneys General in</em> <em>Colorado</em><em>,</em> <em>Ohio</em> <em>and</em> <em>Arizona</em> <em>have also sent similar warnings.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/08/30/news/harvey-charity-fraud/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://money.cnn.com/2017/08/30/news/harvey-charity-fraud/index.html</a>)</p>
<p>While authorities were able to close down some of these deceptive charity outlets, there are actually many more scattered all over the web. They have developed a tactic on how they can easily fool people into giving them donations by setting up fake websites months before disasters are expected to hit, come hurricane season in the US. That way, they can already tap the public for support using the names of those expected hurricanes to hit the country. And we are not talking about petty donations here but of thousands in dollars given to these fictitious charities that were discovered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in years past.</p>
<p>If you really want to help out in times of need, better be sure and <a href="http://degrafa.blogspot.com/2017/04/what-is-charity-like-in-modern-world.html">share your blessings to known charities</a> that have really devoted their time and existence to public service and in helping the needy. You can be sure your money gets to its intended recipients and you are not tricked into a scam by crafty criminals out to get your money.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-69198210678615172042017-11-23T10:28:00.001-08:002017-11-23T10:28:11.050-08:00Microsoft’s Gearing Up Coding For The Quantum Leap<p>Technology is fast evolving and it seems that it can’t be stopped by any of us. After all, <a href="http://www.linux-knowledge-portal.org/">we live and breathe technology these days</a>. That’s just how dependent modern life has become to tech advancements. You think you’ve seen it all but no, there is so much more to explore and develop when it comes to technology. We are just at the brink of its further evolution and experts aren’t even sure humanity is ready for what is awaiting us in the years to come.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_3_4912970758.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-240" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_3_4912970758.jpg" alt="" width="340" height="280" /></a>There is one thing for sure though, we don’t have to wait for long to see for ourselves how these new technologies unfold and become a part of our daily lives. And we can count on Microsoft to ensure we don’t have a hard time coping with these new changes because they’ve already <a href="http://tuxs.org/">prepared a coding program</a> for quantum computing as early as now. The average Joe probably finds it impossible to grasp how quantum computers work, which makes Microsoft’s initiative more instrumental in helping people understand the inner workings of quantum computing so we won’t have that much of a hard time adjusting once it becomes accessible to the public.</p>
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<p><em>Microsoft is effectively building a language for computers that don't really exist yet. The most advanced experimental machine, a 16/17 qubit model, was built by IBM and has run over 300,000 experiments. It's far from being ready for commercial applications, though. Big Blue recently unveiled an initiative to build commercial quantum computers called IBM Q, and has already released its own programming tools via an API called the IBM Quantum Experience.</em></p>
<p><em>Microsoft's programming language doesn't have a name yet, but the company already has plans for quantum computing in AI. In particular, it thinks that the machines could be used to train its Cortana digital assistant in days instead of months. "Even if everything else was the same, Cortana would improve 30 times faster," Microsoft's research chief Craig Mundie says.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/26/microsoft-new-coding-language-is-made-for-quantum-computers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/26/microsoft-new-coding-language-is-made-for-quantum-computers/</a>)</p>
<p>Many of today’s brilliant minds in all aspects of science, computer, and technology have teamed up in further developing this program because it’s not an easy feat to do, that we can be sure of. If you look at it, this program is actually made for a device that isn’t available to us yet. The company has not even coined a name for it yet, so it’s pretty much anonymous up to the time being.</p>
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<p><em>At the Microsoft Ignite conference today, the expert panel on stage burst into laughter. “This box right over here behind us – nothing! That’s a quantum joke, that’s an excellent joke,” said Microsoft Technical Fellow Michael Freedman as the curtain failed to open to reveal it.</em></p>
<p><em>It being a quantum joke, the audience in</em> <em>Orlando</em><em>,</em> <em>Florida</em><em>, was a little slow to catch on. Quantum computing uses qubits, which unlike conventional bits can be in a superposition of one and zero at the same time, enabling the extremely rapid parallel processing of data. A box that is both present and not present, how appropriate.</em></p>
<p><em>Math problems that would take a lifetime on today's computer architectures to solve may be cracked in hours using a quantum machine, enthused the Windows giant. “It would be so powerful it’s able to model nature itself.”</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/09/25/microsoft_talks_quantum_computing_and_ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/09/25/microsoft_talks_quantum_computing_and_ai/</a>)</p>
<p>Experts are hoping that even though quantum computing is still not entirely our reality, it will hopefully be realized in the coming years and solve many of today’s problems that are still without a solution until now. It may even offer the solution to climate change problems we are facing today along with agricultural and health issues that plague our daily existence. If quantum computing has its pros, it also has its cons. Encryption comes to mind as it is something quantum computers can easily crack but is also a measure that enforces cyber security right now, so that may raise some red flags when the time comes. But some would rather cross the bridge when we get there.</p>
<p>Artificial intelligence is the direction we are all heading. It is inevitable for that time to come and Microsoft just wants to establish themselves as an innovative and cutting-edge company that is ready to take on this new and uncharted path all the while making preparations as early as today.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/microsofts-gearing-up-coding-for-the-quantum-leap/">Microsoft’s Gearing Up Coding For The Quantum Leap</a> is available on TNI Blog</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-36415764355316819412017-11-21T12:52:00.001-08:002017-11-21T12:52:53.959-08:00Shopping For Christmas Gifts On A Budget<p>Not everyone has the luxury of shopping without even taking a quick glance at the price tag. I’m sure most of us look at the price tag first before we even consider buying something for ourselves much more for our families, friends, and others. And come Christmas time, you need to do more shopping as there is usually a long list of people you have to give gifts to especially to kids in the family and your godchildren if you have one or more already. After all, Christmas <a href="http://www.childrensjusticecampaign.org/resources.htm">is for the kids</a> and the kids at heart. We have the fondest memories of the holiday season since our childhood and it often involved gifts no matter how much we want to deny that material things are not that important.</p>
<p>If you belong to the majority where money is still an issue when it comes to your Christmas shopping, then you’re definitely reading the right article (<a href="https://www.unabashedlyprep.com/site/entry/smoking-black-friday-bongs-water-pipes-dab-rigs">this is a great guide, too</a>). It might take a little r<a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/imageedit_1_8200831066.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-252" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/imageedit_1_8200831066.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="245" /></a>esourcefulness and creativity in pulling off the perfect present for the people who mean a lot in your life but it’s still possible to do that even if you stick to a certain budget. A lucky few have mastered this technique and they’ve elevated it to an art that many people are wondering if it’s really possible and how do they even do it. Well, it takes just a lot of planning and knowing what to do, where to go, and when to buy. They had to learn the hard way too but has certainly learned from their mistakes and now keep these tips in mind as well to save your wallet from dying once Christmas comes knocking on your door.</p>
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<p><em>For many of us, while we have the lights up and the tree decorated, there isn’t anything under the Christmas tree yet. You may not have bought a single present or even budgeted for presents. Here are nine easy, last-minute Christmas shopping tips for busy people trying to do their shopping on a budget.</em></p>
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<p><em>Write down the list of people you plan on buying gifts for. Critically consider who should be on your gift list and don’t be afraid to trim it. Start with your immediate family and close friends, and selectively add to your list from there.</em></p>
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<p><em>Many people overspend on Christmas gifts by letting their emotions get the best of them. It’s easy to feel guilty when it comes to holiday spending. Do you need to spend $50 on every one of your nieces and nephews? Definitely not.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://scottalanturner.com/christmas-shopping-on-a-budget/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://scottalanturner.com/christmas-shopping-on-a-budget/</a>)</p>
<p>The first thing you need to remember is to write a list of all the people you are giving gifts to, every single one of them. Then, think of an appropriate gift they will like and how much you are willing to spend in buying that particular present. Do this as early as possible, so you don’t miss out on great deals before the holiday season even starts and discounts are gone. Most malls and shops have different sale schedules all year round, take note when you can go to these places and how much you have money with you and what you can buy from your list. For those who hate being in a crowd of shoppers, you can also shop online like the majority of people do these days. You’d be surprised at how many do this now and the deals aren’t bad either.</p>
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<p><em>Start Early</em></p>
<p><em>Don’t wait until after Thanksgiving to start buying holiday gifts. Keep your eyes open all year round for items friends and family would like; it’s often when you’re not looking for something specific that you stumble across the perfect gift for Dad or your best friend Jenny. Once December hits, you’ll be glad that you already have some people crossed off your list. Just make sure to keep all your advance gifts in a designated (and hidden, if necessary) spot so that you don’t forget a purchase you made months in advance.</em></p>
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<p>And yes, I can’t stress it hard enough to start your shopping early whenever possible. You have more sales you can buy from and you don’t have to buy everything in one go, thus it’s more friendly to your wallet. You also have the luxury of time with you. You won’t unnecessarily stress yourself about petty things because you have more time on your hands to finish your Christmas shopping unlike those who prefer to buy when Christmas is almost there. And of course, you can take advantage of shopping at super great deals during Black Friday, perhaps among the last major discount, you can get from the biggest shopping spree of the year.</p>
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<p><em>Hit Up Black Friday (If You Dare)</em></p>
<p><em>If you’re looking for great deals and aren’t afraid of battling large crowds, the day after Thanksgiving is a shopping must. Get a head start on fellow shoppers by checking a website like <a href="http://www.blackfriday.org/">Blackfriday.org</a> before the big day. The site compiles Black Friday ads from various stores and updates the information as it becomes available, allowing you to plan out which stores to hit and what products you intend to buy. Some stores even offer advance “Black Friday” sales before Thanksgiving, so it’s worth it to peruse the listings early. Be warned, though—some so-called “Black Friday” deals aren’t any cheaper than the regular sale price, so do some extra research before you camp out in the store parking lot at 2 a.m.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/christmas/money-saving-holiday-shopping-tips#holiday-shopping-black-friday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/christmas/money-saving-holiday-shopping-tips#holiday-shopping-black-friday</a>)</p>
<p>Now, it’s not all over after the Black Friday sale. What follows is it another epic shopping experience comes Cyber Monday. If people line up outside malls, shopping centers, and shops on Black Friday, you’d be needing your computer this time as you’d be placing your orders online. I’m sure many are no longer new to online shopping as it has evolved to become the preferred way of shopping for most consumers because of its sheer convenience. Imagine all the money you can save from gas/transportation, food, and all the hassle of having to go out there and spend hours looking for things you like when you can simply do it online in the comfort on your own homes. Best of all, you’d get your orders delivered to your doorsteps. Cyber Monday is one of your last resort to enjoy amazingly big discounts for potential Christmas presents you can buy for all those people on your list.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-68862573636561363072017-11-18T11:05:00.001-08:002017-11-18T11:05:12.844-08:00ShopDisney: Disney Fans, Rejoice<p>Most of us watched Disney movies and television shows growing up. It’s the perfect past time for us because we get entertained with these shows while passing time and our busy parents can finish whatever they need to do at home or work without us constantly bothering them. And as we (young children) grew up, we also made our kids watch the same shows (and more) we watched growing up, but this time, we also buy them Disney-related merchandise being sold in Disney stores in various parts of the globe.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_6_9566084124.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-243" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_6_9566084124.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="250" /></a>Disney-themed apparel, toys, accessories, and so much more has captured the fancy of both parents and children alike. They are favorite gift ideas for just about any occasion and can be given to both the young and the old. As more and more people favor online shopping over traditional shopping, shops like that of Disney learned to innovate and embrace these new changes to reach a bigger market. Now, online stores can sell to virtually everyone on the planet who has access to the Internet, which means bigger profits too but it also meant a decline in sales in actual retail outlets.</p>
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<p><em>Disney today launched its reimagined e-commerce site, ShopDisney, featuring a curated selection of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel products for fans of all ages across fashion, accessories, toys and home. At the same time, the entertainment megabrand is testing a new retail prototype in select locations around the world, including a 3,200-square-foot shop in</em> <em>Westfield</em> <em>Century</em> <em>City</em> <em>in</em> <em>Los Angeles</em> <em>that is set to bow at the mall’s grand reopening on Oct. 3.</em></p>
<p><em>“No one creates experiences like Disney and our pilot stores will be testing grounds for interactive features that will differentiate the Disney shopping experience in the changing retail landscape,” said Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive. “Online, ShopDisney is the ultimate destination for the most extensive collection of curated merchandise from our stores, parks and licensed partners. This combination creates a powerful omnichannel experience that represents the next generation of Disney retail.”</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/disney-new-e-comm-platform-shop-disney-century-city-prototype-store-11004599/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/disney-new-e-comm-platform-shop-disney-century-city-prototype-store-11004599/</a>)</p>
