Great Features On Facebook You Probably Didn’t Know About

July 12, 2026

With almost 2 billion people logging in on Facebook daily, it has become the most prominent social media site in the world, made by the billionaire American genius, Mark Zuckerberg. Despite this large number of consistent users, many aren’t making most of Facebook’s great features that can help extensively in living in the 21st century.

First, many Facebook users are not quite aware that they can discover the data Facebook has stored about them. It is no news that words are flying around on how big companies use personal data available on Facebook, which doesn’t make its users pretty comfortable. However, one can access one’s personal Facebook data by downloading it via visiting the Facebook Information tab. You can download not only the information but also decide what should be deleted and the info you no longer intend to make accessible for collection.

You can also create a fundraiser on Facebook, which helps extensively to broadcast your cause to your Facebook friends and ask for donations. Fundraisers on Facebook can be located in the News Feed Menu, where instructions for the necessary details to be filled are present.

It will further interest you to know that on Facebook, you can find an easy way to get a new job, and all you have to do is visit facebook.com/jobs. After this, you can adjust the filters by distance, job type, and category, which channels it down to your preference for subsequent application.

Furthermore, on Facebook, you can choose who gets to be your ‘legacy contact’, which means choosing an individual that can take control of your account in cases of emergency or the worst possible scenario – death. They can delete your account, turn it to a memorial or even send messages on your behalf. This feature can be set up in Account Settings.

Lastly, in cases where you see a post or info that strikes or interests you, but you’re unable to read and go through the post, Facebook affords you the ability to save links/posts for later readings. All you need to do is tap the three dots at the top right of the post and then go ahead to select ‘Save Post.’ They can be viewed later on the ‘Saved’ menu, which is on the left side of the desktop newsfeed. It’s also easily locatable on the main menu when using smartphones.

In conclusion, knowing you can easily do all the above on Facebook enhances your social media experience and helps you make the most of Facebook features, which can help you in real life.

Lichtman’s Keys To The White House

Jasmine McAuley, Editorial Staff

July 12, 2026

The year 2016 got historians and political scientists looking for excuses. They had predicted a defeat for Donald Trump, who was trailing for most of the election. With all the reasonable excuses, especially Russia’s interference, one man was right when the polls and other commentators failed – Professor Allan Lichtman.

The 73-year-old American historian has predicted the result of the United States presidential election accurately for four decades. He is often referred to as the “Nostradamus of US presidential election.” “Pundits talk about elections as though they were horse races, but history tells us voters vote pragmatically, based on performance,” Lichtman said in one of his short videos used in predicting the election outcome.

Allan Lichtman began predicting the US presidential election in 1984. He met his partner, Vladimir Kellis-Borok, in 1981. Borok wasn’t a political scientist or historian; he was known for predicting earthquakes around the world. Lichtman often recalled that Borok invited him to create a lasting model for predicting US presidential elections.

The two men discovered a model they could use to determine who will emerge victorious in forthcoming elections in 1981. The model was later tagged “Keys to the White House” by Allan Litchman. The keys were thirteen prisms that voters consider before deciding who gets their vote.

The thirteen prisms according to their research are Midterm gains, the opponent in a primary, incumbency, no third party, strong short term economy, reliable long term economy, significant policy change, no scandal, no foreign/military failure, no foreign/military success, no social unrest, charismatic incumbent and non-charismatic incumbent. Allan Lichtman believes that if the party in power gets seven out of those prisms right, they will retain the White House. If they fail, there will be a change of government.

Lichtman’s model of predicting elections can fail under serious scrutiny, but it has been highly successful in the past four decades and has been used to analyze previous elections correctly. More than any abstract assumptions, the model covers core issues that dominate the United States polity. The prisms include economic strength, military success, instability or political unrest, and presidential candidates’ attributes. To correctly analyze these attributes without manipulation of polls can generate a close answer to Lichtman’s prediction.

“The toughest thing in being a forecaster is to keep your politics out of it,” Lichtman acknowledges in one of his videos. He is aware of the dangers of personal values, but how long can Lichtman, who was once an aspirant, continue to predict presidential elections and how long before candidates start taking him seriously as one who has the keys to the White House.

