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Devsig Podcast
Bholendra Singh
184 episodes
13 hours ago
We develop high-quality, user-friendly mobile apps that seamlessly integrate into everyday life. Our solutions aim to enhance productivity, entertainment, and simplify daily tasks. By turning innovative ideas into functional and engaging experiences, we empower users to stay ahead in a fast-paced digital world. Tune in to our Tech Insights Podcast, where we explore the latest in tech trends, share insights from industry leaders, and dive deep into the mobile app development process—helping you stay informed and inspired in today’s digital age.
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We develop high-quality, user-friendly mobile apps that seamlessly integrate into everyday life. Our solutions aim to enhance productivity, entertainment, and simplify daily tasks. By turning innovative ideas into functional and engaging experiences, we empower users to stay ahead in a fast-paced digital world. Tune in to our Tech Insights Podcast, where we explore the latest in tech trends, share insights from industry leaders, and dive deep into the mobile app development process—helping you stay informed and inspired in today’s digital age.
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Devsig Podcast
Industry Trends and Business Evolution: Hindi

Industry Trends and Business Evolution10 sources

The provided sources discuss various complex topics, starting with OWN Academy's diverse educational programmes, including summer camps, school partnerships, and mentorship, all aimed at career exploration and skill development. Another source sheds light on modern music industry revenue streams, detailing how artists earn through platforms, licensing, and crowdfunding. Additionally, a transcript from the National Ataxia Foundation explores the intricate process of drug development, from scientific discovery to regulatory approval and post-market surveillance. Finally, two articles address different aspects of societal challenges: one from the Columbia Journalism Review critiques journalistic ethics regarding privacy and collateral damage, while the other from Stanford Social Innovation Review exposes the hidden "ghost workforce" within the tech industry, highlighting outsourcing, poor labour practices, and emerging worker mobilisation efforts.

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3 weeks ago
6 minutes 13 seconds

Devsig Podcast
Maximize engagement with Google Engage SDK

Google Play Engage SDK and its role in enhancing user engagement and content visibility across various Android devices and Google surfaces, including Google TV and the Google Play Store. They detail the integration process for developers, including how to publish different cluster types like recommendations and continuation content, manage user accounts and data sync, and utilise the Continue Watching 2.0 feature for seamless cross-device experiences. The texts also touch upon related topics such as App Store Optimisation (ASO) on Google Play, the importance of app quality and performance as indicated by Android Vitals, and the benefits of leveraging tools like the Play Console and features like custom store listings to reach and retain users. Additionally, they highlight new developments for TV apps, including Compose for TV and upcoming features in Android 16, demonstrating Google's continued investment in the Android TV platform.

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1 month ago
20 minutes 11 seconds

Devsig Podcast
Building a Positive Thinking Mindset

This text provides a guide to building a positive mindset, outlining its benefits for physical health, mental health, relationships, and career success. It offers practical steps to improve your outlook, such as establishing morning rituals, focusing on daily highlights, surrounding yourself with positive people, practising gratitude, helping others, joining social groups, finding humour, relaxing, and boosting self-esteem through enjoyable activities. Furthermore, the source explains how to challenge negative thoughts by keeping a thought journal, using positive self-talk, highlighting positive outcomes from challenges, maintaining a gratitude journal, choosing positive reactions, practising positive imagery, cultivating a healthy lifestyle, and avoiding triggering media.

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1 month ago
21 minutes 17 seconds

Devsig Podcast
App Reputation Benchmarks 2025

Certainly, here is a summary of the provided excerpts from the "App Reputation Benchmarks 2025" report, drawing on the information available in the sources and our conversation history.

The report, published by AppFollow, provides a comprehensive cross-industry analysis of key app performance metrics based on data gathered and analysed by AppFollow. It studied 12,199 apps from the Top 200 across Android and iOS, analysing over 5 billion reviews globally from January 1, 2024, to December 15, 2024.

According to the report, the "brutal truth" is that many developers still ignore app store feedback in 2025, which is deemed "commercial suicide". A "striking gap" exists between companies that leverage user insights and those that dismiss them. The report highlights that most apps are "terrible at customer service," with a "measly 14% average reply rate across all analyzed industries".

Health & Sports apps have the highest median ratings across both platforms, with a 4.72 median rating. Business apps trail behind everyone else. Health & Sports apps lead with a 4.6 average rating by reviews on Google Play, while Business trails at 3.93. Health & Sports also wins with the highest sentiment score of 0.409 on App Store, while Business suffers at -0.172. Health & Sports has the highest average rating overall at 4.75, while Business has the lowest at 4.18. Health & Sports also leads with the highest sentiment score overall at 0.617, with Business suffering at -0.172. This suggests apps that help people enjoy life tend to generate positive feelings, while utility apps can frustrate users.

Review volume varies significantly by industry. Social apps receive far more reviews per app on Google Play compared to App Store categories. Social apps are described as "drowning" in feedback with 4,865 monthly reviews per app on Google Play, while Business apps receive a manageable 356. This 13x difference helps explain response rates, as Social developers struggle to keep up.

Finance apps are identified as the "customer service champs," responding to 41% of negative reviews on Google Play, while Social apps have the lowest reply rate at just 4%. This stark difference suggests developers find time to address problems when money is involved. Finance apps on Google Play respond to 55.4% of reviews, while Social apps on App Store manage only 3.6%, a 15x difference in engagement. Finance apps lead with the highest overall reply rate at 55.4%, while Social has the lowest at 3.6%. Google Play finance apps are significantly more engaged, responding to 55% of reviews compared to App Store's 27%.