<p>People aren’t just buying the merchandise but the memories they have of these characters and what they mean in their lives. But this time, shoppers will also get to purchase all things Disney from their select reimagined shops in different parts of the planet that are now made interactive <a href="http://lebazarparisien.com/">for a better shopping experience</a>. Their dream of offering the ultimate one-stop-shop is here and every Disney fan can’t wait to see what these shops have in store for them.</p>
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<p><em>The redesign makes Disney’s stores a bit more like Disney’s theme parks. For instance, daily parades at</em> <em>Disneyland</em> <em>in</em> <em>California</em> <em>and Walt Disney World in</em> <em>Florida</em> <em>will be streamed live to those colossal video screens. During the parades, store personnel will put out mats for shoppers to sit on and roll out souvenir carts stocked with cotton candy and light-up Mickey Mouse ears.</em></p>
<p><em>The screens could easily be used to stream other events, such as red-carpet arrivals for Disney movie premieres. That kind of programming could bolster foot traffic and thus sales — while also turning the stores into a more potent promotional platform for Disney’s films, television shows and theme parks.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.thestar.com/business/2017/09/26/disney-store-revamp-aims-to-lure-customers-with-theme-park-experience.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.thestar.com/business/2017/09/26/disney-store-revamp-aims-to-lure-customers-with-theme-park-experience.html</a>)</p>
<p>Perhaps this move will not just improve the performance of physical Disney stores but as well as uplift the mood in the part of town where they are in and in turn trigger a domino effect that will also benefit neighboring businesses. To stay competitive in this day and age, Disney is proving to be aggressive in knowing the pulse of the people, so they can better meet their needs and stay relevant in the process. It is actually a win-win situation for them. After all, <a href="http://ohgloryvintage.com/">that’s how a business grows</a>. You grow alongside all the changes in society and you fade into oblivion if you do not learn to innovate. Many stores have since closed down because the public no longer feels the need to make their purchase personally when they can do so from the comfort of the own homes.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-4859120219461417222017-11-10T10:18:00.001-08:002017-11-10T10:18:41.271-08:00Sports And The American Life<p><a href="http://www.osaka-prowres.com/">Many people are into all types of sports wherever you are in the world</a>. Usually, a certain country has that one favorite sport but still, the citizens enjoy a wide assortment of athletic activities that bring about enjoyment not only to the athlete/player himself but to the audience too. Watching sports activities is a favorite past time of many and it is something most Americans can relate to. Many like spending their free days either lounging at home in front of the television watching a game or two or heading out to the venue itself and watch a game played live.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_5_9756772164.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-227" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_5_9756772164.jpg" alt="" width="330" height="240" /></a>These sports events do not come cheap, though. Getting a seat in a much-awaited game can hurt your wallet. Despite the financial challenge, many sports fans willingly shell out their hard-earned money and cheer for their idols from the bleachers. And you don’t only spend for the ticket itself but also for transportation/gas, food, and some nice hats to protect you from the harsh rays of the sun, among others. If you are an average Joe, it is unlikely for you to ever set foot inside big game venues like the NBA or the NFL because of ludicrously expensive ticket prices.</p>
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<p><em>Did you just drop a few hundred bucks or more going to a professional sporting event over the weekend? You're not alone.</em></p>
<p><em>Consumers shelled out $56 billion to attend sporting events over the past year, according to a new study by CreditCards.com. The amount includes the cost of tickets, transportation, and food and drinks. By way of comparison, that's more than double the $27 billion-plus that Americans spent on book purchases in 2015, according data from the Association of American Publishers.</em></p>
<p><em>"The fact that people are spending this amount of money on sporting events shows the emphasis they're putting on experience and memories instead of just stuff," said Matt Schulz, senior industry analyst for CreditCards.com.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/11/americans-spend-56-billion-on-sporting-events.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/11/americans-spend-56-billion-on-sporting-events.html</a>)</p>
<p>As this trend goes on, it becomes obvious then that lower-income generating families tend to avoid live game events and would rather watch from the comforts of their home. Sporting events are a multi-billion dollar industry that not everyone can afford but it continues to attract big audiences from the middle and upper class of society. Not only that, people spend on sporting goods and equipment too and this is more evident now as more and more people want to become fit and healthy and lead an active lifestyle.</p>
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<p><em>The $2.6-billion stadium Rams owner Stan Kroenke is building in</em> <em>Inglewood</em> <em>will be the world’s costliest venue with a ticket pricing plan that would offer the most expensive seats in NFL history.</em></p>
<p><em>According to a document obtained by The Times, the highest priced personal seat licenses for Rams games could range from $175,000 to $225,000 per seat. It would far eclipse the $150,000 PSLs offered by the </em><em>Dallas</em> <em>Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.</em></p>
<p><em>The license only entitles the owner to purchase a Rams season ticket after paying the one-time fee, which in a first for the NFL will be refundable — without interest — after 50 years. The buyer must then purchase a game ticket with the best club seats tentatively priced between $350 and $400 a game. The PSL can be sold to another party with permission from the Rams, a standard practice in the league.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-rams-psl-20170831-story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-rams-psl-20170831-story.html</a>)</p>
<p>You don’t have much choice either but to spend a lot <a href="http://www.specialolympicssouthafrica.org/">if you are a sports fanatic</a>. Pay-per-view is as costly as a real live game. Both has its pros and cons. It’s all up to you what you like most. If it’s your favorite team, you’d likely go watch it live so you can support them in person but either way, watching on TV is great as well for those who do not want to inconvenience themselves with long lines and mingling with a big crowd. Whichever of the two, you’d still pay for it just to be able to watch your favorite sports game when you want it.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-66759267087722440632017-11-05T11:28:00.001-08:002017-11-05T11:28:27.734-08:00Senior Health: As Fragile As Their Aging Bodies<p>We understand that becoming sickly is quite expected as you age because your body degenerates over time. It is a fact of life. However, it does not mean that your quality of life deteriorates as well simply because you are aging. We are all expected to age, yet some manage to age gracefully and live a quality life in the twilight of their lives compared to others. Yet the majority of the elderly struggle in doing even the most basic of tasks and it has given everyone the notion that getting old is a major bummer.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_8_2458043195.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-246" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_8_2458043195.jpg" alt="" width="310" height="230" /></a>Well, it is true in most cases since you move slower as you age as your physical body becomes more fragile than ever. It is the reason why the elderly are <a href="http://www.sids-pa.org/">included in the vulnerable groups together with young children</a> and pregnant women. It does not also come as a surprise that most elderly people take a lot of maintenance medications for a variety of health conditions they are diagnosed with. Most of us think that it is better for older people to take many meds to ensure they live longer and beat whatever diseases they have but it seems we are actually mistaken. Medicine is not always the cure nor is aggressive medical treatment.</p>
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<p><em>Geriatricians like Taler come in, talk to the patient, examine their pills and make recommendations that ideally are aimed at the whole patient, not just his or her heart or lungs or pancreas. With a frail elderly patient who may not have many years to live, some of the established drugs and procedures don’t make sense anymore.</em></p>
<p><em>Are a diabetic patient’s other doctors pushing too hard to lower his blood sugar, raising the risk of a faint, which could result in a broken hip? Is an orthopedist recommending arthroscopic surgery—a procedure, research shows, that doesn’t cure arthritis? All those expensive Mohs procedures to remove precancerous growths—given how slow-growing they are, is it always worth the time, expense and strain on the patient to remove them so carefully?</em></p>
<p><em>“A lot of what we do is try to prevent harm by other providers,” said Sei Lee, associate medical director at the</em> <em>University</em> <em>of</em> <em>California Center</em> <em>for Geriatric Care in</em> <em>San Francisco</em><em>. “The cultural norm in geriatrics is that we are trying to do more with less. We try to protect our patients from some of the iatrogenic harms. We were the choir when Choosing Wisely came out.”</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.politico.com/agenda/story/2017/09/27/choosing-wisely-medical-care-costs-000527" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.politico.com/agenda/story/2017/09/27/choosing-wisely-medical-care-costs-000527</a>)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sominet.org/">Doctors are changing their management approach</a> when it comes to treating elderly patients. If you look closely at the long list of drugs and treatments that many elderly patients receive over the years, a lot of them are deemed unnecessary and may even be detrimental to the senior’s life (and health) one way or the other. Sometimes many medical providers push for aggressive treatment that the frail body of an elderly person can no longer take, making them more prone to certain accidents or infections rather than making them well again.</p>
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<p><em>“Aging itself is not inevitably associated with a decline in mood and quality of life,” says Karl-Heinz Ladwig, summarizing the results in a release. “It is rather the case that psychosocial factors such as depression or anxiety impair subjective well-being.” Helmholtz Zentrum München, head of the Mental Health Research Group at the Institute of Epidemiology II, and professor of Psychosomatic Medicine at the TUM University Hospital adds, “And in the case of women, living alone also plays an important role.”</em></p>
<p><em>For the current study, Ladwig and his team relied on data derived from about 3,600 participants with an average age of 73 who had taken part in the population-based KORA-Age Study. “What made the study particularly interesting was the fact that the impact of stress on emotional well-being has barely been investigated in a broader, non-clinical context,” says Karoline Lukaschek, epidemiologist in the Mental Health Research Group and lead author of the paper. “Our study therefore explicitly included anxiety, depression and sleep disorders.”</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.sleepreviewmag.com/2017/09/elderly-sleep-disorders-negative-effect-well-psychosocial-factors-biggest-impact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.sleepreviewmag.com/2017/09/elderly-sleep-disorders-negative-effect-well-psychosocial-factors-biggest-impact/</a>)</p>
<p>We can’t stop the hands of time. Your body goes through various changes as you live your life and the stress of all the past years takes its toll on your body. It is not just the wrinkles that line your face that causes you to feel down but the lack of sleep as well that often accompanies aging aside from all the other bothersome and painful symptoms of the conditions most seniors are diagnosed with. But with prompt and proper holistic treatment, the elderly people can still live independently and not always succumb to sickness.</p>
<p>Doctors should not just prescribe the first drug that comes to mind and think of the elderly patient in a context that is not limited to their condition but as a living and breathing human being that needs a balance of tender love and care along with the appropriate medical intervention.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-83394134474892952132017-10-30T18:21:00.001-07:002017-10-30T18:21:27.789-07:00Just How Sane Is The President?<p>We can’t deny that President Trump won the election fair and square but still, he is the one that issued complaints of election fraud. His personality is as colorful as the life he has lived so far and he makes all his thoughts known to everyone in Twitter, even up to now that he is the most powerful man in America. Many start to wonder just how sane the president is because of his off comments, bigger than life personality, radical views, and just almost everything about him spells weird or out of the norm.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Trumps-Mental-Health_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-221" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Trumps-Mental-Health_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="267" /></a>Despite winning the presidency, it has not stopped President Trump from being himself from then on until now. Hence the detractors are always busy writing up stories about him and critiquing the way he runs the nation. He promised to make America great again and it looks like it is far from becoming a reality with North Korea constantly issuing threats against the mainland US and Guam as of late as well as firing a test missile that landed in the Pacific that even passed by Japan’s northern part. So, it is but understandable for US citizens to be worried about the country if the president doesn’t seem to get his act together and can’t even unite the Republicans in the Congress to repeal his much loathed, the Affordable Care Act more popularly known as Obamacare.</p>
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<p><em>So the 75-year-old</em> <em>Coronado</em> <em>resident and retired</em> <em>Duke</em> <em>University</em> <em>psychiatrist perks up when he hears the increasingly open speculation about whether President Trump has the disorder or some other form of mental illness.</em></p>
<p><em>His verdict: No.</em></p>
<p><em>But that doesn’t mean he approves of Trump’s behavior. Far from it, as he makes clear in a scathingly critical new book, “Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump,” due out Tuesday.</em></p>
<p><em>“Blaming Trump for all our troubles misses the deeper, underlying societal sickness that made possible his unlikely ascent,”</em> <em>Frances</em> <em>writes.</em></p>
<p><em>By societal sickness, he means the “delusions” that deny the impacts of climate change, overpopulation, resource depletion, income inequality — problems that will “bequeath to our children an unlivable planet.” He was concerned about those before last November’s election.</em></p>
<p><em>“I don’t think Trump is the problem,”</em> <em>Frances</em> <em>said. “He’s the symptom of the underlying disease.”</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/books/sd-me-trump-frances-20170831-story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/books/sd-me-trump-frances-20170831-story.html</a>)</p>
