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Enduring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t typically bring a smile to people’s faces, but a Kelowna man is trying to shed some humour on a difficult situation. James Manning, 57, is using his platform of creating music videos to help others alleviate the stress from the pandemic, even if just for a short time. “Humour sounds the same no matter the language,” said Manning. “It tears down barriers and brings us together in an environment of empathy and understanding, not to mention the health benefits. “When truth is embraced, it allows us to somehow find some humour in the reality that confronts us, allowing us to more effectively cope and navigate past its challenges.” Manning knows something about navigating life challenges, having moved from the Lower Mainland to Kelowna three years ago, and subsequently overcame his addiction battles with the support of the Freedoms Door program. The music for his video, which he calls COVID Chaos, was a guitar-driven instrumental he actually composed some 10 years. He was assisted in the film and music production aspects by Stefan Matis of Curators Studio, with scenes created at Lions Park and Willow Church in Rutland ago which he felt captured feelings of…

Published March 06. 2021 06:05AM by Amy Miller amiller@tnonline.com Carbon County seniors and family members who utilize the Area Agency on Aging have a new source to receive information regarding events, updates and programs in the county. On Thursday, Commissioner Chris Lukasevich announced that the Carbon County Area Agency on Aging has joined the number of county departments that have created Facebook pages to keep residents informed about important subjects. He strongly encouraged seniors, age 60 and older; as well as family members who care for seniors to like the Facebook page. “It will provide essential information,” he said. Posts on the agency’s Facebook page so far include information on state programs, national nutrition month, reminders about LIHEAP deadlines, scams, vaccine information and more. Carbon County has been working to enhance its social media presence over the last year, instituting a policy to help departments better serve the community through Facebook. Departments that have Facebook pages include Carbon County Commissioners,  » Read More

Fortnite is one of the most cosmetically juiced games, packing all sorts of skins. Most of them are associated with a particular brand or figure.However, apart from releasing skins for fictional superhero characters, Epic Games is doing a great job by acknowledging the real superheroes: content creators. These personalities serve as a backbone to the game's massive popularity.To acknowledge the same, Epic introduced the Icon Series in Fortnite to grant in-game life to creators who have immensely involved themselves in its world. The Icon Series packs skins that replicate YouTubers, streamers, and musicians.Epic occasionally adds content creators to the Icon Series, though there is no fixed schedule for the same. The company recently bestowed this honor upon popular content creator Lannan "Lazarbeam" Eacott.Enthusiasts have their own wishlist of seeing their favorite creators who they think deserve to get featured in the Icon Series. According to popular opinion, here's a list of three famous Fortnite content creators who could be the next skin in the Icon Series.3 Fortnite stars who could be the face of next Icon Series skin#1 - SypherPK Sypher PK Ali "Sypher PK" Hassan is a streamer and content creator on YouTube and Twitch. He is popular for…

We all know that Google can listen to your conversations, but what about Facebook? The social media giant claims that it doesn’t eavesdrop, but how often have you seen ads for products relating to a recent conversation?It’s a bit creepy to have suggested products or services pop up in your feed after talking about them. There have been many memes made about the seemingly telepathic nature of Facebook. Targeted advertising is how Facebook makes the bulk of its revenue, so it wouldn’t be a far-fetched idea. Tap or click here to see how your phone really is listening.While Facebook has denied listening in on conversations, it did confirm in 2016 that it uses the mic if you gave it permission. Even if what it says is true, you can never be too careful. Here are three ways to make sure that Facebook isn’t listening to your conversations.1. Check your Facebook permissionsBefore downloading an app, you can usually see the device functions it needs to operate and its requested permissions.  » Read More

March 6, 2021 (Reports and Markets) — Video Hosting Sites The extensive research explains the fluctuations faced by the Video Hosting Sites market in recent years and the causes behind it as well. The experts involved researched numerous other aspects of the Video Hosting Sites industry and attempted to make the report as informative as possible. The researchers assessed the individual market roles, past pricing patterns, and new industry entrants to predict the forthcoming shifts global Video Hosting Sites market can encounter. After adequately evaluating the regional market distribution and statistics regarding product/service’s rural demand. The general consumers can grasp the study and its results as the report was ensured to be kept as straightforward as possible. After going through the research, the readers can get brief insights into the product/service segmentation, regional market share, and organizations’ future roles in the global Video Hosting Sites industry. Key Players: YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, Wistia, Brightcove, VooPlayer, SproutVideo, Hippo Video, Uscreen, Dailymotion, Buildscale, Biteable, Dacast, and  Drivers and Constraints The fundamental dynamics that are explored in the report hold substantial influence over the Video Hosting Sites market. The report further studies on the value, volume trends, and the pricing history of the market.…

