Business . Public Affairs
Black Leaders Release Report “Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America”
On 04/30/2018 by Anne Howard - EditorBlack Leaders met last week and asked the White House and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s office for a “better deal” for African-Americans, urging both to support its new 57-point plan for promoting black opportunity and prosperity.
Business
Startup Pigzbe Creates Cryptocurrency Piggy-Wallet for Kids
On 04/30/2018 by Lee MastersonPigzbe is set to launch an interactive digital piggy wallet powered by a family-friendly cryptocurrency that aims to teach kids smart financial habits. In an exclusive interview, The Scope Weekly discusses with the CEO its implication.
Culture
Westworld Season Two, Episode Two: Have You Ever Seen Anything So Full of Splendor
On 04/30/2018 by Katie HunterWestworld Season 2 is going against the genre, building a world where the robots are the good guys fighting for truth and justice. “I used to see the beauty in this world, and now I see the truth.” — Dolores
Business . Public Affairs
North and South Korean Leaders Historic Summit: Think Tanks are Cautiously Optimistic
On 04/27/2018 by Anne Howard - EditorThe historic summit between North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, and the South’s president, Moon Jae-in could mean stability for the region and the official end of the Korean War.
Crowdfunding
Top 3 Crowdfunding Campaigns for April 2018: EverCam, FidoTV, Sweat Cosmetics
On 04/26/2018 by Scope WeeklyThe Scope Weekly makes its monthly selection of crowdfunding campaigns in Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Startengine.
Crowdfunding . Culture
FidoTV Offers Dog Lovers a Piece of the Network on StartEngine Crowdfunding Platform
On 04/25/2018 by Lee MastersonFidoTV offers dog lovers the opportunity to invest in the future of the dog-centric media network by buying shares of Series A Preferred Stock.
Business
Word of Advice for Lawyers Thinking of Using Social Media In Their Practice
On 04/24/2018 by Anne Howard - EditorHow to promote your legal firm using social media best practices.
Technology
YouTube Explains How it Enforces Community Guidelines
On 04/23/2018 by Anne Howard - EditorThe Google’s subsidiary video hosting platform releases a complete report outlining its strategy for flagging and removing unwanted content.
Culture
On Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s ‘Ghost Stories’: A Slice of UK Jewish Horror
On 04/23/2018 by Alexander MaraisThe Scope Weekly covers the new British horror import ‘Ghost Stories’, speaking with its composer, Haim Frank Ilfman.
Technology
Flickr, Video and Image Hosting Acquired by SmugMug, Photography Platform
On 04/21/2018 by Anne Howard - EditorFlickr has agreed to be acquired by SmugMug, the photography platform dedicated to visual storytellers.