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Events from the year 1232 in Ireland.

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"We Must Respectfully Request an Authoritative Interpretation"
8/04/2016 Vatican City. Press conference presenting Pope Francis' Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation "Amoris laetitia", on love in the family, in the Holy See Press Office. From left, Bishop Fabio Fabene, Under-Secretary of the Synod of Bishops; Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops; Cardinal Christoph Schonborn O.P., Archbishop of Vienna; Father Federico Lombardi, [...]
Letter #35, 2016: Athanasius speaks
April 26, 2016, Tuesday - Athanasius Speaks "If we analyze certain statements of AL [Amoris laetitia, "The Joy of Love"] with intellectual honesty within their proper context, we find ourselves faced with difficulties when trying to interpret them in accordance with the traditional doctrine of the Church." —Bishop Athanasius Schneider, Roman Catholic auxiliary bishop of Astana [...]
In Defense of What Has Been Believed "Always, Everywhere, By All"
An interview of Bishop Athanasius Schneider about the SSPX, women and footwashing, the consecration of Russia, anti-pastoral bishops, and more We do not endorse unreservedly every statement of Bishop Athanasius Schneider, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Mary Most Holy in Astana, Kazakhstan. However, Schneider's voice has become an influential one in the Church, especially in [...]
A "Back Door" to a "Neo-Mosaic Practice" in the Final Report?
The following are excerpts from the above-titled article by Bishop Schneider. The article first appeared on the website Rorate Caeli The XIV General Assembly of the Synod of the Bishops (October 4 – 25, 2015), which was dedicated to the theme of "The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and Contemporary World," issued [...]

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John Harrison, the ice cream taste tester for Edy's will be in studio at WECK on Thursday, May 22nd from 10 a.m. 'til 10:30. He'll bring plenty of ice cream, so here's an open invitation. Come on out and enjoy free ice cream at WECK and check out the new studio. The address is 2900 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, 14225.
Yesterday I had three guests between the two shows ... and may not have done a good enough job introducing them. At 10 on WECK, I spoke with Marc Odien from WNYMedia.net. Marc is a former employee of Channel 2 and we talked about how the media handled the standoff on the 190 the day before. At 10:30, I talked with Mike DeGeorge, spokesperson for the Buffalo Police Department. Then over at WLVL, I talked with Lee Bordeleau about his lawsuit against New York State. Lee is looking for co-plaintiff's in his fight against the state giving away our money to private industries. A $100 donation will make YOU a plaintiff. Send checks payable to Lee Bordeleau, 271 East Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094.
When I talked with Marc Odien, he told me about a neat little website called "Twitter." It's an easy way to keep track of friends and allows them to keep track of you. Ever the whore, I signed myself up. Want to keep track of me? Click here.
And I'm enjoying using the IM's during the show. Because the blog post listing my handles has scrolled down the page, I'm adding them to this blog.
And don't forget to listen to my new feature, 2 Minutes of Reason, broadcast live every morning on WECK and podcast at scottleffler.com. This morning's episode talks about Gordon Ramsay's plan to outlaw selling vegetables out of season. You can only imagine my take.


Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city would require unvaccinated individuals living in select zip codes in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to receive the measles vaccine in response to one of the largest measles outbreaks in decades.
"This is the epicenter of a measles outbreak that is very, very troubling and must be dealt with immediately," the mayor said at a news conference in Williamsburg, where he was joined by health officials.
The mayor, acknowledging it was an "unusual action," said that the city would issue violations and possibly fines for those who did not comply.
Those who cannot afford the vaccination will receive it for free, de Blasio said.


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Mezzojuso (sicilià: Menzujusu, arbëreshë Munxhifsi) és un municipi italià, dins de la ciutat metropolitana de Palerm. L'any 2007 tenia 3.567 habitants. Limita amb els municipis de Campofelice di Fitalia, Cefalà Diana, Ciminna, Godrano, Marineo, i Villafrati