The report also looks at reply delay. Tools & Utilities apps on App Store show a "jaw-dropping" 102,982 hours average reply delay (over 11 years), while Maps & Navigation on Google Play manage 158 hours. This Tools statistic is noted as potentially an error or reflects very old responses. Regarding finance apps specifically, iOS finance apps take significantly longer to respond (113 hours average) compared to Android developers (23 hours average). This is nearly a 5-day difference, though the report notes this is largely due to App Store's longer review response verification process. Shopping apps take 108 hours on App Store and 36 hours on Google Play. Health & Sports apps have response times of 97 hours on App Store and 57 hours on Google Play. Entertainment apps are relatively quick when they do respond, with 77 hours on App Store and 57 hours on Google Play.

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1 month ago
21 minutes 17 seconds

Devsig Podcast
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संघर्ष: सूडान, यूक्रेन, और अन्य

यहां स्रोत में दिए गए विषयों का सारांश दिया गया है। स्रोत दुनिया भर में विभिन्न संघर्षों और सुरक्षा मुद्दों पर चर्चा करते हैं। विशेष रूप से, वे रूस-यूक्रेन युद्ध को कवर करते हैं, जिसमें युद्धविराम वार्ता, रूसी हमले, और पश्चिमी देशों द्वारा यूक्रेन को समर्थन शामिल है। वे सूडान में गृह युद्ध और अन्य क्षेत्रों में चल रहे संघर्षों, जैसे कि अफ्रीका और मध्य एशिया, पर भी प्रकाश डालते हैं। इसके अतिरिक्त, स्रोत रूस के आंतरिक मामले, जैसे आर्थिक चुनौतियाँ, रूसी समाज का सैन्यीकरण और अपने पड़ोसियों, जैसे आर्मेनिया और मोल्दोवा, के साथ उसके संबंध भी छूते हैं। अंत में, स्रोत वैश्विक शक्तियों के बीच संबंध, जैसे कि रूस और चीन, और भारत और पश्चिमी देशों के बीच रक्षा संबंध, पर भी चर्चा करते हैं।

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2 months ago
7 minutes 2 seconds

Devsig Podcast
India-Pakistan War

ज़रूर, मैं स्रोतों और उपलब्ध जानकारी के आधार पर आपकी क्वेरी का सारांश प्रस्तुत कर सकता हूँ।

दिए गए स्रोतों के अनुसार, भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच तनाव बढ़ रहा है, जिसके कारण सैन्य संघर्ष शुरू हो गया है। यह तनाव अप्रैल में पहलगाम आतंकी हमले के बाद से गहराया है।

हालिया घटनाक्रम और ऑपरेशन सिंदूर:

  • भारत ने 'ऑपरेशन सिंदूर' नामक जवाबी आतंकवाद विरोधी अभियान चलाया है।
  • यह अभियान 22 अप्रैल के पहलगाम आतंकी हमले का प्रतिशोध है, जिसका उद्देश्य निर्दोष पीड़ितों और उनके परिवारों को न्याय दिलाना था।
  • ऑपरेशन सिंदूर के तहत पाकिस्तान और पाकिस्तान अधिकृत कश्मीर (PoJK) में नौ आतंकी ठिकानों को निशाना बनाया गया और नष्ट किया गया। इनमें से पांच ठिकाने PoJK में थे।
  • ये ठिकाने लश्कर-ए-तैयबा और जैश-ए-मोहम्मद (JeM) से जुड़े थे।
  • निशाना बनाए गए चार आतंकवादी ठिकाने पाकिस्तान में बहावलपुर, मुरीदके, सरजल और महमूना जोया थे।
  • बहावलपुर में स्थित जैश-ए-मोहम्मद का मुख्यालय, मरकज़ सुबहान अल्लाह, भी नष्ट कर दिया गया। यह सुविधा 2015 से सक्रिय थी और JeM का मुख्य प्रशिक्षण, प्रेरणा और संचालन केंद्र था। यह 14 फरवरी, 2019 के पुलवामा हमले सहित JeM की विभिन्न आतंकवादी साजिशों से जुड़ा रहा है। यह ठिकाना JeM प्रमुख मौलाना मसूद अजहर और अन्य परिवार के सदस्यों का निवास स्थान भी था।
  • कर्नल सोफिया कुरैशी और विंग कमांडर व्योमिका सिंह ने ऑपरेशन सिंदूर के उद्देश्यों को समझाया, जिसमें नागरिकों को नुकसान से बचाने के लिए स्थानों का चयन सटीक खुफिया इनपुट और योजना पर आधारित था।
  • विंग कमांडर व्योमिका सिंह ने यह भी बताया कि पाकिस्तान ने पिछले तीस वर्षों से एक जटिल आतंकवादी बुनियादी ढांचा बनाए रखा है, जिसमें पाकिस्तान और PoJK में 21 भर्ती, प्रेरणा और लॉन्च-पैड केंद्र शामिल हैं।
  • यह भी बताया गया है कि पाकिस्तान आतंकवाद पर दुनिया को "जानबूझकर गुमराह" करने के लिए जाना जाता है, जिसका उदाहरण साजिद मीर का मामला है।

भारत की सुरक्षा तैयारियां और प्रतिक्रिया:

  • तनाव बढ़ने के बीच, केंद्र सरकार ने थल सेनाध्यक्ष को प्रादेशिक सेना को वापस बुलाने के लिए अधिकृत किया है।
  • रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह ने पश्चिमी सीमा पर सुरक्षा स्थिति और भारतीय सशस्त्र बलों की परिचालन तैयारी की समीक्षा के लिए नई दिल्ली के साउथ ब्लॉक में एक उच्च-स्तरीय बैठक की अध्यक्षता की। इस बैठक में चीफ ऑफ डिफेंस स्टाफ जनरल अनिल चौहान, थल सेनाध्यक्ष जनरल उपेंद्र द्विवेदी, नौसेनाध्यक्ष एडमिरल दिनेश के त्रिपाठी और वायुसेनाध्यक्ष एयर चीफ मार्शल एपी सिंह शामिल हुए।
  • गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने भी सुरक्षा तैयारियों की समीक्षा की है।
  • केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री जेपी नड्डा स्वास्थ्य अवसंरचना और तैयारियों की समीक्षा बैठक कर रहे हैं।
  • गुजरात सरकार भी राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा बलों और शीर्ष अधिकारियों के साथ बैठक कर राज्य की तैयारियों की समीक्षा कर रही है।
  • महाराष्ट्र के मुख्यमंत्री भी मुंबई में एक उच्च-स्तरीय सुरक्षा समीक्षा बैठक की अध्यक्षता करेंगे।
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2 months ago
21 minutes 46 seconds

Devsig Podcast
YouTube Trends and Features 2025

Based on the sources provided, here is a summary covering key aspects of YouTube, its trends, algorithm, and related services in 2025:

YouTube is a major platform globally, used for entertainment, information, and learning. It attracts around 79 billion visits each month and is considered the world's largest social media platform, with 3.9 billion monthly active users. Standing out on YouTube involves understanding what captures viewers' attention and adapting to evolving viewer habits and emerging trends.

What Makes a YouTube Video Popular?Several factors contribute to a video's success on YouTube, engaging viewers and interacting with the platform's algorithm:

  • Viewer Engagement: Metrics like comments, likes, shares, and watch time are crucial as YouTube's algorithm uses them to determine performance. Higher engagement increases a video's likelihood of being recommended. Engaging videos use interactive elements like polls, calls-to-action, and community posts to keep viewers invested.
  • Trends and Virality: Tapping into current trends, such as viral challenges, trending topics, or social media movements, can lead to a surge in views. Leveraging trending hashtags, collaborating with popular creators, and reacting to viral moments can boost discoverability. Videos that go viral often have high engagement, strong emotional appeal, or a unique/unexpected element, sparking curiosity or eliciting strong reactions.
  • Content Quality: High production quality, including high-resolution visuals, clear audio, professional editing, and compelling storytelling, contributes to viewer retention. Even simple content can perform well if presented in an engaging, well-structured manner.
  • Niche Audiences: Focusing on specific audiences allows creators to gain a dedicated following. Consistently providing value to a particular audience helps build a strong community, leading to higher engagement and better recommendations from YouTube's algorithm.
  • Consistency and Frequency: Regularly uploading videos keeps creators top of mind with subscribers and signals to the algorithm that the channel is active, increasing visibility in search results and recommendations.
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2 months ago
11 minutes 56 seconds

Devsig Podcast
YEIDA: Yamuna Authority Plot Scheme Residential Plots 2025: Sector 18 Draw

The sources provide information about the Yamuna Expressway and a recent residential plot scheme launched by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Sector 18.

General Information about the Yamuna Expressway:

  • The Yamuna Expressway is a 165-kilometre-long, six-lane expressway connecting Greater Noida with Agra. It aims to reduce travel time between Delhi NCR and Agra and encourage industrial and residential development in the region.
  • It starts at Pari Chowk in Greater Noida and ends at Kuberpur in Agra.
  • The Yamuna Expressway was previously known as the Taj Expressway.
  • It is considered a significant infrastructure project and a critical transport artery, attracting investments and boosting connectivity.
  • The Yamuna Expressway Authority is committed to enhancing safety measures due to rising traffic volumes, including upgrading technology and expanding emergency services.
  • The expressway is anticipated to become a vital hub for transportation, commerce, and tourism with upcoming developments like the Jewar International Airport and various smart city initiatives.
  • The expressway has become a prime location for both residential and commercial real estate ventures.
  • An interchange connecting the Yamuna Expressway to the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (KGP) is under development and is expected to be completed this year.

New Residential Plot Scheme in Sector 18 (RPS-09/2025):

  • YEIDA has launched a new residential plot scheme offering 276 plots of 200 square metres each in Pocket 9B of Sector 18.
  • The scheme code is RPS-09/2025.
  • The application process began on April 21, 2025, and will remain open until May 21, 2025.
  • The draw for the plots is scheduled for July 11, 2025.
  • The rate of the land is ₹35,000 per square metre, a 35% increase from the previous rate.
  • The registration fee is ₹7 lakh for the general category and ₹3.50 lakh for SC/ST applicants.
  • Reserved categories include:
  • Eligibility criteria for the general category include being a major (18 years or older) Indian/Non-Resident Indian not prohibited from purchasing property in Uttar Pradesh, and not already having been allotted a residential plot/flat by YEIDA. Only one application per individual is allowed.
  • Eligibility for farmers whose land has been acquired includes those whose land possession is with YEIDA or the Jewar Airport authority before the scheme's closing date, and who have received full compensation without any litigation.
  • Eligibility for functional industrial units requires the unit to be declared functional by YEIDA before the scheme's closing date and having cleared all dues to the Authority.
  • Payment terms require the remaining amount (after the registration fee) to be paid within 60 days of allotment.
  • Allottees must complete construction within three years of the lease deed or pay time extension charges.
  • The plots will be allotted on an "As-is Where-is basis" unconditionally.
  • The allotment will be done through a manual draw of lots for each category separately.
  • Possession of the allotted plots will be offered after the completion of development, which is estimated to take approximately five years.
  • ICICI Bank and the State Bank of India (SBI) are the official banking partners for the scheme. Financing options may be available at these and other banks subject to their terms and conditions.
  • The land will be leased for a period of 90 years.
  • The application must be submitted online through the YEIDA website. An application fee of ₹600 is applicable.

