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Metoo, sort of…
When the #metoo movement began, I wrote an article, yelled on social media, and attended my local Women’s March. But that’s it. I assumed that this problem would take care of itself. And then our elected representatives placed a man on the US Supreme Court who, without even taking into account his guilt or innocence, has no place seated on that tribunal. дальше »
2018-11-13 03:03 | |
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Amazon’s sexist hiring algorithm could still be better than a human
Amazon decided to shut down its experimental artificial intelligence (AI) recruiting tool after discovering it discriminated against women. The company created the tool to trawl the web and spot potential candidates, rating them from one to five stars. дальше »
2018-11-10 11:20 | |
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Survey: Four in 10 Brits Don’t Think Crypto Will Be Used as Cash or Card
YouGov internet market research and data analysis group has conducted a survey about cryptocurrency use today and in the future in Great Britain. The results found that more men than women were interested in the technology, it was a younger crowd who mostly saw Bitcoin and other digital assets’ potential, and just one in five. дальше »
2018-11-9 01:00 | |
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TikTok’s military users shine a light on the everyday realities of enlisted life
For most people, playing Call of Duty‘s campaign mode is as close as they’ll get to joining the military. For them, the everyday realities of uniformed service are unknown. But shining a light on this world are ordinary servicemen and women, and they’re using an unusual tool to do it. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:12 | |
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The rise of femtech funding clearly shows it’s not a ‘niche’
Five years ago, global funding for the femtech sector had barely reached $100 million total. But now? The femtech industry is set to see a huge increase to more than $400 million — the largest amount of funding the industry has ever received. дальше »
2018-11-7 13:54 | |
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Meet 3 of the blockchain experts speaking at Hard Fork Decentralized
At our upcoming blockchain event, we’ve invited some inspiring speakers with a wide array of expertise. As the blockchain industry finds itself with a lot of unanswered questions that will determine the next 10 years, it’s more vital than ever to bring expert opinions into the mix. дальше »
2018-11-6 17:38 | |
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This women-led space program is crowdfunding Kyrgyzstan’s first satellite launch
There are 13 countries in world that have built and launched satellites into space and 72 countries have their own space agencies. But Kyrgyzstan isn’t one of them, yet. In the next two years, Kyrgyzstan could have its first space program, completely powered by a team of a dozen women aged from 17 to 25 years old. дальше »
2018-11-5 16:14 | |
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These stylish sunglasses also capture HD video and photos
If you think about it, it makes sense that out of all the tech giants out there, that the company behind Snapchat would be ahead of the curve when it comes to integrating wearables with the functionality of capturing videos and photos for sharing. дальше »
2018-11-3 19:32 | |
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3 ways the blockchain industry is slowly moving towards gender equality
Research from eToro, conducted earlier this year, indicates that blockchain is witnessing a major gender divide – only 8. 5 percent of cryptocurrency users are female. It’s obviously a problem. дальше »
2018-11-2 16:51 | |
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The Birth of an Idea, Ten Years On
The advance of civilization appears to be due to the random birth of great men and women who utter something that is so simple, so self-evident, yet unutterable previously. I... The post The Birth of an Idea, Ten Years On appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-10-31 18:37 | |
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This project literally puts female scientists on the map
Think of the last time you attended a conference and saw an all male panel of experts – or manels as they are called. It is most likely not too long ago. The website 500womenscientists. org is fighting this by making it easier for people across the world to network with female researchers in various fields. дальше »
2018-10-29 17:00 | |
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Australian Women Steals almost Half a Million Ripple XRP
In a report published October 25, 2018, police in New South Wales announced the arrest of a woman responsible for stealing more than $450,000 worth of XRP. Theft Details The woman was caught after the assembly of a new task force called Strike Force Rostrevor that was established in January to investigate the sudden loss of the victims Ripple tokens. дальше »
2018-10-27 09:00 | |
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This Google project visualizes the global effect of #MeToo’s first year
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. As #MeToo celebrates its first anniversary since going viral, and sexual assault continues to be at the forefront of political conversations around the world, finding new preventative solutions seems more pressing than ever. дальше »
2018-10-23 18:31 | |
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Here’s why black women’s #MeToo experiences are different
In April, a 25-year-old black woman named Chikesia Clemons was violently arrested by police at a Waffle House restaurant in Alabama. A video of the arrest that went viral shows police pulling Clemons from her chair and throwing her to the floor. дальше »
2018-10-21 14:01 | |
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Инновации в благотворительности UN Women
Подразделение ООН, занимающееся правами женщин UN Women совместно с Всемирной продовольственной программой ООН приступили к внедрению блокчейна по осуществлению поступления финансовых средств 115 000 беженцам, находящимся в лагерях Азраке и Заатари. дальше »
