Women are God’s gift to mankind. It may sound a bit like a feminist rant but that is the truth as mankind will perish without women. Most women often put their own personal dreams aside once they have a family because of family obligations and the responsibility of raising children. Unfortunately, as if women’s sacrifices aren’t enough, the society, in general, considers women as second-class citizens who have to prove their worth first before they are even given the chance to try. A fine example is the right to vote. It took a long while before most women all over the world were recognized to be equals of men and were allowed to help shape the future of the nation by exercising their right to suffrage. But until now, there are still many instances where women don’t get the same treatment as men. Also, violence against women has never waned despite the many advances in technology. It just took off on different platforms like the web. For the most part, women existed for the pleasure of men and it is something that many feminists detest considering many women can even outsmart men in school or at work.
(Via: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/girish-menon/this-general-election-is-_b_16578292.html) There have been many allegations of women right’s violations even in first world countries like America and the UK. Even though leaders often talk about valuing women’s rights, it is not exactly what always happen in real life. From discrimination in the workplace, marital abuse, and limited opportunities, women struggle all the time and it seems that the whole world is just okay with it because deep down, a highly patriarchal society considers women as second-class citizens who don’t deserve to enjoy the same perks enjoyed by men.
(Via: http://www.vogue.com/article/trump-rollback-aca-birth-control-mandate-ivanka-feminism) With a known misogynistic leader, it seems that America is progressing backward for the entire world to see. Not only does he implement controversial policies that don’t seem to benefit the rest of the American population and may even harm the planet over time (think of the Paris Climate Agreement), his chauvinistic behavior will perhaps make it impossible for him to achieve his goal of making America great again. There is still a lot of work left to be done. It is why women advocates try to make as much noise as they can to highlight these violations against women even though the struggle is real every single day. The following blog post Why Society Treats Women As Second-Class Citizens was first seen on IPAction.org via https://ipaction.org/blog/why-society-treats-women-as-second-class-citizens/
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The world is continually changing. Nothing was and is ever constant. Everyone and everything keeps on evolving as the years go by. These changes are even more evident when it comes to information technology. Everything is high-tech now. And one thing is for sure, whatever technology we now have will definitely get better as the years pass by. The best place to learn about these tech advancements is attending IT conferences. You’d get the chance to see first-hand up and coming technologies and futuristic innovations that are not yet available to the public. Concepts and theories come to life during these conferences and you can have a new appreciation for technology once more. It’s really different seeing something for real than just hearing about it during discussions and academic arguments. Aside from that, you can also rub elbows with like-minded individuals who have a thirst for knowledge and want to know all about the latest advancements even before they are officially launched to the public.
You’ll be surprised at how much you can actually learn during these conferences and take your career to the next level. Taking a break from the usual daily grind can renew your interest and passion for your craft, so you come back to work with a renewed sense of purpose and have more creative juices flowing into your veins.
(Via: http://inpublicsafety.com/2017/03/benefits-presenting-attending-professional-conferences/) Take the opportunity to collaborate with fellow professionals and scholars and grow your network of professionals, an opportunity you don’t usually get if you are all holed up in the office. And reconnecting with them after the conference is made easier now with the help of social media. You can get selfies with these people and tag them on Facebook or Instagram, perhaps, for a sure-fire way to stay connected with them through the years or even strengthen existing relationships with professionals you already know of but seldom see in person. Many companies also bring with them actual samples of new products that attendees can check out up close. The web may be your oyster but it is easy to get lost with the vast amount of data it holds. Attending IT conferences in your field or a related career will help streamline what content to watch out for and how you can benefit from it instead of feeling lost as you explore the many corners of the web. Most of all, attending these events is a great way to improve yourself and learn all the newest technologies while having fun with others who share the same interests as you. The Pros Of Going To IT Conferences Find more on: IPacBlog via https://ipaction.org/blog/the-pros-of-going-to-it-conferences/
Smoking pot is frowned upon in most societies for years now. It is considered illegal, which is why many people smoke it away from the prying eyes of the public than risk being caught, reprimanded, and persecuted. Generally called as pot, it actually is marijuana leaves or cannabis that is often smoked by people. Cannabis oil and flowers can also be used and its smoke or vapor is inhaled and is consequently absorbed into the bloodstream. You can also put it under your tongue or apply it on your skin aside from smoking and still enjoy the same high results. Pot smokers smoke cannabis using bowls or bongs or in a cigarette form. Recent discoveries show that cannabis can help treat various medical conditions, which is why medical cannabis is gaining popularity in various US states and even countries abroad. However, it is not a perfect science and there are many contradictions to these findings that lead to confusion and conflicts. It’s the reason that up to now, legalizing marijuana use still raises the eyebrows of many and remains to be the subject of on-going debates.