It is important to note that one source mentions a "YEIDA 821 Residential Plot Scheme 2025" launched on October 31st, 2024, with plots in Sectors 18 to 24A, which seems to be a different scheme from the one launched in April 2025 with 276 plots specifically in Sector 18, Pocket 9B. Some eligibility criteria and procedures mentioned in the context of the "YEIDA 821 scheme" may still be relevant to the new scheme as they are general guidelines of YEIDA.

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2 months ago
28 minutes 1 second

Devsig Podcast
IT Services: Tracxn Feed Report - February 2025

This Tracxn Feed Report, dated 17th February 2025, provides an overview of the IT services sector, focusing on funding, investors, acquisitions, IPOs, companies, unicorns, and business models.

Overview: The report includes key statistics on top IT services companies like UST, NTT DATA, Breed Reply, and Globant, as well as 1&1 IONOS, Genpact, Accenture, and Epam. It specifies that the feed includes companies providing IT outsourcing for software application development, software testing, big data, networking, security, virtualization, IT operations, data centres, cloud, storage, and hosting, as well as distributors/resellers of IT infrastructure equipment. Management/strategy consulting, AR/VR consulting, and enterprise services (HR, Marketing, Legal, Telecom, BPO) are excluded.

Funding: Over the last two years, there has been a total funding of $78.9 billion across 11,488 funding rounds. The United States leads in the number of total companies (57,068) and funded companies (52,377). The top geographies by the number of companies are the United States, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada. The United States also dominates in terms of funding, accounting for 56.4% of the total, followed by China (11.9%) and the United Kingdom (11.5%). Top funding rounds in the last two years include Vantage Data Centers securing $10.0B (Series G), $5.06B (Series D), $2.6B (Series F), and $1.6B (Series E), and Aligned with a $5.0B Series D. The Year-on-Year (YoY) funding trend shows a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -13% over three years and -7% over five years. Seed stage funding saw $4.6B invested across 458 rounds, early stage $7.8B across 601 rounds, and late stage $8.7B across 562 rounds. The median round size in 2025 YTD is $983K for Seed, $7.4M for Series A, and $18.8M for Series B.

Investors: The most active seed stage investors in the last two years are Y Combinator (16 rounds) and Techstars (13 rounds). For early stage, BGF (29 rounds) and Intel Capital (27 rounds) are the most active. In the late stage, China Internet Investment Fund (11 rounds) is the most active. Top institutional investors overall include Right Side Capital Management (14 investments in the feed), East Ventures Japan (13), and Kima Ventures (13).

Acquisitions: There have been 81 total acquisitions in the IT services sector. The average funding raised before acquisition is $150M, and the average time from first funding to acquisition is 9.5 years, with an average acquisition price of $500M. Notable top acquisitions include Ultimate Software by Hellman & Friedman, Blackstone, etc. for $11B in Feb 2019, and Peoplesoft by Oracle for $10.3B in Dec 2014. Visma (Norway) and Bullhorn (United States) are among the most active acquirers, each with 9 acquisitions.

IPOs: The report notes 0 IPOs in the summary information. Key IPO statistics show an average funding raised before IPO of $150M, an average of 9.5 years from first funding to IPO, and an average IPO market capitalisation (Mcap) of $500M. Top IPOs listed include Ultimate Software with an IPO Mcap of $11B in Feb 2019 and Peoplesoft with $10.3B in Dec 2014.

Companies: The report tracks a total of 252,292 companies in the IT services sector, with 11,488 having received funding. The top cities by the number of companies founded are London (5525), Bengaluru (5177), and Hyderabad (3389). The United States has the highest number of companies founded (57,068), followed by India (52,377) and the United Kingdom (17,836). Analysis of company team backgrounds shows that a significant amount of funding has gone to companies with founders from institutions like Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, IIT Delhi, and Stanford University. Similarly, companies with founders having prior experience at Microsoft, Google, and Goldman Sachs have also attracted substantial funding.

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3 months ago
18 minutes 39 seconds

Devsig Podcast
Cultivating an Attractive Personality

This article from wikiHow, "How to Have an Attractive Personality," explains that being attractive stems more from personality than appearance and is crucial for making friends and having lasting relationships. It outlines three key areas to cultivate an attractive personality: communication, humor, and confidence.

Here's a summary of the main points:

  • Communication:
  • Humor:
  • Confidence:

The article also lists top traits of an attractive personality, including humor, emotional intelligence, respect, confidence, optimism, empathy, and humility.

Furthermore, it includes tips from readers, such as taking time to cool off when angry, trying to see the positives in situations, and the importance of not changing yourself. The article emphasizes that even shy people can exhibit these attractive qualities.

