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Interview with Akwasi Frimpong, Ghana’s First Skeleton Olympian
Akwasi Frimpong is a Dutch-Ghanaian sprinter, bobsledder, and skeleton athlete. Frimpong was raised in Ghana and later moved to the Netherlands. Now living in the United States, Akwasi is training for the upcoming winter Olympic Games in Beijing, which will happen in 2022. Akwasi has many dreams, but he doesn’t sit waiting for them to come true. His biggest focus is to win the very first Winter Olympic Games medal for his country Ghana. But that’s not the only one. Being a family man, Akwasi and his wife Erica are busy raising their daughter, Ashanti, while he accepts engagements as a public speaker and enjoys doing charity work and helping others. Read on to find out more about this man of many talents.
Water Journalism Academy 2020 for the MENA region and Turkey
40 journalists and bloggers interested in covering water-related stories are invited for the first virtual Water Journalism Academy 2020 for Middle East and North Africa. The program is virtual and free and will take place on 10 August – 14 September 2020.
Nokia Volumetric Video Coding Internship in Finland
If you are a recent graduates with a MSc degree interested in developing new technologies for volumetric media compression, apply for a paid internship at Nokia in Tampere, Finland. Application process is ongoing.
The Story of Ifreet Taheea, a Food Blogger Who Raised $10,000 for Bangladesh Families
Ifreet Taheea, 22, proves the power of youth activism in benefiting the community through her inspiring story. Along with a group of friends, Ifreet started a group on Facebook titled Dhaka Covid-19 Crisis Relief, through which people could stay updated and gain the information needed for ways they could donate and help the cause. They managed to raise $10,000 for Bangladesh’s underprivileged families! Ifreet also started 3.5 billion reason initiative focused on gender equality and female engagement in the Bangladesh community.
World Blood Donor Day – Seeing Through the Possibilities of Digital Health
Inspired by World Blood Donor Day, celebrated annually on June 14, through this piece we will look into how technology and digitalization are changing/optimizing the process of donating blood. We will briefly discuss the background of this day, and the benefits of donating blood, too.
Remote Junior Copywriter Internship at DLG
Recent graduates are invited for a six-month paid remote internship at a Switzerland-based digital agency DLG. This paid six-month intern has a potential to turn into a permanent position.
The Greatest: Margaret Keane and “Big Eyes”
Margaret Keane is one of the most original modern US artists. She paints women, children, and animals with enormous, big eyes. This is significant. This was the thing that made Margaret famous. In 2014, Tim Burton released his docudrama – “Big eyes” – about Margaret Keane, the artist who was forced to lie and then leave her husband, but finally found the strength to fight for her name and her paintings!
6 Handshake Rule – Are We Still 6 People Away From Each Other?
The 6 handshakes rule, also known as the 6 degrees of separation theory, claims that we can get to know anyone by connecting through 6 people, or even fewer. A “degree of separation” is a measure of social distance between human beings. Through this piece, I will give the historical background behind this theory and will share my own personal connection to it. Appealingly, a part of this article is dedicated to the studies that have elaborated on this matter, and its relation to the current pandemic.
Openmind Projects
There isn’t a better way to travel around the world with a purpose than by volunteering! In this series on alternative tourism we are covering popular international volunteer programs for youth to participate in. If you feel that you’re ready to share knowledge with others, learn new skills, and boost your life experience, read on! In this article we will talk about Openmind Projects, a foundation in Southeast Asia that provides underprivileged communities with skills and knowledge by engaging international volunteers in meaningful work.
Iceland – Future Skills for Workplace Sustainability
The job market is constantly changing as new technology is developed. It has been a common theme in human history to fear robots taking over our jobs. In a way, this has been happening for decades, albeit not in a sci-fi horror movie way. Technology has made its way into our daily lives and workplaces. All sorts of tasks are being automated and processes digitized. Many don’t even realize it, but various forms of AI are already in our workplaces. Even countries like Iceland, despite being small in size and population, are experiencing tech-related changes.
