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Chess is one of the oldest games in history. Played by everyone from ancient kings to today's online players, the game is enjoyed by millions. Countries like Russia have always viewed chess as a way to show intelligence, while others have used it as a way to bring people together. A game that stands for history and genius, there is much to learn from people based on how they play . I've played chess ever since I was little, and the more I play the more I realize how emotions affect the game. For instance, whenever I make a bad move I start to play more aggressively. This is caused by frustration, but also a strategy to force the other player into making an error. Small decisions like this can give you great insight into the personality of your opponent. Sometimes when I interview someone, I ask him or her if they'd like to play me in chess. Besides wanting to just play, I can also look for signs to gain a better understanding of the applicant. Next time you sit down for a … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Playing Chess Can Help You Read People

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline A tweet by former President Donald Trump referring to Covid-19 as the “Chinese Virus” was linked with a rise in anti-Asian content on Twitter, new research has found, as demands across the U.S. grow for urgent action to be taken to address soaring levels of hate crime and violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic that many blame on harmful rhetoric used by politicians. Key Facts A March 2020 tweet by then-President Trump that referred to Covid-19 as “the Chinese virus” led anti-Asian hashtags on the platform to rise “precipitously,” according to a new study published by the University of California, San Francisco. In the days before and after Trump’s tweet, the researchers examined 700,000 tweets containing more than 1.2 million anti-Asian hashtags, which the researchers said are known to be a predictor of hate crimes and the formation of hate groups. Trump’s March 16 tweet, which has … [Read more...] about Trump’s ‘Chinese Virus’ Tweet Helped Fuel Anti-Asian Hate On Twitter, Study Finds

French President Francois Hollande, left, French foreign minister Laurent Fabius, center, and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon applaud at the COP21, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Le Bourget, north of Paris, Saturday, Dec.12, 2015. Fabius says a “final” draft of a global climate pact would be legally binding. AP LE BOURGET, France— France presented negotiators from nearly 200 nations with what it called a “final draft” of an unprecedented climate deal to slow global warming and urged them to approve it on Saturday. The deal would slow rising temperatures and sea levels, and eventually hold man-made emissions to the levels that nature can absorb. If the pact known as “the Paris agreement” is approved, countries would be committed to keeping the rise in global temperatures by the year 2100 compared with pre-industrial times “well below” 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) and “endeavor to limit” them even more, to 1.5 degrees Celsius. That was a … [Read more...] about Nearly 200 nations near a deal to slow global warming

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Monkeypox vaccines will be offered to anyone in the U.S. who thinks they have been been exposed to the virus and groups most at risk of catching it, including men who have sex with men, measures officials hope will contain the growing outbreak as they work to bolster limited supplies. Key Facts The new strategy recommends anyone with a confirmed or suspected exposure to monkeypox get vaccinated, expanding earlier rules limiting the shots to those with known exposures only. This includes people who have had close physical contact with someone diagnosed with monkeypox, people who know their sexual partner was diagnosed and “men who have sex with men who have recently had multiple sex partners in a venue where there was known to be monkeypox or in an area where monkeypox is spreading,” the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said . HHS said it will make 56,000 doses of the Jynneos … [Read more...] about As Monkeypox Spreads, Here’s Who Should Get A Vaccine—And How

Regular readers of this column know that I almost never write about my personal life. I figure this column isn't about me; it's about making readers more successful. However, my editor asked me to write about what made me passionate about my job, so here goes. I'm going to explain how my passion for writing led me to this, my dream job, and how the years I spent avoiding my dream job turned out to be essential to achieving it. I'll start with some background. I always knew I was supposed to be a writer. I wrote (dictated) my first story when I was four. By age eight, I was creating hand-drawn newspapers with stories about dinosaurs. At age 14, I bought my own printing press and began publishing my own newsletter. By high school, I was writing nonfiction at a college level (e.g., 35 pages of "Analysis of Marijuana Usage in Contemporary California") and writing almost readable pastiches of Kafka and Lovecraft. Whilst in college, I had my first short story … [Read more...] about How to Do What You Love for a Living