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The Reef (2010 film)
Australian Horror film written and directed by Andrew Traucki
Andrew Traucki
Michael Robertson
Damian Walshe-Howling
Zoe Naylor
Gyton Grantley
Adrienne Pickering
Daniel Ardillery
Peter Crombie
Rafael May
Lightning Entertainment
13 May 2010 (2010-05-13) (Cannes)
$3.8 million[2]
$124,764 (Australia)[2]
The Reef is a 2010 Australian horror film. The film was written and directed by Andrew Traucki, his second feature film (the first being Black Water), and is about a group of friends who capsize while sailing to Indonesia. The group decides that their best bet for survival is to swim to a nearby island but they find themselves stalked by a great white shark.[3]
3 Production
4 Release
5 Critical response
6 Sequel
Plot[edit]
Luke (Damian Walshe-Howling) is delivering a yacht to a customer in Indonesia, and invites his friend, Matt (Gyton Grantley), and Matt's girlfriend, Suzie (Adrienne Pickering), to join him as he sails there, along with Matt's sister, Kate (Zoe Naylor), and fellow sailor, Warren (Kieran Darcy-Smith). To get to Indonesia, they must sail through a coral reef. On the second day of their journey, the yacht strikes part of the reef and capsizes when the keel is destroyed, allowing water in.
With the current taking them further away from land, Luke gathers supplies from the overturned vessel with the intention of swimming to nearby Turtle Island. With the group gathered on top of the overturned hull, Warren activates the yacht's EPIRB, but Luke informs him that it is an older model that requires a plane to fly overhead to receive the signal. When Luke suggests the others join him in swimming to the island, which he estimates to be twelve miles away, Warren refuses, as he believes the water is shark-infested. With encouragement, Suzie and Matt follow Luke into the water as he begins the journey. Kate also initially refuses, but changes her mind shortly after and comes with the group, leaving Warren alone on the overturned boat.
During their journey, the group find the carcass of a sea turtle that has had its head bitten off. On the overturned yacht, Warren spots a large great white shark circling the vessel. Soon, the group is stalked by the same shark. It approaches them several times, even brushing past Kate before leaving. Kate and Suzie are supported by Matt and Luke as they are both in shock. However, during the encounter, Kate lost the bodyboard she was using as a flotation device. When Matt goes to retrieve it, he is attacked by the shark. His legs are severed and he quickly dies. As night falls, Luke, Kate and Suzie are once more stalked by the shark. Suzie blames Luke for talking the group into swimming to an island he seemingly can't find.
In the morning, the group has drifted to a shallow area of the reef, where they are able to stand and rest. In the distance, they can see a larger rock formation protruding from the water, and they swim towards it. Paranoia affects the group as they continue. They share a laugh when they mistake a dolphin for the shark that took Matt. However, the shark soon returns and kills Suzie. Luke and Kate rest on the reef, and they declare their love for each other. They begin to swim the final distance to the rocks as the shark closes in. Luke assists Kate to climb to safety, but as he himself climbs onto the rocks the shark seizes him and drags him underwater. As she sits on the barren rock, Kate scans the ocean as she continues to call Luke's name and cries hysterically in devastation.
The written epilogue reveals that Kate was rescued by a fishing boat the next day, however extensive searches failed to locate Warren or the vessel.
Damian Walshe-Howling as Luke
Gyton Grantley as Matt
Adrienne Pickering as Suzie
Zoe Naylor as Kate
Kieran Darcy-Smith as Warren
Mark Simpson as Shane
Production[edit]
The film is based on the true story of Ray Boundy, who was the sole survivor of a similar incident in 1983.[5] The film's five-week shoot began on 12 October 2009 in Queensland's Hervey Bay, Fraser Island and Bowen Bay, with additional shark footage completed in South Australia.[6][7] While in production, cameras were streaming the film online on its website on 5 November. Traucki stated that "This kind of marketing strategy is absolutely vital" and "the mentality inside the Australian industry doesn't usually get behind original marketing strategies like this. I have ended up building this one myself, late at night with my web team."[8]
Rob Gaison, the chief executive of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, was concerned about the film being advertised as "based on a true story" which he felt could hurt the tourist industry for the area. Col McKenzie, the CEO of Association of Marine Park Operators, said that previous films about sharks near reefs attacking people such as Open Water had hurt the tourism industry.[6][9]
Release[edit]
The Reef had its world premiere as a market screening at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2010. It was later shown at South Korea's Pusan Film Festival on 10 October 2010 and Spain's Sitges Film Festival.[3][10] The film's Australian premiere was in late 2010 at both the Brisbane and Canberra film festivals. The film received a wide Australian release by Pinnacle in March 2011.[3] Director Traucki said that "The biggest release we can hope for is 30 screens, which is what you get for Australian films, unless you make something like Australia."[7]
The film was released straight-to-DVD in the United Kingdom in January 2011.
Critical response[edit]
The film received positive reviews from critics, achieving an approval rating of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 20 reviews, with an average score of 6.2/10 with it's consensus state: "A gripping example of less-is-more horror, The Reef is the rare shark attack movie that isn't content to merely tread water".[11] Critics praised the use of actual shark footage, as opposed to special effects, in the film, as well as the directing and acting. Crikey described The Reef as "an unnerving winner: tense, twitchy and frighteningly entertaining."[12] Numerous horror review sites gave the film a thumbs up comparing it with Jaws and Open Water. Stuart Wahlin said "The Reef is a good nail-biter I'm happy to recommend, especially to those who share my craving for stories of sharks with a taste for human flesh."[13] Film Horreur says "The Reef turns out to be a good little friendly film that was able to demonstrate a good dose of realism and efficiency without ever falling into the razzle-l'oeil or easy upmanship."[14] The UK Film Review Site HeyUGuys.co.uk said "If you're a lover of being scared and are looking for the next shark movie that will shake you up since Deep Blue Sea, then this is the one for you!"[15]
Sequel[edit]
A sequel to the film, entitled The Reef: Stalked, is currently in the works.[16]
List of killer shark films
^ "Screen Australia: Cannes 2010" (PDF). Screenaustralia.gov.au. p. 13. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
^ a b Sam Dallas, "Box Office: Insidious posts modest opening", If Magazine 17 May 2011 Archived 24 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 24 May 2014
^ a b c Swift, Brendan (15 September 2010). "The Reef to debut at Pusan and Sitges festivals next month". Inside Film. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
^ "Cast and crew". Reefmovie.com. Archived from the original on 7 January 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
^ "Couriermail.com.au | Subscribe to The Courier Mail for exclusive stories". www.couriermail.com.au.
^ a b Bateman, Daniel (3 November 2009). "Shark movie scares tourism chiefs". The Cairns Post. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
^ a b Swift, Brendan (2 September 2009). "Underbelly stars join The Reef". Inside Film. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
^ Appleyard, Rodney (4 November 2009). "Surfing The Reef". Inside Film. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
^ "The Reef film threatens Queensland tourism". news.com.au.
^ "Midnight Passion". Pusan International Film Festival. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
^ "The Reef". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
^ "The Reef movie Review". Crikey.
^ Wahlin, Stuart. "Review: The Reef (2010)". TCW Reviews.
^ Z., Dr. "The Reef (2010)". Film Horreur.
^ Sztypuljak, David. "The Reef DVD Review". HeyUGuys.
^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12735282/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
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3 September 2014: Civica, a leader in specialist systems and business process services that help organisations to transform the way they work, is pleased to announce the latest version of the collectionHQ interface which further enables libraries to manage and evaluate their collections.
The new features include new fields for 65X subject areas for more in-depth analysis of your subject areas, series information that conform to the new RDA practices, Edition, Publication Dates, Added author, and Corporate author, as well as holds/reservations data to activate collectionHQ's Holds Reporting Tools. The update also allows for the auto upload of data from Spydus to collectionHQ.
"We're pleased to be able to deliver these updates to our customers," said Marc Nolan Civica Library Solutions Managing Director. "Our partnership with key library service providers, such as collectionHQ, ensures that our customers can deliver an optimal service to their communities by providing the right mix of materials from the best suppliers."
Ian Downie, Director, International Business Development at collectionHQ said "As collectionHQ, continues to evolve its functionality, it is key that the library management system providers respond quickly are able to support our mutual customers ability to access the data required. With nearly 50 Civica libraries now using collectionHQ around the world, we are delighted that Civica have completed this release as it allows their customers now to easily take advantage of a host of key features within collectionHQ."
collectionHQ is the leading collection performance improvement solution, based on the proven Evidence Based Stock Management (EBSM) methodology. Easy to implement, simple to use and extremely cost-effective, collectionHQ delivers repeatable performance improvements for library collections by providing evidence-based analysis, advice and performance monitoring of all collections across all media. It helps libraries save money by improving use of existing inventory and making purchasing more effective by creating evidence-based specifications, which cater to local demand. collectionHQ improves collection performance by identifying local demand and suggesting action plans on how to address this demand – improving the quality of service, demonstrating best value and improving local marketing. collectionHQ is owned by Baker & Taylor, the world's largest distributor of physical and digital books and entertainment products.
Civica announced the latest version of the collectionHQ interface which further enables libraries to manage and evaluate their collections. The new features include new fields for 65X subject areas for more in-depth analysis of your subject areas, series information that conform to the new RDA practices, Edition, Publication Dates, Added author, and Corporate author, as well as holds/reservations data to activate collectionHQ's Holds Reporting Tools. The update also allows for the auto upload of data from Spydus to collectionHQ.
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Exiled bishop says he's sure pope is working to help Nicaraguan prisoners
By David Agren
|Catholic News Service
Auxiliary Bishop Silvio José Báez of Managua, Nicaragua, is pictured addressing the media in this 2013 file photo. (Credit: Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters via CNS.)
Exiled Nicaraguan Bishop Silvio José Báez said he is certain Pope Francis is working behind the scenes to help resolve "the cruel and unjust situation of the political prisoners in Nicaragua."
In an interview with the Nicaraguan media outlet Confidencial, Báez said he spoke about the prisoners' situation when he met with the pope in November.
"I brought him the names of the recent prisoners and a written summary of the unjust and cruel situation they were being subjected to," said Baez, auxiliary bishop of Managua, who has been in exile for three years.
"I begged him to please do something — even if it was in a discreet and silent way, but that in his heart as a merciful pastor, our political prisoners would find a place," Baez said in the interview with Nicaraguan journalist Carlos F. Chamorro. "I am sure that the pope did something and I think he continues doing something — perhaps not publicly, but something is being done from the Holy See."
Baez's comments were published April 10 in a wide-ranging interview that touched on his exile, the pope's perceived silence on Nicaragua and the church's role in facing the country's increasingly despotic president.
The timing coincided with the third anniversary of Baez's departure from Nicaragua, which he left in April 2019 at the instructions of Pope Francis — who, according to the bishop, told him, "I don't want another bishop martyr in Central America."
"I left Nicaragua crying," he said of his exile. "And I have spent these three long years in exile with feelings of nostalgia and pain for not being physically in the midst of my people."
Baez has been outspoken on Nicaragua's slide into tyrannical rule under President Daniel Ortega.
Church leaders in Nicaragua have worked — often fruitlessly — to find solutions. They facilitated a national dialogue after protests in 2018 demanded Ortega's ouster. Parishes provided spiritual support for protesters and a place to seek shelter from police and paramilitaries — and later were besieged for assisting the families of political prisoners.
In his Easter 2019 message, delivered shortly before leaving, Baez spoke of a "crucified people with the hope of resurrection."
He repeated those sentiments, telling Confidencial, "I can say from the heart to the people of Nicaragua that just as Jesus Christ, crucified by the powers of the world, was resurrected by God to never-ending life, the crucified peoples, sooner or later, are also resurrected."
Baez has spent much of his exile in Florida. He teaches Old Testament classes at the St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. On Sundays, he celebrates Mass at St. Agatha Parish in Miami, which has become a welcoming center for Nicaraguans arriving in the United States. His homilies often speak to topics back in Nicaragua, where his words are spread on social media and by the country's beleaguered independent media outlets.
"The pope asked me in November not to stop preaching in St. Agatha every Sunday, as I had been doing," he told Confidencial, "and that I don't abandon my people."
The situation has been dire in Nicaragua. Ortega won rigged elections in November 2021 after disqualifying and imprisoning his main political rivals. The regime continues to hold more than 170 political prisoners — often in deplorable conditions — according to Baez.
"There is not a single day in my life that I do not remember them, pray for them and raise my voice demanding their release," Baez told Confidencial.
"We all know that they are innocent, that the trials are a total farce and that the situation and conditions in which they find themselves are inhuman and cruel."
The Ortega regime recently expelled the Vatican's ambassador to Nicaragua, Archbishop Waldemar Stanislaw Sommertag, whom critics faulted for not speaking out about abuses in the country, but who worked behind the scenes to win the release of political prisoners.
Baez offered little insight on the expulsion, saying it was a "diplomatic crisis" and that "prophecy and diplomacy are two different things."
Still, he said: "The pope was surprised. He showed his pain and also surprise because I think he was not sufficiently informed" on the situation in Nicaragua.
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In September, Chanel will launch its first male beauty line, Boy de Chanel, in South Korea. It will feature three products: a lip balm, eyebrow pencil and a tinted fluid. The line will also be rolled out online from November on the Chanel site. The range is named after Gabrielle Chanel's lover, Boy Capel.
The L'OCCITANE Group is opening a concept store for its L'OCCITANE en Provence brand on Fifth Avenue, New York. The natural cosmetics brand aims to provide a destination that will communicate to visitors its key features and encourage consumer engagement. The brand is following a "glocal" approach in creating exclusive brand experiences and has recently opened new concept flagship destinations in France, Brazil, China, Singapore, Canada and the United Kingdom. The Paris store, for example, offers food inspired by some of the brand's iconic ingredients. Christina Polychroni, the brand's North American Chief Marketing & E-Commerce Office, says that visitors to the New York store can use immersive installations to explore the brand's history and signature products.
Colgate-Palmolive has purchased a minority stake in the Indian direct-to-consumer online male grooming brand, Bombay Shaving Company, as part of a series A funding round. The company, launched in 2016, now has some 80,000 customers and offers over 30 products, including shave, skincare, beard care, and bath and body items. BSC says it aims to leverage Colgate-Palmolive's long experience to help it grow the grow the brand, and the funds will be spent on brand building, innovation and improving key capabilities.
Lime Crime, makeup brand with cult following, celebrated its 10th anniversary by launching its products at Selfridges' beauty department. Know for its "colorful, vegan and cruelty-free products", Lime Crime was launched when online beauty retail or ecommerce was relatively beginning. Its popularity among YouTube beauty bloggers helped make the company popular. According to the company, its decision to launch in Selfridges was prompted by the fact that the UK is its second largest market.
L'Oreal's pharmacy business Le Drugstore Parisien has partnered with mass retailer Casino Group to open the first two multi-brand pharmacy stores in Paris. Located in the city's high-end 6th and 9th districts, the stores sell a wide range of products, including cosmetics, dry cleaning, accessories, and snacks. L'Oreal brands, such as L'Oreal Paris, Maybelline, and Garnier, will also be featured.


