Why locusts swarm
Aug 15th 2020IN SOME PARTS of the world, covid-19 is not the only plague that 2020 has brought. In parts of Asia and east Africa, swarms of locusts have stripped fields. The UN reckons the swarms in India and Pakistan are the largest for a quarter of a century, and that the numbers in Kenya…
What killed the woolly rhino?
Aug 15th 2020FROM THE moa in New Zealand to the dodo in Mauritius, the arrival of humans has often spelled extinction for tasty but previously isolated animals. Many scientists had assumed that the woolly rhinoceros, a shaggy beast that sported an enormous horn, suffered the same fate. The animal was common in northern Europe and…
How to Use Instagram Presets
Instagram presets are also called Lightroom presets. They are basically advanced Instagram filters wherein you can edit your photos in many ways and adjust individual settings. Advanced Instagram presets allow you to edit your photos in one simple click. It will immediately change your images contrast, clarity, colors, and so much more. In other words,…
How Can You Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Online?
When someone loses their personal data, such as a Social Security number, credit card number, username, password, health ID, or financial data due to a crime, scam, or another kind of deception, that means they have become a victim of identity theft. This article gives useful tips and advice on staying protected. Avoid Sharing Your…
LAPD Officer Sued For Groping Deceased Woman
An LAPD officer by the name of David Rojas was busted on his body camera reportedly groping a deceased woman’s boobs. The family of Elizabeth Baggett filed the lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department four-year veteran, claiming mishandling of human remains, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and invasion of privacy among other complaints. Rojas,…
Trump on TikTok and WeChat: How the President’s Actions will Affect Businesses in the US
Earlier this week, US President Trump has banned US transactions with two Chinese-owned companies citing security concerns. There are allegations that these companies, through the WeChat and TikTok apps, submit sensitive personal data of US users to the national government of China. There had been on-going talks about this matter mid this year, but an…