Return On Investment (ROI): Getting The Investment Right On Paper

Melissa Playford, Editorial Staff

July 10, 2026

Investment has an ever-evolving scenery. This extremely dynamic nature requires a proper understanding of the basic rules. Understanding these basic rules includes knowing the different types of investments and determining the return from each.

Returns on Investment (ROI) is the ratio between net profit and the cost of an investment. The higher the ratio, the higher the profit is, compared to the cost incurred in investment. It is a performance measurement used to determine the amount of investment. The result is expressed in percentage or as a ratio.

To calculate ROI, the Cost of Investment is first subtracted from the Current Value of Investment. The result of the first calculation is the Net Profit on the Investment. The Net Profit on the Investment is finally divided by the Cost of Investment to get the ROI. It is measured in percentage so that it can be easily compared to other investments.

It is considered very simple, especially for calculating the profitability of an investment. As you can see above, the calculation is not complicated. There are times when the ROI is negative. It shows a net loss on investment. A positive ROI, on the other hand, is a sign of a profiting investment. Comparing different ROI results helps investors eliminate the less profiting options and select the much better ones.

It can be used to analyze ROI in different investments such as ROI on a stock investment, ROI on the company’s expansion, or ROI in a real estate transaction. However, ROI has a major limitation, which is not accounting for an investment’s time frame.

For example, I made an investment of $5000 on a particular stock in 2010. If I sold it for $5250 in 2011. My profit is ($5250-$5000 = $250) and ROI is ($250/$5000 = 1:20 or 5%). My friend also invested $4000 on the same share of stock in 2010. She sold her share of the stock for $4400 in 2012. That means, her profit is ($4400-$4000 = $400) and ROI is ($400/$4000 = 1:10 or 10%).

By using the example above, my friend’s ROI is higher than mine. Her stock’s profit doubled its first-year profit during the second year. Hence, ROI is often used together with the Rate of Return. There is also Net Present Value (NPV). These tools help to calculate the Real Rate of Return. Return on Integration is also used. It values financial returns based on both its long term situation and social influence.

As an investor, you must not forget that your return is not all yours. Not to worry, it is still yours as soon as you remove taxes and other investing fees.

The Frightening Number Of Sexual Assault Allegations Against Trump

Jasmine McAuley, Editorial Staff

July 9, 2026

United States presidents have often been accused of sexual assaults or extramarital affairs, but no American president has faced the number of sex allegations Donald Trump has faced. Since 1978, more than 25 women have accused Donald Trump of rape or sexual assault.

Barry Levine and Monique El-Faizy went further to publish the book titled; “All the president’s women: Donald Trump and the making of a predator.” The book contained about 43 allegations of sexual misconduct against Donald Trump.

The book was not the only book to contain some of Trump’s sexual allegations. Jean Carroll also published her book titled “What do we need men for.” The writer documented her sexual assault by Trump though the billionaire denied the claims and accused her of promoting her book with the allegations.

In May 2016, the New York Times went further to conduct 50 interviews with women who had close ties with Donald Trump during the career. The report was published in the article “Crossing the line: How Trump behaved with women in private.” The report recorded a mixed reaction from the women, with some taking the sides of the president while others discussed their ugly encounter with Trump.

Trump’s divorced wife, Ivana, was one of the alleged victims of Donald Trump. The allegation of the sexual assault resulted in their divorce in 1990. Ivana has often been quiet about the allegation, citing a confidentiality clause in their divorce, which prevented her from discussing their affairs in public. It is commonly believed that the two later became friends years later.

Jill Harth is also one of the women who have accused Trump of sexual assault. She filed a lawsuit against Trump in 1997 though the incident occurred in 1992. Harth accused Trump of non-consensual groping of her body and relentless sexual assault. Harth also made it clear that the assault was non-violent. Trump also denounced the allegation and tagged it “malicious.” In 2016, Harth later worked in one of Trump’s rallies as a makeup artist.