The piece was co-authored by Kirsten Parker, a Mindset and Action Coach, and highlights that wikiHow articles are reader-approved based on positive feedback.

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3 months ago
16 minutes 16 seconds

Devsig Podcast
Climate Change: Daily Life Impacts

The provided article, "6 Ways Climate Change Affects Our Everyday Lives," explains how climate change impacts various aspects of our daily lives.

Key impacts of climate change on everyday life:

  • Health and wellbeing: Rising temperatures and air pollution from burning fossil fuels can lead to health issues like heat stroke, dehydration, asthma, allergies, and respiratory diseases. Severe weather events can increase exposure to waterborne illnesses and chemical contaminants. The stress of experiencing severe weather can also raise the risk of anxiety, PTSD, or depression. Warmer temperatures can cause disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes and ticks to appear earlier and spread to more areas, increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases. Severe weather events also increase the risk of physical harm.
  • Food: Higher temperatures and severe weather reduce the production of crops and seafood, making it harder to obtain necessary food. Important crops become harder to grow and less nutritious due to droughts and flooding affecting soil. Warmer waters harm fish and shellfish reproduction and increase harmful algae contamination. Extreme weather makes farming and fishing more difficult, further disrupting food production. Severe weather also disrupts food distribution by damaging infrastructure, increasing food insecurity. High temperatures and droughts also limit water availability, while flooding can contaminate it.
  • Cities and infrastructure: Flooding and severe weather damage roads and bridges, hindering transportation and access to essential services. Extreme temperatures strain energy grids and communication systems. Coastal cities face more damage due to rising sea levels and erosion, leading to more flooding and destruction of infrastructure.
  • Cost of living: The effects of climate change lead to price increases. Higher temperatures and droughts increase energy and water consumption, raising utility bills. Climate change impacts on agriculture and transportation make food, clothing, and household products more expensive. Building materials and appliances that help combat climate change also tend to be pricier.
  • Tourism: Climate change damages natural areas globally, reducing opportunities to visit them and decreasing tourism revenue. Droughts and wildfires harm lakes and forests, while rising sea levels and warming waters erode beaches and destroy coral reefs. Reduced snowfall also impacts colder destinations.
  • Safety: Food scarcity, rising prices, poor health, and stress due to climate change can increase conflict and violence. Displacement caused by climate change can also increase the risk of gender-based violence for women and girls.

What is climate change?

  • Climate change is a shift in global temperatures and weather patterns. While Earth naturally experiences climate changes, human activities are the main driver of the temperature increases and severe weather of the past 200 years. Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
  • Climate change increases the frequency and severity of weather events like floods, droughts, fires, and hurricanes. It also causes water temperatures and levels to rise, and glaciers and ice to melt.

Who is most affected by climate change?

  • Children, the elderly, people of colour, and low-income groups are disproportionately affected due to greater sensitivity to heat and weather events, social factors like living in more affected areas with fewer resources.
  • Agriculture, construction, transportation, and emergency response workers are more exposed to extreme conditions.
  • People in the LGBTQ+ community often live in more affected areas with poorer infrastructure and less access to resources.
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16 minutes 41 seconds

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Student Spring Break: Fun and Productive Ideas

This article from wikiHow provides suggestions for students on how to spend their spring break in enjoyable and productive ways. Spring break typically occurs in March or April, offering a week off from school. The article outlines three main methods for spending this time: doing fun things at home, doing fun things outdoors, and doing productive things.

Here's a summary of each method:

1. Doing Fun Things At Home: This section suggests various at-home activities to keep students entertained. These include playing with toys, playing board games, trying new recipes and cooking, watching videos online (like on YouTube), watching movies or TV shows via streaming services (and even finding some for free online), listening to music and having karaoke sessions, playing video games, reading books of interest, practicing drawing, exercising at home through games or dancing, and looking at nostalgic items like old photos and toys. It's noted that taking breaks from screens is important for health.

2. Doing Fun Things Outdoors: This section focuses on getting out of the house. Suggestions include helping neighbours or the community through volunteering or odd jobs, visiting friends, attending concerts, going to the cinema, taking short road trips to nearby places like malls or parks, swimming in pools, going for walks and observing nature (while being careful not to look directly at the sun), going camping (even in the backyard), and taking a one-week vacation, which could involve visiting relatives or exploring nearby attractions.

3. Doing Productive Things Over Break: This section encourages students to use their time off constructively. Ideas include doing spring cleaning and tidying up the house, studying for upcoming tests by reviewing notes and doing practice problems, preparing for any state testing by using online resources and reviewing relevant subjects, and generally reviewing school material to refresh memory and prepare for future quizzes. The article also includes a community Q&A section with advice on improving in maths over spring break.

The article concludes with tips, such as encouraging a balance between fun and productive activities and suggesting reading the news to stay informed. It also mentions that the article was co-authored by Allison Broennimann, a licensed Clinical Psychologist.

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3 months ago
18 minutes 41 seconds

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Convincing Your Parents

The wikiHow article "How to Convince Your Parents" provides a helpful list of tips and tricks to increase the likelihood of getting parents to agree to a request. The article is co-authored by Desiree Panlilio, a Teen Life Coach and the Owner of Encouraging Teens, LLC, who has over three years of experience helping teens and young adults. The article has been viewed over 207,000 times and has a reader-approved status, with 80% of readers finding it helpful.

