January 2018 www.womanthismonth.com news 6 The Bitcoin Bubble Cryptocurrencies are digitally created currencies, and Bitcoin is the best known of its kind. Instead of cash being regulated by a central or federal bank, cryptocurrencies are administered by thousands of computers networked all over the world. This decentralisation is what makes cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin so revolutionary. Other cryptocurrencies such as Ripple, Litecoin and Ethereum use similar technology and have also gone up in value. In tech-friendly San Francisco, there are many merchants who accept Bitcoins as well as cash, credit and debit cards. And, like regular money, you can keep cryptocurrencies in a wallet. Whatstrending.com Save The Species Officials in North America say it's time to consider the possibility that endangered right whales could become extinct unless new steps are taken to protect them. North Atlantic right whales are among the rarest marine mammals in the world, and they have endured a deadly year. The US’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has said there are only about 450 of the whales left and 17 of them have died in 2017. The animals give birth in temperate southern waters and then head to New England and Canada every spring and summer to feed. All of this year's deaths were off of the coasts of New England and Canada. www.abcnews.go.com On Facebook, images of a book launch at the Aisha Yateem Centre got the greatest reach and most impressions. On Instagram, our post about the Christmas tree at Al Aali Shopping Complex got the most likes. On twitter, Woman This Month’s interview with the island’s first female head of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) got the highest impressions and clicks. Your Shout I loved the gift pages in your magazine last month! There’s not only the usual His and Hers, but you also spared a thought for little ones and fun miscellanea in keeping with the mood and spirit of the season. Thanks WTM! You made me feel that Christmas is finally here. And now I can’t wait to see what’s under the tree for me! Simone, Saar. The write-up on Ibada Ahmed was very inspiring. It just goes to show that no matter from where you come, what you have learnt and how old or young you are, passion and determination can take you places. If young ladies of this generation have the same approach to their work and lives, the sky is their limit. I hope you keep motivating us with stories of ambitious women who set an example for the world. Tara, Jannusan. I suffer from dry lips, no matter what the season, and more so in the winter. The beauty tips for carrying off a perfect pout have come in handy. They’re right when they say a bold matt colour is hardest to pull off when your lips are not at their very best, but I absolutely love dark shades for my lips. So I’ve started following the tips and I already see a difference. And yes, the pointer about using highlighter on the bottom lip for a fuller effect is great. Sana, Diplomatic Area. Follow us on: Instagram: @woman_this_month Twitter: @WomanThisMonthB Facebook: Woman This Month We want to hear your thoughts on Woman This Month. Write to us at [email protected] Best Reaction on Twitter Most Liked Post on Instagram Most Liked Post on Facebook # Trending What’s caught our eye in the news this month.
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