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War against Coronavirus: Transitioning into a new world amid layoffs We're transitioning! Let's make it count!! When the Coronavirus pandemic began, no one knew how far it would go, much less how long. And if there was nothing no one really knew, it would be the devastating effects it would have not just on human life but on our emotions, our psychology and our finances. One might ask, "Is there really anything worse than death?" And I'd respond without any form of hesitation, "Yes, there is. It's living with the feeling that there is nothing worth living for anymore." "The consensus of 57 economists surveyed this month by The Wall Street Journal is that 14.4 million jobs will be lost in the coming months, and the unemployment rate will rise to a record 13% in June, from a 50-year low of 3.5% in February." The 2AM uncertainty that creeps into your mind and keeps you awake wondering if you might be part of the 50% of the world...

Who is an Environmentalist: II Hello dear reader, In my last post,  An Environmentalist:  In this Global Pandemic? , I set the pace for us to discuss who an environmentalist really is. Think about it really. When you think of an environmentalist, what comes to your mind? Him or her? But I'm not trying to change that perception, because I'm sure you will agree with me that it's definitely more than what they look like on the outside. Michael H. Higuera in his article, " What does it mean to be an environmentalist l?" writes, "Environmentalism is commonly thought of as a social movement. Social movements consist of a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain goals." Emily Barber in her post ' What does environmentalism really mean? , says, "People often hear the word “environmentalist” and associate it with words like “tree-hugger,” “vegan,” “greenie,” “zero-waste,” “recycle,” etc. I too am guil...

An Environmentalist: In this Global Pandemic? Image: Pinterest  Hello dear reader, I'm Bibi, and if you'll check my previous posts, you'd notice that I was a bit apathetic to the idea of becoming an environmentalist. Am I one now? Not completely, but I'm definitely geared in that direction. Now, you might wonder - if you aren't, please wonder with me - "What exactly does an environmentalist mean?" There have been so many meanings attached to this one word. I mean... Is an environmentalist a guy with two different colours of socks who goes about hollering that we need to protect the environment, but has no clue how to comb his hair before leaving his room or is it a guy like Chris Hemsworth in his perfectly tailored suit looking all smug and giving a calm, collected speech about endangered species? Is an environmentalist a crazy, boldfaced person like Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, who only sees things in black and white or a calculated, ...

COVID-19 Lockdown: What you can do to prevent boredom? Morning guys, Source: Pinterest  Until coronavirus got to Nigeria, so many people did not think of it as a global pandemic. Well, it is. Schools have shut down and people are advised to reduce travel as much as possible. According to Lagos, Nigeria(CNN),  Nigeria  is restricting entry into the country for travelers from 13 countries including the US and UK, as it announced five new cases Wednesday. Some of the symptoms include: Runny nose Sore throat Cough Fever Difficulty breathing (severe cases) Consult a doctor for medical advice Source:  World Health Organization The video below was created by WHO as a safeguard against the spread of the virus.  But we're not here to talk about the virus. What can we do so we don't get too bored at home? Well, here is a little video showing creative hacks you can implement at home. It's all about reusing, recycling and upcyclin...

The Future of work: The Green World RootsHive campaign  Morning dear readers, I recently stumbled upon a   campaign, the Future of work, by the  RootsHive,   a company geared at bridging the huge gap between the corporate world and the academia. PwC's four worlds  Then, I decided to do a little more study, and I came across PwC’s ‘Workforce of the Future’ report which examines four worlds of work in 2030 - the Blue world, the Red world, the Green world and the Yellow world. The Red world? The world is going to be red with blood? Well, that thought certainly crossed my mind. But no, it’s much more interesting than that. To address the grey areas of the Future of Work, Stac conducted an interview with the Founder of RootsHive , Micheal O. Today on the Green world: The Interview session Myself: I am Bibitayo Omidiora, can I meet you please? RootsHive Founder: I am Micheal O. Myself: Nice to meet yo...