<p>It is known by almost everyone how much people talk about the president’s current <a href="https://brandinfiltration.wordpress.com/2017/05/30/making-money-from-mans-ailments/">state of mental health</a>. While it was refuted in this article, it does not normalize the president’s behavior either and acknowledges many of his wrongs that he consider as perfectly normal. Many are rallying up to push for resolutions citing how unfit the president is in leading the country as its highest elected official because of the many times he displayed erratic and weird behaviors. If this keeps up, his critics may be able to find a ground to have him ousted from office for real.</p>
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<p><em>In his column “Using medical terms to mislabel Donald Trump won’t stop his mad presidency,” Allen Frances argues that mental illness and “bad behavior” are antithetical, with the suggestion that President Trump is “bad, not mad.”</em></p>
<p><em>We believe it does a disservice to public discussions of mental illness to create a false dichotomy between “mad” vs. “bad,” given that these kinds of behaviors and symptoms sometimes co-occur. It is certainly true that many individuals with mental illness do not manifest “bad” behaviors that harm others. Nevertheless, some mental disorders are characterized and even defined by behaviors that harm others — bad behaviors in Dr.</em> <em>Frances</em><em>’ words.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/08/28/readers-donald-trump-mental-health/609271001/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/08/28/readers-donald-trump-mental-health/609271001/</a>)</p>
<p>It is not at all comforting for others to confirm that President’s Trump mental health is just fine and he is apparently as healthy as a horse. It even makes him more of a threat and a danger to a civilized society like America simply because of who he is. His unstable behavior may hinder his judgment and make him prone to making bad or biased decisions that aren't entirely for the best of the entire populace. The mere fact Trump isn’t at all bothered of his behavior is a big red flag to everyone.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-46518071230822298402017-10-23T13:25:00.001-07:002017-10-23T13:25:27.335-07:00Kids Aren’t Safe From Sleep Apnea<p>We like to think that only adults suffer from the woes of sleep apnea. Well, it is a common misconception as we usually associate sleep disorders like sleep apnea with snoring sleeping adults but we’re about to be proved wrong. Sleep apnea affects people of all ages and sizes although your genes can predispose you to it even more. If you aren’t aware of it yet, children’s tonsils and adenoids (the glands in the throat at the back of the nose) are often removed because of sleep apnea as these body parts are often at their largest during the early years of life in contrast to the airway.</p>
<p><iframe src="https://sites.google.com/site/snoringmouthpiecehub/" style="border:0px #ffffff none;" name="" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" marginheight="0px" marginwidth="0px" height="450px" width="700px" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_3_3366314742.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-224" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/imageedit_3_3366314742.jpg" alt="" width="330" height="235" /></a>While it is hard to determine right away what medical conditions children are suffering from because of their failure to verbalize it or describe their symptoms properly, common symptoms of sleep apnea in kids include behavioral problems at school and daytime fatigue aside from the snoring sound when asleep, of course, if left untreated. A child will not only subsequently suffer from health complications but it is also common for kids to struggle with their studies as learning difficulties usually come hand in hand with sleep apnea among children.</p>
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<p><em>Medical experts are warning parents that if you hear your young son or daughter snoring, it could potentially be a sign that the child is suffering from sleep apnea.</em></p>
<p><em>"It should raise a flag," Dr. Sydney Butts, an ear, nose and throat doctor in</em> <em>New York City</em> <em>told ABC News of snoring in children. "You should think about watching some other signs and symptoms that may kind of sound the alarm."</em></p>
<p><em>"It's not a problem restricted to adults," Butts added of sleep apnea. "It's actually one of the most common reasons why children need their tonsils or adenoids removed."</em></p>
<p><em>If untreated, sleep apnea can lead to chronic heart failure, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity and other health problems, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA).</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Health/parents-sleep-apnea-children/story?id=49831250" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://abcnews.go.com/Health/parents-sleep-apnea-children/story?id=49831250</a>)</p>
<p>Aside from that, kids will also show signs of ADHD along with delayed growth and development and heart problems. After all, sleeping is a major restorative process that does the human body a lot of good especially that of a growing child. Once nighttime falls, they will also exhibit loud snoring, breathing pauses that is the major danger in sleep apnea, and restlessness during sleeping.</p>
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<p><em>CHILDREN who snore are more at risk of developing reduced intellectual abilities, high blood pressure and behaviour issues than sound sleepers.</em></p>
<p><em>Worrying new research shows snoring in children is leading to long-term harm far beyond broken sleep because lower oxygen levels during the night can cause brain damage and cardiovascular problems.</em></p>
<p><em>A study of more than 260 children by a</em> <em>Monash</em> <em>University</em> <em>team found blood pressure in snorers is 10 per cent higher than those who slept soundly.</em></p>
<p><em>It also found the snorers — who made up 30 per cent of the children studied — suffered reduced mental abilities and displayed poor behaviour.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/new-data-shows-snoring-kids-face-higher-medical-risks/news-story/dedf743d8e806cae805a53eeb10954e2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/new-data-shows-snoring-kids-face-higher-medical-risks/news-story/dedf743d8e806cae805a53eeb10954e2</a>)</p>
<p><a href="https://thechurchreport1.blogspot.com/2017/04/snoring-is-more-than-just-annoying-habit.html">Snoring is nothing but harmless for kids</a>. Parents should be alert and take action right away to get their kids checked by a doctor to determine what interventions are best suited for the child especially that such a condition like sleep apnea has detrimental (and possibly irreversible) effects to the heart and the brain. And remember, sleep apnea is characterized by countless breathing pauses in your sleep, so imagine your child lying in bed not breathing for quite some time. A disturbing thought, indeed.</p>
<p>Surgery is usually the best option for kids due to their enlarged tonsils and adenoids. For adults, CPAP is the ideal management but <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stopsnoringmouthpiecehub/">the use of anti-snoring mouthpieces can also be used</a> to treat sleep apnea as they are also effective in correcting the anatomical deformity that predisposes a person to this sleep disorder. Prompt treatment is the key to prevent long-term complications that can make your child’s life difficult in the years to come.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-85304241814751208372017-10-10T00:18:00.001-07:002017-10-10T00:18:20.356-07:00Extending The Life Of Your Smartphone<p>Billions are connected to the web right now through their smartphones. It is a convenient and efficient way to go global without getting burdened by the often heavy and bulky laptops and computers that used to be the only devices we can use to access the web. The wireless Internet technology is almost a necessity now as people access the web each day because of the popularity of social media. No wonder smartgadgets have become staples because, for the majority, their virtual life is just as important as their personal life.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Smartphone_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-212" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Smartphone_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="233" /></a>Yet as much as we love our gadgets, they can be a cause of concern at times especially that they have technical limitations that can annoy us from time to time. Storage and connection are common issues and most smartphones only work efficiently for a given number of years. After that, replacing it with a newer one is inevitable as many companies regularly release new models with better specs and features. It’s the reason why consumers often upgrade after a year of two because they are tempted of the specs these new models have that definitely improved the entire user experience.</p>
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<p><em>We all know one of the biggest motivators to get a new smartphone is upgraded specs on a new phone's camera. But what if you could upgrade the camera without having to buy a whole new phone? In an effort to reduce waste, Fairphone now offers exactly that.</em></p>
<p><em>Launched in 2013, Fairphone bills itself as a more ethical smartphone company, which includes being transparent about where it sources its minerals (which, it admits, <a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/nevjjk/ethical-smartphone-startup-fairphone-wants-apple-to-steal-its-idea">still aren't 100 percent conflict free</a>), and encouraging users not to update their model if they don't need to. The company's second generation phone, which launched last year, has always been designed to be modular, but the camera is the first core function upgradeable by users.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/wjjkkw/the-fair-trade-smartphone-now-has-an-upgradeable-modular-camera" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/wjjkkw/the-fair-trade-smartphone-now-has-an-upgradeable-modular-camera</a>)</p>
<p>While we have tech needs that we can’t just easily ignore today, we should also consider what our new habits do to our environment. <a href="http://iucn-ccsg.org/">E-waste is a growing threat to Mother Nature</a> and now is the best time to take initiative about this while we still have time to act. If upgradeable smartphones indeed become accessible to the masses, it will significantly <a href="http://www.hydrosense.org/">cut down our e-waste</a> and help us save money too since we don’t have to constantly upgrade our gadgets in order to enjoy better specs.</p>
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<p><em>The first upgradeable smartphone modules were announced today, a move that could save consumers money, reduce waste and shake up the business models of tech giants Apple and Samsung.</em></p>
<p><em>Fairphone’s 70,000 customers will be able to slot upgraded camera modules into their phones after they go on sale in September. Modular upgrades promise to keep phones up-to-date, extending their life and reducing waste, green groups say.</em></p>
<p><em>EEB waste policy expert Stephane Arditi said: “Well done Fairphone for pioneering modular upgrades and getting us a step closer to phones that last a lifetime. The big question now is whether the firm’s modularity will take a bite out of the rotten mainstream business models, or whether Apple, Samsung and others will join the revolution.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://eeb.org/modularity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://eeb.org/modularity/</a>)</p>
<p>This concept may be the answer to many of the world’s present-day dilemma and may even put a halt to the rapid acceleration of climate change and global warming. However, we aren’t yet sure if major smartphone manufacturers like Apple and Samsung will embrace the idea knowing how their profits will go down even if it is the best option for the environment. Business is still a business. The people can only access such innovative products if it is sold affordably to the masses. If only a small company does this, it won’t likely be sold reasonably nor will it hit all the racks in most major cities. For now, just do what you can in caring for your smartphone, so you can still count on it to give you access to the online world whenever you want to.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-72811945286502592242017-10-03T10:43:00.001-07:002017-10-03T10:43:14.766-07:00To Pop That Pill Or Not?<p>Mankind has survived centuries of life here on Earth. Although it may look effortless to us now, it was actually a struggle for our ancestors especially that the elements were far more unforgiving in the past and they lacked the modern conveniences we now enjoy. And as the years go by, men learned to adapt and manage common issues that affect humans. Aside from food, shelter, and protection, <a href="http://www.snamid.org/">human health is a major cause of concern</a> in the absence of modern medicine.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Medicines_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-147" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Medicines_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="262" /></a>The medicines we now take saved countless of lives through the years. However, there is now such a thing as antibiotic resistance that we also have to deal with. So, it is no longer unusual that people opt not to take medicines whenever possible and rely on their body’s own immune system to fight off infections and build immunity. The question is, are we really doing our body a favor when we skip drinking these pills or do we really need them to stay healthy and well in this modern world plagued by viruses and bacteria that have likewise evolved?</p>
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<p><em>THE World Health Organization (WHO) is challenging all member-states to work for the reduction of incidents where medicines cause harm, and sometimes death, to people. In a statement, the WHO said it is launching a global initiative to reduce severe, avoidable medication-associated harm in all countries by 50 percent for the next five years.</em></p>
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<p><em><br /></em>Although we often think of medicines as tools in promoting health and in treating diseases, at times they can also work to your disadvantage and be the reason for you to feel sick and unwell.</p>
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<p> <em>The Challenge calls on countries to take early action to address key factors, including medicines with a high risk of harm if used improperly; patients who take multiple medications for different diseases and conditions; and patients going through transitions of care, in order to reduce medication errors and harm to patients. "Preventing errors and the harm that results requires putting systems and procedures in place to ensure the right patient receives the right medication at the right dose via the right route at the right time," said Chan.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2017/03/30/who-wants-cut-medicine-related-harms-half-2022-533881" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2017/03/30/who-wants-cut-medicine-related-harms-half-2022-533881</a>)</p>
<p>However, if you need to take a medicine to treat a disease or a condition and it was <a href="http://www.selaminternational.org/">prescribed by your doctor</a>, don’t put it off and just pop that pill or see your health deteriorate right in front of your own eyes.</p>
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<p> <em>There is an out-of-control epidemic in the</em> <em>United States</em> <em>that costs more and affects more people than any disease Americans currently worry about. It’s called nonadherence to prescribed medications, and it is — potentially, at least — 100 percent preventable by the very individuals it afflicts.</em></p>
<p><em>The numbers are staggering. “Studies have consistently shown that 20 percent to 30 percent of medication prescriptions are never filled, and that approximately 50 percent of medications for chronic disease are not taken as prescribed,” according to a review in Annals of Internal Medicine. People who do take prescription medications — whether it’s for a simple infection or a life-threatening condition — typically take only about half the prescribed doses.</em></p>
