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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

Fast Company Tech

Children and teens who volunteer tend to have better health and lower levels of anxiety and fewer behavioral problems than those who dont volunteer. 170 billion each year, according to AmeriCorps, the federal agency focused on national and community service. Changing demographics The number of U.S.

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Why microplastic pollution in soils and crops is ‘raising alarm’ among experts

Fast Company Tech

It’s a problem that has long littered the landscape in Kampala, the capital, where buveera are woven into the fabric of daily life. According to a 2021 report on plastics in agriculture by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, soils are one of the main receptors of agricultural plastics. Some are much smaller.

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It’s Time to Rethink Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

is a generous nation, Americans are skeptical about charities. Some major donors are shifting away from donating to nonprofits because, in their minds, nonprofits always ask for money, and the problems are never solved. Although the U.S. Here are two critical ways that the sector can pivot to address this.

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UK blames mysterious ‘technical issue’ for missing 16,000 coronavirus cases

The Verge

The UK failed to add nearly 16,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus to its national track and trace system due to an unspecified “technical issue.” The issue was caused by the fact that some files containing positive test results exceeded their maximum file size”. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Unbelievable.

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4 of the best robocall-blocking apps and tools for avoiding phone spam

Mashable Tech

They're annoying autodialers at best and illegal scams at worst, and they're part of an ongoing problem the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been trying to crack down on for years. The FCC has extended its efforts to robotexts in recent years, calling them a "growing problem" and one of the "latest scamming trends."

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

. — Jessica Macy from The Do Good Collective Recruit a Serious and Engaged ‘Get ‘er Done’ Board Most of all, nonprofits need engaged, “Get ‘er Done” members willing to join committees and help the staff accomplish operational issues. They had recruited a nearly all-new board in critical professions.

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This simple solution could help solve the public restroom crisis

Fast Company Tech

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Throne Bathrooms (@thronebathrooms) Built on accountability Throne says its smart bathrooms use accountability to solve the age-old problem of unwanted bathroom activity. Every user is asked to rate the cleanliness of the Throne and can report any issues via text. and a rating of 4.07

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