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Reasons why you feel differently across social media platforms
Have you ever wondered why different social media platforms also evoke different impressions on you? That’s probably because of how they’re built to their core. From Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show: “Social comparison is worse on Instagram,” states Facebook’s deep dive into teen girl body-image issues in 2020, noting Read more
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The future of poultry farming and the next pandemic
Yes, we’re all asking when will all this end. And it’s even overwhelming to think of another pandemic, should it happen. But since history rhymes, it’s good to pay attention to the signals and current trends so that the future won’t catch us off guard. And if you’re a fan of eating chicken, then it’s Read more
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Takes a lot of getting used to
When we didn’t have any choice but to stay in our homes a year ago, we felt lost. And for a time, we were unable to continue our lives the way we wanted to. But then, being human, we learned to adapt and shape a new way of life. So we carried over online the Read more
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Exploring QGIS: Covid-19 total cases, recoveries, and deaths in Davao Region, Philippines
This time, I narrowed the focus to Davao Region, Philippines, using the Department of Health Covid-19 tracker data. It’s interesting how the cases and recoveries in the region are related, while deaths are higher in Davao City and its neighbors: Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, and Davao del Sur. Read more
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Exploring QGIS: Map of the Philippines, classified by region
Yes, I don’t just blog every day. I actually have work to keep the lights on. No, mapping is not something I am paid for. But being an enthusiast of data visualization, I decided to explore this freeware because it sure comes in handy later in my career. You might want to try it out Read more
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Online engagements and manipulations
“Back in 2012, a year before Cambridge Analytica came on the scene, a group of scientists from the University of Cambridge and Stanford University began looking for a link between the five personality traits and the pages people ‘liked’ on Facebook. They built a Facebook quiz with this purpose in mind, allowing users to take Read more
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Removing distractions
Highlighting the importance of removing distractions becomes implicit whenever conversations run around the theme of getting the work done. Admit it or not, most of us already know what those activities are that distract us. Identifying them is surprisingly easy. But it takes commitment to put them into light and take action to remove them. Read more
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