Other women such as Jessica Leeds, Kristin Anderson, Lisa Boyne, Mariah Billado, and Victoria Hughes have also accused Trump of sexual assault though some voiced their opinion through the #MeToo movement, a platform where women voiced out their oppression.

Donald Trump was not the first American president to be accused of sexual misconduct. Washington, Jefferson, and William Henry were believed to have sexually harassed their slaves, while others such as Bill Clinton, George Bush, Franklin Roosevelt, and John Kennedy were accused of sexual assault by various women.

Undoubtedly, Donald Trump’s controversial reputation affected his support while in office, and no America’s president has faced such a long list of sexual assault.

Exxon Mobil: The Evolution Of The Oil Giant

Melissa Playford, Editorial Staff

July 9, 2026

Exxon Mobil is an oil and gas operations company. It is a company that is saddled with the responsibility of exploring, developing, and distributing crude oil and natural gas. Notably, this duty is carried through the companies’ divisions and affiliates. Exxon Mobil produces and sells petrochemicals like aromatics, polyethylene, polypropylene, and a lot of other products. Exxon Mobil is also involved in the generation of electric power. All these are operated in three stages by Exxon Mobil: Upstream, Downstream, and Chemical. This has no doubt help them achieve a great feat. Here is a little piece of information on how this multinational company emerged and evolved since its creation.

Exxon Mobil Corporation was created from the merger of two powerful oil companies. They are Exxon and Mobil. This merger was done in 1999. It is noteworthy that these two companies were offshoots of Standard Oil, owned by John D. Rockefeller.

Interestingly, the journey of this phenomenal merger began in 1998. Exxon and Mobil signed a definitive agreement of about USD73.7 billion. The merger was then finalized on November 30, 1999. This came after getting the required shareholders and regulatory approvals.

Many people attest that this merger was unique in American history. This is because it is regarded as a reunion of the Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Co of New Jersey and Exxon of New York/Mobil. This reunion brought the emergence of the greatest merger in US corporate history.

Since then, Exxon Mobil has witnessed an impressive evolution. In 2000, Exxon Mobil began to sell petroleum products to more than 700 Mobil-branded stations in California. In 2005, Exxon Mobil’s stock price began to skyrocket in parallel with the rising global oil prices. It was recorded that ExxonMobil earned profits of USD 36 billion at the end of 2005. This was a 42% increase from the previous annual income of the company.

Furthermore, ExxonMobil made more giant strides in 2010. This company acquired XTO Energy. This company has also produced unconventional resources. This provided the opportunity for ExxonMobil to begin the Floating Liquefied Natural Gas development. Again, ExxonMobil sealed a deal that allowed it to begin production and exploration activities in Kurdistan, Iraq.

In conclusion, ExxonMobil has continued to wax stronger with profitable deals and impressive innovations. It is amazing that with the numerous achievements of this company, they continue to expand their frontiers. Kudos to ExxonMobil!

Our top 3 tracks from Amalia Kadis’ new album I Found You

Dustin Garza, Editorial Staff

July 8, 2026

Although it was set to be released in late September, Amalia Kadis’ debut album I Found You was rescheduled to drop on October 1^st (01/10). While we had to wait a tiny bit longer to hear her new music, after listening to the album, we have to say that it was well worth the brief delay.

I Found You, which you can listen to on Spotify right now by clicking here, features 11 original tracks produced by Amalia Kadis. The album carries 4 of the hit singles that were released earlier in 2020 and features 7 brand-new tracks never heard before.

Below, we’ll rank our top 3 favourites.

1. Sorry Not Sorry

Every artist needs to release their signature breakup song, and Sorry Not Sorry is a really catchy one. The track starts softly but picks up very quickly around the minute mark, and Amalia Kadis’ vocal performance is addictive, particularly when it comes to the expertly written chorus.

2. I Found You

The album’s titular track is a spectacular showing of Amalia Kadis’ vocal talent, and quality beats production. We really love the brief trap breakdown in the 2^nd half of the track, right before the driving beat and chorus returns.

