02Sep/22
02Sep/22
happiness curve is wrong: many people do not get happier as they get older
David Bartram, University of Leicester
On average, happiness declines as we approach middle age, bottoming out in our 40s but then picking back up as we head into retirement, according to a number of studies. This so-called U-shaped curve of happiness is reassuring but, unfortunately, probably not true.
01Sep/22
Will Pakistan floods spur better climate disaster planning?
- Disasters globally worsened by lack of planning
- Cash shortages, lack of political will contribute to risks
- Disasters often share causes, pointing to ideas for action
By Laurie Goering
LONDON, Aug 31 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A third of Pakistan is underwater, with at least 1,100 people dead – including 380 children – but monsoon rains “on steroids”, likely fuelled by climate change, are not the only cause of the nation’s misery.
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01Sep/22
South African tech entrepreneurs tackle digital divide in townships
- Tech education taken to South Africa’s townships
- WiFi access and apps could boost informal economy
- But technology alone is not the answer, experts warn
By Kim Harrisberg
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Moss Marakalala was 11 when he first used a laptop at an after-school programme in Johannesburg, sparking an interest in technology that inspired him to provide young people like himself from South African townships with digital education. Continue reading
01Sep/22
IMF Executive Board Approves New Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement for Zambia
August 31, 2022
The IMF Board approves SDR 978.2 million (about US$1.3 billion) 38-month ECF arrangement for Zambia to help restore macroeconomic stability and foster higher, more resilient, and more inclusive growth. Continue reading
26Aug/22
The inside story of the CIA v Russia – from cold war conspiracy to ‘black’ propaganda in Ukraine
In the early 1990s, Senator Patrick Moynihan campaigned for the abolition of the CIA. The brilliant campaigner thought the US Department of State should take over its intelligence functions. For him, the age of secrecy was over.
In a New York Times opinion piece, Moynihan wrote:
23Aug/22
Ancient frogs in mass grave died from too much sex – new research
Daniel Falk, University College Cork
Frogs once lived alongside dinosaurs. About 45 million years ago, the North Sea covered half of Germany. It’s incredible to think these little creatures survived the dinosaurs’ extinction. But a lower level mass death did take place in what is now called the Geiseltal region in central Germany and the cause has long remained a mystery.
23Aug/22
US tech monitors for gunfire but critics say targets Black areas
- U.S. homicides jump 44% in two years
- Government may fund divisive gunshot detection systems
- Critics say the tech is biased and doesn’t work
By Carey L. Biron
WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When Toledo experienced a spike in gun violence, the Ohio city police force turned to a simple if controversial tool: it miked up part of the city to capture the sound of gunfire.
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23Aug/22
Yaber to unveil pocket-sized super slim projector Pico T1 at IFA 2022
Yaber will be launching a pocket-sized Pico T1 projector at this year’s IFA 2022 event, being held in Berlin on 02 – 06 September, with a limited promotion where the first five people to its stand (Booth #274, Hall 25) who greets the team, saying “Hello Yaber, I claim my Pico T1”, will get one of these brand-new hand-held projectors for free. Continue reading
23Aug/22
Deezer defines the power of music in engaging campaign to attract Gen Z
Deezer (DEEZR), is repositioning its brand to attract younger users. As a first step, a new marketing campaign launched on August 22 in France, Germany and Brazil. Award-winning French agency Buzzman was chosen as the main partner for the campaign, and the wider brand development. Continue reading