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Christelle Jacquaz, née le , est  une femme de théâtre et une actrice, de publicité,  de cinéma et de télévision suisse.

Filmographie (tournages)
 2000 : Les Siens de Noël Mitrani : Odile
 2001 : Les larmes blanches de Mr. UX de Jordi Avalos : Émilie
 2006 :     Fruit & Form - Film publicitaire réalisé par Julien Séri - Quad Production
 2006 : Kyoto, moyen métrage
 2007 :     Bébé 9 - Film publicitaire réalisé par Patrick Alessandrin
 2007 : Voici venir l'orage de Nina Companeez : Claire/Erika
 2007 : 3 Plaies de David N'Guyen : Lucie
 2008 :     Danser encore Clip de Calogero réalisé par Olivier Dahan
 2008 : UNCMI Film publicitaire réalisé par Pierre Isoard : Femme pendue par un câble
 2008 : Mes retrouvailles, court métrage
 2009 : L'Anneau, court métrage réalisé par Guillaume Sanjorge.
 2010 : A la recherche du temps perdu
 2012 :  "Un pâtissier mystérieux Saison 2 d'Au nom de la vérité", Au nom de la vérité  épisode 46 saison 2, réalisation Julien Israël : Aurélia, la boulangère

 Théâtre
 Baal de Bertolt Brecht, mise en scène de Jean-Christian Grinevald, de mai à , puis en
 L'homme de moins,
 Récits de femmes de Dario Fo et Franca Rame, en
 Je / Tu / Il..., janvier-
 Premiers regards, en
 Je persiste et je signe, je m'appelle Jacques Brel, texte et mise en scène de Valérie Antonijevich, en
 Le parcours de Lotte, adaptation et mise en scène de textes de Botho Strauss par Michel Lopez, en
 Kroum l'Ectoplasme de Hanohk Levin, en
 Quand rôdent les chiens-loups de Reko Lundan, mise en scène de Maxime Leroux, au théâtre des Enfants Terribles (75020), en , puis au Festival d'Avignon Off 2005, et enfin au Festival automnal de Sartrouville, en
 Les ogres existent de Benjamin Grognet, mise en scène de Sylvain Nova, d'abord en , puis de février à
 État de Siège  d'Albert Camus, mise en scène de Charlotte Rondelez, en janvier, février et
 Le songe d'une nuit d'été de William Shakespeare, mise en scène de Fabrice Eberhard, en
 L'Affaire du collier de la Reine de Marc Soléranski, à l'Hôtel de Rohan (75003), en novembre et
 Missing de Emile-Constance Duclos, mars et
 Dom Juan de Molière,
 L'histoire des ours pandas de Matei Visniec,
 La Catin de bon aloi,
 L'avare de Molière, au festival de Collioure,
 Le Tartuffe, au festival de Collioure, juillet et
 Une Recrue de Noémie Fargier, en 2011 puis en 2012
 Le Misanthrope de Molière, au festival de Collioure, juillet et
 Le médecin malgré lui'' de Molière, Festival de Collioure,

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Notes et références

Sources :
 internet (sources croisées) : école de théâtre (Les Enfants Terribles), compagnie (Circonflexe), agence artistique (Mon Agent), sites des théâtres et festivals (2005-2006), sites de vente en ligne
 presse écrite (2005-2006) : Le Figaro (), L'Humanité (), L'Officiel des spectacles, Pariscope, Zurban

Actrice suisse de cinéma
Actrice suisse de théâtre
Naissance en octobre 1977


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Maymuna bint al-Hàrith (en àrab ميمونة بنت الحارث, Maymūna bint al-Ḥāriṯ) (? - Sarif, 681) fou la darrera esposa de Mahoma. Pertanyia a la tribu Hawazin i era cunyada d'Al-Abbàs. Va abandonar al seu primer marit, un thaqafita, i es va casar amb el quraixita Abu-Rukn. En morir aquest va viure a la Meca on la va conèixer Mahoma a la umra que hi va fer el 629 i per raons polítiques s'hi va casar. Llavors ella tenia 27 anys. Com que els habitants no volien que la seva estada a la ciutat s'allargués, el matrimoni es va fer a Sarif, al nord de la Meca; el seu cunyat Al-Abbàs va servir de valí. Mahoma va pagar 500 dírhams de dot. Segurament fou enterrada a Sarif.

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Bibliografia
 W. M. Watt, Muhammad at Medina, Oxford, 1956

Enllaços externs
 http://dictionary.al-islam.com/Arb/Dicts/SelDict.asp?TL=1&DI=23&Theme=43
 http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~naqobatulasyrof/prophet/news_prophet_04.html

Família de Mahoma
Morts a la Meca
Persones de la Meca


The BBC has breached a series of pledges to cut back its website over concerns about "imperial" ambitions.
A promise to shut down BBC Food has been abandoned, The Times has learnt, despite the corporation's admission that it duplicates other recipe websites.
In May 2016 it announced the closure of services including BBC Food and the youth-focused Newsbeat page in response to complaints that its website was undermining commercial rivals. It also said that it would replace local news index pages, such as BBC Lancashire and BBC Kent, with live blogs linking to local newspaper stories and BBC articles.