3. Kau Sesuatu

Kau Sesuatu is the most unique track on the album since it’s performed in Indonesian, Amalia Kadis’ native language. Since we hadn’t heard her sing in Indonesian before, the track was a real treat for us and the smooth vocals she’s known for sound absolutely incredible. The backing track also has a really relaxing vibe, and we love the sounds of traditional instruments sampled in it.

It was hard to select the 3 tracks above because every song on the album is amazing. Amalia Kadis has earned a well-deserved break after the release of I Found You, but we’re impatient to hear what she comes up with next!

Why a sole trader could benefit from the use of a virtual phone system

Dustin Garza, Editorial Staff

July 7, 2026

Why a sole trader could benefit from the use of a virtual phone system

A sole trader is defined as a one person business who runs their business without employees and solely through their own efforts. Sole trader businesses can be profitable; however, they are usually limited to smaller sized companies which have a low output, but enough to make a profit. A sole trader is a good choice for many people who believe they have the skills to make a product or a service on their own, and the nuances and complexities can be handled by one person. A virtual phone system is used by companies of all sizes, from sole traders to small to medium enterprises and large corporations. It may seem like a sole trader could just use a landline and be fine in their business, which in most cases could be true. However, the many features that come with the use of these platforms be highly beneficial to those who are sole traders.

The landline is dead

The landline has served the people for a long time now and has served them well. The age of technology has ushered in a number of different types of products which dwarf older and now obsolete devices, and a virtual phone system does exactly that. The landline is limited to the use of hardware which needs to be wired into a set location and hooked up to a phone line. While this makes it easy for those who stay in one location, in a fast paced world, many entrepreneurs and businesspeople opt to stay on the move. Whether that be for meetings and client facing situations, or because they work other jobs too. The virtual phone system presents an opportunity to be able to make and receive calls regardless of your location, as long as a device and Internet connection is present.

The landline is dead, all hail the virtual phone system!

Personalized numbers

The virtual phone system allows sole traders to be able to personalize their numbers to one that suits their business. Often you may see those businesses with numbers that spell out a word related to their field, or maybe they want a number that is easy to recognize and remember. Regardless of whether the purpose is for creativity or marketing, the virtual phone system allows the sole trader to have a unique number which is personalized and recognizable for their customers and clients.

Personal voicemails

One of the most important parts of customer engagement is to be able to make the customer feel like they matter. When calling into a sole trader business after hours, a virtual phone system is able to create a voicemail that informs the customer of afterhours calls or can redirect them to another number. This is a feature exclusive to a virtual phone system and can help to increase customer engagement and satisfaction subsequently.

Appear more professional

The use of a virtual phone system can help a sole trader to look more professional and larger than they are. It is true that customers will likely opt for a company that appears bigger and is more professional, and a virtual phone system can give off that professional look. This is because the majority of large corporations will use a virtual phone system. With a sole trader using one, they can look more professional and bigger, helping to secure customers. It is vital to be professional, especially when you are in a market that is highly competitive, like much of the business world. Any competitive advantage is a good one, no matter how slight the advantage.

Tips For Finding The Right Career Path

Ken Cameron, Editorial Staff

July 6, 2026

There’s a point we all get to where we begin to consider what career is best suited for us. Some refer to it as their calling, others think it’s what they were made for. Whatever you choose to call it, we can all agree that your chosen career has to be something you enjoy doing. Are you considering what career to choose? Or perhaps you’re already on a path but need to change. You are in safe hands. Take a look at the following helpful tips when choosing the right career.

You may have some options in mind already. So, first, make a list. Write out the possible career paths you would love to venture into. You can make different lists based on these questions. What are you good at? What do you enjoy doing? And what would generate a suitable income for you? You can also make more lists based on your personal preferences.

Now, conduct a career assessment. Examine each of your options by comparing the lists. Shortlist those that appear the most among them. Create a short and long term mental picture of yourself taking up each of the shortlisted careers. Select those where you like what you see through your mind’s eye.

After selection, the next course of action is to get familiar with the field. Engage in activities related to the careers left standing. Take up internship offers and training, and see how you perform. Here, you can decide which is practically the most suited to you.

