What Is Trading Like After The US Tech Sell-off

Business and trading has never been a perfect science. The stock market is not always that stable and it can crash anytime in the face of a very strong variable. It’s why many call trading a gamble, and for some, it can be the gamble of a lifetime. One of the most dominant and strongest industry these days has to do with technology. It’s actually a no-brainer considering that many things around you are tech-related. It’s an understatement to say that humans have embraced technology in their lives. This market, though, may be highly lucrative but an older technology can easily fall off the radar once something new is launched.

But just like any other industry, technology is a hit or miss thing too. Tech stocks are falling and everyone (all over the globe) are on their toes, curiously watching the drama unfold right before their very eyes. It seems that all the action from the UK’s election to FBI Comey’s testimony resulted in either decreasing or unstable stocks that has also affected almost all the major currencies in the world.

A selloff in US technology stocks spread, dragging down shares from South Korea to the Netherlands. The British pound fluctuated as investors assessed the impact from the UK‘s political turmoil.

Samsung Electronics, ASML Holding and Tencent Holdings led declines among technology companies in Europe and Asia. US stock futures fell after the Nasdaq 100 sank

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Protecting The Wild

Some people snicker when they hear that the wild needs protection. After all, it’s the wild we are talking about. In the wild, many plants and animals pose significant danger to the human population. Have you ever thought of petting a wild tiger or lion? That would be insane, right? So how come you often hear about protecting the wild these days? I’m pretty sure that these feral animals can very well take care of themselves and don’t need our help at all. In some way, it is true. However, if you look at the bigger picture, you’d understand why there is a need for wildlife protection at all.

The problem with humanity is we only think for ourselves. We don’t think for other, sometimes partly endangered, species. As the most superior species on the planet, we use this intellectual edge in taking advantage of our rich natural resources without regards to the future generation. Let us not forget that our lives are fleeting yet the damage we create lives on. Is the kind of legacy you want to leave behind to your predecessors: a drab and lifeless planet because you have used up almost everything it has to offer during your heydays? I feel for all the future generations who have nothing left to enjoy from Mother Nature.

Protecting wildlife is critical to human civilizations and sustainable development, a Chinese envoy to the United Nations said on Tuesday,

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Can Your Religion Save You?

We often mistake religion for faith and vice versa. Is there really a difference between the two? How can you tell your religion is your saving grace when you can’t even tolerate other people’s differences? Religion has sparked many controversies and wars over the centuries. Thousands, if not millions, have died in the name of the religions they professed. But what really is all the fuss with religion? Can it really save you from all your sins and guarantee your place in heaven? But then again, not all religions do believe in heaven. There are so many conflicting beliefs, indeed. No wonder people would die and kill for their religious beliefs.

More often than not, you believe in a superior being regardless of your religion unless you’re an atheist, of course. You have this perception that your religion is also your salvation. But when you examine the gospel closely, it does not say anything about your religion being your saving grace. Only you are responsible for your own salvation and it has to do with your deeds while still a living and breathing soul. It is disheartening, though, to witness religion being used by radical individuals in spreading hate and divisiveness in modern society.

Just over half of Canadian respondents say they believe religion does more harm than good in the world, according to a new survey.

The Ipsos poll, conducted for Global News, showed that 51 per cent

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What Your Brand Stands For

How well businesses fare is largely influenced by their brand and how people see it. Your brand speaks a lot about what your brand stands for, what products or services you provide, and how well you cater to customers. You know your branding efforts are really paying off once your business becomes a household name. For instance, people think of Colgate first when they think of toothpaste or Pampers when you talk about diapers. Then, there’s McDonalds for fastfood and Nike for sportswear and shoes. That’s what you call a really effective branding campaign. When you’ve managed to squish the competition, you can say you really did your best in delivering the essence of your brand.

In all honesty, branding is more than just a popular or catchy logo. A business’s brand directs the company to its goals, motivates the employees, and helps customers remember what your company has to offer. Branding is important to both small and big businesses. It encompasses everything that a company offers. You can only be successful in whatever industry you are in if you got your branding right to a tee.

In recent times, this evolution has continued as brand building has focused on greater authenticity, transparency and empathy. This evolution has been inspired by consumers who have become more demanding of the businesses that supply them of products and services. Gone are the days where branding was considered a marketing activity purely

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Computers Capable Of Human-like Reasoning

Humans have been using computers for decades now in their day-to-day. From smartphones to laptops and computers, they have become a staple in most homes. They have evolved to become necessities in everyday living rather than luxuries that they once used to be. And with many of the advancements we now have in the world, having computers that can reason like humans is fast becoming a reality than just a figment of our imaginations. We now even use them daily without us knowing although these earlier technologies are quite basic and do nothing mind-blowing. Take Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri, for example. If you own any of these devices, you can talk to them and ask them questions and they actually answer back. Cool, right?

