Feel Good By Doing Good As A Virtual Volunteer: Volunteering doesn’t only do good, it feels good. Altruistic behavior makes people feel better about themselves. With the current coronavirus pandemic keeping most of the population in lockdown, people are considering opportunities to help others from home. Virtual volunteering is also convenient for individuals with mobility or…
Another world wide event has been postponed due to the devastating effects of the pandemic-causing coronavirus. Veteran IOC member Dick Pound has announced that the Tokyo Olympics will be postponed, probably to 2021. During the last week, in light of the social distancing edicts being implemented in countries globally, it had become increasingly obvious to…
On Saturday March 21st legendary DJ D-Nice hosted what is probably the worlds largest online party to date. The party was attended by celebrities like Michelle Obama, Oprah, Rihanna, Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz and even Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden. Going by the hashtag #ClubQuarantine, the party started in the late afternoon and continued well…
Many people have a ton of questions about the coronavirus and how to handle it. There is an abundance of information in the internet and you should always double check with your local health department or your doctors. Here is a summary of some of the most common questions people have: Q. What are the…
According to the NYS Health Department, self love may be the best and safest love – for now. Coronavirus and the pandemic have fundamentally changed how we live our lives and how we socialize. And that means sexual socialization as well. The guide encourages people to have sex by themselves or only with people/partners they…
Imagine your brain in a petri dish. Imagine your brain forming its own network and processing information outside of your body. Imagine a few of your brain cells called organoids or more commonly known as “minibrains reproducing and processing information that could potentially heal itself and prevent brain disease. Scientists are using organoids to study…
Accra, the coastal capital city of Ghana, is known for its sunny beaches, busy maritime ports, and the magnificent Academy of African Music and Arts. Similar to other major metropolitan areas on the Continent, Accra is home to a burgeoning technology scene, but none of the participants in this scene ever imagined that their city…
Social media has the potential to add joy to our lives but it can also be anxiety inducing. Luckily, there are ways to ensure that social media adds joy without having a detrimental effect on your mental health. Here are 8 ways to take care of yourself: 1. Limit your time.Keeping your daily usage of…
Smartphone penetration in Africa is estimated to be around 45%, generally lower compared to the rest of the world, but surprisingly high when considering how challenging it is to deploy adequate wireless communications infrastructure in many parts of the Continent. Nonetheless, nearly 75% of the African population has access to SIM-based services, which means that…
M Technology has undeniably made many aspects of modern life easier. Within the sector, a number of specialized industries have sprouted. Fintech (Finance + Technology) is one booming example. Fintech uses technology (everything from mobile apps to Artificial Intelligence) to transform financial and banking services while solving problems for users. One standout is the Cashmere…
In less than one month, Alexis Ohanian shook up Silicon Valley with two major announcements: His immediate departure from the executive board at Reddit and his exit from an incredibly successful venture capital investment firm. Ohanian is a celebrity not only within Silicon Valley but also beyond it because of his marriage to tennis superstar…
Over the last four years, the world’s most popular social network has seen its fair share of scandals and difficulties, but none has hit as hard as the ongoing “Stop the Hate for Profit” campaign mounted by companies such as Coca-Cola, The North Face, the Ford Motor Company, REI, Unilever, and about 420 others as…
Perhaps Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime newcomer when she burst into the political arena in 2018. But what if she was just the first of a wave of young, diverse, progressive politicians committed to pushing the establishment aside to make lasting, positive change? Jamaal Bowman’s success suggests that AOC was actually the initiator in…
Global borders are starting to reopen, as most of the world is beginning to ease pandemic restrictions. But for the European Union, there are being selective as to who they let in. On the block list? The United States. Starting on July 1st, the EU began opening its borders to nonessential travelers. But upon recommendation…
