Science continues to evolve alongside technology. It has achieved so much over the centuries and the possibilities are still endless. Science allowed mankind to have a clearer understanding of the world we live in, innovate and improve our lives, cure diseases, and come up with futuristic technologies that define what’s in store for all of us years ahead. And it hasn’t been an easy ride or a cheap one either. Most scientific breakthroughs took years of hard work and lots of money before they paid off. Names of famous scientists will forever be etched in science books and in history as the people who pushed innovation even further so that new discoveries can be made. Unfortunately, the field of science has never been free of controversies. From rifts with fellow scientists to controversial treatments, science is just as colorful as its long history. Today, more issues continue to plague the field of science. News of budgets cuts can severely impact scientific programs. Scientists are fed up with the system and will now take their fight to the streets so that people in the Capitol can hear their voices and sentiments.
(Via: http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/04/scientists-prepare-march-science-people-reboots) The current administration doesn’t consider science research among others to be the top priority for the federal budget. These drastic budget cuts sure have hit a nerve and scientists are coming out of their labs and clinics to make sure President Trump understands the consequences of his action.
(Via: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/environment/sd-me-political-scientists-20170406-story.html) We understand that tackling immigration issues are crucial for progress and that national defense should never be compromised either. However, we should not also neglect other equally important issues such as scientific research, climate change, environmental conservation, etc.
The science march is plagued by controversies in itself but it is refreshing to see medical professionals taking a political stand for a change. The nation’s leaders should understand every issue the country faces and not just focus on a few aspects and disregard the rest. All forms of scientific advancements can help the world in a big way. Only with sufficient funding can these be endeavors realized and if the government is taking away this support, how can we expect to deal with science-related issues that are just as important as the safety and security of all Americans. Scientists March For A Cause is available on SoulVisual Blog via https://www.soulvisual.com/blog/scientists-march-for-a-cause/
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Social media is a universe of its own. Who would’ve thought that so many things can happen in the virtual world known as the World Wide Web? Traveling the world remains to be a dream for many. There are many Americans who have never been out of state, much more out of the country. But there are wanderers who revel in traveling the world and experiencing different cultures and different ideas. While money and time remain to be a problem, those who have strong wanderlust tendencies will find a way to realize their dream of traveling the world one place at a time. Today, you can see travel photos and videos on social media and feel as if you have traveled the world yourself. Global interconnectivity became possible through the web. And the best part, these are the stories and trips of your friends not just of celebrities. The downside is that as more people use social media, there’s a bigger possibility that these photos and videos are fabricated. Thus, we often encounter the term IRL (in real life) and online reality. At times, we get entertained by these lies but the rising threat and proliferation of fake news urge the government to intervene and take action.
(Via: http://www.refinery29.com/2017/03/146733/identity-crisis-causes-social-media-fake-world) Social media reality may be tempting and can disorient you for a while but you need to remember that it is not real life. These photos may be jaw-dropping and the back story just as interesting because it has one purpose – to earn to thumbs up of people. However, social media can also be used to spread fake news and create conflict among people and nations.
Considering that the church has issued a statement regarding this problem means it has reached epidemic proportions. The state is also taking initiatives to prevent the spread of fake news and somehow regulate how people make use of social media in their day-to-day.
No matter how cliché it may seem, eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. Most nations now live in a democracy and enjoy freedom in doing many things with the exception of a handful like North Korea, perhaps. Almost everyone has easy access to the web. Social media and browsing the web are a favorite past time. But too much freedom can likewise result in abuse, like what we are seeing now. Let us learn to distinguish the difference between a dream and a reality and take accountability for our actions on the web. Whether we do social media for fun or to earn money, let us avoid spreading fake news or stories that can possibly mess with peoples’ minds and cause conflicts. Fake Reality On Social Media was first seen on SoulVisual.com Blog via https://www.soulvisual.com/blog/fake-reality-on-social-media/ Health is something that we are all worried about at some point in our lives. It is even more valuable if you yourself or someone close to you got seriously sick and you realize just how absurdly expensive healthcare is. Medicines come at a hefty price. Medical consultations and doctor fees are beyond preposterous. Even medical services do not come in cheap. What’s even more depressing is that despite all these, the cure on many of today’s diseases eludes us and we end up sicker all the more. With all the progress we are making in the world of technology nowadays, it is easy to get blinded by our developments we tend to forget our sense of mortality. And once death comes knocking at your door, you are taken by surprise at how foolish you felt before and how much you relied on modern science to make you well once more. The thing is, there are lots of underrated treatments that are not within our reach whether for its price or unavailability. Medical marijuana is the perfect example. Quality glass pipes can help. It promises relief and a cure where most conventional medicines and treatments have failed. And state leaders have been in constant disagreement as to whether to allow the use of medical marijuana among their constituents or not.
