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The 2020 Global Desert Locust Invasion – Climate, Food Scarcity and Desertification

This page offers news and information about the 2020 global desert locust invasion. Stories and reports are listed below in chronological order with emphasis on the source and date. Some unusual fluctuations in climate have resulted in excessive locust populations. These locust swarms can eat more quantities of food than the entire populations of some… Continue reading The 2020 Global Desert Locust Invasion – Climate, Food Scarcity and Desertification

Cognitive Bias and Conspiracy Theories on the Internet (Deutsche Welle, 2 Jul 2020)

Conspiracy theories are spreading rapidly on the Internet. And they find an audience that believes them. Scientists are studying why people have a tendency to believe nonsense is true. The Internet has profoundly changed our thinking in less than two decades. No other medium has manipulated human behavior to such an extent. The Internet can… Continue reading Cognitive Bias and Conspiracy Theories on the Internet (Deutsche Welle, 2 Jul 2020)

White Privilege — Access and Entitlement are about the averages, not the anecdotes.

There’s been a lot of talk recently about White Privilege and race relations in America. Those who wish to challenge the narrative of White Privilege have been using quotes from celebrities like Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington to question the validity of race having an impact on privilege. Two commonly used statements are below, followed… Continue reading White Privilege — Access and Entitlement are about the averages, not the anecdotes.

“Our commitments to racial equity” ~ Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google

[The following message is from Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet. The statement was shared with everyone in the company on 17 Jun 2020 and also published to the Google blog.] Hi everyone,  Over the past several weeks, violent and racist attacks against the Black community have forced the world to reckon with… Continue reading “Our commitments to racial equity” ~ Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google

“All of that hard work and education didn’t shield me…” ~ Bryan Stevenson, Civil Rights Attorney

“All of that hard work and education didn’t shield me from that threat and violence.’ — In the video below, civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson is sharing his story to remind folks that impressive credentials don’t shield Black people from police violence. (NowThis, 11 Jun 2020, YouTube 14 Jun 2020) To learn more, watch the… Continue reading “All of that hard work and education didn’t shield me…” ~ Bryan Stevenson, Civil Rights Attorney

“Change in ourselves helps drive change in the world” ~ Satya Narayana Nadella

The following statement is from Satya Narayana Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft. It was delivered as an email to all Microsoft employees, and also published as an open letter on the Microsoft blog on 5 June 2020. [Source] United For Change We are united with the Black community and all those working toward racial justice.… Continue reading “Change in ourselves helps drive change in the world” ~ Satya Narayana Nadella

Follow these 7 easy steps to get legal justice for yourself and others.

The officers arrested for their role in George Floyd’s death have been charged with murder. Justice is served (assuming they are tried, convicted, and sentenced). The system is correcting itself and will continue to do so as long as we abide by the basic rules necessary to provoke a response which are: STEP #1 –… Continue reading Follow these 7 easy steps to get legal justice for yourself and others.

Racism – Causes and Cures (Podcast E25)

In Episode #25, I talk about the causes of racism and ways we can all help work to eliminate it. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Apple [Listen] Anchor [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen Using the Anchor Player Below Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or right click) the link and save.… Continue reading Racism – Causes and Cures (Podcast E25)

QUESTION: Is 5G safe, or is it dangerous? ANSWER: Both.

For many years, consumer protection groups, health organizations, and government agencies have been studying the potential risks of radio frequency (RF) emissions from electronics devices. Concerns about electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency (RF) emissions have resulted in strong opinions and views on either side of a growing debate, which has seen a resurgence as… Continue reading QUESTION: Is 5G safe, or is it dangerous? ANSWER: Both.

Here’s why reviews of products, services, and businesses are not reliable.

We all rely on reviews of products, services, and businesses on Facebook, and with Google search results, or when purchasing products on Amazon. Services like Yelp promise to provide helpful insights from customers. An abundance of positive reviews can almost guarantee trust and help produce new customers. Unusually High Numbers of 5-Star Ratings Occasionally while… Continue reading Here’s why reviews of products, services, and businesses are not reliable.

VICE News: Moscow’s Facial Recognition Tech Will Outlast the Coronavirus (16 Apr 2020)

MOSCOW – The Russian capital is home to a network of 178,000 surveillance cameras. Thousands of these cameras are already connected to facial recognition software under a program called “Safe City.” Police claim the technology has helped arrest more than 300 people. Now, as part of the response to COVID-19, authorities are trying to bring… Continue reading VICE News: Moscow’s Facial Recognition Tech Will Outlast the Coronavirus (16 Apr 2020)