2018-10-21 10:07 | |
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Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency News For Today October 19th [VIDEO]
MimbleWimble Protocol Creator “Voldemort” Produces New Whitepaper on Privacy MimbleWimble Protocol Creator “Voldemort” Produces New Whitepaper on Privacy Bitcoin Account Dispute Leads to Two Women Arrested for Home Invasion Bitcoin Account Dispute Leads to Two Women Arrested for Home Invasion FLOGmall Online Marketplace Now Uses Ink Protocol's XNK for Buying and Selling FLOGmall Online Marketplace […] дальше »
2018-10-19 23:05 | |
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It’s the end of an era: Netflix cancels Orange is the New Black
Netflix yesterday announced it would end its most popular original television program after its next season. Warning: This may make you cry. The Final Season, 2019. #OITNB pic. twitter. com/bUp2yY0aoK — Orange Is the New… (@OITNB) October 17, 2018 “Orange is The New Black” received wide-spread acclaim from critics and fans the moment Netflix debuted it back in 2013. дальше »
2018-10-19 00:17 | |
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MinerGate CEO Claude Lecomte on Cryptocurrency Mining
The computer has come a long way from being a gigantic hunk of a metal and plastic surrounded by groups of curious men and women with clipboards. Fast-forward a few… The post MinerGate CEO Claude Lecomte on Cryptocurrency Mining appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-18 18:47 | |
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A woman won a Nobel Prize, but science is still sexist
One of the 2018 Nobel Prizes in physics went to Donna Strickland, a major accomplishment for any scientist. Yet much of the news coverage has focused on the fact that she’s only the third female physicist to receive the award, after Marie Curie in 1903 and Maria Goeppert-Mayer 60 years later. дальше »
2018-10-16 10:22 | |
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Microsoft’s Bing keeps surfacing racist, offensive, and probably-illegal images
Microsoft’s Bing search engine has a problem with surfacing results that are blatantly offensive, uniformly exploitative towards women and girls, and full-on racist. And that’s before you even turn the “SafeSearch” feature off. дальше »
2018-10-11 23:44 | |
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The Troubling Crypto Gender Disparity
In many ways, women have never been more prepared to take part in or to lead the most innovative and forward-thinking industries of our day. For years, women have eclipsed men in education and training, attaining not only more bachelor’s degrees but more master’s and doctorate degrees, as well. дальше »
2018-10-8 21:30 | |
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Deepfakes are being weaponized to silence women — but this woman is fighting back
Fake sex videos aren’t a new phenomenon, but advancement in AI is worrying as ‘deepfakes’ are becoming increasingly harder to distinguish from real videos. Deepfake tech has become easily accessible and videos can be made via FakeApp or on affordable consumer-grade equipment, which is partly why earlier this year the web was flooded with pornographic films of high-profile female celebrities. дальше »
2018-10-5 14:34 | |
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Snapchat turns its attention to India as it battles Instagram to win users
In a bid to continue growing its audience against the odds, Snap is looking beyond the west to India, one of the largest markets for online services right now. To that end, it’s hired its first executive to head up operations in the country. дальше »
2018-10-5 10:02 | |
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Diversifying blockchain: Women get 85% discount on Hard Fork Decentralized tickets
The blockchain industry has become more aware of its lack of diversity, and we’re beginning to move in the right direction to tackle the issue. At Hard Fork Decentralized, our blockchain and cryptocurrency event, we want to help by making sure that all voices are equally heard. дальше »
2018-10-4 13:59 | |
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BitMEX’s New COO Angelina Kwan Joins the Crypto Space at “An Exciting Time”
Angelina Kwan, former managing director and head of regulatory compliance for Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing, is taking on the position of COO of BitMEX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, at a time when the challenges facing these exchanges are greater than ever. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:47 | |
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The ‘female blackout’ protest didn’t work — it silenced women
Over the weekend, a viral post flooded women’s Facebook inboxes urging them to participate in a “blackout” on Facebook. Women were asked to protest against domestic violence and spread awareness of the issue by replacing their profile pictures with a completely black image and leave the social media platform for 13 hours. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:09 | |
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UN Women to Tap Into the Power of Blockchain for Economic Empowerment
Agencies of the United Nations are adopting the power of distributed ledgers. The latest among them is UN Women and World Food Programme (WFP). The two will work together to use a blockchain-based solution to assist Syrian refugee women who work in the UN Women’s cash for work programmes. дальше »
2018-10-2 17:49 | |
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Women Continue to Weave Their Way into Working with Blockchain and Crypto Projects
Women Are Bracing Themselves to Transfigure the Male-Dominated Crypto Space Women do not want to be left behind even as evolution of the crypto and blockchain industries takes place. In many ways, they want to encourage a philosophy of all-inclusiveness in a conventionally male dominated space. дальше »
2018-9-23 01:35 | |
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Women Are Looking to Shake Up Male-Dominated Crypto Industry