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin “I recently got deleted off Instagram, again. I had about 4.1 million followers. My Snapchat was number two in the country, not just for cannabis, but in general: It was Kylie Jenner, me and Cardi B. And then they deleted that also. But in terms of sheer numbers online, my watch time is roughly 70 million watch time minutes a month. So I get in a day what some of the biggest cannabis websites get in a month,” explains Thomas Araujo, better known as Dope As Yola, when asked what makes him (probably) the most popular cannabis content creator in the world. To understand how he got there, we need to go back a decade because, as they say, it takes 10 years to become an overnight celebrity. The Real Grinder Thomas “fell in love” with weed at a very young age, even though he recommends people wait until the legal age in their respective jurisdictions to commence their cannabis journey. He remembers first trying the herb the … [Read more...] about This Is (Probably) The Most Popular Cannabis Content Creator In The World: Meet Dope As Yola

The Philippines education system is one of the most challenged in South East Asia. Lack of technology, poor internet signal and access to quality training and education are some of the identified challenges of some schools specially schools in far flung areas and isolated islands. To address this, the Department of Education (DepEd) has implemented the Last Mile Schools Program which aims to address the gaps in resources and facilities of schools that are located in geographically isolated and disadvantaged and conflict-affected areas (GIDCA). Subway ® Philippines is doing its share in ensuring quality learnings and education to students in Last Mile Schools in the Philippines. During its 26th year anniversary, Subway ® Philippines announces its “Subway ® School In a Box Program.” (L – R) Subway® Philippines Marketing Manager Joshua Wahiman and Territory Manager Jean Gagarino receive the “School In A Box” system from Partner E-DRIS Inc. represented by Atty. Rainier … [Read more...] about Subway® Philippines launches ‘School In A Box Program

Fifteen years ago, Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry launched Method , an eco-friendly cleaning products company that emphasized beautiful packaging as much as sparkling sinks. In 2012, the business was acquired by Belgium-based Ecover. Ryan stayed on. Today, Ryan is introducing Olly , which applies the same design-centric approach to vitamins that Method did to soap. Olly ' s products come in gummy form and are named for benefits like Calm, Immunity, Sleep, and Beauty. For now they are available exclusively through Target. Ryan, whose Olly co-founder is marketing veteran Brad Harrington, spoke with Inc. about his sophomore venture. Where does the name Olly come from? Everybody in the category seemed to fall into two camps. Scientific-but-cold-sounding names like Centrum. Or folksy nature names: Nature ' s Garden or Nature ' s Bounty. We want our brand to be accessible, friendly, and simple. We thought, when you walk into a pharmacy, what ' s the name of the … [Read more...] about Making Vitamins, People, and Gross Margins Beautiful

Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles John Brown. INQUIRER file photo / Tonette Orejas MANILA, Philippines — Archbishop Charles John Brown, the apostolic nuncio to the Philippines of the Holy See, offered well-wishes and praise to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, saying that the newly-inaugurated Chief Executive can count on his experience in governance in facing challenges. Brown said during his speech at the Vin D’ Honneur at the National Museum of Fine Arts right after the inauguration rites on Thursday that he and the rest of the Diplomatic Corps wish the President and the country all the best in terms of prosperity. And if there are challenges that Marcos’ administration would face, Brown said the President’s years of experience with government will prove to be useful. “There will certainly be challenges as there are for every administration. But, Mr. President, you bring to the Office of the Presidency an extensive experience of many years in governmental service and … [Read more...] about Papal Nuncio to new PH President: There’ll be challenges, but experience is your edge

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Wondering how to move out of the U.S.? You’re not alone. Between the recent Supreme Court decision on Roe V. Wade and abortion rights, gun violence and other safety concerns , racial tensions, politics, inflation and more, many Americans have had enough and are thinking about moving abroad to places like Canada , Portugal, Italy and more. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s controversial decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, the site International Living—a leading authority for anyone looking for global retirement or relocation opportunities—witnessed a surge in traffic with people searching for a number of “move to” terms. This included terms like “moving out of the U.S.,” “I want to move out of the U.S.,” “moving out of America,” “how to leave America” and “leaving America”—with the top search volume coming under the phrase “ how to move out of the United States ,” which spiked by a staggering 4,000%. “Americans … [Read more...] about How To Move Out Of The US (And The Best Places To Escape)