When you hear the words 'information security analyst', you're likely to think of a middle-aged man in a shirt and tie, hunched over a desk and looking miserable. That image may change dramatically when we tell you the more commonly-known title of this job - hacker. Thanks to Hollywood and tabloid newspapers, we know think of hackers as internet ninjas, breaking into people's computers and stealing money, pictures and whatever else they can find.
Obviously being a malicious hacker is a criminal offense, but companies who do business online (i.e., most companies) will sometimes employ 'white knight' hackers to attempt to break into their systems, and then provide reports about their security and possible vulnerabilities. In a lot of cases, such people are former criminal hackers who have changed their ways. Given how much they earn, they have no need for crime!
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.