(Via: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/11/vermont-marijuana-bill/316970001/) While smoking pot is now legal in many states in America, you still have to be an adult or 21 years old and above to be able to smoke it for leisure. You can even grow marijuana on your own (a maximum of six plants per adult) if you aren’t comfortable buying your weed fix in special stores. And while it is already legal, it does not mean you can smoke it anywhere you want because there would likely be legal sanctions, especially when done in public areas.
(Via: http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/06/california-may-become-first-sanctuary-state-for-pot-smokers/) Not only in California, other states like Colorado and Oregon are also coming up with bills to protect both weed growers and users, whether for medical or recreational use despite the threats of Trump and Session to sue or even deport citizens who get caught with marijuana in their possession.
Not only is the legalization of smoking recreational marijuana making waves in America but even to the nearby country of Canada as well as the possibility of using it in the field of medicine and science. However, you just can’t easily say yes to cannabis legalization because it still has to undergo a stringent process but it is pretty obvious that there is a growing demand for it as well. Today, legislators are doubling their efforts in getting it legalized and in approving licenses to ensure that the weed industry can also meet the demand for weed that will only get bigger and bigger as the years pass by. Smoking Pot For Leisure Is Now Legal is republished from IPAction.org Blog via https://ipaction.org/blog/smoking-pot-for-leisure-is-now-legal/ Education is crucial to one’s success. However, other opportunities have also opened up for people who are gutsy enough to take risks and take the less traveled road. Parents used to reprimand their kids who got hooked on video games saying that they can’t make a career out of it. Who would’ve thought you can make a fortune just from playing video games now? It was probably unheard of back then but it is a reality for some really talented and skilled video game player now. Professional video game players are such a hit now because of technological advancements that make the world go round today. And you are not just limited to becoming a DOTA player, for instance. You can also make money by developing new gaming technologies or sell it if you have the flair of a salesman. You have to be genuinely interested in the technology itself and know your way on the screen using a game console.
(Via: http://usatodayhss.com/2017/esports-video-games-college-scholarships-indiana-tech) And to ease the worries of most parents, there is indeed a future in video games. The world is different now and your children who are obsessed with these virtual playthings can make a living out of it too as players themselves and even get an education too at the same time.
(Via: http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/32823455/what-the-tech-video-games-scholarships) A typical video gamer can elevate their social status in life by taking a career in this $5-billion industry. Even in Youtube, vloggers earn money from people who watch their videos of them playing video games. Huh? Yes, it is a thing now. Others are even more ambitious such as the Korean “League of Legend” tournament which sold out 88,000 tickets from people wanting to see 10 video gamers play on the big screen. No more questions asked. If you don’t have a knack for playing itself, you can find an equally lucrative career as a video game developer. Not only are your platforms limited to typical video game gadgets themselves since you can also tap the smartphone market too. As long as you have the passion and skill in playing video games, you can be successful in this field even though it probably isn’t the dream of your parents for you. The point is you succeeded. The following blog post Making A Career Out Of Playing Video Games is available on IPAction.org Blog via https://ipaction.org/blog/making-a-career-out-of-playing-video-games/ Business is a risky endeavor. Sometimes you hit the jackpot, most of the time you don’t. And it is undoubtedly such a big market in America. Over 24 million people make money from retailing, so the competition is tough, to say the least. When you think of retailing, you often relate it to fashion and apparel when the truth is that almost all sorts of goods and services are provided by the retail industry. Examples of which are electronics, appliances, auto parts, food and even other aspects of skilled labor. An entrepreneur can build a retailing empire in the world today because it is one of the fastest growing sectors in the market. As long as you can offer the consumers something they need or possibly want, you can make it big. Unfortunately, competition is tough as already stated above. Some risks pay off while others can lead to bankruptcy. Many physical stores are actually closing today because people rarely shop in malls these days. They prefer doing it online like almost everyone else does.