<p><em>This lack of adherence, the Annals authors wrote, is estimated to cause approximately 125,000 deaths and at least 10 percent of hospitalizations, and to cost the American health care system between $100 billion and $289 billion a year.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/17/well/the-cost-of-not-taking-your-medicine.html?_r=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/17/well/the-cost-of-not-taking-your-medicine.html?_r=0</a>)</p>
<p>One should take drinking medicines seriously to prevent developing a resistance to certain drugs and face even bigger problems later on. Human may be one of the strongest and most superior species in the planet but our health can also be so fragile especially when sick. Medicines came to be because they serve the purpose of improving our health when our immunity goes down. Most medicines are actually made from natural and organic substances while others are made from chemicals and manufactured in the labs that may do more harm than good when too much is taken.</p>
<p>The question whether to pop that pill or not is not a difficult one to answer at all. Take whatever your doctor has prescribed you, whether it is a medicine or supplement and take the desired drug and dose at the right time to achieve the desired effect. Other than that, you put your health at risk and even risk having the drug work the opposite for you if you don’t heed doctor’s order.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-41776895887311095362017-09-27T10:53:00.001-07:002017-09-27T10:53:22.415-07:00Why Laughter Is Still The Best Medicine<p>Having <a href="http://opensarcasm.org/">a good laugh is one of the best feelings</a> in the world. Laughter helps you fight stress, build immunity and forget your worries even for a while. You also look younger when you smile and laugh often. After all, it takes 65 muscles to frown and only 15 to smile. Your face will not only radiate happiness but make your more approachable to people too.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Humor_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-151" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Humor_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="350" /></a>It is no joke that laughter is considered as the best medicine by many. Laughter has worked positively among people who are confined in hospitals or diagnosed with an illness. Although it does not cure or treat the underlying medical condition per se but laughing makes people feel good, and in a way, it helps them cope better with their sickness and promote faster recovery. Laughing is also innate in humans, as natural as breathing goes. And it is easy for us to smile and laugh whenever we find something amusing or funny.</p>
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<p> <em>The saying goes that laughter is the best medicine and there’s no denying the fact that our spirits lift when we smile or laugh. But why exactly is it so therapeutic and what can we do to make sure humour remains a constant component of our everyday lives?</em></p>
<p><em>National Humour Month kicked off on 1st April. Also known as April Fool’s Day, 1st April is a day when it’s culturally OK to laugh, joke and prank our friends and family. The sentiment behind National Humour Month is more serious - it’s about raising awareness of the therapeutic value of humor; what happens to our bodies, our mental wellbeing and our quality of life when we laugh and joke.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/professor-ewan-gillon-/its-national-humour-month_b_15826092.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/professor-ewan-gillon-/its-national-humour-month_b_15826092.html</a>)</p>
<p>While many of us find jokes funny, it is actually its delivery that makes people laugh even more, so <a href="http://www.brianmung.com/">surrounded yourself with happy people</a> because their sunny disposition will likely rub off on you too. After all, the saying goes that “tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are,” couldn’t be any truer.</p>
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<p> <em>The question of whether laughter is truly the best medicine for physical and psychological ailments has floated around the public for years. People have wondered if humor is a valid remedy when enduring trauma — and they may have reason to believe in its effectiveness.</em></p>
<p><em>According to a 2014 study conducted by Barbara Butler, a science librarian for the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology at the</em> <em>University</em> <em>of</em> <em>Oregon</em><em>, a positive emotional state may increase pain tolerance, enhance immunity and undo cardiovascular consequences of negative emotions.</em></p>
<p><em>Butler</em> <em>also concluded that using humor as a coping strategy may benefit physical health indirectly by moderating adverse effects of stress. William Fry, a psychology professor at Stanford University and one of the first scientists to suggest studying the effects of laughter, revealed in</em> <em>Butler</em><em>’s study that humor and mirth contribute positively to maintaining health from a physiological standpoint.</em></p>
<p><em>In terms of cardiovascular benefits, Megan Robbins, an assistant professor of psychology at the</em> <em>University</em> <em>of</em> <em>California Riverside</em><em>, said laughter reduces arterial stiffness while also providing exercise to ab muscles and others. </em><em>Butler</em> <em>confirmed Robbins’ assertion of contributions to exercise by revealing that laughing out loud 20 times produces a cardiovascular workout similar to three minutes of work on a rowing machine.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://arizonasonoranewsservice.com/laughter-may-increase-physical-and-emotion-well-being/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://arizonasonoranewsservice.com/laughter-may-increase-physical-and-emotion-well-being/</a>)</p>
<p>Experts discovered a positive correlation between laughter and positive physical, mental and emotional well-being. Laughter promotes balance and renews the human mind and body, which in a way hastens recovery when one is sick or build immunity so one does not get sick often.</p>
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<p> <em>Humor is a powerful healing agent, and not only for depression and anxiety. Here are just a few of the health benefits packed in laughter.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/therese-borchard-sanity-break/health-benefits-of-laughing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/therese-borchard-sanity-break/health-benefits-of-laughing/</a>)</p>
<p>Laughing is a great way for you to help deal with stress especially when you get sick all the time. It stimulates the production and release of endorphins known as the body’s happy hormones, which generally makes you feel good. You don’t always need expensive pills to boost your health. Sometimes, the simple act of laughing is all you need to combat sickness and leave you with a happy disposition in life.</p>
<p>But laughter may not always be the answer to your health issues. There are certain medical conditions where laughter is not enough to cure you and requires appropriate medical treatment to address it. At times it may involve having to take certain medications or undergoing specific procedures but still, you can benefit from the world’s natural stress reliever and painkiller as clinical studies have proven that the body recovers from illness faster when you are happy. So, I guess you have nothing to lose if your laugh often especially at times when nothing seems to go right because only then can you see the finer points in life.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-6602201461541648802017-09-20T10:39:00.001-07:002017-09-20T10:39:14.172-07:00The Struggles Of Educating The Youth<p>Despite the many advancements in technology nowadays, a lot of people throughout the world still live in poverty and lacking even in the most basic of services. Many third world countries lack sufficient housing for the poor, access to clean water, regular food supply and so much more. While we can only see mostly good things on social media, many nations are actually ravaged by poverty and war and citizens are displaced leaving them with hungry tummies and devoid of material possessions.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Education_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-154" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Education_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="265" /></a>While there is little we can do once nation leaders decide to attack each other, a good education can change your destiny and open up better opportunities in life. You need not suffer in an environment devoid of opportunities by chasing your dreams yourself and not wait for things to happen. In a world that is becoming increasingly global, competition is tough as people from different parts of the world compete for the same work positions in the digital world. The advantage, though, is that many new opportunities opened up that weren’t there before when the Internet still haven’t dominated the world. But despite how far we have come in the field of technology, the opposite could be said about <a href="http://www.cscwa.org/">the quality of our education</a>.</p>
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<p><em>Buoyed by Donald Trump’s championing of a voucher system—and cheered on by his education secretary Betsy DeVos—</em><em>Arizona</em><em> just passed one of the country's most thoroughgoing policies in favor of so-called “school of choice.” The legislation signed by Governor Doug Ducey allows students who withdraw from the public system to use their share of state funding for private school, homeschooling, or online education.</em></p>
<p><em>Making educational funding “portable” is part of a much wider political movement that began in the 1970s—known to scholars as neoliberalism—which views the creation of markets as necessary for the existence of individual liberty. In the neoliberal view, if your public institutions and spaces don’t resemble markets, with a range of consumer options, then you aren’t really free. The goal of neoliberalism is thereby to rollback the state, privatize public services, or (as in the case of vouchers) engineer forms of consumer choice and market discipline in the public sector.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2017/04/is-school-choice-really-a-form-of-freedom/523089/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2017/04/is-school-choice-really-a-form-of-freedom/523089/</a>)</p>
<p>Many were actually against the appointment of DeVos as the Education Secretary but the sentiments of the masses do not really matter that much to President Trump, who knows so little as well about Politics as his appointee. But hopefully, he proves the naysayers wrong and <a href="http://integrityineducation.org/">gives importance to the education of the American youth</a> if he really wants to make America great again.</p>
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<p><em>Just weeks after President Donald Trump proposed axing $9 billion in federal education programs, he said his administration is planning to “spend a lot of money” on education in order to increase the number of students graduating with the skills needed to fill current employment gaps.</em></p>
<p><em>“We’re going to spend a lot of money … and we’re going to get some great talent having to do with education because there is nothing more important than education,” he said at a town hall for CEOs Tuesday morning.</em></p>
<p><em>The comments were in response to a question about how the administration might help better prepare students to graduate with the skills CEOs are looking for, in particular through the expansion of apprenticeship programs and public-private partnerships.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2017-04-04/trump-promises-to-spend-big-on-education-weeks-after-proposing-billions-in-cuts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2017-04-04/trump-promises-to-spend-big-on-education-weeks-after-proposing-billions-in-cuts</a>)</p>
<p>When you look closely, it is easy to understand why the American economy has suffered badly over the years. It is because more American youth end up joining the workforce early on rather than going to colleges and universities and earning their degrees. The tuition fee is so expensive that even those who manage to graduate are deep in debt even years after they graduated. Aside from that, the world is changing, so is the marketplace. The job mismatch is more evident than ever with many students graduating not possessing the right skills needed by most companies.</p>
<p>Technology is advancing at such a fast rate. Students should be aware of all these advancements if they want to stay competitive and be hired by the best companies in the country. Another problem that also hurts the job prospects of many Americans is that many companies hire from off-shore to save money without sacrificing quality. If the American workforce can provide the manpower needed by these companies, they no longer need to hire employees from thousands of miles away. All these are only possible if the government can prioritize education over other things like warfare and defense. The country needs to get back on track and it needs smart and skilled workers with a degree on their belts to give a boost to the country’s failing economy.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-13978279788421943782017-09-13T11:22:00.001-07:002017-09-13T11:22:26.571-07:00The Senate’s Health Care Bill: Pass Or Fail?<p>Health is as important as education to the public. They play a major role in uplifting the quality of our lives and both (education and <a href="https://brandinfiltration.wordpress.com/2017/05/30/making-money-from-mans-ailments/">health) also requires money</a>, a lot of it. How ironic. These two should actually be the top priorities of the government. Not all governments are perfect but it’s not acceptable for them to compromise the health and well-being of the public because of personal vested interests. That’s how many Americans feel about the possible repeal of Obamacare. Although Obamacare has its flaws, it has its finer points that should not be totally ignored as well.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Obamacare_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-201" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Obamacare_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="230" /></a>There has been a lot of drama already regarding its repeal since President Trump assumed office. He, for starters, is hell bent on getting Obama’s legacy rendered obsolete and irrelevant in Trump’s America. Starting from discussions in the House and now in the Senate, Republicans and Democrats make up a good fight. But then, should they really be <a href="http://www.ssfodf.org/">arguing over this issue because of party affiliations</a> when they should be thinking of the public’s welfare every single time?</p>
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<p><em>We’ve seen this movie before. Republicans, after a secretive drafting process, finally unveil a health care bill. But the initial reaction is tepid, with both moderate and conservative Republicans expressing “concerns” and demanding changes to the bill.</em></p>
<p><em>That’s what happened when the House Republican leadership released their health care bill, the American Health Care Act, in March. And that’s what happened on Thursday, when Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the Senate’s version of a health care bill, called the Better Care Reconciliation Act.</em></p>
<p><em>Soon after the BCRA was officially released, four conservative senators — Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Mike Lee and Ron Johnson — issued a statement saying they were “not ready to vote for this bill,” although they also said they were “open to negotiation” about it. This was hardly the only opposition to the bill, however. According to the Washington Post’s whip count, five other relatively moderate Republicans — Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Dean Heller, Rob Portman and Shelley Moore Capito — said they had serious concerns with the bill, ranging from its defunding Planned Parenthood to its cutting funds for Medicaid.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/will-the-senate-pass-its-health-care-bill/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/will-the-senate-pass-its-health-care-bill/</a>)</p>
<p>Trump has been pressuring Democrat legislators into passing this new health care bill for months now and he wasn’t even subtle in doing it. Everyone can tell how badly he wants to get Obamacare replaced for good and overhaul the US health care system. It’s not a joke what they are doing now because the fate (and health) of millions of Americans are at the mercy of what these senators decide to vote for.</p>