As controversial as it may seem, people don’t see marijuana as a health threat like what most state leaders want us to think over the years. And it is seriously making lots of money for those who have chosen to take the risk and make a business with medical marijuana.
(Via: https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/03/19/heres-the-scoop-on-a-recently-introduced-marijuana.aspx) Despite facing resistance, medical marijuana is well on its way to supplement the treatment of patients suffering from eight specific ailments like cancer, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease.
(Via: http://www.weednews.co/georgia-expected-to-expand-medical-marijuana-program/) Today, Georgia is making headlines as the state has reached a compromise and plans to expand their local medical marijuana law. For many, the Senate Bill 16 is a step in the right direction and can possibly save someone’s life when nothing else works.
As promising as it may seem, the use of medical marijuana should be strictly monitored considering it still needs further clinical studies and tests to prove its safety and efficacy. But for patients who have run out of options, the use of medical marijuana may be their last hope for a cure and they will take it alongside its associated risks. Controversies Surrounding The Use Of Medical Marijuana Find more on: SoulVisual.com via https://www.soulvisual.com/blog/controversies-surrounding-the-use-of-medical-marijuana/ We have seen our fair share of ordinary to outrageous toys over the years. From simple building blocks and chew toys for young kids to more expensive toys for the young and big boys alike like Playstation, Wii, and Xbox, most kids now consider smartphones, iPads, and tablets as their go-to toys to fight off daily boredom. Technology-based toys may be the norm today but the experts recommend active play among young kids for normal growth and development. Today, fidget toys are gaining popularity. They are excellent stress relievers for the chronically stressed and anxious and as a management for children diagnosed with ADHD. We can’t deny that life is more stressful now than it did decades ago. Technology was supposed to make our lives better and easier but it appears to be doing the opposite, albeit many of you will probably deny it. We absolutely adore social media and the Internet but we end up losing more precious time for ourselves to relax and recharge to keep our sanity intact.
(Via: https://www.i4u.com/2017/04/122023/fidget-toys-gaining-popularity-how-they-work) A fidget toy is not your ordinary toy because it serves a specific purpose: calm down the person and help you keep your focus. Playing with a fidget toy is especially helpful for people who fears public speaking, have anxiety issues, or those diagnosed with ADHD. And its beauty lies in its simplicity.
And most of all, it helps improve both mental and physical health aside from keeping you entertained with your endless fidgeting.
(Via: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/04/04/fidget-toys/) Fidget toys are not new in the market. From slinkies to Rubix cube, children played with fidget toys over the decades. And while these toys are now sporting a different and more modern look, nothing much has changed to how it works. Fidget toys serve a dual purpose of being a toy and being a handy stress reliever. I’m sure you can’t wait to get your hands on one too. It can come in handy in times of stress or a difficult life crisis where you can’t think straight and visibly worked up but needs to keep your composure. Kids these days will benefit more from a fidget toy than a tablet full of interesting games and apps. It helps stimulate the young minds of children without providing them instant gratification they often get from smart gadgets. A good mix of new and old toys like these is the perfect arsenal for growing kids without hearing them constantly complain of boredom. The following article How Fidget Toys Can Help You See more on: https://www.soulvisual.com/ via https://www.soulvisual.com/blog/how-fidget-toys-can-help-you/ The Internet and social media bridge the gap among people of all walks of life all over the world. You can establish friendships with people of different nationalities on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram or whatever social media site you frequent. However, wars are still fought and crimes continually rise. So, what does it say about international relations nowadays? When we talk about international relations, we often think of politics and world leaders. But considering how complex and dirty politics have become, conflicts among nations would remain and world peace will remain to be just a dream when conflict is prevalent even in our country. The nation hasn’t been this divided as it is now because of leaders like Donald Trump who continue to plant hate and discrimination in the minds and hearts of the people.
And Trump’s limited political and leadership knowledge and skills can hamper any progress the country already made in recent years.
(Via: http://lobelog.com/reimagining-international-relations/) Not only is his choice of words as flamboyant as his personality, his policies, and means to realize them are just as controversial too. After all, what can we expect from a businessman – the business always comes first.