The short trial period in internships might not be enough to determine your success in that career. So, you should talk to experienced people or mentors in that field. They can give you an overview of the career path, and also give you good advice. Since they are more experienced, they can give you firsthand information on what to expect in each field.

Deciding on the right career path can’t be done overnight. There’s no need to be hasty. Take your time to plan out what’s best for you. If you feel like the path you’re on isn’t the right one, be free to consider making a change. With the tips given here, you’re sure to make the best choice.

Roles Of The Stock Market On Investment

Melissa Playford, Editorial Staff

July 6, 2026

The stock market is coming together of buyers and sellers who trade in stock. It is nothing like a grocery for buying bread or meat. Firstly, the solitary option is not just to buy stocks; stocks can as well be sold. Secondly, there is a more thorough process for trading in the stock market. One has to go through a licensed brokerage to buy or sell a stock. This brokerage then make trades on your behalf.

Not far behind the stock market is the stock exchange. The Stock exchange is an infrastructure used to aid the buying and selling of shares. It can also be defined as a traditional medium or marketplace where securities, like stocks and bonds, are exchanged between a stockbroker and a trader. It is considered as the key component of a stock market.

55% of Americans are invested in the stock market. A percentage caused by the great depression of 2008. As of then, 62% of America’s adult population owned their stock. Stock investment is strongly dependent on household income, formal education, age, and race. The stock market is not limited to individuals. Big companies are the major players in the stock market. Companies are often seen aiming to be listed on a reputable stock exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or Nasdaq for attractive reasons.

Some of the benefits of the stock market to listed companies include liquidity for the company’s shareholders, stock option plans that can be put in place for employees, and listed shares that can be used as currency by the company. These might be the reasons why large companies are public rather than private.

Over a long period, stocks generate investment returns that beat every other asset class. Returns on stocks can then be realized through capital gains or dividends. Capital gains are shared profits of publicly-traded companies. And the dividend is the amount given per share of stock one owns. Another way investors profit is by selling their stock. Usually, this is done only after the price has increased.

In conclusion, one major player in the stock market that links participants and acts as financial advisors is the stockbroker. What they do is to buy and sell stocks on behalf of their clients. Their role is, however, more sophisticated than that. Other roles include investment adviser, financial adviser, wealth manager, or investment professional. They are people to be trusted for a smooth investment ride in the stock market.

Stephen Mcmennamy’s Creativity: The Role Of Digital Art

George Butler, Editorial Staff

July 3, 2026

The advent of computers opened new doors in nearly all walks of life. This includes commerce, medicine, engineering, and even visual art. Despite the criticism from the art traditionalists, digital art has provided newer considerations to creativity with its introduction of 2D and 3D designs, animations, digital drawing and painting, and many more. Now, this variety in the world of art has allowed for more flexibility. In other words, more niches have been created for the artist to explore his creativity.

Digital art refers to the branch of new media that uses computer-generated lines, shapes, colors, and textures (digital technology) to produce artwork. The development of this type of art has made the scopes of art change, including drawing, painting, and sculpture, and even film making. These changes are due to the introduction of new techniques for visual effects and animation.

Aspiring artists can find various niches for themselves and even create new ones. Thus, when Stephen McMennamy created an image of a dog with a mushroom head, and people loved it, it shows us that digital art gives more room for creativity and that all absurdities are welcomed.

McMennamy, who termed his genre as Combophotos, explains that his art involves fusing two unrelated items creatively to create one unique image. Not only does his wild image fascinate the viewer, but McMennamy fictitious mashups are also beautiful. His humorous juxtapositions involve splicing two items or scaling them to create an unexpected image.

With a significant following on Instagram, the conceptual artist has grown a lot of popularity on social media for something he considers a hobby. The Atlanta based art director has also worked with numerous companies as he continually preaches his gospel of digital art.

In conclusion, we can say that McMennamy has demonstrated a unique show of digital consideration in art. He has grown to become a significant force in propagating the digital art message and has been an adherent since he began in 2014. It would be a boost for the upcoming artists for better consideration of digital art.

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