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<p><em>The health-care proposal unveiled by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday came under immediate attack from conservative and centrist Republican senators as well as industry officials, casting the bill’s viability into doubt even as GOP leaders plan to bring it to a final vote next week.</em></p>
<p><em>The 142-page bill, which McConnell (R-Ky.) released after weeks of drafting it in secrecy, drew swift criticism from hard-right senators who argued it does not go far enough in undoing Barack Obama’s signature health-care law, the Affordable Care Act. It also prompted an outcry from centrist senators and medical organizations worried that it takes on the law, known as Obamacare, too aggressively and would lead to millions losing their health care or receiving fewer benefits.</em></p>
<p><em>These critics effectively delivered their opening bids in what is expected to be a contentious week of negotiations. </em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/senate-gop-leaders-set-to-unveil-health-care-bill/2017/06/22/56dbe35c-5734-11e7-a204-ad706461fa4f_story.html?utm_term=.b085702846c1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/senate-gop-leaders-set-to-unveil-health-care-bill/2017/06/22/56dbe35c-5734-11e7-a204-ad706461fa4f_story.html?utm_term=.b085702846c1</a>)</p>
<p>Republicans tried to address different controversial provisions to ensure it will get the necessary votes for it to overthrow Obamacare from its spot but it was not an easy feat because they faced a lot of criticisms right from the start. However, it won’t be long before all of America finally finds out what the verdict will be and many are nervous in anticipation as to what the winning vote will be. It’s hard not being covered by a health insurance these days because it is expensive to get sick. You can die if you don’t have the cash to burn in health care institutions. There’s a lot at stake here and the public is hoping that whatever the result will be, they won’t be on the losing end.</p>
<p>The blog post <a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/the-senates-health-care-bill-pass-or-fail/">The Senate’s Health Care Bill: Pass Or Fail?</a> is available on The New Influencers</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-82495665826720274852017-09-06T17:29:00.001-07:002017-09-06T17:29:26.197-07:00Activism Takes Over Social Media<p>Social media is the hottest thing to hit the planet these days. Everyone is glued to their screens, busy browsing through various social networks. If you think about it, social media has become an obsession for many – addiction to selfies among other things. Who would’ve thought we could all become stars in our own rights. After all, it is our wall and we are free to post whatever we want.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Social-Media-Activism_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-144" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Social-Media-Activism_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="233" /></a>And considering <a href="http://www.defi-integration.com/">how widespread social media is the world over</a>, it has also served as an effective platform for different causes. Businesses take advantage of search engine optimization including social media to promote and grow their brand in the digital world. Even world leaders and news organizations utilize social media to reach the people and deliver important news and updates that involves the state and the welfare of its people. No wonder we also see a rise in social media activists who voice out their opinions and influence the public by posting through various social media channels.</p>
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<p><em>Last week, The Cavalier Daily’s Editorial Board argued in favor of social media as a way to make causes visible for social activism. The board asserted that social media “expediently disseminates information and effectively unites people for a single cause.” This argument is valid, but the board greatly overestimates the impact of social media as a singular tool for change. Though it is a tool that can bring citizens together, it is not an omnipresent way to automatically start a social movement. Additionally, the board championed social media as a way to turn “local news into global news.” By presenting an overly broad argument about the effects of social media on activist movements, the board undercut the complexity of activist movements and overestimated the ability of the average person to make change using social media.</em></p>
<p><em>The assertion that social media can turn local news into global stories, while valid, is grossly overestimated. Social media websites can reach large groups of people — particularly when posts are actively spread — but they can also be a wasteland where interesting news and important issues are hidden amongst memes and cat videos. Social media is also rendered ineffective without active users sharing posts from person to person. Though the platforms represent a way for citizens to assert their beliefs and advertise for events, movements can be stunted before they get off the ground if they do not inspire immediate interest from users. One of the biggest misconceptions about social media platforms is that they reach all users around the world and are the easiest way to unite all citizens for social movements.</em></p>
<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2017/03/the-reality-of-social-media-activism" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2017/03/the-reality-of-social-media-activism</a>)</p>
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<p>However, it has its drawbacks like any other thing on the planet. While we assume that the majority of the population are into social media in our tech-craze world, a big number of people still don’t have access to the Internet or even have social media accounts. And as such, it is not fair to think that whatever is shown on social media is really the sentiment of everyone when many others don’t actually have an idea what is going on over the World Wide Web. So, how can activists utilize social media properly?</p>
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<p> <em>In this age of internet activism, there have been moments, Kony 2012 or the Ice Bucket Challenge, that have painted the public’s understanding of activism in the digital age. Was their success purely random chance? Or is there a formula for starting a movement? While generating heaps of online attention is admirable, much valid criticism stems from the notion that such one-offs generate little tangible impact in the “real world”.</em></p>
<p><em>While the ability to instantly reach thousands if not millions of people online has opened entirely new possibilities for organizers, building and sustaining a movement requires more than does a viral one-off.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabrickman/2017/03/22/three-commandments-for-online-activism/#1a95bc4d2f4d" target="blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabrickman/2017/03/22/three-commandments-for-online-activism/#1a95bc4d2f4d</a>)</p>
<p>Activists no longer raises up their placards on the streets, shouting until their throats run dry or having to endure the heat of the sun. Social media is a more convenient option to make your voice heard by more people with just a few clicks.</p>
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<p> <em>When you type be ready to act too. The power of words can transform into action. The power of social media as activism is simply an amazing thing. If you have a strong enough message you can use it for the benefit of others; reaching those who have the same voice, to drive awareness and charity campaigning. When news needs to travel fast there is nothing like Twitter. An idea can spread in minutes. Some friends and I wanted to help the refugees in</em> <em>Calais</em> <em>and in two weeks, purely through the power of Twitter and social media, ‘Help Refugees’ aid arrived in</em> <em>Calais</em><em>.</em></p>
<p>But we have to be careful that we don’t replace activism with a status update. It’s so easy to make a bold statement online and feel like you’re actively adding to a cause, movement or view. But moaning on Facebook to 500 people you haven’t seen for 10 years isn’t being socially minded, it’s having a rant to people who don’t really care. Typing your feelings is a temporary relief; getting a ‘like’ can be an instant way to salve your conscience, but it’s not changing anything. If you’re experiencing sexism in the work place, then walk in and confront it. Don’t anonymize it online.</p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/dawn-porter/social-media-power_b_15687486.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/dawn-porter/social-media-power_b_15687486.html</a>)</p>
<p>In a world that is continually in conflict, we get to enjoy the benefits offered by social media not only in uniting people with the same interests but in showing the world what causes really matter to the public. When used right, <a href="http://www.grannywarriors.com/">social media can help mobilize people to help achieve a bigger goal</a>, whether it is during an electoral campaign or an important fundraising. But social media activism isn’t all about just posting something on social media, it is so much more.</p>
<p>Everything posted on the Internet stays forever. Whether you delete a post, chances are someone already took a screenshot of it that may be the reason for your undoing. But even if not, you can get into a heated argument because of an insensitive comment or a poorly typed status update consisting of all 140 characters. For social media activism to work, your posts should reach the people and organizations who can help you fight for your cause, perhaps with the help of using the right hashtags or more.</p>
<p>The following blog article <a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/activism-takes-over-social-media/">Activism Takes Over Social Media</a> is available on https://www.newinfluencers.com</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-36976981191562767632017-08-27T15:53:00.001-07:002017-08-27T15:53:08.154-07:00The Downsides of Video Game Addiction<p>People get addicted to video games especially in their youth when time is plenty and there is nothing much to do. Young kids can spend hours and hours in front of the screen playing arcade to role play games that soon become an addiction. While it is a great past time and can save one’s sanity from boredom, both the experts and parents are strongly against too much video game use for good reason.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Video-Games_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-141" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Video-Games_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="256" /></a>Not only does it take time away from doing important school work or helping with household chores, playing video games can also impact one’s health and well-being. Many times a player loses track of their priorities and get so immersed in the games they are playing or even end up fighting with other players they have disagreements with. But have we really looked at playing video games as an addiction or is it just an innocent hobby for those who are kids at heart?</p>
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<p> <em>Some of the cons of video games come from bad parenting in my opinion. The most common complaint about video games is that they are too violent. The "too violent" games are rated M and to buy it, you have to be 17 years of age with an ID or older. So, if a parent buys their 10-year-old a rated M game that wasn't meant for someone his or her age, the game isn't at fault the bad parenting is.</em></p>
<p><em>Personally, I believe one of the worst cons that can come with video games is the addiction. It is really easy to get addicted to video games (speaking from experience) due to how fun they are. Children might develop the habit of caring about video games more than school. That could also be bad parenting, however.</em></p>
<p><em>If you want your child to be exposed to the benefits gaming could offer them, but are afraid of the cons, the answer is simple: monitor how long they play games. Not only do you monitor how long they play, but also watch the type of games they play to see if anything you don't think is appropriate is in the game.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/code-purple-gold/2017/04/the-positive-and-negative-effects-of-growing-up-with-video-games/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.chicagonow.com/code-purple-gold/2017/04/the-positive-and-negative-effects-of-growing-up-with-video-games/</a>)</p>
<p>While playing with video games can be a great stress-buster for many, its biggest downfall is that it prevents people from dealing with real problems head on. It serves as a means of escape from real life that is not always a good thing to do.</p>
<p><em>Video games keep getting more complex and visually appealing, so it’s no wonder more people are drawn to them nowadays. But this new era of compelling digital entertainment could have a dark side for unemployed young men.</em></p>
<p><em>It might sound like something an old man shouts from his rocking chair, but kids these days appear to be more interested in escapism than diving into the job market. A preliminary report from economists at</em> <em>Princeton</em><em>, the</em> <em>University</em> <em>of</em> <em>Rochester</em> <em>and the</em> <em>University</em> <em>of</em> <em>Chicago</em><em>, suggests a strong link between electronic leisure activities and unemployment rates for men in their 20s.</em></p>
<p>And technological advancements are mainly to blame her because the more <a href="http://www.ff-fan.com/">sophisticated and life-like video games</a> have become, the more people want to play with it, even sacrifice time for work, school, or relationships just to indulge themselves in a game or two.</p>
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<p> <em>For starters, the study points to video games getting more and more sophisticated as time goes on. Gaming is now a multi-billion dollar industry filled with beautiful, engaging games that can take upwards of 100 hours to complete. It’s much easier to get lost in an immersive, virtual world than it used to be. But it’s not just about how amazing video games are now. As Erik Hurst, one of the report’s lead authors, explained in an interview with Econ Focus, living a leisure lifestyle is also a little easier than it was before.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://lifehacker.com/are-video-games-keeping-young-men-unemployed-1794268772" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://lifehacker.com/are-video-games-keeping-young-men-unemployed-1794268772</a>)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.creative-patterns.com/">Video games can be an addiction</a> that affects many of today’s youth and even young adults who have a hard time looking for work or the elderly who are too bored at home or in nursing homes and want to relax and have fun without necessarily going out. But because we all acknowledge it is an addiction, we know that it can affect your health and life negatively.</p>
<p>There are other more useful things to do rather than sit in front of the screen and play games that do not make a difference in your life. While it is fine to play video games when you have literally nothing important to do, it becomes a bad influence in your life once it takes your time away from important life pursuits. Aside from becoming an additional expense, it’s also a waste of precious resources like electricity or energy and a hindrance in building and maintaining</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/the-downsides-of-video-game-addiction/">The Downsides of Video Game Addiction</a> is courtesy of The New Influencers</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-84094778014418298462017-08-19T16:47:00.001-07:002017-08-19T16:47:11.982-07:00The Fascinating World Outside Our Planet<p>We know that our planet is an awesome place for the mere fact that it can support different life forms. And it’s also a blessing that we manage to co-exist despite our diversity. As the more superior species, mankind continues to explore the peaks of the mountains and the depths of the oceans but still some mysteries remain. Despite all these mysteries that the world has in store for us, nothing piques our curiosity more than the vast space outside our planet.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Space-2_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-138" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Space-2_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="262" /></a>Do other forms of life exist? Can we survive in the harsh environment of the space? These are just some of the questions that fill our minds but still answers seem to elude us. For centuries, great minds tried their best to seek for answers and gain more understanding about our solar system and other galaxies farther from us. But are we really close to finding the answers with the help of modern technology or are we just barely scratching the surface of even stranger things to come.</p>