Here is a summary of the 10 steps outlined in the article:

  • Find out more details about what you want: Being knowledgeable about the request shows your parents you are serious. Researching the pros and cons can help convince them.
  • Anticipate their questions so you have answers ready: Prepare for any doubts or concerns your parents may have by thinking about potential questions and having solid answers ready.
  • Do something nice for your parents first: Getting on their good side by doing chores or offering help might make them more likely to agree to your request. It's advised not to make it too obvious so it seems genuine.
  • Start up a normal conversation when you’re ready to ask: Resist the urge to immediately ask for something. Instead, engage in a normal conversation and show genuine interest in their day.
  • Show your parents that you appreciate everything they do for you: Expressing sincere gratitude before making your request can set a positive tone.
  • Tell your parents they don’t have to say yes or no right now: For big requests, giving your parents time to think about it might work in your favour, especially if you anticipate a negative initial response.
  • Ask them for what you want clearly and directly: Be direct and tell your parents exactly what you are asking for to avoid confusion.
  • Explain the benefits of what you’re asking for: Talk about why you want it and how it will be beneficial to you. Making a strong case can make them more willing to agree.
  • Try offering something in return to help convince them: Promising to do chores or improve grades can be a persuasive tactic.
  • Use comparisons to make the request seem more appealing: Comparing your request to a more expensive option can make it seem more reasonable, especially if your parents are unfamiliar with the subject.

Beyond these steps, the article also includes "Things You Should Know," which reiterate the importance of doing something kind for parents, explaining benefits and being prepared for questions, suggesting a delayed response for big requests, using comparisons, and understanding if their refusal is due to valid reasons.

The "Tips" section advises patience, using polite language like "please," "consideration," and "responsibility," showing you understand all sides of the situation, and avoiding nagging your parents. It also cautions against making your efforts to be nice too obvious, as it might seem insincere.

The "Community Q&A" section provides an example of a user asking for advice after being denied a sleepover and suggests letting it go for the moment, trying again later after doing something nice, asking well in advance, and offering the option for a delayed response.

The article also lists related wikiHow articles that offer advice on similar topics, such as getting parents to let you play sports, have a sleepover, or get you something.

Overall, the article emphasizes a thoughtful and respectful approach to convincing parents, involving preparation, communication, and understanding their perspective.

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10 minutes 48 seconds

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Becoming a Pilot: A Step-by-Step Guide

To become a pilot, several years of education, training, and licensure are required, and early preparation is beneficial.

Here is a summary of the steps involved in becoming a pilot according to the sources:

Getting Licensed:

  • Obtain a medical certificate: This involves an online application about your demographics and medical history, followed by a physical examination by a doctor covering aspects like height/weight, vision, and mental health. There are three classes of medical certificates: first-class (required for future airline pilots), second-class (for commercial pilots), and third-class (for student licensure). Even if you don't initially pass, it might be possible to address the issues with treatment or obtain restricted licensure.
  • Get your student pilot license: This is possible after receiving your medical certificate and allows you to fly in less restrictive situations with an instructor. Student pilots need to be able to read, write, and understand English for radio communication.
  • Pursue further certification: Depending on your career goals, you may need additional certifications offered by the FAA, such as flight instructor or multi-engine plane certifications. U.S. Military pilots receive an aviator badge signifying special certification.
  • Gain flying hours: At least 250 hours of flight time are needed to earn a license, which can be logged through flight school, military training, or practice with an FAA-certified instructor. More hours are typically required for further pilot jobs.
  • Pass the written exam: This exam covers safety information and skills and is observed by an FAA-certified instructor.

Finding Employment:

  • Seek a variety of job opportunities: Flight school graduates can find jobs in emergency services, air shows, firefighting, forestry, or as flight instructors to gain more hours. Different jobs have varying requirements for hours and experience. Some pilots also pursue engineering roles with airlines, requiring an engineering degree and license.
  • Consider employment with the military: The U.S. Air Force alone offers over 150 flying careers with different enlistment qualifications. Military service provides flight training and hours.
  • Gain enough hours to become a commercial air pilot: Commercial airlines typically require 1500 hours of flight time, with major airlines often preferring at least 3000 hours. Psychological and intelligence exams are often required. New airline pilots usually start as first officers in regional airlines to gain experience.
  • Achieve seniority for more opportunities: Advancement in most airline jobs relies on seniority, progressing from first officer to captain over several years. Seniority also affects flight assignments and time off. Experienced pilots can also advance to positions like chief pilot or director of aviation.

Gaining Education:

  • Graduate high school: A high school diploma (or GED) is generally required to enter flight school. Studying physics and mathematics is recommended for early preparation. Some instructors offer flying courses to teenagers as young as 16.
  • Consider joining the military: This can be a route to receive flying lessons and gain hours. In the U.S., the Air Force, Navy, National Guard, and Coast Guard offer flight training. You must be at least 18 to join, or 17 with parental consent.
  • Complete your bachelor's degree in aviation or a related discipline: While not always mandatory, most flight schools or employers prefer a four-year college degree, ideally in aeronautics, aviation, engineering, mathematics, or physics. A balanced education including liberal arts or humanities courses is looked upon favourably.
  • Take flight training classes: If your degree is not in aviation, you will need flight classes from an FAA-certified instructor. The FAA advises gaining enough experience for a solo cross-country flight before applying for licensure. Extensive training increases the likelihood of passing the licensure.
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14 minutes 42 seconds

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Thirty Strange US Laws

This article from wikiHow titled "Strange, Funny, and Crazy Laws in the United States" aims to identify real and unusual laws currently in effect in the US, distinguishing them from myths and urban legends. The article was co-authored by Jennifer Mueller, JD, an in-house legal expert at wikiHow who received her JD from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2006, and Amy Bobinger, BA, a wikiHow staff writer. The content has been fact-checked for accuracy.