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» Genneva Gold in the News
Genneva Gold in the News
/ Commodities Scams
This news report on Genneva Gold was broadcasted on Channel 8 last night.
For those who do not understand Mandarin, this is the summary:
Genneva Gold is in trouble and unable to fulfill its monetary and gold obligations to its customers.
Amount of gold involved is suspected to be more than 500kg.
Company declined to be interviewed and only allow buyers to enter its premises.
Their scheme works by allowing customers buy gold from Genneva at 20-30% price above spot rate, but the company will give a cash rebate of 2% every month.
Customers given many reasons for delay in payment. They were given "payment vouchers" which were not redeemable.
Lawyers warn that customers dealing in such schemes should always be aware of the full terms and conditions, and more importantly the financial strength of the company. There is a lawsuit ongoing.
CASE reports that complaints against such companies have been on the rise and they are concerned about the companies.
As the schemes are not regulated, they do not fall under the purview of MAS. However, at least three of these companies have been already included in the MAS investor alert list.
Customers relating their experiences and unhappiness.
A group of 20+ investors have gone to CAD to ask for help. The police declined any comments as to whether they have commenced any investigations.
Another two gold companies have offered rescue or buyback plans for affected Genneva customers. Customers are required to join their schemes to get a good price.
The public is warned to check the financial strength of these companies before doing any business with them. These two companies are actually operated by the same person and they are also on the MAS alert list.
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Annoying Me says 8 years ago
News from BusinessTimes Singapore 16 Oct 2012:
Tharman states MAS stand on gold buyback
But if needed, it will refine its regulatory framework
[SINGAPORE] Gold buyback schemes are currently unregulated, but the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will continue to monitor market practices and refine its regulatory framework if necessary, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said yesterday.
In a written reply to a parliamentary question that comes after this month's raid on the offices of gold trading company Genneva Pte Ltd by the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD), Mr Tharman, who is also Finance Minister and MAS chairman, added that running a fraudulent or deceptive scheme is an offence under the law regardless.
"Like most other financial regulators around the world, MAS does not regulate schemes that involve investors acquiring direct ownership of physical assets, such as property, gold, art or wine," said Mr Tharman.
However, it will continue to monitor market practices and investment landscape trends, and refine the regulatory framework where necessary, he said.
Mr Tharman urged investors to consider how returns in any scheme are generated and find out whether there is any protection or recourse should the operator fail.
http://www.mas.gov.sg/en/News-and-Publications/Parliamentary-Replies/2012/Reply-to-Parliamentary-Question-on-Gold-Trading-Schemes.aspx
A very good summary of the Genneva gold scam.
http://www.financetwitter.com/2012/10/genneva-gold-another-collapsing-ponzi-scam.html
Anonymous says 8 years ago
Can only say they deserve it. You sow what you reap.
henry says 8 years ago
The allure of gold will always be. It is historical and many speakers within the financial industry help to fuel this allure, by suggesting that gold should be part of a portfolio.
Regular price increases also tempt people.
Gold is a metal. It is difficult to use as a currency. It is also necessary to convert it into a useable currency before it can be deployed.
Take the case of Zimbabwe. Inflation is at crazy heights and their economy has been in near collapse since 15 years ago.
It is still around. It still uses its own currency, although, to pay for milk, you would need a trillion Zimbabwe dollars.
Yet, it does not use gold as a currency. The US$ is widely accepted instead.
"To hedge against inflation" is the usual reason put forward to own gold. Inflation fluctuates on a monthly basis. Annualised and it is within a range of 2% to 4%. Using gold to neutralise this is quite futile. Depending on location, inflation rates vary.
In Singapore, our inflation rate is affected by COE and car prices and housing costs. Take these 2 items away and the rate stabalises to just under 3% annually.
That being the case, an investment in the stock market that yields 5% to 6% is very realistic and very attainable. If one is greedy, it can be more.
The talk about high inflation, high commodity costs, high fuel prices, high property prices must be seen in perspective. It is cyclical and and not perpetual. Even the Depression did not last, and the stock market was still functioning. The market, any market never closes.
passerby says 8 years ago
you didnt mentioned that one being interviewed mentioned abt passing their gold to the co, didnt receive any payment and the gold.. but eventually they managed to get back half of the gold amt.. and still waiting for the rest.
this is weird. if the co cannot pay $$$ why let them take back the gold when its safer to sell it outside at a 20-30% + loss?
KLbull says 8 years ago
It's always an ongoing battle between the two conflicting emotions of greed and fear, so prevalent in games of chance where you hope to win, but fear to lose, both at the same time. A casino and a bull stockmarket are where this conflict is often seen in players.
In the case of Genneva, if you still hope the company can survive long enough to return you all the gold and the discounts, you may refuse to take an immediate 30% loss by selling outside – that's probably greed talking. It's what led you to buy overpriced Genneva gold in the first place, expecting unrealistic monthly returns of 2%. Many people will not accept a big loss when there's a sliver of hope remaining, others will just not admit to a mistake and cut loss. Decisions involving money are not always rational. And don't forget, Genneva consultants are also on the sidelines influencing buyers.