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<p> <em>The skies above the European Southern Observatory’s Paranal Observatory resemble oil on water, as greens, yellows, and blues blend to create an iridescent skyscape.</em></p>
<p><em>The rocky, barren landscape below evokes an image of an alien world, perfectly complementing the shimmering cosmic display occurring above. The main feature is our beautiful home galaxy, the Milky Way, arching across the Chilean night sky and framing the awestruck observer on the left. The light from billions of stars combines to create the Milky Way’s glow, with huge clouds of dark dust blocking the light here and there and creating the dark and mottled pattern we observe. A natural effect known as airglow is responsible for the swathes of green and orange light that appear to be emanating from the horizon.</em></p>
<p><em>ESO’s Very Large Telescope can be seen as a speck in the distant background to the right atop Cerro Paranal. Its neighbour, slightly lower down, is the Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy (</em><em>VISTA</em><em>).</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://astronomynow.com/2017/04/16/within-reach/">https://astronomynow.com/2017/04/16/within-reach/</a>)</p>
<p>We try to develop technologies that will allow us to see the world outside in a different light and find out once and for all whether living outside our planet is actually possible. Our planet is aging and the threat of global warming and climate change has caused some people to panic but <a href="http://www.the-planetary-week.org/">experts are doing their best</a> to find out as much as they can the soonest time possible.</p>
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<p> <em>Do you believe there’s life to be found on these other planets?</em></p>
<p><em>First, let me correct you. “Believe” is not a scientific term, as a scientist you don’t need to “believe,” you have to experiment. You can try and search for suitable planets that could sustain life, if you have enough money and technology. NASA had the idea for the TPF, Terrestrial Planet Finder, which was a satellite that was considered to difficult and expensive to develop. Eventually, it will be done because this is a question we need to answer. It could take 10 or 20 years and won’t be easy, but I believe we will get there.</em></p>
<p><em>When you have all the good conditions, chemistry and physics could explain how life forms. In the lab it’s not possible to test the existence if life exists out there, like in the ice layer of Europa, one of Jupiter’s four moons, the only way to do it is to observe. </em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.newsweek.com/eve-online-video-games-michael-mayor-gamers-gamer-extraterrestrial-life-space-584746" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.newsweek.com/eve-online-video-games-michael-mayor-gamers-gamer-extraterrestrial-life-space-584746</a>)</p>
<p>And it seems as if all their hard work are paying off with <a href="http://www.projectstardate.org/">the discovery of an exoplanet</a> (a planet orbiting another star outside our own solar system) with evidence of an atmosphere raises the hope of experts that it may possibly support human life.</p>
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<p> <em>For the first time, scientists have detected an atmosphere around a planet beyond our solar system that's just a little bit larger than Earth.</em></p>
<p><em>The exoplanet GJ 1132b, which orbits the dwarf star GJ 1132, is located about 39 light-years away from Earth. It has a radius about 1.4 times that of Earth and is 1.6 times Earth's mass, according to the new study. When the planet was first discovered, researchers called it a potential Venus twin because it's a rocky world with a very high surface temperature — and now, they've found that the planet and Venus might have a thick atmosphere in common, too (although it would have a different composition).</em></p>
<p><em>While observers have pinpointed atmospheres around much larger, Jupiter-like gas giants orbiting other stars — and a larger super-Earth, about eight times Earth's mass — this is the first evidence of an atmosphere around an exoplanet that's near Earth's size, the study's researchers said. Researchers can use planets' atmospheres to try and determine if these worlds are suitable for life as we know it on Earth, or even to identify potential traces of life recorded there.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.space.com/36368-atmosphere-found-on-nearly-earth-size-planet.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.space.com/36368-atmosphere-found-on-nearly-earth-size-planet.html</a>)</p>
<p>There is still much that we need to know about life outside our planet. Despite our best efforts over the past few decades, there are still a lot of mysteries clouding the vast space and we are unsure whether we will be able to uncover all the answers in our lifetime.</p>
<p>Many are desperate to find out whether the human race can survive in another planet once Earth can no longer support existing life forms. However, it is still us to blame for the planet’s gradual destruction because of our abuse and misuse of Earth’s resources for our comfort and convenience. Nevertheless, it would be great if man can overcome the challenges of astronomical studies and make it possible for us to finally leave Earth for good, if worst comes to worst.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/the-fascinating-world-outside-our-planet/">The Fascinating World Outside Our Planet</a> Read more on: The New Influencers</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-60661273618931458352017-08-10T17:43:00.001-07:002017-08-10T17:43:10.930-07:00Developing Eco-friendly Technologies<p>We are all used to having technology being the focal point of our lives by now but tech innovators are gradually changing the landscape. Even young kids are adept at using the computer and most smart gadgets. Sadly, though, the environment suffers as we live a life of comfort and convenience. Pollution is a major issue <a href="http://iucn-ccsg.org/">as well as climate change and global warming</a>. And we are not just talking about one type of pollution but on every form possible. And with an exploding population, our carbon footprint further increases as our demand for technology and resources continue to grow.</p>
<p>However, innovation is still possible without endangering the environm<a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Eco-friendly-Technologies_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-192" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Eco-friendly-Technologies_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="320" /></a>ent in the process with the help of a clean and safe green technology. We can continue to embrace the many wonders of technology and at the same time protect Mother Nature. <a href="http://www.hydrosense.org/">Green tech is energy-efficient</a> and generates less harmful wastes than when using regular technology. Although it is not yet available to the masses, there have been significant developments in this field that addresses waste management, water purification, and alternative sources of renewable energy.</p>
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<p><em>A nasal filter that can ease breathing problems, a three-wheeler running on hydrogen, and cement that has a lower polluting effect, all have a common target: protect our precarious environment from further degradation. Scientists at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)</em> <em>Delhi</em> <em>are experimenting with new technologies, ecosensitive devices and mapping pollutants to make our environment and ecological habitats sustainable. The experiments, besides weaving a multi-disciplinary apparatus, have also boo sted the industry-academic collaborations.</em></p>
<p>“We have seen a drastic change in the environment in the last few years and, if not checked, this can be detrimental. While policy formulation will be done at the government level, there is an urgent need for academic institutions to scientifically analyse the data emanating from the atmosphere and provide the right unbiased inputs to the government,” IIT-Delhi director V Ramgopal Rao says.</p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/how-iit-delhi-is-coming-up-with-eco-friendly-technologies-to-boost-a-sustainable-environment/articleshow/58980160.cms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/how-iit-delhi-is-coming-up-with-eco-friendly-technologies-to-boost-a-sustainable-environment/articleshow/58980160.cms</a>)</p>
<p>Green tech is still a new technology but you can see it being used in both small and large-scale industries. The tech industry is undoubtedly the biggest industry today with all the technologies running our lives and society in general. Unfortunately, we can all feel the strain of climate change and our fast depleting natural resources that encouraged concerned individuals to <a href="https://brandinfiltration.blogspot.com/2017/06/going-green-is-way-to-go.html">harness green technology for the betterment of everyone.</a></p>
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<p><em>Going green does not necessarily have to cost you a fortune. It can start with a simple gesture like turning off the lights and air-conditioner when they are not in use. According to Centre for Environment, Technology and Development</em> <em>Malaysia</em> <em>(Cetdem) executive director Anthony Tan Kee Huat, not all green initiatives or technologies are costly. “One of the most powerful tools are our fingers. With our fingers, we have the power to switch off the lights or any electrical appliances not being used. “It does not cost anything. In fact, you gain more by saving and cutting your electricity bills,” Tan told FMT after attending the European Climate Diplomacy Week forum at</em> <em>Taylor</em><em>’s University yesterday.</em></p>
<p><em>Tan said the current thinking is that people are not motivated or educated enough to go green. “Their knowledge about going green is limited,” he said, adding that people mostly thought of hybrid and electric cars when it comes to being environment-friendly. “They are unaware of the fact that there are plenty of ways to go green without having to spend so much money.”</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/06/20/simple-and-inexpensive-ways-to-go-green/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/06/20/simple-and-inexpensive-ways-to-go-green/</a>)</p>
<p>Others often think of alternative energy as the ones used in electric or hybrid cars. Well, they aren’t entirely mistaken but there is still a long list of ways of going green without putting a dent on your finances or going the extra mile. No need to totally revamp your home and your way of life because of your desire to do your part in saving the world. Let us all be friends with the environment because it has given so much to us over the years. It’s the least we can do for all the irreversible damage we have done.</p>
<p>It would also help if the government takes an active part in promoting green technology. They can start by passing legislations that address green technology and forcing the public to embrace it in their lives. We need to take this initiative seriously because we are running out of time. The planet is in a terrible shape right now and we should all do our part in protecting what’s left of it before it leads us to our ultimate doom.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-78686894957031960002017-08-03T17:49:00.001-07:002017-08-03T17:49:17.014-07:00The Need To Fund Scientific Research<p>Money makes the world go round that is without a doubt. Some even worship it because of the many things you can do with ease. You can buy beautiful clothes, jewelry, homes, cars, and all the luxuries in the world and no longer have to worry about what the future holds. However, having too much money isn’t the answer to all your problems because greed can do you a lot of harm. Money can make a world of difference where everyone can benefit when used right. For your information, about 1/3 to ½ of the economic prosperity we are now reaping is the product of the numerous developments since the end of the Second World War. Everything we take for granted today all started as an idea that became a reality with the help of scientific research.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Scientific-Research_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-195" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Scientific-Research_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="330" height="220" /></a>Scientific developments fuel prosperity. Most progressive countries have spent a great deal of effort and money in <a href="http://ice-corpora.net/ice/">discovering and developing many scientific innovations from scratch</a> that not only propelled the economy upwards but also uplifted the lives of many. We all know scientific researches take time and require a lot of money. The government funds many of these researches in the name of science to also get ahead of other nations. Some of these researches can drag on and take years before something fruitful comes out of it but others deliver the results we are looking for in a short span of time. Many of these researches won’t even happen if the government did not believe in the vision of scientists in realizing the ideas circling in their heads.</p>
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<p><em>For decades,</em> <em>Chicago</em> <em>has had a backyard view of science at its most sublime. At Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, physicists hone our understanding of the universe by trailblazing the frontier of the subatomic. At</em> <em>Argonne</em> <em>National Laboratory, scientists probe ways to make lighter, cheaper batteries for electric cars and smartphones, and tackle global water scarcity with membranes fine enough to filter out viruses and nanoscale pollutants.</em></p>
<p><em>That's practical research that recognizes how finite the planet's resources are. Advancing battery technology helps ensure a reliable power source for tomorrow's driverless cars and taxi drones. How bad are the world's water troubles? Water scarcity affects at least 700 million people in 43 countries, according to the United Nations. By 2025, the number of people living in areas without enough water will rise to 1.8 billion, the U.N. projects.</em></p>
<p><em>It's disturbing to see where that research fits into President Donald Trump's federal spending priorities. Under Trump's proposed budget for fiscal year 2018, the Department of Energy's Office of Science, which oversees Fermi,</em> <em>Argonne</em> <em>and eight other national laboratories, would take a $900 million budget cut.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/the-importance-of-funding-science-research/article_bf807855-f53f-5738-8adb-5444a19131f4.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/the-importance-of-funding-science-research/article_bf807855-f53f-5738-8adb-5444a19131f4.html</a>)</p>
<p>No matter how much <a href="http://www.heal2016.org/">scientific research has contributed to the betterment of society</a>, not everyone is a fan of it. We all heard about President Donald Trump’s budget cuts on various sectors like the arts and education. Science isn’t exempted either. These are just some of the things he doesn’t personally believe in like how we consider climate change as merely a hoax.</p>
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<p><em>As Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt defended massive proposed budget cuts to a House subcommittee Thursday, experts from the nation’s top science organization voiced their support for one of the programs slated for elimination.</em></p>
<p><em>A report released Thursday by the National Academy of Sciences — and prepared at the request of the EPA — argues that the agency’s Science to Achieve Results, or STAR, program, which provides millions of dollars in funding for scientific research each year, has contributed to important benefits for the environment and the public health. And it recommends that the agency continue to use it.</em></p>