(Via: https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/opinion/how-retail-stores-can-rival-amazon-doug-stephens) Amazon sold apparel, shoes, appliances, and many other knick-knacks for a while now. Amazon has indeed mastered the art of online retailing. However, you’d rarely hear people bragging about how much they enjoy shopping on Amazon. Sure, you find a lot of great finds but it can be laborious and somehow stressful trying to look for a great deal in the vast assortment of products sold on Amazon. However, online shopping took out the fun in retail therapy that people used to love.
Amazon got retailing figured down to a science. If you think selling your own stuff by yourself is quite a challenge, selling through Amazon gives you a better chance of being seen by consumers and eventually making a sale. The network of retailers is vast (with over two million retailers – both big and small brands) and you can surely find something that will interest the consumers. Getting your product sold is quite simple. Just list down your product on the site and consumers will likely find it there despite the long list of competition. Yet despite it all, businesses have been moving their products and making profits. Retailers can even opt for the Fulfillment by Amazon service where Amazon will do absolutely everything for retailers for a total hassle-free selling. The following post Doing Retail On Amazon Read more on: IPAB via https://ipaction.org/blog/doing-retail-on-amazon/ Most of us associate the arts to actual artworks and art pieces commonly seen in museums and parks. But what many are not aware of is that there are different forms of artistic expressions. The truth is that there is no limitation when it comes to the art. Artists are free to express their artistic talents and share them with the world. As the world becomes globally interconnected, we realize how diverse we all are in different aspects of life. An example of which is Art Aloud, an art to poetry collaboration. While many of you probably haven’t heard of such a collab, it has been happening for ten years already in some states in the U.S. and even in other countries throughout the world. Artistic poetry is a great way to revive the interest and passion in poetry in a very artsy way.
During this coming Lent, artistic poetry is also a great way to relive the life of Christ. The Church regularly conducts this artistic poetry practice to remind all of the sacrifices of Jesus on Calvary and on the cross and His gift of salvation to the world. Aside from artistic poetry, you can also see many works of arts displayed in churches the world over housed in churches that are centuries old.
The arts have a big impact on our daily lives even though many of us are oblivious to it most of the time. Nations have been formed greatly in part because of the influence of the culture and the arts and many great works of arts also serve as reminders of how people lived over the years. From cave paintings to sculptures, body art and body paintings and piercing, renowned artwork in museums, all these artistic expressions define society over a period of time and continue to do so until now. Nowadays, you can go to museums to witness for yourself artwork made by great masters who have long been gone or more modern celebration of the arts through poetry in motion. The Artistry Of Art Aloud See more on: https://ipaction.org/blog via https://ipaction.org/blog/the-artistry-of-art-aloud/ There is so much more to the arts than meets the eye. And for years, the arts have helped shaped the world in ways that you can’t imagine. Even until today, it has helped us understand the world that existed before us. We try our best to decipher what the images on ancient cave walls mean to give us a glimpse of the life led by our ancestors centuries ago. And these paintings might actually be the inspiration for visual artists to come up with their own various works of art today. We see and appreciate beauty with our eyes. Whether it be an elegant painting, a striking sculpture, a unique photo, a moving video, or a breathtaking architecture, the visual arts is a rich expression of human talent at its finest. Dance, in my opinion, qualifies as well. From a young age, we learn how to doodle even though we know so little about the spoken word itself. It only goes to show that this artistic talent is innate in us and a crucial aspect of human nature. After all, you don’t need to be brilliant to be able to appreciate the beauty of the visual arts.