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Challenges of the digital era
In today's era of digitalization, data has surpassed oil in becoming the world's most valuable resource. It is a strategic asset, commonly referred to as a "new currency". A testimonial to this is the fact that the five highest valued listed companies in the world are all technology and digital market operators. Their impressive valuations are largely a result of extensive consumer data aggregation, which fuels machine learning and revenue generating processes. While the possibilities of what can be done with data are endless, it's important to consider the significant privacy, political and legal concerns that have developed as a result of corporate data processing in recent years.
The most important issues surrounding data gathering are neither technological, nor commercial, but rather legal and social. They center around the fundamental right to privacy, safeguarded on an international level by Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. While we also have national protections in place, it is clear that the existing privacy laws are no longer fit for their original intended purpose. Despite constantly increasing volumes of personal information handled by private companies, privacy standards are deteriorating. Consumers, often unaware of the actual value of their online contributions to data mining algorithms, are being deprived of any bargaining power. With limited options to meaningfully opt-out, they have little choice but to accept arcane and non-negotiable privacy policies. One study found that an average internet user would need over 30 working days per year just to read through them. Such information overload, in combination with several other factors, leads individuals to progressively lose control over their digital identities.
There are also profound concerns about accountability of tech giants. The possibility of surveillance, profiling and hacks are just some of the triggers that have contributed to the case of serious public anxiety that we feel today. In 2018, hackers were able to access the private information of over 150 million users of MyFitnessPal. The Cambridge Analytica scandal was an even more striking example of how access to large datasets may allow private companies to peddle misinformation, thereby undermining democratic processes.
Beyond strict data protection concerns, there is an important interplay with law and fair competition. A significant peculiarity of online services is that they are often provided at "zero price". This is due to the network effects in dual-sided business models, where cross-financing is enabled by revenue made through advertising and by trading information with data brokers. As a result, the concentration of user data can entrench market power and contribute to higher barriers to entry. Data-driven mergers often occur in order to eliminate nascent competitors, yielding serious exclusionary effects in extremely highly concentrated digital markets. Consequently, there is little incentive for the incumbents to innovate and provide users with optimal privacy protection. Given these negative developments as well as the industry's general tendency towards monopolization, a wholesome regulatory reform seems inevitable. The EU General Data Protection Regulation and California's Consumer Protection Act are the best examples of increased awareness surrounding the issues of privacy and transparency of tech giants. They also give hope for greater scrutiny of digital market operators worldwide. Yet, there is no doubt that technological innovations can increase productivity, accelerate business processes and automate mundane tasks. Indeed, it was technological tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Skype that allowed us to continue working and studying, despite the global pandemic. Thus, it is important to
Overall, while there is a clear need for global action to mitigate some of the risks, we must be careful not to squelch innovation and opportunities of the digital age. Ultimately, it is all about the balance between embracing innovation and effectively safeguarding fundamental rights and freedoms.
1. M. Vestager, 'Competition in a big data world', DLD 16, Munich, 17 January 2016.
2. A.M. McDonald, L.F. Cranor, 'The Cost of Reading Privacy Policies' (2008) 4 I/S: A Journal of Law and Policy for the Information Society.
3. G. Colangelo, M. Maggiolino, 'Data Protection in Attention Markets: Protecting Privacy through Competition?' (2017) 8 Journal of European Competition Law & Practice.
4. A.D. Chirita, 'Data-Driven Mergers Under EU Competition Law' in The Future of Commercial Law: Ways Forward for Harmonisation, J. Linarelli & O. Akseli (Hart Publishing, 2019), p. 51.
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How we can help older people through new technology ?
Unfortunately, most of us are not able to take care of older people from our family day after day or even every other day. We love them and would like to provide them with health and peace of mind daily, but each of us also has our private responsibilities, family, home, or work. However, thanks to the power of AI and the endless changes in technology, old age can look a little different these days.
The life of elderly people in times of such changes in technology is getting harder and harder, while AI does not forget about the problems of the elderly. According to some studies, in four years, an average family home can have up to 500 intelligent devices. But why are we talking about them here? These technologies can make life much easier for the elderly, especially those who have mobility problems or have hard to predictable health problems.
Thanks to the Wireless Sensor Network, being alone in the home for the elderly becomes a little more secure. These products use cordless battery-operated sensors to measure environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and light intensity, as well as micro-level incidents, which allow you to infer about everyday activities such as moving around, sitting, sleeping, using electrical appliances, and trips to the bathroom. This is in some way aimed at monitoring the elderly person by their caregiver (e.g. another family member). All you have to do is log in to the product portal and in this way, you can get alerts on the phone where something will happen. Most of these products have a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS), which, when it detects major deviations from the normal pattern of people's activity or sudden drops, issues automatic alarms that can be forwarded to authorized persons.
A variety of Wearable Devices with Personal Emergency Response System was also created. Intelligent wearing technology is available in various forms: pendants, watches, and shoe soles.
One of the inventions is called CarePredict Tempo that focuses on the user himself, not on the surrounding environment. It is a wristband that monitors movement, sleep, location, personal care, and daily activities. When it is familiarized with the standards, the wearer will know when danger is coming and send signals to the authorized person. Almost the same is true for the new Apple Watch app, which is designed to keep you safe. The app, simply called an "alert", works like a kind of panic button, allowing older people or others who may need help to contact their supervisor for help by pushing one-button. Almost the same is true for the new Apple Watch app, which is designed to keep you safe. The app, simply called an " alert ", works like a kind of panic button, allowing older people or others who may need help to contact their supervisor for help at the push of a button. Thanks to the constantly evolving technology, changes in the operating system have been presented which have become available in watchOS 2, the application may also pay attention to physiological signals and suggest that seniors may want to ask for help before the problem actually becomes a problem.
Personally, I think how we can take care of our loved ones in these times thanks to AI and constantly developing technology is astonishing. This industry will grow every day more and more because health is one of the most important aspects of people. The arguments for using artificial intelligence in the care continuum can be very strong indeed, and the impact on health outcomes can be truly transformative. Each of us wants the best for the elderly in our families and these solutions make us able to help them and make sure they live long and happy lives.
If you want to know better how to use the "alert" button go to watch this short video. It is so simple.
https://towardsdatascience.com/the-state-of-elderly-care-products-and-how-ai-can-revolutionize-aging-d4b098a1dacd
DEEPMIND'S AI TAKES A HUGE STEP IN PROTEIN FOLDING PROBLEM
Proteins are long, convoluted molecular chains called macromolecules. They are enzymes, that catalyse almost every chemical reaction needed to keep the body alive. E.g. thyroxine plays vital role in digestion, heart and muscle function, haemoglobin carries the oxygen, immunoglobulin is responsible for defence in the body and keratin for hair and skin (SARS-CoV-2 spike a protein, that allows coronavirus to invade human cells). Each one of them is built from a menu of 21 different types of amino acids. But they are not the main problem. Machines which were able to analyse composition of amino-acid have existed for several years. But the functioning of the protein is also defined by its shape. For now we can only try to shape them using X-ray, but it is a very time-consuming process. Today, on November 30th biologists from DeepMind – laboratory owned by Google showed howto use a computer to predict those shapes. The measure now used in checking the progress is Critical Assessment of Protein Structure Prediction (CASP). "The algorithms are subjected to blind test their abilities to predict shapes of several proteins of known structure". The first try DeepMind did was 2 years ago and the progress they have achieved is extraordinary. AlphaFold 2 compares the presumable locations of the atoms to the real ones and it has an average score of 92.4%.
Why did DeepMid performed so well at this? The answer is in what they were doing before this project. Their best known achievement is for AlphaGo. Their programmed a computer ("taught") how to play a game named Go. Go is a game created in China over 2,500 years ago. It is believed to be the oldest board game in the world and the aim is to surround more territory, than enemy. Lee Sedol – one of the world's best players has been defeated by AlphaGo in 2016. The game has around 10^170 positions, whereas it is believed to be 10^300 different shapes in which a protein could find itself. Because of such a large number the inventors had to go a way they took in Go project, which is looking for shortcuts. Of course players are not machines. They depend on their intuition, general understanding of the game and their own strategy. It may seems tough to teach a machine how to play, but the answer is examples. AI is know from self-learning abilities. When we give a machine enough examples of folding proteins, it will learn the shortcuts and some rules humans do not even notice they apply. This scientific research can boost drugs invention and can also help with numeral diseases, which are caused mainly by misshapen proteins, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Creutzfeldt–Jakob's disease, Huntington's and many others.
https://deepmind.com/blog/article/AlphaFold-Using-AI-for-scientific-discovery
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/nov/30/deepmind-ai-cracks-50-year-old-problem-of-biology-research
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03348-4
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/protein#:~:text=Proteins%20are%20macromolecules%20formed%20by,chains%20to%20form%20a%20protein.
Does 5G Network have some issues?
There is no disputing the fact that the new iPhone 12 launch stimulated US mobile broadband to make a 5G network available in 2020 worldwide. Those components are working together, and if one of them will collapse the whole ecosystem goes down automatically. One of the most significant aspects of the iPhone 12 is the 5G network modem. Therefore, most iPhone users expect from Apple by providing them with a high performance of the Internet. It seems quite simple to move from 4G to 5G, but in reality, each network provider faced with a huge amount of difficulties. Considerable work has been done and is continuing to be done.
Companies like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon had divergent ways of building out 5G networks. They were faced with several issues. First, the amount of bandwidth data, it's needed upgraded software configuration. The factor in performance results is the type of frequencies that each of the network providers is using. Verizon stopped on the mmWave spectrum, but it provides limited coverage. On another hand T-Mobile and AT&T focused more on a technology calls sub-6. The spectrum provides the speed and consistency of mobile broadband much more quickly than with a mmWave deployment.
Second, the complexity of performance, which network architects were working on together by learning as they go. It takes time to upgrade and install new antennas. A simple network software upgrade makes a smooth transition from 4G to 5G by Ericsson and Qualcomm technologies. For example, modern Qualcomm X55 will be a part of the iPhone 12 provider 5G.
Third, the speed capabilities are the number of "lanes". It makes sense because nowadays users of 4G may move to 5G. However, there is a point, there are some technologies Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) access which are two 5G modes. NSA network relies on 4G facilities by providing more speed and higher data bandwidth. Moreover, 5G-capable smartphones will connect either to 5G or 4G networks depending on conditions. SA is dependent on 5G mode, will give tremendous performance speed, and minimize the delay.
Sum up the foregoing, as we can see each mobile provider has its own strategy and idea of how to build the new ecosystem. It is business so everyone wants to win this game. However, not everything may work. Right now, by looking at official performance tests we may realize whose idea performed better. So only engineering ability and recourses can help with winning. A start has been made, the most interesting part ahead of us.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobodonnell/2020/10/08/us-carriers-prep-5g-networks-for-iphone-12-launch/?ss=5g#713c30874d5d
https://oppo.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12796/~/5g-sa-versus-5g-nsa%3A-whats-the-difference%3F
https://www.androidcentral.com/why-sub-6-better-mmwave-immediate-5g-future
Amazon's dominance
While some businesses have been diminished or destroyed by the harmful influence of the Coronavirus pandemic, the others tried to thrive and prosper in this difficult situation.
Amazon is among those who managed to do that. The tech giant decided to accelerate an already aggressive expansion strategy which led to dominate the market to even more significant extent.
Increased demand for online shopping was a determining factor which pushed Amazon to expand their storage availability and its workforce to almost 1 million. What does it mean? The number of employees is predicted to grow by more than a quarter.
More warehouses and even more people working for long hours in enclosed spaces…
Amazon faced criticism from some employees over its handling of operations during the pandemic. Amazon made a statement saying that nearly 20k workers with contracted Covid-19 is still a relative accomplishment given the company's size.
The hiring spree is still going on and there are no predictions it will stop.
Actually, just the opposite.
We are slowly approaching the holidays season, the time when the vast majority of us choose gifts for our loved ones. We can assume this year even more consumers decide to buy presents online rather than go to crowded shopping centres.
The company is determined to retain its Prime members, which in turns means keeping the promise of no longer than 1-2 days delivery time. Looking at it objectively, the bar is set extremely high, even for such a big player like Amazon.
"Business Insider" magazine interviewed the company's workers and their statements create a shocking image of arduous long hours, physical labour and the constant pressure to keep the wheels turning during the Christmas period.
Amazon is the world's largest online marketplace, notably through technological innovation.
There is no doubt technology plays an essential role in providing better consumer experience, improving productivity and reducing costs. Although, many former and current Amazon's employees claim the price for that is too high. They can do their work faster, however they also have to do physical work – much faster.
Mobile robots have transformed Amazon warehouse jobs, which helped the company fulfill their promises of speedy deliveries (especially to Amazon Prime customers). These robots transport products across warehouses in place of workers, so they don't have to walk about 10 or more miles a day. Moreover, the lowest-paid workers' wages have been raised by 2$ per hour. In the end, working for an e-commerce shark like Amazon is a choice.
This poses the question: Is it possible to find a solution which satisfies both employees and customers?
https://www.ft.com/content/9cd8038e-b38c-40d6-b2db-8f6e01cd166a
https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-employees-describe-peak-2019-2?IR=T
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)
https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/12/11/20982652/robots-amazon-warehouse-jobs-automation
AI can help people with bipolar disorder
Two professors explain how artificial intelligence can help to improve the lives of individuals living with bipolar disorder.
Melvin McInnis, professor of bipolar disorder and depression, and Emily Mower Provost, associate professor of computer science and electrical engineering, are working on an AI system to help unlock deeper insights about individual bipolar sufferers.
Speaking on a panel titled "Artificial Intelligence, Personalized Technology, and Mental Health" at the Ann Arbor District Library in Michigan, the professors first discussed their reasons behind getting involved with the project.
For Provost, her reason is a passion for the application of engineering to have a positive impact on people's lives. "It gives me an opportunity not only to try to create new and really innovative algorithms, but when you put a human-centred swing into AI, then you also have the opportunity to really join engineering and science," Provost said.
McInnis has been researching bipolar for over 30 years. During his time as a physician, he has met family members of bipolar sufferers who can detect when their relative is at risk of an episode through their speech.
Using Provost's knowledge of algorithms, McInnis hopes to teach an AI to recognise such changes in the speech of bipolar sufferers. Detecting these changes will help to provide early notice of an impending episode.
"Our work is to identify biological markers that are physiological markers that are in speech," McInnis said. "How can we teach the computer to do what the family member is doing?"
If successful, the project will help to improve the lives of those living with bipolar and those around them. For example, an alert could be set up if signs of an impending episode are detected.
With the peace-of-mind of such an alert, relatives could go about their day without feeling they need to be around constantly to watch for potential signs of an episode. Meanwhile, the bipolar sufferer can benefit from greater independence and ensure they get help promptly if needed.
"Your device can give an alert and say, 'Maybe you should talk to your doctor soon,'" McInnis explained. "You can share this information with your care team, with your support network, so that you can be part of a team that's helping you stay healthy longer."
One of the key challenges in rolling out such technology internationally is cultural differences around the globe; even a smile can be seen differently from culture-to-culture. A baseline will need to be established for each individual of what's "normal" for that person.
McKinnis says that, in his work with bipolar patients, "up to 20 percent of these individuals end their lives by suicide". Hopefully, the project becomes another example of how AI can not only have a life-changing impact; but a life-saving one too.
1.https://artificialintelligence-news.com/2019/09/30/researchers-ai-help-people-bipolar-disorder/
Social Robots as a part of our daily life
Nowadays it is not an extraordinary thing to observe robots around us. Materials handling, picking, packing, painting and other processes robots, which help in creating new products. Some of them can be used in medicine. Ot, it would be better to mention, more frequently used robots, as window or floor cleaners.
It has always been a fairy tale for humanity that artificial intelligence, interacting with people, can exist. However, it is. Not so much time ago there were created «social» robots that can engage with people and even have their own emotional specter. Not surprisingly that these robots gain information from scientists, taking into consideration their behaviour, reactions to different news, etc. Robots «use artificial intelligence to decide how to act on information received through cameras and other sensors».
Social robots are equipped by various tools which allow them to recognize voices, appearances and plenty of other personal characteristics of every person.
In studies, made in 2015, it was found out that robot didn't only behave in the ordinary way, but tried to cheat on his competitors in the game rock-paper-scissors. «As soon as the robot cheats, it immediately transitions from being an object to being an agent.» Surprisingly , how fast we rose from creating computers and button phones to intelligence like us, who can be not only clever and funny, but foxy and very unpredictable.
The biggest advantage is that social robots can help kids with autism to recover. Autism has become very common illness nowadays, so it is unbelievably awesome, that thanks to modern technologies we can help these kids. So, from the one side, it is a good way to simplify human's lives.
On the other hand, as it was told billion times before me, it can reduce number of working places and the need in people at all. According to statistics, consumer robots sales reached almost 6 billion dollars in 2018 and it is expected this number to be increased to 19 billion dollars in the next 6 years.
Despite everything, we have to get used to social robots, walking around city streets, giving us their mechanical smiles, communicating, making jokes and playing with our children."Robots that engage with people are absolutely the future. There's no question that's where robotics is moving,"says Brian Scassellati, director of the Social Robotics Lab at Yale University.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2018/01/cover-social-robots
https://bigthink.com/technology-innovation/new-technologies-2019
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/social-robots-play-nicely-with-others/
Self-flying Airplanes
Ask yourself with what are you connecting flying with?
Being free? Seeing the world from a different angle? Traveling and adventures?
All of it sounds amazing, but a lot of people are scared of flying because they can't control what is going on. It all depends on the pilot sitting in the cockpit.
So what do you do when the pilot/s can't fly anymore for whatever reason?
Hope for superman to save the plane you are sitting in?
Or maybe bees to land the plane softly?
Well, good news, you don't need good connections to Superman or a whole army of bees anymore.
Garmin has introduced a system that lets the plane navigate ad land themselves with just one push of a button.
After the button is pushed or the plane notices that the pilot isn't responsive, the system determines the best place to land, considering circumstances like weather, fuel, runway size, etc.
Its system navigates the plane around terrain (e.g. Mountains) and bad weather, which could cause the aircraft to crash.
The system automatically notifies the air traffic control so that they can prepare for the landing, route other planes around you, and possibly prepare ambulance, firefighter trucks, or whatever is needed.
The interface of the G3000 flight deck changes to a simplified interface, which basically just allows the passengers to talk to the air traffic control and gives the information they need to know like landing time or any updates. This is most likely helpful to keep the passengers more relaxed and not panicking about all the radars and numbers on the displays, which might look scary, especially in such a moment.
Planes:
For 2020 the models Piper M600 turboprop and Cirrus Vision Jet are trying to get authorization by the FAA. Older models with the G3000 cockpit could be upgraded, but the company didn't confirm yet whether this option will be made available.
Piper M600 turboprop
Cirrus Vision Jet
As you can see, for now, there are no plans to implement this system into commercial planes, and it is a system that should only be used in emergencies. So maybe for now keep the connections with Superman and your bee friends.
However, in my opinion, this is a good indicator that in the future, planes will fly without pilots having to sit in the cockpits starting and landing the plane.
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Privacy issues of Smart Speakers
In the 21st century people really started to worry about their privecy, as with the development of IT sphere more and more malicious codes and eavesdropping systems are involved to track our lives.
Nowadays smart speakers like Amazon Echo,
Amazon Echo Dot,
Sonos One,
JBL Link 20,
and so on are becoming rather popular, as it has many usfull functions, which make our lives easier: answer questions, cotrole smart home gadgets, play music, search information etc.
Lets look at the pie chart below. It reflects that 21 persent of customers use smart speaker less often than they did at the beggining.
And next diagram shows why.
We can conclude that these 21% now use smart speaker less frequantly because they worry about personal date. And as it turned out not in vain.
October 20, security researchers claimed that Amazon and Google speakers have several desein flows, which can be used in eavesdropping and voice phishing.
To prove it several reaserches were held at Security Research Labs, a hacking research collective and consulting think tank, situated in Berlin. They found out that developers could create malicious apps for the Amazon and Google platforms to turn the smart speakers into smart spies. It was estimated that even after finishing using smart speaker, it was still recording voice, and as a result collecting personal data from users, including passwords, and eavesdropping.
"Consumers need to be aware that they are sending data to third parties when using voice apps," explained SRL researcher Karsten Nohl. "These apps do not need to be installed on the device, but instead are invoked through phrases that the app developer chooses."
"Hence, users might not be aware they are using the services of a third party," he told TechNewsWorld. "The smart spies hacks add urgency to this situation since they allow app developers to listen in on users after the app has supposedly stopped running."
Amazon and Google always care about their customers privecy, so after Being alert about such a problem both companies blocked the particular one smart speaker platform and put changes in place to reject or block any skill exhibiting the nasty behavior of the researchers' app.
"It's important that we continue to work with the security community to protect our customers," the Amazon spokesperson said." We have a dedicated team focused on certifying skills and ensuring the safety and security of our customers."
Amazon and Google also added a new function for the safety of their customers, which allows users to delete everything smart speaker has recorded, as well as ask it what it heard and why it responded in a certain way.
Do you think Amazon and Google managed to solve this privecy issue or personal dater of their customers is still not safe?
https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Smart-Speaker-Apps-Caught-Snooping-Around-Homes-86309.html
https://marketingland.com/privacy-issues-may-be-hurting-smart-speaker-market-growth-263199
Multiple Realities
Envision what it may resemble to live and work in our reality in 2030 and past. Maybe, on account of headways in broadened reality (XR), an umbrella term used to depict vivid advancements that can consolidate the physical and virtual universes, you may have the option to search for another home anyplace on the planet as though you were quite site or head to lunch in some faraway land. By 2022, the XR market is relied upon to reach $209 billion, which is multiple times what it is today. This gigantic development could mean the substances of our 2030 lives are past our creative mind's capacity to get a handle on.
Different Types Of Realities
Extended Reality(XR)
XR is a rising umbrella term for all the vivid innovations. The ones we as of now have today—enlarged reality (AR), computer generated reality (VR), and blended reality (MR) in addition to those that are still to be made. Every single vivid innovation broaden the truth we experience by either mixing the virtual and "genuine" universes or by making a completely vivid encounter. Late research uncovered that over 60% of respondents trusted XR will be standard in the following five years. To show signs of improvement picture of XR, how about we survey every one of the current innovations that exist today.
In aumented reality, virtual data and items are overlaid on this present reality. This experience upgrades this present reality with computerized subtleties, for example, pictures, content, and liveliness. You can get to the experience through AR glasses or by means of screens, tablets, and cell phones. This implies clients are not segregated from this present reality can even now cooperate and see what's happening before them. The most outstanding instances of AR are the Pokémon GO game that overlays advanced animals onto this present reality or Snapchat channels that put computerized items, for example, caps or glasses onto your head.
Rather than augmented reality, in virtual reality, clients are completely inundated in a reenacted computerized condition. People must put on a VR headset or head-mounted showcase to get a 360 – degree perspective on a fake world that tricks their cerebrum into accepting they are, e.g., strolling on the moon, swimming under the sea or ventured into whatever new world the VR engineers made. The gaming and media outlet were early adopters of this innovation; be that as it may, organizations in a few ventures, for example, medicinal services, development, building, the military, and more are seeing VR as valuable.
Mixed Reality(MR)
In mixed reality, computerized and genuine articles coincide and can interface with each other progressively. This is the most recent vivid innovation and is some of the time alluded to as hybrid reality. It requires a MR headset and significantly more preparing force than VR or AR. Microsoft's HoloLens is an extraordinary model that, e.g., enables you to put computerized objects into the room you are remaining in and enable you to turn it around or interface with the advanced article in any capacity conceivable. Organizations are investigating ways they can give blended reality something to do to take care of issues, bolster activities, and improve their organizations.
Applications Of Extended Realities(XR)
There are numerous reasonable uses of XR. Here are a couple:
· Retail: XR enables clients to attempt before they purchase. Watch maker Rolex has an AR application that enables you to take a stab at watches on your genuine wrist, and furniture organization IKEA enables clients to put furniture things into their home through their cell phone.
· Preparing: Particularly throughout everyday life and-demise conditions, XR can give preparing apparatuses that are hyper-practical that will help troopers, human services experts, pilots/space travelers, physicists, and more make sense of answers for issues or figure out how to react to hazardous conditions without putting their lives or any other person's in danger.
· Remote work: Laborers can associate with the home office or with experts situated the world over such that makes the two sides feel like they are in a similar room.
· Advertising: The conceivable outcomes to connect with planned clients and purchasers through XR will have promoting experts contemplating all the capability of utilizing XR to further their organization's potential benefit.
· Land: Discovering purchasers or occupants may be simpler if people can "stroll through" spaces to choose on the off chance that they need it in any event, when they are in some other area.
· Excitement: As an early adopter, media outlets will keep on finding better approaches for using vivid advancements.
Disadvantages of XR
Those creating XR advancements are engaging with a portion of the difficulties to standard reception. To start with, XR advancements gather and procedure enormous measures of definite and individual information about what you do, what you take a gander at, and even your feelings at some random time, which must be secured.
What's more, the expense of executing the innovation needs to descend; something else, numerous organizations will be not able put resources into it. It is basic that the wearable gadgets that permit a full XR experience are chic and agreeable just as constantly associated, savvy, and vivid. There are critical specialized and equipment issues to explain that incorporate however are not restricted to the showcase, power and warm, movement following, availability and basic enlightenment—where virtual articles in a genuine world are indistinct from genuine items particularly as lighting shifts.
As every day passes, we are one bit nearer to settling these issues so we will see a lot more standard utilizations of all XR advancements over the coming years
Reference:https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2019/08/12/what-is-extended-reality-technology-a-simple-explanation-for-anyone/#66f64e4e7249