<p><em>“This report shows that through STAR, EPA has created a vehicle that fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing, which have produced research that has supported interventions that may reduce the cost of regulations, protect public health, and save lives,” the document states.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/06/16/this-epa-research-program-just-got-a-rave-scientific-review-trump-wants-to-eliminate-it/?utm_term=.22742e61cc9f" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/06/16/this-epa-research-program-just-got-a-rave-scientific-review-trump-wants-to-eliminate-it/?utm_term=.22742e61cc9f</a>)</p>
<p>Trump’s proposed 2018 budget will hurt various industries a lot and it is a major cause of concern for both environmentalists and scientists. Federal funding that supported scientific researches has initiated innovations on health and science that are desperately needed by the public. They wouldn’t all be possible without the government’s help. In reality, many of these programs that would be badly hit by the budget cut have produced lifesaving and practical results. Losing them would mean a certain harm for all Americans who would rather see their taxes go to much-needed scientific developments than border walls even if they are solar-powered.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-66382550277457710022017-07-25T17:43:00.001-07:002017-07-25T17:43:27.477-07:00Refugees Need An Education Too<p>Almost all the youth in progressive countries <a href="http://www.redeemingamericaspromise.org/">have access to free education</a>. Even young children from third-world nations still have access to quality education although not always for free. However, everything changes once you are a refugee. Aside from not having a home of your own after being displaced because of wars, famine, or other natural or man-made disasters, refugees have an uncertain future where they don’t even know where to get food to eat, more so in having a shot at getting an education.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Young-Refugees_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-198" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Young-Refugees_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="330" height="220" /></a>The life of a refugee isn’t easy. They have to make do with whatever is given to them out of other people’s generosity. Not all the time the government can provide everything they need to survive. It’s why going to school seems impossible when they barely have access to life’s basic necessities. Young refugees don’t normally go to school like typical kids. The places where they find asylum does not always cater to all their needs especially those of younger children who not only want to read and write but learn more about the big wide world.</p>
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<p><em>Abbas and the other young refugees have been accepted in 93 schools across mainland</em> <em>Greece</em> <em>thanks to a transport scheme funded by EU Humanitarian Aid and implemented by the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM). The project started in October and now covers 32 camps.</em></p>
<p><em>“Before the launch of the programme, kids did not participate in any kind of formal education,” says IOM project coordinator, Iannis Baveas. “Before that, it was only non-formal education inside the camps. It’s very important because every kid has the right to go to school, and education is not a privilege, it’s a basic human right.”</em></p>
<p><em>The kids are taken by bus to selected schools located between two and 18 kilometers away. It takes Abbas about a quarter of an hour to reach Avlona elementary school, which has taken in 20 refugees from Malakasa camp in addition to its 235 pupils.</em></p>
<p><em>“Many of those children have never been to school in their home countries, which means they didn’t even know the basics about how to behave inside a classroom,” explains teacher Giannis Stefanidis.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/20/refugees-integration-through-education" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/20/refugees-integration-through-education</a>)</p>
<p>Many refugee families struggle in making their kids understand the value of education because they didn’t even go to school in their home country and given the dire situation they are in. Moreover, there is no assurance as to how long they can stay in that particular place. They all have to persevere to change their fate and not allow their misfortune dictate the direction their lives are taking. With education, they can turn their life around and save the future generation from living a miserable life that they have lived so far.</p>
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<p><em>Now 19 years old and resettled in the </em><em>U.K.</em><em>, she is not only working hard on her own education but championing the cause of refugee education around the world.</em></p>
<p><em>Almellehan was appointed as youngest ever UNICEF goodwill ambassadoron June 19. She is also the first UNICEF ambassador with official refugee status.</em></p>
<p><em>“Goodwill ambassadors must exemplify good citizenship and be passionate, courageous, inspiring, caring, principled, credible and capable of acting as influential advocates for children,” said</em> <em>Georgina</em> <em>Thompson of UNICEF. “They must demonstrate leadership in their professions and show enthusiasm to use their professional prestige and networks to promote children’s rights. […] Muzoon fills this criteria perfectly.”</em></p>
<p><em>As a goodwill ambassador, Almellehan will advocate at events like the upcoming G20 summit for children affected by conflict or disasters to have safe places to learn, aiming to help influence policy and increase investments into this field.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2017/06/19/a-teenage-syrian-refugee-on-a-mission-to-educate-her-generation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2017/06/19/a-teenage-syrian-refugee-on-a-mission-to-educate-her-generation</a>)</p>
<p>The government should have education at the top of their list because educated individuals become productive citizens later in life. They can contribute to the betterment of society and help bring about the changes desperately needed by the country regardless if they are refugees. It’s the <a href="http://keatingeconomics.weebly.com/keating-economics/a-brighter-future-through-education-funding">reason why government funding is crucial to help schools cater to the needs of the youth</a> who want to learn the ways of the world even if they have to spend most of their young life in the four corners of the classroom absorbing everything they need to know to prepare them for adult life.</p>
<p>The article <a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/refugees-need-an-education-too/">Refugees Need An Education Too</a> was originally published on The New Influencers</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-73089958484674867442017-07-04T17:37:00.001-07:002017-07-04T17:37:29.413-07:00How Social Media Reshapes The World<p>The <a href="http://www.europeanguardian.com/">world is getting smaller and smaller</a> virtually but that does not mean we’d all be able to cover the distance the separates us all. The world has changed a lot but most of these changes were brought about by technological advancements. The popularity of the Internet became even more unstoppable with the emergence of smart gadgets. You no longer need to use a laptop or a computer to be able to access the web like you used to. The world suddenly became accessible through your fingertips and it helped a lot that Internet access was made more available to the public too or more affordable for home use.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Social-Media_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-176" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Social-Media_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="248" /></a>Nowadays, social media has become a household name mostly because almost everyone uses it every day, <a href="http://www.campaignforyouthjusticeblog.org/">especially the teens and young adults</a> who are most active online. Can you imagine life without Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and many others? These social channels wiped out the word boredom from the dictionary and everyone rejoiced. It is a common sight to see people hooked on their smart gadgets all throughout the day. Social media is the perfect 24/7 plaything for both the young and adults alike that you don’t mind getting addicted to.</p>
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<p><em>I was just as excited as everyone else when my college was finally on Facebook. I opened an account that day. But now, almost 15 years later, it’s too much. A decade or more into this grand social experiment, it’s obvious social media is changing us, and not for the better.</em></p>
<p><em>It zaps my productivity and places me into a narrow bubble of people whose actions and feelings have little impact on my daily life. Multiply this by the billions of social media users online, and we have a fundamental restructuring of how people form and grow relationships, with huge ramifications for American political life.</em></p>
<p><em>The average person spends nearly two hours a day on social media. That’s five years and four months over a lifetime, and beats the amount of time spent eating and drinking, socializing, and grooming.</em></p>
<p><em>And although the internet has democratized information sharing by opening up access, it has also cheapened opinions. It’s taken Americans’ focus from their homes and local communities to national and international issues, which influences their lives much less.</em></p>
<p><em>This shift will continue to impact how we govern, how we vote and how we engage civically.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/kaitlyn-buss/2017/05/18/media-democracy/101815302/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/kaitlyn-buss/2017/05/18/media-democracy/101815302/</a>)</p>
<p>Along with the popularity of social network sites are computer jargons used by just about everyone who is using social media on a regular basis. Unfortunately, too much social media has also affected relationships. SNS distanced you from the people around you but bridged the distance from loved ones living abroad. Fake news became a thing as well and has duped many people into believing stories that aren’t entirely true.</p>
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<p><em>If keeping up with the latest social media trends feels like it’s harder than keeping up with the Kardashians, you’re not alone.</em></p>
<p><em>The very nature of social media is that it’s fast. Social networks are where people go for quick snippets of everything going on with the people, brands and places about which they care. They’re also where people go when they want an immediate response about something, such as a customer service issue with a business. Furthermore, the social networks themselves have fostered a fast-paced environment, changing how things look and feel, adding new features and updating algorithms at a rapid-fire pace.</em></p>
<p><em>5 Trends for Social Media Marketers in 2017</em></p>
<p><em>To start, let’s dive into the latest trends shaping how marketers need to approach social media. Only a few months into 2017, and it’s already clear that this will be a big year in the social-sphere, as marketers need to ramp up on different approaches and technologies in order to inject new life into their social media presence to really hit the mark. Here are the top five trends we’ve seen this year to date:</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://customerthink.com/keeping-up-with-the-latest-social-media-trends/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://customerthink.com/keeping-up-with-the-latest-social-media-trends/</a>)</p>
<p>Like the technology itself that powers social media itself that is dynamic, social media trends are just as flexible too. Some trends stay for good while others are only as fleeting as the thankful emoticon on Facebook quite recently. While there has been news about it only lasting for a week in celebration of Mother’s day, many were still aghast after not seeing it in their newsfeed anymore.</p>
<p>Unless you’re a pioneer in the field yourself and work alongside brilliant minds like Gates and Zuckerberg, it is hard to tell what the future of social media will be like. We live in the moment and we relish the gift that social media offers in our daily pursuits but we also don’t want to lose our sense of humanity and compromise personal relationships because of our over fixation with our virtual life.</p>
<p>The blog article <a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/how-social-media-reshapes-the-world/">How Social Media Reshapes The World</a> is available on The New Influencers</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-65372655694619412652017-06-29T17:33:00.001-07:002017-06-29T17:33:30.802-07:00Advertising Through The Web<p>The public knows about various goods and services because of advertising. Businesses actually spend a great deal of money to make sure their brand is seen by people everywhere, from traditional billboards, newspaper and magazine spots, TV commercials, and these days, the web is the new and best platform to get your business noticed by everyone.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Online-Advertising-2_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-135" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Online-Advertising-2_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="262" /></a>E-advertising, online advertising, online marketing, web advertising, Internet advertising or plainly called e-word of mouth, advertising on the web is the best thing any business can do to grow their business and take advantage of the various tech innovations to their advantage. <a href="http://legiomedia.com/">There are different tools</a> one can use without spending a fortune. Social media is one of the easiest and cheapest platform and <a href="http://www.whitevector.com/">most businesses are going crazy in promoting their brand</a> here and there.</p>
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<p> <em>Large and small companies may leverage an investment in social media marketing differently, according to HubSpot. In fact, these average differences in the way companies of different sizes portion their budgets help to illustrate how SMBs have used this kind of online advertising and marketing to help level the playing field between themselves and their larger competitors.<br />
For example, HubSpot reported upon these differences between the way that smaller businesses and large enterprises have allocated their budgets:</em></p>
<p><em>Small companies were likely to spend 2x as much of their overall marketing budget for online advertising on social sites.</em></p>
<p><em>Enterprises were likely to spend far more money on such outbound advertising tactics as mail, phone marketing, and trade shows.</em></p>
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<p><em>The figures from HubSpot do demonstrate that SMBs find online advertising an economical way to run an ad campaign, expand their reach, and even interact with prospects and customers. At the same time, they can’t expect to operate exactly the same way that big companies do.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.business2community.com/small-business/social-media-advertising-smbs-vs-enterprises-01817402#kUwLIDlCKk3bddS4.97" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.business2community.com/small-business/social-media-advertising-smbs-vs-enterprises-01817402#kUwLIDlCKk3bddS4.97</a>)</p>
<p>Everyone is on the web nowadays. People spend a great deal of their time online, whether for work or just plain browsing. It is why businesses are also taking advantage of online advertising because traditional advertising just became far too expensive but does not deliver the results most businesses are after.</p>
<p>Nowadays, even online advertising is taking a major hit as businesses are no longer happy seeing their ads in dubious sites, fake news and even pirated shows. With traditional advertising, they know just where their ads go but not with online advertising.</p>
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<p> <em>In the tangled ecosystem that is online advertising, such nefarious websites collectively reap billions of dollars annually bilking advertisers. Many large companies wouldn’t want their ads financing distributors of misleading news, deceptive or counterfeit products, pirated movies and TV shows, or extremist groups. But that’s exactly what happens every day.</em></p>