However, no matter how interactive they may already be, they still lack critical reasoning that humans are capable of doing. They are programmed to answer certain questions but nothing else apart from what has already been programmed into their systems. The human mind is a complex thing. And attempting to replicate its capacity to think is no easy feat but there are experts in the field willing to take on the challenge of overcoming the many limitations that prevent computers from going the extra mile. Continue reading “Computers Capable Of Human-like Reasoning” →

Hallyu Ban In China

The Hallyu Wave is popular in different countries in Asia for more or less a decade now. People can’t get enough of these Korean stars, whether in KPop or Kdrama. Who can’t resist these charming Koreans singing and dancing their stuff on stage or crying their hearts out in many popular Korean dramas that have captured the world by storm? With their flawless skin, stunning visuals and amazing talent of South Korean stars, the Hallyu Wave helped boost Korea’s impressive economy that is the 4th in all of Asia and 11th globally.

Unfortunately, the recent rift between China and South Korea because of the latter’s friendly relationship with the US (and the renowned THAAD System – missile defense system against North Korea). Even if it was the Chinese press that came up with the term “Hallyu” back in the late 1990s, China has recently imposed a Hallyu ban on all South Korean stars and performers who are traveling to China. Despite the warm reception of millions of Chinese to everything Hallyu in their lives, the Chinese government has now intervened and are determined to cut ties with South Korea because of their active missile program in collaboration with America.

First, there was unconfirmed news that K-pop artists, those adorable groups of singers whom the Chinese couldn’t get enough of, were blacklisted by Beijing. Then, heartthrobs like Song Joong-ki, the male lead in the drama series “The Descendants

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Why It’s A Must To Upgrade Your Computer

Nothing is constant in this world. Whether in life, relationships, or material things, those that stagnates are forgotten and lost with the passage of time. It’s even more obvious when it comes to technology. As newer models are released each year, older technologies are rendered obsolete and its value significantly goes down. But it does not mean you should not care for your devices even when they are no longer the latest gadgets to hit the shelves.

You don’t necessarily have to throw away your computer after a year or two of using it. You just simply need to upgrade it to protect your device from all those annoying bugs and quirks that have been bothering you for a while. Slowing down of systems? No problem. An upgrade can help you out. By simply building on it, improving, or upgrading it, your computer or laptop can last for years without needing special attention, and avoid any kind of damage to your files and drive. There’s no need to spend a lot of money when a simple and routine upgrade can solve most of your tech problems for you. Continue reading “Why It’s A Must To Upgrade Your Computer” →

Eureka: First To Manufacture Cannabis With A License

Smoking marijuana or weed is still considered a taboo in many places all over the world. Some people (especially the older ones) raise their eyebrows whenever they hear people talking about cannabis casually. But times have changed a lot and recreational marijuana is now considered legal in many US states and in several Canadian provinces. Smoke shops and head shops have been seeing increasing sales, particularly when it comes to bongs and glass pipes. With an increasing demand for herb (whether for medical use or recreational only), the looming issue now is if the marijuana industry can meet the people’s demand.

In response to the growing demand, weed growers are now likewise growing in numbers and the first cannabis manufacturing plant to be granted a license is found in Eureka, California. Quality is still of utmost importance, so getting this coveted license wasn’t a walk in the park either. And one of the best things to this growing industry is the number of jobs it generates that not only boosts the economy but also makes a difference in people’s lives.

The manufacturing affiliate of Papa and Barkley California (P&B), P&B Labs Humboldt, was issued a cannabis manufacturing license by the City of Eureka. 

According to P&B, they will expand the operation of its Eureka manufacturing facility from research and development to non-volatile manufacturing to produce solvent-free, all-natural oils, and cannabis rosin used to create topicals, tinctures, and transdermal

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Mothers Can Do Business, Too

mcdbShe’s not your typical tycoon. But when Lauren Rosenstadt, a single mother from Bethesda, MD, turned 35 three years ago, she realized she had to make more money to ensure a safe future for herself and her daughter. A former marketing director for an herbal-products importer, she came up with the idea of making organic-herbfilled pillows in animal shapes. In 1995, only a year after she started Herbal Animals, sales skyrocketed to $550,000. “I wanted a way to make a good living as my daughter got older,” she says. “I didn’t expect it to happen so fast.”

Gone are the days when women worked at home just to earn pin money. Advances in technology, such as startup market research site Launchscore.com, make it easier than ever to start a business, especially for those providing services. “There’s a prairie fire of women-owned businesses spreading across the country,” says Sherrye Henry, assistant administrator for the Office of Women’s Business Ownership at the U.S. Small Business Administration. “Women at home are doing everything from making crafts to running high-tech consulting firms.”

There are now three-and-a-half million female-owned, home-based businesses in the United States, employing 14 million people on a full- or part-time basis. While most have annual sales under $100,000, nearly 25 percent reap between $100,000 and $499,9999 – and 9 percent boast $500,000 and up.

These five women, all mothers, started with little or no capital and used their skills and …

RAID Repair Services Are Pretty Amazing

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