I never use conditional loops, because I can't seem to understand from the documentation how they work.
There's a conditional, end index, and increment index I think.
I tried to make it work where 'while startind != endind: dostuff; endind +=1', b I can't seem to get that to work, unless I'm just misunderstanding.
Would it be possible to update the Refrence and/or behavior to be more clear about what each input does and why? Thanks!
UPDATE: I need to do stuff after the loop is completed. Unfortunately, I have to build my own way of detecting this. Result is very cluttered and sloppy logic requiring many zero timers.
Is there any additional possibility of adding detection for when the loop is complete? I apologize again!
I don't quite understand your problem, probably because I've never used a conditional loop before, but why do you need to detect after a loop is completed? If you put a behaviour to activate after the loop, it will complete the loop first. As in, you have a behaviour, then underneath that you connect the loop and then next to the loop you connect the behaviour you want to run after the loop.
Everything connected to the loop after it is a part of the loop. It doesn't execute unless the loop is running.
What's the issue you're having, and what do you expect to happen?
You have the correct understanding of all the fields in the conditional for loop.
Your example loop should only do the amount of iterations that are entered in the 3rd field (end index). So if you enter a 10, it will do it 10 times. Is this not happening for you?
As for the second question, doing things after the loop is completed. There are a few ways of doing this.
You can do this with a few extra behaviours, and you don't need any timers at all. In fact timers won't do anything while your loop is running, because hyperPad does not run behaviours in parallel. So it will wait until the loop is done before doing the timer. (the loop will freeze your project until it's finished). In most situations, that "freeze" for the loop to finish is not noticeable. When you're dealing with large data sets that's when you notice it. You've probably seen this in other apps when there are long loading times.
The first one, and the easiest connect a sibling behaviour next to the loop (assuming the loop is connected to a parent behaviour).
This will trigger your sibling behaviour after the loop is finished.
In the example below, the sound behaviour will only play once the loop is completely done.
Another option, is to output the index to an IF, and see IF it is >= end index.
If you're using the For Each option to count tagged objects, then you need 2 loops. One to count how many tagged objects (just output the count for each iteration), and the other to do your main logic you wanted. Then check the count of your second for each loop to see if it matches the total count from the first one.
We'll post a tutorial on this soon.
I guess I just so didn't understand the execution model. Thanks for the detailed explanation!
The indexes and such could be a little clearer in-editor, however, but I'm not going to nitpick that.
I agree about making it more clear on the editor side. I think the confusion lies with the fact that the end index is not clearly labeled. We'll play with the UI a bit to make it easier to understand.


