Tag: news blog
-
Christine Blasey Ford: Kavanaugh sex attack changed my life
byA woman has testified that the man nominated for a vacant post on the US Supreme Court by Donald Trump carried out a sexual assault 36 years ago that “drastically” affected her life. Christine Blasey Ford told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Brett Kavanaugh’s attack on her had left her “afraid and ashamed”. Mr Kavanaugh […]
more -
U.S. Will See Blockchain Exodus if Congress Doesn’t Figure out Cryptocurrency Regulation
byMore than 50 stakeholders from the cryptocurrency and finance industries this week met with U.S. lawmakers in Washington to discuss the future of blockchain regulations in the country. The roundtable, which took place at Capitol Hill at the behest of Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), saw attendance from the representatives of industry heavyweights including Coinbase, Kraken, Nasdaq, […]
more -
Tencent Music, bound for U.S. IPO, profits from social savvy
byHONG KONG – Tencent Music, which owns China’s most popular music streaming apps, is often compared to Sweden’s Spotify Technology (SPOT.N) but it offers more in the way of socially interactive services that is helping it hit bigger notes in money making. The company, majority owned by Chinese tech powerhouse Tencent Holdings (0700.HK) and slated […]
more -
Trump ‘went off’ on French president during face-to-face meeting
byUS President Donald Trump was “ranting and venting on trade” to French President Emmanuel Macron during their bilateral meeting Monday evening, according to a senior diplomatic source. Trump lambasted the European Union for its trade policies, saying it was worse than China — a complaint that the US president made to his French counterpart in an […]
more -
10 things I wish I knew before my first corporate UX design job
byThey somehow forget to teach these. Almost two years ago I sat down in front of a computer screen, in an open office space, waiting. I was nervous, eager to start and terrified. This is what I wish I had known before sitting down in that chair. The first 5 could be applied to most jobs […]
more -
5 Ways to Create Positive Social Impact
bySocial impact is often thought of as having this grand idea that must eradicate a major issue in the world or else it’s useless. Having a major mission and vision is amazing, but it also often derails many people who really want to get started in either social entrepreneurship, social enterprise or even beginning their […]
more -
Today’s used smartphones are a really smart buy
byAs tempting as buying a brand new flagship smartphone might be, these days it’s an enormous investment; several of them cost over $1,000. That’s a serious amount of money to spend on a device. It’s always worth asking yourself if you really need the best of the best. There’s a great selection of perfectly enjoyable, mid-range smartphones […]
more -
Physical activity necessary to maintain heart-healthy lifestyle
bySedentary behaviors associated with major adverse cardiac events Exercise and physical activity are of vast global importance to prevent and control the increasing problem of heart disease and stroke, according to a review paper published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. This paper is part of an eight-part health promotion series where […]
more -
More churches are offering gluten-free bread for Holy Communion but the Vatican disapproves
byA handful of churches in South Carolina are offering parishioners the option to have gluten-free bread during the Holy Communion, but the Vatican says gluten is actually a necessary part of the sacred ritual. The new offering has since sparked a debate among those who suffer from gluten intolerance and certain bishops. St. Stephen’s Episcopal […]
more -
7 Beauty Secrets Main Line Area Salon and Spa Owners Swear By
byFrom eyelash extension maintenance to finding the right color foundation, these insider tips will help you refine your beauty routine. Lashes 101 Want to get the most out of your faux lashes? Tien Nguyen Balan, co-owner of Zazen in West Chester, has become one of the region’s leading experts. Clients travel for hours to get extensions at […]
more