Best Affordable Magazines to Subscribe in 2020
Social media can be a great source of news in 2020. Unfortunately, the spread of fake news has become a serious issue, especially on these platforms. Magazine subscriptions are a great way to become more informed on a wide variety of topics. Although print journalism is said to be slowly dying, there are still plenty of magazines that regularly publish paper issues. Most subscriptions offer digital versions for a great price. However, nothing can beat the sleek feel of a physical magazine. Some subscriptions make the price of a single issue cost less than a fancy beer on a night out.
World Environment Day – The Urgency of E-Waste
When thinking about things that are a threat to the environment, we commonly tend to think of plastic bags, pollution, or cutting down trees. Of course, all of these are valid concerns when talking about the negative impacts we see on our environment. However, in this article, I will direct your attention to other factors that are just as detrimental to the environment. Every day, little by little, we are increasing the already alarming amount of electronic waste (henceforth e-waste) – meaning all discarded electrical or electronic devices.
US-Russia Social Project Competition
Organizations in Russia and the US are encouraged to apply for funding of up to $43,000 to implement a bilateral social project. This year’s themes are social inclusion, technology and innovation for social good, social entrepreneurship, and youth engagement. The deadline is on 14 June 2020.
Free Platforms to Start Your Own Blog
There are many reasons why having a blog or your own website is a good idea. It can be a way to market yourself to a future employer, it can be a creative outlet, and it can be a way to make some extra money. Before you can create content and put it out into the world, you need to find the perfect platform to suit your needs. Today there are dozens of website-building platforms that make it easy for anyone to have a site. Every platform has its own features and strengths, which means that picking the right one can make all the difference.
WildTech Reporting Fellowship for Remote Writers
Writers are invited to take part in a six-month part-time remote fellowship at Mongabay website and cover conservation technology topics. Fellows will write six stories and conduct six interviews and receive an honorarium of $5,000.
The Hudson River and “Sully”, Who Pulled off a Miracle
January 15, 2009 remains a significant date in the lives of most Americans. A disabled plane with 155 passengers on board was about to crash; but its Captain, Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, landed the aircraft on the surface of the Hudson River. Eventually, he was named a national hero, but not before he had been subjected to an inquiry for malpractice. Clint Eastwood, together with the Warner Bros studio, released a historical drama about this brave and heroic episode with Tom Hanks in the main role.
The Struggle of Work and Life Balance
Balancing the hours of the day must be the most talked about struggle out there, among friends, family, and colleagues. There is so much to be done in a day that we can barely get to the end of it sane. With classes to attend, job shifts to handle, and our wish to socialize by the end of the day, how can one manage to have a healthy balance of work and private life? Is that really achievable, and all that easy?
Culinary Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Disease – An Interview with Dr. John...
An introduction to Dr. John La Puma would run into pages. Very briefly put has lectured on Nature Therapy at the Harvard University, written two New York Times best sellers. The Wall Street Journal called him “a secret weapon”. Many of the major international journals and TV channels have written or spoken about him including NBC, Fox, ABC, Oprah and Good Morning America. He teaches the world about wellness, lifestyle, stress management, healthy aging, nature therapy and culinary medicine. We have this opportunity of an interview with him.
Internship Positions at Mercedes Worldwide
Daimler, also known as Mercedes, offers numerous paid international internships and supports students throughout their studies. Interns can join teams in more than 20 countries for up to six months.
Is the World staring At a Mental Health Crisis? A Perspective From a Mental...
Covid-related mental health issues are a possible burden for everyone. In India, the second most populated country in the world, there are an estimated 130 million people dealing with mental health challenges. In this article we will take a deeper look at how Indians are dealing with this situation. Specifics about mental health in India make this case even more interesting when you come to realize that the number of calls to a toll-free mental health line in just one month has been over 50, 000.
