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Daily Show Correspondent Takes on Muslim Stereotypes
December 11, 2012 • 0 Comments
Aasif Mandvi's job title as a TV correspondent is both a complete joke and utterly realistic: Senior Muslim Correspondent.
He works for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," the highly rated comedic news program that, at its best, can be even more influential than real American newscasts. And his work under that title, as well as countless others ("Senior Middle East Correspondent," "Senior Asian Correspondent") has propelled him to prominence.
But the comedian is no longer just going for laughs. In his new play, "Disgraced," Mandvi takes a serious look at the tensions between Muslims, Jews and Christians that linger in post-9/11 United States.
The show breaks just about every taboo about the interface between East and West culture. Seated in an American living room, Muslim, Jewish, black and female characters discuss social issues like racial profiling and Islam in America.
"The identity of Islam and the way Islam is viewed by the West has changed after 9/11," Mandvi said. more at cnn
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Q: How to call function from another component in reactJs In reactJs i have two files where one has a utility functionality and another one where i want to use those functionality.
Like an example:
file1.js
import React, {Component} from 'react';

class CloseableTab extends Component {
    constructor() {
        super();
        this.state = tabs;

        this.addItem = (link) => {
            this.setState({
                activeIndex: this.state.data.length
            });
        };
    }
}

export default CloseableTab

So, here in above code you can see i have "addItem" named function or method in the CloseableTab class. [Which contains functionality which i want to use in another file.]
File2.js
import React, {Component} from 'react';
import CloseableTabs from '../../containers/CloseableTab/CloseableTab';

class ProductList extends Component {
  this.appendItem = (item) => {
            addItems(item); //here i want to use the functionality method.
        };
}

export default ProductList

So, In above file2.js i called addItems with an parameter item, well i know which is not right technique to do. So need help for that.
And want to know how we can call that functionality method [addItem() from file1 ] into file2 while onClick/in onClick's function?
I'll really appreciate your answer, thanks.