<p><em>Media companies and their advertisers are shortchanged $8 billion a year because of scams, or more than the estimated combined revenue of Lionsgate,</em> <em>Paramount</em> <em>Pictures and MGM Studios.</em></p>
<p><em>Advertisers think they're getting the desired views and clicks. But companies taking closer looks are finding unwelcome results. Websites where ads appear are visited by robots — computers hacked to impersonate real browsing behaviors. Others traffic in content people crave but upstanding businesses wouldn’t want to support, such as bootlegged movies or terrorist propaganda.</em></p>
<p><em>“A lot of advertisers don’t look that close because there’s so many websites involved,” said Erik Mekkelson, who bought the ads for the tech firm. “There’s hundreds, thousands of websites. And these are sneaking through.”</em></p>
<p><em>The set-up is siphoning potential revenue from legitimate media companies to shady ones. And it’s enabling hucksters to profit in fake newswriting and piracy thanks to ad views.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-fake-news-piracy-20170410-story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-fake-news-piracy-20170410-story.html</a>)</p>
<p>The web remains to be a major force in the world today. And it is not always a walk in the park when you do business online. The web is full of scams and scandals that would put even the most liberal person to shame, not to mention the part of the dark web where many cyber criminals like pedophiles abound.</p>
<p>But still, e-advertising remains to be the most practical thing to invest in these days for businesses because people frequent the web almost daily whether through their computers or their mobile gadgets. And for many, social media marketing, <a href="http://legiomedia.com/">particularly with video</a> has been a fast favorite because everyone is on most social networks that you can be sure your ads are seen by virtually everyone on the web. And most of the time, when people see something they like, they tell others too and it’s like a chain reaction after that and it’s what businesses keep rolling despite the competition.</p>
<p>The following blog article <a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/advertising-through-the-web/">Advertising Through The Web</a> is courtesy of TNI</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-55980769124988311372017-06-24T17:50:00.001-07:002017-06-24T17:50:24.032-07:00The Effect Of Social Media On Human Behavior<p>The human species is so diverse despite our similar appearance. Unlike other species in this planet with sub-species that look so different from one another, humans almost look alike except for a variety in skin color and some features that determine our regional ancestry. Meanwhile, our cultural diversity also explains the difference on human behavior.</p>
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<p>However, human behavior changes the more we dabble with technology especially with social media. Aside from the fact that most people in the world today use the Internet in their daily lives, social networks are also a popular hub to connect and communicate with the world at large. After all, we are a product of the environment. Relationships, shopping choices, <a href="http://www.dotcomma.org/">good humor</a>, and even study habits are now affected by social media. These social networks initially started to support existing social relations we already have but as the years go by, other social media platforms were developed that encouraged people to meet and befriend complete strangers aside from the ones where they already have existing offline relationships with.</p>
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<p><em>People adopt unique personas for different social networking sites such as Facebook or LinkedIn, a team of researchers, including an Indian-origin researcher, have found.</em></p>
<p>"Users tend to portray themselves differently in these different worlds," said Dongwon Lee, associate professor at <em>Pennsylvania</em> <em>State</em> <em>University</em> <em>in the</em> <em>US</em><em>.<br /></em></p>
<p><em>Researchers theorised that these different personas stem from a desire to fit within the distinctive culture or etiquette of each site.</em></p>
<p>For instance, a photo of someone's colorful drink may be popular on Instagram, but the same image post to LinkedIn would be frowned upon.</p>
<p>"The users tend to portray themselves differently in these different worlds," Mr Lee explained.</p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/on-facebook-or-linkedin-youre-likely-to-adopt-unique-online-persona-for-each-social-networking-site-1682143" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/on-facebook-or-linkedin-youre-likely-to-adopt-unique-online-persona-for-each-social-networking-site-1682143</a>)</p>
<p>Human behavior is so flexible it enables people to adapt to different circumstances with ease but at times this trait does more harm than good. When people change who they are to fit in to what society dictates they should be, that’s when things start to become a cause of concern.</p>
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<p><em>The challenge is that most of the work on social interaction has been conducted using “real world,” face-to-face social networks, in contrast to the types of online relationships that are increasingly common. So, while we know that old-fashioned social interaction is healthy, what about social interaction that is completely mediated through an electronic screen? When you wake up in the morning and tap on that little blue icon, what impact does it have on you?</em></p>
<p><em>Prior research has shown that the use of social media may detract from face-to-face relationships, reduce investment in meaningful activities, increase sedentary behavior by encouraging more screen time, lead to internet addiction, and erode self-esteem through unfavorable social comparison. Self-comparison can be a strong influence on human behavior, and because people tend to display the most positive aspects of their lives on social media, it is possible for an individual to believe that their own life compares negatively to what they see presented by others. But some skeptics have wondered if perhaps people with lower well-being are more likely to use social media, rather than social media causing lower well-being. Moreover, other studies have found that social media use has a positive impact on well-being through increased social support and reinforcement of real world relationships.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="https://hbr.org/2017/04/a-new-more-rigorous-study-confirms-the-more-you-use-facebook-the-worse-you-feel" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://hbr.org/2017/04/a-new-more-rigorous-study-confirms-the-more-you-use-facebook-the-worse-you-feel</a>)</p>
<p>A lot has changed since technology took over the world. Back then, not everyone had access to these sophisticated gadgets because they are far too expensive and only the rich can afford it. But with the mass production of these things, even the masses can now afford to buy one without spending a fortune. And it’s not that impossible anymore to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hard-Drive-Recovery-Associates-1696632910656851/">get these gadgets fixed once they get broken</a>.</p>
<p>Human behavior also changed along with the rise of the Internet and social media. People are always on their smartphones or gadgets checking on their social media accounts that they often mistake virtual reality for real life. Moreover, people usually only show the good side of their lives to the public but in reality, life is not a bed of roses. There are difficulties and challenges that come our way but we often bottle it up, to give others the perception that our life is perfect. In that way, social media affects human behavior negatively. The key here is to use it in moderation knowing how many people often lose themselves when using it. Even too much of a good thing can still be bad for you.</p>
<p>The blog article <a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/the-effect-of-social-media-on-human-behavior/">The Effect Of Social Media On Human Behavior</a> See more on: https://www.newinfluencers.com</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10647915450239691861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647487411341973888.post-84234299890362826122017-06-19T17:38:00.001-07:002017-06-19T17:38:14.495-07:00Social Media Redefining E-Commerce<p>Humans are social animals. Although we long for our peace and solitude at times, we mostly thrive in the company of others. From our childhood to adult life, we have various relationships with the people around us. And our modern world capitalized on this <a href="http://www.ldsapology.org/">relationship-based society</a> in making social media what it is today. There are all sorts of social media everywhere but still, people can’t get enough of it. Social media users grew exponentially and it is now even used in growing and promoting businesses as well.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Social-Media-and-E-Commerce_edited1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-120" src="https://www.newinfluencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Social-Media-and-E-Commerce_edited1.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="240" /></a>Along with the advent of the Internet are E-Commerce businesses. This platform enabled most conventional businesses to sell online and even opened up a whole new plethora of internet-based businesses only. And then along came social media to take things to a higher level. The ads you see on your screen are there for a reason and many people are making money out of it. Even E-Commerce sites are using social media to grow their profit and tap a wider audience.</p>
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<p><em>Facebook, Social Media and E-Commerce boom and their connection.</em></p>
<p><em>When the internet was born, it was helping the armies, however, it began as a competitive advantage for every business that embraced it. Nowadays, very quickly, the Web becomes a business necessity. It is simply not possible to remain competitive without having an online presence.</em></p>
<p><em>Over the last few years, the number of adults using social media has skyrocketed worldwide. Facebook recently reported that it had more than 1.2 billion monthly active users on the site in 2013, according to Reuters. More than 70 million people use Pinterest, while Twitter had more than 200 million active users in 2013. In 2016, according to Malaysian Digital Association, Malaysian spends the average of 18 hours on internet per week and Facebook is on top of the list for social sites accessed by Malaysians. Although many people use these and other social media platforms just to stay in touch with their friends and family, they have a profound impact on many aspects of business and e-commerce.</em></p>
<p><em>The companies that embraced the existence of social media are now generating roughly $2.4 million every minute through e-commerce. A large chunk of this revenue comes directly from social media, with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter helping to generate more than $40,000 every 60 seconds.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.valuewalk.com/2017/03/facebook-social-media-e-commerce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.valuewalk.com/2017/03/facebook-social-media-e-commerce/</a>)</p>
<p>Whenever you log into your social media accounts, you see various sponsored posts or postings about businesses here and there. They are subconsciously promoting their business to us through the engaging posts and photos they post daily and we end up wanting more.</p>
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<p><em>E-commerce is everywhere now.</em></p>
<p><em>But as brands move beyond their apps and court customers on social media and the mobile web, there’s still plenty more for them to do to get ahead, according to a new study by L2.</em></p>
<p><em>The market research firm said contextual commerce — practice of giving shoppers the option to buy where they want — offers expanding opportunities to retailers as consumers pass by a multitude of apps in favor of the mobile web and social media.</em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://wwd.com/business-news/technology/e-commerce-apps-social-media-facebook-instagram-snapchat-10731813/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://wwd.com/business-news/technology/e-commerce-apps-social-media-facebook-instagram-snapchat-10731813/</a>)</p>
<p>All businesses must establish an online presence if they want to keep up with all the changes happening in the world today. E-Commerce and social media now go hand in hand if you want to beat the competition and make your brand stand out, so the people think of it first when they need a product or service in line with your industry.</p>
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<p><em>Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are the most popular social networks, and each has a unique audience. It’s important to first get to know these differences so that you can take a specific approach with each one. Here are a few things to know as you plan your marketing efforts.</em></p>
<p><strong><em>Facebook</em></strong></p>
<p><em>Facebook is less open than other social media platforms, but its continuing popularity makes it impossible to ignore. The platform is very community based, making it ideal for local B2C businesses. However, when used correctly, it can also be a valuable resource for online retailers that operate without regional restrictions. Shares are crucial to success on Facebook, since they’re the only organic way to reach people who haven’t liked your page. Include photographs with every post and overlay them with text describing your current special. </em></p>
<p><strong><em>Instagram</em></strong></p>
<p><em>As popular as Facebook has become, its demographic skews slightly older, making it less-than-ideal for businesses interested in reaching those in their teens and 20s. Instagram’s demographics falls squarely into that age bracket, with 55 percent of all 18- to 29-year-old Americans who are online using the site.</em></p>
<p><strong><em>Twitter</em></strong></p>
<p><em>Twitter’s 140-character limit makes it a challenge for marketers, but when used correctly, it can be a powerful tool. Through the use of hashtags, you can reach customers who might be looking for items like yours. However, images that encourage re-tweets can be even more effective in reaching potential customers. Twitter has also become a venue for customer service requests, so it’s important to maintain an active presence and set up notifications to ensure you know as soon as your brand is mentioned. </em></p>
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<p>(Via: <a href="http://www.cio.com/article/3132468/social-networking/how-to-choose-the-right-social-media-for-your-ecommerce-business.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.cio.com/article/3132468/social-networking/how-to-choose-the-right-social-media-for-your-ecommerce-business.html</a>)</p>
<p>We can’t stop progress from happening and that direction is taking us to <a href="http://significancelabs.org/about.html">more technological advancements in the years to come</a>. Our lives will forever be intertwined with technology. For you to thrive in this new world, you have to embrace it and master it as soon as you can. As they say, ignorance is never an excuse.</p>
<p>The same thing is true in the world of e-commerce. Whatever your opinion of social media is irrelevant and you have to put it aside in order to grow your business. Join in on the bandwagon and make money using this platform that allows you the best and widest exposure at the most reasonable price. There is a social media platform for each demographic and you can make the most of it to promote your business and grow your brand while at the same time building a long list of growing followers and social media influencers who can help establish your empire. E-commerce is not just a term anymore for online shopping. You now influence people to patronize your brand because of your strong social media presence.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newinfluencers.com/social-media-redefining-e-commerce/">Social Media Redefining E-Commerce</a> See more on: NewInfluencers.com</p>
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