Did you know that, as recently as 2019, the top five fastest growing economies in the world were in Africa? It may be surprising, but it’s true that the overall African economy is growing at a rate of 2x faster…
Kristen Bell, Hubby Dax Shepard Lip-Synch Toto’s Song “Africa” While in Africa
Kristen Bell and hubby Dax Shepard have put a capital “C” on the word cliche. The couple traveled to Africa prior to becoming parents, and while there filmed themselves lip-synching to Toto’s 1982 hit song, “Africa.” “This was our last…
Sierra Leone: The Battle Against Ebola Rages On
More than half of Sierra Leone’s population is under quarantine as the Ebola outbreak continues to cause deaths in the country. The outbreak has claimed more than 1,400 deaths so far, forcing the health ministry to mandate a strict lockdown…
Google Asks for Ebola Donations, Will Match 2:1
If you opened up Google.com today, you may have noticed that Google is now prompting users to donate to the fight against Ebola. And for every dollar you donate through Google, the company plans to donate two until a goal…
Google Wants To Watch You While You Work
Google revealed that it wants to start going to people’s places of business, and watch them work. It says it wants to learn about how it can help you manage your sites easier. Google’s Gary Illyes talked about it in…
Ebola Travel Ban May Do More Harm Than Good
Some US lawmakers are calling for a travel ban on people from West African countries most affected by the Ebola virus in the attempt to safeguard Americans from the disease. However, experts are advising against the Ebola travel ban, saying…
Chocolate Prices May Soar Due To Ebola Outbreak
The price of chocolate is predicted to rise with the onset of the year’s biggest candy-consuming holidays: Halloween and Christmas. Because most of the world’s cocoa is produced in West African countries, chocolate production is being affected by the outbreak…
Ebola And Chocolate: Why Do Americans Care More About Sweets Than People?
On the surface Ebola and chocolate have nothing in common. One causes fear and death while the other brings both happiness and pleasure. However, the two are linked in ways the average American didn’t realize until now. Did you know…
Second Ebola Infected Patient Arrives in Atlanta
A North Carolina missionary who contracted Ebola while working in Liberia was transported to the United States Tuesday to begin treatment, just days after Dr. Kent Brantly was moved in a similar manner. Nancy Writebol, who is affiliated with the…
FIFA World Cup: Is Nigeria The Last Hope For Africa?
The African continent has yet to produce a World Cup-winning team. Many nations have tried, but all have failed. Even worse, most that qualify for the event are eliminated within the groups stage of competition. It was a sad fact…