As the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries continue to evolve, some women are working to promote a culture of inclusiveness in a traditionally male heavy field. While the creation stories behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and underlying blockchain technology feature many twists and turns, one thing remains constant. дальше »
2018-9-22 23:00 | |
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UN Women использует блокчейн для денежных переводов в Иордании
Организация UN Women объявила об использовании блокчейн технологии для денежных переводов в лагерях для беженцев в Иордании. UN Women, Структура Организации Объединённых Наций по вопросам гендерного равенства и расширения прав и возможностей женщин, заключила партнерское соглашение с Всемирной продовольственной программой ООН» о применении блокчейн технологии для денежных переводов в лагерях для 115 000 беженцев в Азраке […] The post UN Women использует блокчейн для денежных переводов в Иордании appeared first on . дальше »
2018-9-21 16:58 | |
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Women Working to Bring Inclusivity and Equality to the Blockchain Industry
Although the finance and technology industry are largely dominated by men, some activists and industry insiders are working to mold the young blockchain industry in an effort to make it more inclusive for women and underrepresented minorities. дальше »
2018-9-21 09:00 | |
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Beauty app teams up with Kik to bring cryptocurrency to 92 million women
AR-powered vanity platform Perfect365, which touts more than 100 million (mostly female) users, is the latest startup to embrace blockchain technology and tokenize its platform. Through a collaboration with Kin (a cryptocurrency developed by messaging giant Kik), the beauty app will soon reward users with cryptocurrency for their activity on Perfect365. дальше »
2018-9-20 18:31 | |
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Women get just 47 cents in equity for every $1 awarded to male colleagues
The gender pay disparity isn’t a secret. We know that women make $0. 82 for every dollar a man makes, still, in 2018. It’s well-documented that tech’s biggest companies, including two newly-minted trillion dollar corporations, employ women in fewer than a third of their leadership positions. дальше »
2018-9-19 01:50 | |
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Irish Blockchain Organisation for Women Raises Awareness about Distributed Ledger Technology
An Irish blockchain group for women was recently formed to spread awareness and educate women about blockchain technology. According to The Irish Times, the Irish Blockchain Group has many strong founding members who are eager to share with other women how the emerging blockchain industry can be a great new career opportunity. дальше »
2018-9-16 22:00 | |
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SportsCastr Joins Forces with WNBPA to Offer Fans Live, Interactive and Exciting Content
SportsCastr blockchain project has partnered with WNBPA to offer basketball fans premium content from the women’s professional basketball league, powered by the SportsCastr FanChain token. The SportsCastr social live-streaming platform makes it possible for anyone to become a color commentator. дальше »
2018-9-14 02:44 | |
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Biking Across America, Crypto Cyclists Look to Raise $1 Million for Charity
Crypto, charity and cycling. It’s an unlikely triad, but two fitness enthusiasts-turned-crypto philanthropists believe that, taken in combination, the three can drive positive change. дальше »
2018-9-12 21:42 | |
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How Techies Changed the Course of the World
Millions of young men and women across the world are making their way to university where they hope to find some of the most exciting time of their lives. A... The post How Techies Changed the Course of the World appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-9-11 13:26 | |
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43 Women Nominated for the Board of the Swiss Crypto Valley Association
The Crypto Valley Association in Switzerland has decided to elect two female board members to diversify its male-dominated leadership. The vote scheduled for September 20 has attracted an unexpected number of nominations – 43. дальше »
2018-9-9 15:52 | |
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SportsCastr Partners with WNBPA to Power Live Interactive Video Content for Fans
Bitcoin Press Release: Blockchain company Sportscasrtr has formed a strategic alliance with WNBPA, which will allow Basketball fans access to premium content from the most elite women’s professional basketball players in the world. дальше »
2018-9-8 16:47 | |
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Switzerland’s cryptocurrency association needs more female leaders
An urgent and extraordinary meeting of Switzerland’s Crypto Valley Association (CVA) has been called in order to fight gender inequality. Two women are to be appointed to the board, following accusations it’s become a “boys club. дальше »
2018-9-8 21:02 | |
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Only 13% of Americans Have Heard of Ethereum Says New Survey
While it looks like almost everyone has heard of bitcoin, no one has apparently heard of eth according to a new survey by YouGov. They say only 6% of women... The post Only 13% of Americans Have Heard of Ethereum Says New Survey appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-9-8 15:44 | |
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Counterpoint: ‘All men are trash’ is hate speech
When I woke up this morning I didn’t think I’d start my day off defending white male privilege. But there’s an “all men are trash” discussion playing out on TNW’s social media accounts, and I have some thoughts. дальше »
2018-9-7 23:53 | |
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Children’s books are adding to science’s gender problem
Ask young children what they want to be when they grow up and the chances are that scientific jobs such as astronaut and doctor will appear high on the list. But ask them to draw a scientist and they are more than twice as likely to draw a man than a woman. дальше »
2018-9-2 13:00 | |
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