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 The Impact of Science and Technology on Our Lives Modern day science and technology has impacted our lives in so many ways, it’s difficult to imagine life without it. Many have said that technology has made our lives easier and more comfortable, but there are also those who have criticized the way that science and technology have shaped the world today. You may be someone who thinks that science and technology have had a positive impact on your life, or you may be someone who thinks they’ve had no impact at all. How our lives have changed over time Technology has a huge impact on our lives. It is all around us, from elevators to cars to televisions and cell phones. Without technology, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Where would humanity be without technology? Inventions throughout history have revolutionized life in many ways. It started off with tools used for hunting, but now it has changed into an entire industry that can offer so much more than just tools; it has offered jo...

 The Dark Side of Hollywood: Sex, Drugs, and Scandal Hollywood has always been known as an industry full of sex, drugs, and scandal, and while you may be aware of the typical stories that are told in tabloids like X celebrity was spotted at party Y! there’s much more to these tales than meets the eye. Like many things Hollywood, these stories are more than just scandals- they’re the dark side of Hollywood. What do you know about sex scandals in Hollywood? It’s tough to find information about sex scandals in Hollywood online. You might think that you already know all there is to know—we certainly did—but when we started doing research for our next post (in which we plan to cover some of these scandals), we found out quite a bit more than what we expected. For example, did you know that George Lucas and Steven Spielberg have been arrested on marijuana charges? Neither did we! Let’s get started on our list of famous sex scandals in Hollywood. Ben Affleck is not the only actor who like...

  The Dark Side of the Internet: How Child Pornography Thrives Online At one time, child pornography was almost completely relegated to the shadowy corners of the Internet—the Dark Web, if you will. Unfortunately, there are now more ways than ever before to view the disturbing images and videos of minors being forced into sex acts. While these images are no longer solely on the Dark Web, they can still be difficult to find—and even more difficult to report or remove from sites that distribute them. Here’s how child pornography continues to flourish online and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from exposure. A quick introduction to child pornography First, a simple definition: child pornography is a type of media in which an actual or realistic representation of a minor (someone who is 17 years old or younger) performing sexual acts, or simulating sexual acts for camera entertainment. The numbers are disturbing: as much as 20 percent to 40 percent of all files...

  UoUyeu_h0eYHDB6zBk9Q0sWyKgLVDXtO2vzCpotw19RdR7xMwQY9AGH5PAHp5zeZ28ZFjy18PQJAL2zUHlCKPmms3RphPaaDdh3Hxvw/s420/financial_crisis1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> The Global Economic Crisis: What You Need to Know: The last few years have not been kind to the global economy. The European debt crisis, followed by political upheaval in the Middle East and, most recently, China’s slow down have left consumers around the world feeling uncertain about their own economic prospects and have made it more difficult for businesses to invest in the future. Learn more about the causes of this ongoing economic crisis and what you can do to better protect yourself from its effects. What caused it? The root of most financial problems is a result of excessive spending. Although it’s important to spend money on things that matter, such as food and shelter, it’s just as important not to overspend on luxuries. Excessive spending causes interest rates and inflation—and ...

    hAwyyd_bc09cAPmFiY9XKaRI7EcL1LLsHeMeczx7VAjzAdt7Fh2tBJJssYgpdSkaKZNjJ3xLKfZTyOY3dF5FIYIriX75egOF0nVnLAOGboyJjiMpzT14JBmhhDLtz4l9qZ4pT27SaauRsGZ6KKDRZo7y8HaUB_ZfBsTs9zPN1z99fPD3vvKpM2zrCg/s1400/shutterstock_285980522.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> The True Effects of Global Warming: Why the Whole World is Suffering You might think that only certain parts of the world are being affected by global warming, but that isn’t true. Global warming has been affecting our whole planet—and it won’t be too long before we all see the effects of it. If you want to learn more about what global warming will mean for the world, keep reading! Oceans Warmed at Alarming Rate The oceans have warmed at an alarming rate. The average ocean temperature has increased by more than one degree since 1970, but it has increased three degrees in some parts of our oceans. As a result, coastal areas are being hit with extreme storms and flooding as sea levels rise. Addition...

style="text-align: left;">  The World's Top 10 Textile Producing Countries The world's textile industry has long played an important role in the global economy, whether it's through production or consumption of textiles. That doesn't look like it'll change anytime soon, with the latest data showing that in 2017, the top 10 textile producing countries in the world were responsible for over $600 billion in textile production. In other words, some of the best places to find textiles are from these countries! 1) China No surprise that China tops our list of textile producing countries. The country produces more than 100 billion pounds of textiles each year, which account for roughly a quarter of total global production. So much clothing is produced in China that it’s tough to pinpoint what exactly makes up its largest export, but if we had to guess, we’d say fabric and yarn. China also has one of biggest textile industries in terms of revenue and export v...