Here is a summary of some of the weirdest laws highlighted in the article:

  • Weird Animal Laws:

    • In Georgia, it's illegal to allow chickens and other fowl to roam freely on the streets.
    • Selling dog or cat hair is prohibited in Delaware, with potential penalties including fines and a ban on owning pets for up to 15 years. This does not apply to fur cut by licensed groomers or vets.
    • In Berkeley, California, whistling loudly before 7:00 AM, which could include whistling for a lost canary, is against noise regulations.
    • Tripping horses is illegal in many states due to animal rights concerns.
    • In Indianapolis, Indiana, riding a horse faster than 10 mph on city streets is prohibited, and horses cannot be left unhitched or tied in no-parking zones.
    • Wrestling a bear is a Class A misdemeanor in Missouri, and it's also illegal to promote or own bears for this purpose. Centralia, Missouri, prohibits driving with an uncaged bear or other savage animal.
    • It's illegal to eat a frog that dies during a frog-jumping competition in California.
    • Killing a Bigfoot in Skamania County, Washington, could be considered a felony, although the original ordinance may not be formally codified.
    • Massachusetts law prohibits animals, including gorillas specifically mentioned in popular retellings, from riding in the back of a vehicle unless enclosed or tethered.
    • Having a snake within 200 yards of a Mardi Gras parade is illegal in Louisiana.
    • While not a specific law, tying an alligator to a fire hydrant in Louisiana would likely result in legal trouble due to restrictions on alligator ownership and obstruction of fire hydrants.
  • Weird Driving Laws:

    • Driving blindfolded is illegal in Alabama, and so is sitting in a way that obstructs the driver's view.
    • Sounding a car horn near a sandwich shop after 9 PM is illegal in Little Rock, Arkansas.
    • In Ogden, Iowa, written permission is required to throw bricks or other projectiles onto highways.
    • Parking within 25 ft of Dunkin' Donuts in South Berwick, Maine, is specifically prohibited.
    • Driving a vehicle that leaves dirt or mud on the streets in Minnetonka, Minnesota, can result in a fine.
  • Weird Food and Alcohol Laws:

    • Underage culinary students in Illinois are legally allowed to taste, but not consume, alcohol as part of their curriculum on responsible alcohol service.
    • Sending unsolicited food that the recipient has to pay for, such as a surprise pizza, is illegal in Louisiana and can result in a fine.
    • In Wisconsin, margarine must be clearly identified and can only be served as a substitute for butter in restaurants if specifically requested. It is also restricted in schools, hospitals, and prisons.
    • Drinking alcohol while playing bingo is prohibited in North Carolina.
  • Weird Household Laws:

    • Shaking a dust mop out of a window is illegal in New York City due to anti-littering regulations.
    • Keeping upholstered furniture like couches on porches in Boulder, Colorado, is prohibited.
    • Living on a boat in a marina or mooring area on Georgia’s coast is limited to 90 days per calendar year without special permission.
    • Sweeping leaves or debris into the street is illegal in Idaho as it can create a hazardous driving condition.
    • Getting married on a dare can render the marriage void in Delaware and Colorado.
    • An antiquated law in Vermont technically requires a woman to have her husband's permission to obtain fake teeth.
  • Weird Public Behavior Laws:

    • Wearing a bulletproof vest while committing a crime in New Jersey can result in an additional charge.
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11 minutes 48 seconds

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Goodreads: 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime

The sources provide a list titled "Goodreads 100 Books You Should Read in a Lifetime". This list presents one hundred book titles along with their authors.

Several authors have multiple books featured on the list, including:

  • J.K. Rowling, with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
  • Jane Austen, with Pride and Prejudice.
  • George Orwell, with 1984 and Animal Farm.
  • J.R.R. Tolkien, with The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
  • William Shakespeare, with Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth.
  • Mark Twain, with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
  • John Steinbeck, with The Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, and East of Eden.
  • Charles Dickens, with A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol, and Great Expectations.
  • Suzanne Collins, with The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay.
  • Emily Bronte, with Wuthering Heights.
  • Fyodor Dostoevsky, with The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment.

The list encompasses a wide range of genres and authors, from classic literature like Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird and Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, to fantasy novels such as J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, dystopian fiction like George Orwell's 1984 and Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, and contemporary works such as Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games and Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. The list also includes non-fiction works like Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl and Helen Keller's The Story of My Life.

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10 minutes 9 seconds

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Pisces: Unlocking the Secrets of the Zodiac's Fish

This article provides information about the Pisces zodiac sign, including personality traits, compatibility, and how to attract a Pisces.

Here's a summary of key aspects of Pisces:

  • Dates: February 18th - March 20th.
  • Element: Water.
  • Symbol: Fish.
  • Ruling Planets: Neptune and Jupiter.
  • Personality Traits:
  • In Relationships:
  • Attracting a Pisces:
  • Possible Soulmates:
  • Other Matches: The source mentions compatibility and dynamics with Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, and Sagittarius.
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4 months ago
13 minutes 59 seconds

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Thriving in College: A Comprehensive Guide to Success

To thrive in college, cultivate good study habits, seek help from professors, and explore subjects you're passionate about. College academics will be difficult at first because the material is new, and college expects you to build your education, requiring more work than you are used to.