(Via: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/venice-biennale-curator-christine-macel-interview-942749) The culture and the arts depict the issues of the times since the artists themselves are aware of current events that are the cause of concern for the people. Most of the time, artists often use politics as an inspiration for their artworks and art pieces. Even though many people do not take the visual arts seriously, they actually have a big impact on society and help trigger necessary changes that are needed now.
Unfortunately, visual artists rarely get the recognition or the monetary remuneration they deserve for their artwork unless they are big names themselves in the industry. Unlike in the entertainment sector where talents get royalties, most visual artists don’t receive anything aside from the amount initially paid to them upon the sale of the piece itself. It is why many visual artists get discouraged from pursuing their craft and go after traditional jobs that put food on the table instead. Even appreciation for the arts is confined mostly to the elite who can afford to pay for such expensive artworks. The masses don’t usually spend their hard-earned money on pricey artworks only to be gawked at considering they can barely support their basic needs. However, it does not mean we don’t appreciate beauty once we see it. Thankfully, the visual arts have different aspects that the masses can relate to. There’s film, music, photography, and other decorative arts like woodworking, ceramics, and jewelry making that give meaning and more joy to our lives. The following blog post A Visual Appreciation Of The Arts is courtesy of IPAction.org Blog via https://ipaction.org/blog/a-visual-appreciation-of-the-arts/ For the past ten years, smartphones have dominated the market and our lives. While Apple introduced the technology to the world, Android users have Google to thank for it. And one of the most popular smartphone brands in the world today is brought to us by Samsung. Just recently, the tech giant introduced its newest line of to-die-for smartphone gadget, the Samsung S8 and Samsung S8+. The company has made various changes to the phone’s design and features over the years. And it seems that Samsung favors the curved display design that is seen in some of the previous Samsung Edge phone models. This new phone line is far different from models previously released by the company and is probably the reason why the tech industry is buzzing with excitement for its arrival. So, what sets apart the S8 and S8+ from the rest? Let us all find out.
(Via: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S8-key-features_id92535) Samsung’s new phone line reveals features that resemble that of iPhones and people are excited to finally have the Android version for some of these upgrades and others that have never been seen before. Many can’t also wait to get their hands on its sleek and sophisticated look. The absence of physical buttons on the front gives it a quite futuristic look and they have probably coined the term “Infinity Display” to describe it. Even the Samsung logo is no longer visible on the front for that completely seamless look. There may be flaws such as the set screen resolution, maximum brightness, and fingerprint reader location but they pale in comparison to what the phone offers.
(Via: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2017/03/14/samsung-galaxy-s8-software-browser/#3a5d44466387) The Samsung S8 and S8+ are probably one of the coolest smartphones you can get your hands on these days. It boasts of a curvy and futuristic-looking screen display, is waterproof and offers wireless charging too. The user will likewise not get disappointed with its browser, which will serve as the benchmark for the next Android smartphones. With two of almost of everything, there is so much in store with this new eye-candy from Samsung. While data recovery is a far too common complaint among computer and laptop users, smartphone users also face it too now and then. It just works differently because of the different features between computer hard drives and that of smartphones. When you face such a problem, don’t try to fix it yourself and visit an expert phone technician to retrieve it for you whether you are using an iOS or Android phone, an old model or one of the newer ones. The article Samsung Galaxy S8 Software Features is courtesy of https://ipaction.org/blog via https://ipaction.org/blog/samsung-galaxy-s8-software-features/ Technology is a beautiful thing. It allows us to do things we can only dream of as kids. But now that technological advancement have gone through the roof, are we really prepared to have this much technology in our lives? We already deal with so much technology use in our day to day. From school to work, we are glued to our computers or laptops for hours on end trying to get things done. Kids spend their free time watching videos on Youtube or playing with various gaming apps they have downloaded. You won’t often see kids playing outside anymore. Now, as news of quantum computing is making its round on the web, we also wonder will this technology ever reach the schools too. It may take years from now before this technology reaches the public but the experts are already using the cloud to improve the quality of education.