While it is true that more businesses are made during rounds of golf than during official meetings, it is a different story if you are the elected leader of one of the most powerful nations in the world. His unorthodox ways always capture the attention of the media and the public. From meetings to his private clubhouses only the elite few can afford, news about still receiving financial reports about his Trump Empire can instill doubts in the minds of the people. World leaders have to set aside their personal feelings in running the affairs of the state, especially that the whole world is watching. Let us all wait and see if Trump can pull his act together and create positive relationships with leaders of other nations and protect the interests of the country and of the people. He has just started so let’s give him the benefit of the doubt – maybe he can find a way to make America great again. Modern-day International Relations Find more on: The SoulVisual Blog via https://www.soulvisual.com/blog/modern-day-international-relations/ Humans have specific needs, the need for food, water, shelter, and education among others (sleep, too, with no snoring!). Once these needs are met, other needs can also be met but these primary needs must be met first because it is crucial for our survival. You die if you don’t eat or drink water. You put your safety and security at risk if you have no shelter from the elements and from all the bad people out there. Education enables us to reach our dreams and aspirations in life but isn’t as crucial as the other three because many people in the world actually live and die uneducated. As society progresses, the division between the rich and the poor becomes even more pronounced. You can see rich people spending money on luxuries we can only dream of while a big majority of the population suffer in poverty. The poor struggle to earn enough money for food. While those who can afford form long queues on supermarkets, others look for scrap to satiate their hunger. The sad thing is that while many suffer and die of hunger, you can also see tons and tons of food waste from restaurants, fast foods, groceries, and markets. Some food is thrown because they don’t pass quality control while others were a little past their expiry.
Imagine all those foods go to waste instead of feeding hungry stomachs. Times like this you’d seriously wonder how low society has become. If food doesn’t make the cut for whatever reason, why not give it away to the poor than to the trash can.
Need we say more? Not only do we waste precious resource and become a part of the problem but chemicals from food waste are also bad for the environment. We should all strive to reduce our carbon footprint even the simplest ways possible.
(Via: http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20170405/cut-down-on-food-waste-and-save-money-in-process) The statistics have spoken. Since when did we become this selfish and wasteful? The abundance of food in the market does not mean we can waste as much as we want. Resources are dwindling while the population keeps on ballooning. Let this be a lesson to everybody not only to people who are directly working in the food business. Proper planning, management, and inventory can prevent this problem. In case there are indeed leftovers, why not donate it to animal shelters or donate to food banks or soup kitchens food that is nearing their expiration. The world is under so much stress these days. From the dangers of technology, the abuse of humans and the threats of climate change, the world can only take so much. It just goes to show that we don’t value the planet by adding insult to injury through the waste of resources or lack of the compassion to the other person by choosing to throw away food than giving it to the less fortunate. The blog article What Food Shortage? is available on SoulVisual.com via https://www.soulvisual.com/blog/what-food-shortage/ Politics has always been a man’s world. Ever since the world we know started, men dominated this field. But we may be mistaken after all. There are reports of matriarchal societies in the not-so-distant past often led by the healer (often a woman) or the most dominant women of the tribe/ clan. So, it should not come as a surprise that women can be great world leaders too. Although it is not yet the time for America to elect its first woman president, the feat has been done in other countries in the past and until the present day. Enjoying equal voting right was just the beginning. Women did their part in shaping our society into a global community that welcomes the ideas and contribution of everyone regardless of gender but it seems that the number of women leaders have stagnated in recent years.
Other women leaders acknowledge the fact that not enough women get into higher ranks or positions in politics than they would’ve wanted to.
And it seems that she is right and that not much has changed over the years.
And she experienced it first-hand herself.
But she remains to have high hopes for all the women to break barriers and enjoy equal opportunities and same respect as their male counterparts.
(Via: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/julia-gillard-still-not-enough-women-getting-top-politics-1612446) But there is a slim chance that women can conquer the political environment in more conservative countries like Russia.
Women have achieved so much over the last century but more work still needs to be done. The world at large is more accepting of women and women thrive in certain industries like fashion, communication, and education among others. Many have even filled up important posts in companies and even started their very own. However, politics is a different arena. While a lot of women have been elected into office for various government positions, it is still predominantly dominated by men. We must first change our view of women and see them as equals to men before even bigger changes can be seen to our society in general. Women In Power is republished from https://www.soulvisual.com/blog via https://www.soulvisual.com/blog/women-in-power/ We can’t deny that China is a force to reckon with. Their economy has grown roughly tenfold of what it once was, so President Trump should be careful with how the U.S. conducts trade relations with Asia’s giant and also the country’s largest trading partner. Many U.S. manufacturers and companies rely greatly on the Chinese economy for parts and labor of goods and services. When you go to the mall or do your grocery shopping, look at food labels and check where it was made. You’d likely see that it is made from China. Let us also not forget that they have the second largest economy in the world and that we willingly allowed them to dominate the U.S. markets for years now.