Tips for succeeding in college:

  • Avoid procrastination by incentivizing yourself to study in advance.
  • Prioritise academic obligations and realistically allocate time for social activities.
  • Discover your passions and consider how college prepares you for your future goals.
  • Work on general education to build critical skills like communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
  • Form your own opinions by separating gossip from genuine information and attending campus events.
  • Connect with professors during office hours to improve your understanding of course material.
  • Find a mentor for advice specific to your goals, but do not expect them to secure a job for you.
  • Develop effective study habits by identifying what works best for you, considering learning styles (auditory, visual, kinesthetic), and determining your peak work times.
  • Set realistic academic goals that align with your capabilities and resources.
  • Establish friendships and get involved in clubs and events to meet people with similar interests.
  • Practice safe partying by using the buddy system and being a gracious guest.
  • Engage in safe sex by always using protection and understanding the effects of alcohol on judgment.
  • Prioritise health by eating healthy, exercising, and getting enough rest.
  • Utilise the university health centre for information and free amenities.
  • Use the safety department for escorts and safety tips, and report any crimes.
  • Create a budget to manage expenses.
  • Apply for financial aid and look for work-study opportunities.
  • Save money for future expenses like study abroad or student loan payments.

Things you might need in college:

  • Office materials
  • Bedding
  • Clothes
  • Organising containers
  • Entertainment
  • A computer
  • Printer and ink
  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave
  • Storage bins
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Cold/flu medicine
  • Toiletries
  • Laundry detergent
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Money
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4 months ago
18 minutes 8 seconds

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Avalanche Survival: A Comprehensive Guide to Safety

This article provides instructions on how to survive an avalanche, with advice from survival expert Ky Furneaux.

Key steps to take during and after an avalanche include:

  • Reacting in the first few seconds If an avalanche starts beneath your feet, jump up the slope. Move to the side of the avalanche as quickly as possible. Let go of heavy equipment, but keep your backpack to protect your neck and back. If unable to escape, hold onto a boulder or sturdy tree. Start swimming to stay near the surface of the snow.
  • Surviving if buried in snow Hold one arm straight above your head to figure out which way is up and help rescuers locate you. Dig a pocket around your face to create an air pocket, and conserve air and energy. If you hear people nearby, try to call out to them.
  • Increasing chances of survival Always take survival equipment, including an avalanche receiver and probe, a small shovel, and a helmet. Airbags can also help you stay toward the surface of the snow. Take an avalanche training course to learn how to avoid avalanches, save yourself, and rescue others.
  • Additional tips If you feel like urinating, do so as rescue dogs rely on smell to locate victims. If buried in a remote area, try to dig toward any light you see or in the direction your breath rises. Always wear a helmet when skiing, snowboarding, or hiking on a mountain.
  • Warning Once caught in an avalanche, survival mainly comes down to luck. The only sure way to survive is to avoid one altogether.
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13 minutes 44 seconds

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Gene Hackman: A Biography of an American Actor

Eugene Allen "Gene" Hackman, born January 30, 1930 – February 2025, was an American actor whose career spanned over four decades.

Life milestones:

  • Early Life and Education Born in San Bernardino, California, Hackman moved frequently with his family before settling in Danville, Illinois. At age 16, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving as a field-radio operator in China and Hawaii. After his discharge in 1951, he moved to New York City and later studied journalism and television production at the University of Illinois.
  • Career Beginnings In 1956, Hackman began his acting career at the Pasadena Playhouse in California, where he befriended Dustin Hoffman. Despite early setbacks, including being voted "least likely to succeed", Hackman moved to New York City and secured various bit roles in film and television.
  • Breakthrough and Stardom Hackman's breakthrough came with his Academy Award-winning performance in The French Connection (1971). He then starred in numerous films, becoming a leading actor in Hollywood.
  • Established Career and Acclaim Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Hackman took on leading and supporting roles, receiving critical acclaim for films like Hoosiers (1986) and Unforgiven (1992), for which he won his second Academy Award.
  • Final Films and Retirement Hackman retired from acting after starring in Welcome to Mooseport (2004). He announced his retirement in a 2004 interview with Larry King, citing heart health concerns.
  • Writing Career Post-acting, Hackman co-authored three historical fiction novels with undersea archaeologist Daniel Lenihan and wrote two more solo.
  • Personal Life Hackman married Faye Maltese in 1956, and they had three children before divorcing in 1986. In 1991, he married Betsy Arakawa.
  • Death: Gene Hackman died in February 2025 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His wife, Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs were also found dead at their home.

Achievements:

  • Throughout his career, Hackman received two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for The French Connection (1971) and Best Supporting Actor for Unforgiven (1992).
  • He was nominated for three additional Academy Awards for Bonnie and Clyde (1967), I Never Sang for My Father (1970), and Mississippi Burning (1988).
  • Hackman was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globe Awards in 2003.
  • Asteroid 55397 Hackman was named in his honour.

Roles:

  • Hackman is known for his role as Lex Luthor in Superman (1978) and its sequels. Other notable films include The Poseidon Adventure (1972), The Conversation (1974), A Bridge Too Far (1977), The Firm (1993), The Birdcage (1996), and Enemy of the State (1998).
  • Hackman also appeared in several television series, including The United States Steel Hour, Brenner, The Defenders, and The F.B.I..
  • He performed in Off-Broadway and Broadway plays, including Any Wednesday (1964), which opened doors to film work.
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22 minutes 47 seconds

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