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African women have their own versions of #MeToo to address local issues

Mar11
by on March 11, 2019 at 3:36 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Social Media, syndication, world


Nearly one and a half years ago when Alyssa Milano asked women to click MeToo on their social media platforms, the #MeToo movement was born. Since then millions of women have indicated through social media that they too have been victims of sexual harassment or assault. The power of this movement has been its ability to show the world how pervasive sexual harassment is. And it’s had an effect on perpetrators. In the film industry producers and actors such as Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and Bill Cosby all lost their jobs. But is Africa part of this global movement against…

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Bitcoin scammers used Facebook ads to swindle Chinese businessmen out of $250K

Mar11
by on March 11, 2019 at 3:14 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Authorities have sentenced three criminals for robbing a group of Chinese businessmen in Dubai. The crooks stole over $250,000 (Dh1 million) from four businessmen after luring them to an apartment in Al Rafaa, Dubai at the end of March, local news reports. The businessmen were hooked by a Facebook post offering cryptocurrency for sale. The attackers showed proof they owned Bitcoin to the victims, after which accomplices of the attackers, dressed like police officers, raided the apartment and tied the businessmen up. One of the victims was able to free himself and detain one of the attackers until the police…

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Here’s the training resource every digital marketer needs for under $30

Mar11
by on March 11, 2019 at 1:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Offers


If you don’t understand web development, coding languages or how to actually create the means for presenting your content, then how do you know you’re getting the most from your marketing efforts? You can control your own fate from now on with the training in The Digital Marketer’s Technical Toolkit Course Bundle, available now at 90 percent off for just $29 from TNW Deals.

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Problem gamblers more likely to obsessively trade cryptocurrency, research finds

Mar11
by on March 11, 2019 at 1:15 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


A new study has linked cryptocurrency trading obsession with problematic gambling – those who bet too regularly are at an elevated risk of trading cryptocurrency more frequently. The study, which surveyed 876 adults who had gambled at least monthly, found that more than 50 percent of participants had traded cryptocurrency over the past year. Additionally, over 75 percent of high-risk stock traders also traded cryptocurrencies. This, the research concludes, is likely due to their impulsivity and belief that they can beat or outsmart the fledgling cryptocurrency market. Lead author Devin Mills commented: “For some people, trading cryptocurrency is seen as…

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