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Blockchain May Help Challenge Tech Giants for Control of Our Data.
byWe’ve been giving tech giants free rein over our data for far too long. It is genius on their part. They’ve created services that are so ubiquitous that we now use them without even really thinking about the consequences and trade-offs. Companies like Facebook and Google have done such fine jobs creating online experiences that […]
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Cryptocurrency is a Dream for Expat Investor’s
byCryptocurrency trading is a dream come true for expats who finally have access to a way to make money without the worry of cross-border controls. One of the major benefits of cryptocurrency is the concept is global. Other financial opportunities are wrapped up in government and central bank regulations that can stifle entrepreneurship. As long […]
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US and its Allies Condemn Iran Over Missiles to Yemen
byUnited Nations (United States) (AFP) – The United States and three European allies condemned Iran on Tuesday after the United Nations found Tehran had violated the arms embargo on Yemen by failing to block supplies of missiles and drones to Huthi rebels. Britain, France, Germany and the United States urged Iran to “immediately cease all […]
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Apple’s Architectural Designs Improve Accessibility
byFor decades now, one of the defining characteristics of Apple has been the company’s unwavering and arguably unrivaled attention to detail. From small design flourishes in its software to forward-thinking details in the industrial design of its products, Apple’s obsession with even seemingly irrelevant details can be seen throughout the company’s product line. As a […]
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Modern Lifestyle Linked to Short-Sightedness in Children
byThe global obesity crisis is regularly in the headlines, but there is little awareness of another global health epidemic that is twice as prevalent as obesity and growing at a much faster rate. There are now up to two and a half billion people worldwide diagnosed with myopia, more commonly known as short-sightedness, with more […]
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Connection Can Impact Your Customer Experience
byEveryone wants to feel connected—it’s part of human nature. Whether it’s building relationships at home, in the community, or with friends, people like to feel bonded to each other. But perhaps it’s nowhere more important than at work. A connection culture in the workplace can impact customer experience and create a place where employees are […]
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The Future of Beauty
byIn 2018, skin care is a serious business. Long gone are the days when women blindly bought whatever product someone behind a counter told them to; in its place, a new era of intelligence, transparency, and information has arrived. While makeup has become more democratic — think Rihanna venturing into the industry with the hugely […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo is Still ‘The Best Player In The World’
byIran coach Carlos Queiroz is looking forward to facing “the best player in the world” this summer when his team take on Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal at the World Cup in Russia. The Asian country qualified for their fifth World Cup and were drawn with Portugal, the team Queiroz coached at the 2010 World Cup, […]
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6 Ways to Improve Work Travel
byWhen someone wakes up unsure of where they are, one would typically assume it’s the result of a few too many gin and tonics the night before. For professional speakers, it’s a common work industry hazard. During back-to-back trips, Nora Burns says this feeling wasn’t uncommon. After a quick inventory of her surroundings, she’d start […]
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STD’s Top Reason People Can’t Get On ‘The Bachelor’
byThe main reason why some potential contestants never get to compete on the “The Bachelor” or “The Bachelorette” has nothing to do with their looks. The “top reason applicants don’t make it onto the show” ― according to Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure, by Los Angeles Times staff writer Amy Kaufman […]
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