Fast-forward to the last quarter of 2016 and President Trump won the U.S. presidency against Hillary Clinton. His unorthodox ways now challenge how the U.S. does trade with other countries, most especially with that of China and almost everyone is clueless as to what will happen next.
(Via: https://www.lawfareblog.com/what-trump-presidency-means-china) Even the Chinese government are gearing up for what the next four years of a Trump presidency would mean for them and the trade relations between both countries.
With only a few months into his presidency, it is too early to tell how the U.S. and Chinese trade relations will fare over the years. For now, we’ll just wait and see what President Trump’s economic policies will be. He already signed several of them that are being reviewed in Congress and have also set off alarms to some U.S. trade partners but nothing is carved in stone just yet. The following blog post Trading With China During The Trump Era was initially published on www.soulvisual.com via https://www.soulvisual.com/blog/trading-with-china-during-the-trump-era/ Silicon Valley is the country’s hub for technology. Most computer and other tech-related start-ups had their humble beginnings in this place before they conquered the world. The brilliant minds behind their success are mostly men who have become famous icons that humanity will always look up to and be thankful for. Up to now, the majority of big tech companies are still founded and owned by men. But as technology is becoming more mainstream, not only does it capture the interest of men but of women too. Even though it is a man’s world just like politics, more and more women are making a name in a niche they have no place for in the past. And we can look forward to countless women throughout the globe who will rise up to the challenge of carving their place in the tech world (not just in computers, mind you, but in other aspects of the technological race) in the years to come.
The numbers do not lie.
(Via: http://www.computerdealernews.com/news/women-are-still-hidden-figures-in-many-stem-careers/53286) Gender role is a big factor when it comes to choosing a career. Men are more likely to pursue a career in computing, engineering, or political science for they are deemed fit for a man. On the other hand, women end up as teachers, nurses, or plain old housewives. But women have had enough of this treatment and we’re bound to see major changes in the tech industry dynamics over time.
It seems that President Trump already got a plan in place for this particular concern.
It’s one of the rare good news we hear from the new administration considering how much backlash it is now receiving from their current economic policies. And it looks like they do have a clear plan in place.
And changes are indeed taking place…
While attracting girls to pursue a career in computing science and excel in it at an early age may be the first of the many hurdles women will face in this industry, the other factor is that men itself. Men will trample all those weak and vulnerable women to get the position they want. It is a good thing that the industry itself is opening its doors for women and giving them a chance to succeed in a man’s world. The following blog post Gender Gap In Computing: Is It Still There? is courtesy of https://www.soulvisual.com/blog/ via https://www.soulvisual.com/blog/gender-gap-in-computing-is-it-still-there/ Like any progressive first-world country, millions of foreign workers and immigrants flock to the United States for a greener pasture. Known for years now as the land of opportunity, people have the chance to transform their lives for the better in a country that has welcomed millions of other races for centuries now. Although much has changed when black slavery was still a thing, the many technological advancements we are now enjoying has not put a stop to the issue of racial diversity and discrimination. Others still pass judgment to the other person just because of their race and appearance. Amidst the recovering economy of America lies a deep-rooted problem on racism that seems to be far from over because of the controversial victory of President Donald Trump (who is also known to say racist and sexist remarks on live television). Not only in the United States but all over the world, racial discrimination persists to be a nagging problem of every society. Anyone who doesn’t belong is sure to be discriminated.
(Via: https://www.mnnonline.org/news/becoming-true-change-agents-against-discrimination/) Even law enforcers who are supposed to be unbiased and should uphold what is morally fair and just have also been guilty of discrimination in the line of duty.
(Via: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/10/17/us/police-chiefs-group-minorities-apology/) Although efforts are being taken especially by socio-civic leaders and organizations to reduce cases of discrimination and eventually put a stop to it for good, it is a long and difficult fight where the end is still not in sight.
For a major change in the public perception to take place, it must all begin within ourselves. Opening up our minds and hearts to what makes everyone on this planet unique and diverse is the first step to ending discrimination. We must all understand that there is no ideal conformity that everyone should follow and that we should all celebrate our individuality. We may look alike but we all deserve to enjoy the same respect and rights as the person next to us. The blog article Overcoming Racial Diversity In The U.S. was first published to https://www.soulvisual.com/blog/ via https://www.soulvisual.com/blog/overcoming-racial-diversity-in-the-u-s/ |
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