Trending A new filter is going viral on TikTok that removes your facial hair. It’s called the Clean Shave Filter, and here’s how to get it. Have you ever wanted to see what someone with a beard would look like without their facial hair? Perhaps it’s your dad, your boyfriend or your best mate. Well, now you can! If you have a desire to see what’s underneath those bushy locks, you’ve got to try the Clean Shave Filter. It’s taking over TikTok right now, and here’s how to find it. NEWS: Meet Nicolas Cage’s new wife Riko Shibata Photo by Chesnot/Getty ImagesWhat is the Clean Shave Filter? The Clean Shave Filter, also sometimes known as the No Beard Filter, is an effect that’s going viral on TikTok right now. When applied, it gets rid of somebody’s beard, showing their bare face underneath the hair. It’s taking over TikTok, but you’ll actually have to head to Snapchat to find it. Want to give it a try? Here’s how. How to get the Clean Shave Filter on TikTok Open Snapchat and head to the camera screen.  Click on the smiley face to the right of the camera button. Press ‘explore’ in the…

Jannat Mirza thanks fans as she reaches two million followers on Instagram; ‘I am nothing without you guys’TikTok star Jannat Mirza has extended gratitude to her fans after she reached over two million followers on Instagram, saying “I am nothing without you guys. You are my strength”.Jannat Mirza turned to the photo-video sharing platform and celebrated the milestone, saying “2 MILLION STRONG” followed by a heart emoticon. “I am nothing without you guys”, Mirza said and added “you guys are my strength”.“Thank you so much for supporting me throughout. I love ya’ll,” Jannat Mirza further said.It may be mentioned here that Jannat Mirza is followed by over 13.7 million people on TikTok.She became the first Pakistani to hit 10 million followers on video-sharing social media app in October last year.

Whatsapp The link should not be clicked in the first place as that looks suspicious in nature and any message or link claiming to offer something for “free” should be avoided at all costs. WhatsApp also labels such messages as “forwarded” or “frequently forwarded” which should serve as a warning. Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has become vulnerable to different kinds of scams that often con users with dubious offers. Certain offers that look too good to be true are often forwarded through this instant messaging service. The latest WhatsApp scam is on an offer by Adidas for women on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Nowadays, a WhatsApp message with a link saying “Adidas Women’s Day gift” is being circulated which claims to be an offer from Adidas giving away 1 million pairs of shoes for Women’s Day. At the first glance, the link itself looks suspicious given the nature of the message. Besides that, there are also some other things to notice such as the URL which misspelled the word “Adidas” as “Adidass”. If a user clicks on the link, it takes you to a whole new page with the message, “Congratulations! You have a chance to get free…

Women's Day 2021: How to stay safe on Facebook and Instagram. In this photos a 3D printed Facebook logo is placed on a computer motherboard. (Image: Reuters) While the internet has given women many opportunities, it can also be a space where many feel unsafe given the harassment that it is all too common. On social media platforms, harassment and safety is a major concern for women. From strangers messaging on Facebook to unwanted comments on Instagram photos, there are several problems that women face when navigating social media. Ahead of women’s day 2021, here are safety tips from Facebook and Instagram to stay safe on both platforms. Tips for keeping your account safe on Facebook 2-Factor authentication and omitting unrecognised logins This is important to ensure that your account is not compromised or accessed by anyone else. Facebook recommends that you should not share your profile password with anyone, and ‘Two-factor Authentication’ is an extra layer of security. Women can also enable ‘Unrecognised Login Alerts’ to keep a track of any unauthorised logins. To enable two-factor authentication, go to Settings > Security and Login > Use two-factor authentication > Edit > Enable > Close. To set up the login…

On a jaunt through the darker corners of the internet, a conspiracy-minded reader might come across a fake news story claiming that 5G cell towers spread Covid-19. Alarmed, he sends the story to his family WhatsApp group. A cousin forwards it to a few of her friends, and one of them forwards it to a group of 200 people dedicated to sharing local news. As the lie gains traction, WhatsApp helps it reach more people more quickly—but the app’s managers have no way of knowing.WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned messaging platform used by 2 billion people largely in the global south, has become a particularly troublesome vector for misinformation. The core of the problem is its use of end-to-end encryption, a security measure that garbles users’ messages while they travel from one phone to another so that no one other than the sender and the recipient can read them.Encryption is a crucial privacy protection, but it also prevents WhatsApp from going as far as many of its peers to moderate misinformation. The app has taken some steps to limit the spread of viral messages, but some researchers and fact-checkers argue it should do more, while privacy purists worry the solutions will compromise…