As the paper trail lessens, there is less need to cut down trees and less worry for storage space among teachers. Teachers can conveniently store and access student files and papers on the cloud that can also be easily shared among other faculty members. The students, or their parents when necessary.
Not only has technology transformed the work of a teacher but the children too as homework can now be submitted online while at home or even allow students to take tests even when not in school. Students now have the option to study online if they want to.
We can’t deny the ease and convenience offered by technology to students and teachers alike. However, it also has its drawbacks. What if the student doesn’t have a computer at home? Will his/ her grade suffer? How can parents keep track of their kid’s school work when it’s directly shared to their teachers on the drive?
(Via: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/03/cloud-changes-school-4/) In everything we do, we need to find the perfect balance so it’s a win-win solution for all. The same principle applies when dealing with technology. Although we have integrated technology into our lives for quite some time now, it can still be overwhelming at times especially when you add priorities and time constraints in the equation. Studying is hard enough and technology may or may not work for some students, so administrators and teachers should be aware of this and offer alternatives so their grades don’t suffer or it beats the purpose of getting an education after all. The following blog article Quality Education: Is Cloud Computing The Answer? was originally seen on https://ipaction.org via https://ipaction.org/blog/quality-education-is-cloud-computing-the-answer/ Much has changed over the decades and we owe most of it to technology. Cities are growing and life is becoming more complex. Gone were the days when technology did not make the world go round. Today, we can’t live without our smartphones and other gadgets. It allows us to stay connected to the world in real time. Most household chores can also be done in a snap because of innovative inventions like the dishwasher, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, and many others. There’s also no need to spend hours in the kitchen to whip up a delicious dish because you can just pop one in the microwave just like that. Despite the benefits offered by technology, it has a major drawback – its negative impact on our health. We start leading a sedentary lifestyle as we continue to rely on technology to make life easy for us. We no longer have the time to stay in shape because we are too busy pretending to have a life online that we end up lacking sleep and neglecting our health and well-being in real life.
(Via: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/health/bad-nights-sleep-really-does-body/) Our obsession is just one of the reasons why we lose sleep and it could prove disastrous to our health. The lure of a better life drives more people to flock the cities and create an even more complex urban jungle than before. And to accommodate the burgeoning city population, more and more rural lands are converted as the city keeps on expanding throughout the years. City life messes with your body’s normal circadian rhythm and exposes your body to all types of pollution on a daily basis. As a result, the population gets sicker and more likely to suffer from chronic and debilitating conditions for the rest of their lives. Or worse, kids are born with congenital anomalies or deformities that have severely hampered what they can achieve in life.
Moreover, city life can put you at risk of mental conditions that are widely frowned upon by most societies.
(Via: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/mar/13/warning-living-city-seriously-damage-health) Now that the statistics are out there and people are aware of the repercussions of modern life to our health, does the government have any plan on how to halt its progress and take care of the health of its people? But since there will be major budget cuts in this new administration and the possibility of the Obamacare repeal, can the citizens expect any help from the government to help them when they need it the most?
It is the time to assess our choices and determine if the life we are living is indeed the life we deserve. One can only hope that whatever changes that are still coming our way would be for the best interest of the majority especially when it comes to the delivery of basic services like health care. A budget cut is not always the answer to many of the U.S.’s most pressing issues nowadays but perhaps the proper allocation of the nation’s budget can help a lot and some major lifestyle changes to boot. Modern Living And Its Impact To Our Health was first published to IPAction.org via https://ipaction.org/blog/modern-living-and-its-impact-to-our-health/ |
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