A: You need to lift the state up to one common ancestor:
class Parent extends React.Component {
    constructor() {
        super();
        this.state = tabs;

        this.addItem = (link) => {
            this.setState({
                activeIndex: this.state.data.length
            });
        };
    }

    render() {
      return (
        <div>
          <CloseableTab tabs={this.state.tabs} addItem={this.addItem} />
          <ProductList tabs={this.state.tabs} addItem={this.addItem} />
        </div>
      )
    }

}

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Of David. 1 Do not be provoked by evildoers; do not envy those who do wrong.
2 Trust in the LORD and do good that you may dwell in the land and live secure.
Find your delight in the LORD who will give you your heart's desire.
And make your integrity shine like the dawn, your vindication like noonday.
Be still before the LORD; wait for God. Do not be provoked by the prosperous, nor by malicious schemers.
Give up your anger, abandon your wrath; do not be provoked; it brings only harm.
Those who do evil will be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD will possess the land.
Wait a little, and the wicked will be no more; look for them and they will not be there.
But the poor will possess the land, will delight in great prosperity.
But the LORD laughs at them, knowing their day is coming.
The wicked draw their swords; they string their bows To fell the poor and oppressed, to slaughter those whose way is honest.
Their swords will pierce their own hearts; their bows will be broken.
Better the poverty of the just than the great wealth of the wicked.
The arms of the wicked will be broken; the LORD will sustain the just.
The LORD watches over the days of the blameless; their heritage lasts forever.
They will not be disgraced when times are hard; in days of famine they will have plenty.
The wicked perish, the enemies of the LORD; Like the beauty of meadows they vanish; like smoke they disappear.
The wicked borrow but do not repay; the just are generous in giving.
May stumble, but they will never fall, for the LORD holds their hand.
Neither in my youth, nor now in old age have I ever seen the just abandoned or their children begging bread.
The just always lend generously, and their children become a blessing.
Turn from evil and do good, that you may inhabit the land forever.
The just will possess the land and live in it forever.
The mouths of the just utter wisdom; their tongues speak what is right.
God's teaching is in their hearts; their steps do not falter.
The wicked spy on the just and seek to kill them.
But the LORD does not leave the just in their power, nor let them be condemned when tried.
Wait eagerly for the LORD, and keep to the way; God will raise you to possess the land; you will gloat when the wicked are cut off.
I have seen ruthless scoundrels, strong as flourishing cedars.
Observe the honest, mark the upright; those at peace with God have a future.
The salvation of the just is from the LORD, their refuge in time of distress.
The LORD helps and rescues them, rescues and saves them from the wicked, because in God they take refuge.
1 [Psalm 37] The psalm responds to the problem of evil, which the Old Testament often expresses as a question: why do the wicked prosper and the good suffer? The psalm answers that the situation is only temporary. God will reverse things, rewarding the good and punishing the wicked here on earth. The perspective is concrete and earthbound: people's very actions place them among the ranks of the good or wicked. Each group or "way" has its own inherent dynamism - eventual frustration for the wicked, eventual reward for the just. The psalm is an acrostic, i.e., each section begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Each section has its own imagery and logic.
2 [3,9,11,22,27,29,34] The land: the promised land, Israel, which became for later interpreters a type or figure of heaven. Cf ⇒ Hebrews 11:9-10, ⇒ 13-16. The New Testament Beatitudes (⇒ Matthew 5:3-12; ⇒ Luke 6:20-26) have been influenced by the psalm, especially their total reversal of the present and their interpretation of the happy future as possession of the land.


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Fagali'i Airport to be shut
The Fagalii International Airport (Photo: Vaitogi Asuisui Matafeo )
By Joyetter Feagaimaali'i, 11/12/2019
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The Fagali'i International Airport will soon be a thing of the past.
The Minister of Works, Transport and Infrastructure, Papali'i Niko Lee Hang, has confirmed that the airstrip will be turned into a test driving range and a vehicle registration inspection site under the umbrella of the Ministry of Police.
"The airport will be closed down if not the end of the year; it'll be the beginning of 2020," Papali'i said.
"All the flights will operated out of the Faleolo International Airport."
The decision has been made for safety reasons, the Minister revealed.
"The Fagali'i Airport has failed to meet international standards and for safety reasons it must be closed down and handed over to the Ministry of Police."
He said the Faleolo Airport has been certified and it meets international aviation requirements.
The initial plan in March was to hand over the Airport to the Samoa Airports Authority.
Minister Papali'i said Cabinet has yet to officially endorse the move but it will happen for the better.
"There are many reasons why the Airport must be closed down. The tar on the runway is wearing out and in my view the runway is limited. A lot of concerns were raised by the public about the limited space of the runway," he said.
The Government believes that a private airline company should not run the airport, because other (aviation) companies are also using it which is a conflict of interest for them, said the Minister.
"The registrations of vehicles will be handed over to the police next year and yet they don't have the space for it. This will be the perfect area for that."
He said this will also be a test driving range for those who need driver's license.
Emails to the Ministry of Police for comments were not answered as of press time.
Regarding the new $14 million tala airport in Ti'avea, the Minister said that project is still underway.
Certified organic farmers launch logo
Certified organic farmers in Samoa will now find it easier to sell their produce thanks to a logo launched at Malaefatu Park on Friday. The launch was well attended despite the blustery conditions as a result of Tropical Cyclone Tino lashing the Pacific.
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Daughter's success sprouts from father's plantation
From the villages of Lalomanu Aeipata and Fagalii, the 18-year-old Aniva Senese following in his fathers footsteps, topped Agriculture studies and vocational studies and came second to dux.
By Soli Wilson 17/01/2020
No new cases for three days, as measles subsides
There have been 10 new measles cases in the last ten days, 11 people discharged from hospital and no new deaths since January 6, the Ministry of Health reports.
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Brigitte Bourguignon (Boulogne-sur-Mer, 21 de març de 1959) és una política francesa que ocupa el ministeri delegat per l'Autonomia en el govern del Primer ministre Jean Castex des de juliol de 2020. Membre del Partit Socialista (PS) abans d'incorporar-se a La República En Marxa! (REM) el 2017, és membre de l'Assemblea Nacional pel Pas de Calais des de 2012 fins a el seu nomenament com a ministra delegada al Ministeri de Solidaritat i Salut.

A les Eleccions legislatives franceses de 2017, Bourguignon es va presentar com a candidata per la presidència de l'Assemblea Nacional; en un vot intern dins grup parlamentari del LREM, va perdre davant de François de Rugy.

En el parlament, Bourguignon va presidir el Comitè d'Afers Socials de 2017 fins al 2020. El setembre de 2018, amb l'elecció de Richard Ferrand com a President de l'Assemblea Nacional, va presentar-se com a candidata per succeir-lo com a president del grup parlamentari del LREM. Va ser eliminada en la primera ronda, entrant en 5a posició entre 7 candidats, amb 19 vots.

Al final de 2017, aproximadament trenta membres de LREM van formar al voltant de Bourguignon un grup que volia ser la fibra social del grup parlamentari i va ser vist com la seva ala esquerra; a finals de 2018, Sonia Krimi va agafar el lideratge del grup de Bourguignon.

Posicions polítiques
El maig de 2018, Bourguignon va patrocinar una iniciativa a favor d'una llei de bioètica que estengui a homosexuals i dones soles l'accés lliure a la reproducció artificial com la fecundació in vitro (IVF) sota la seguretat social de França; va ser una de les promeses de campanya del President Emmanuel Macron i marca la primera reforma social important del seu mandat de cinc anys.

El juliol de 2019, Bourguignon va votar a favor de la ratificació francesa de la Unió Europea Acord Integral d'Economia i Comerç (CETA) amb el Canadà.

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Persones de Boulogne-sur-Mer
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Polítics dels Alts de França


This Free Crochet pattern teaches you how to do the Crochet Stitch Angel Stitch. It's easy to learn the Angel stitch with this picture tutorial and step by step directions.
But for this showing of the stitch, I will be using 4 stitches.
This stitch can be done using any size hook and yarn. Best used with thinner yarn, 3 ply US, 8 ply AU because it makes the stitches less stiff and easier to work with.
In the 4th stitch from hook, YO and draw up a loop, do this 3 more times until you have 9 loops on your hook as picture shows below.
Then YO and pull through the 2 loops to complete your sc, giving you a small hole at the top of your puff stitch.
This is the hole where we will be working next.
DC in top of ch 3 to end row.
Ch 3 and working in the top 4 sts only, skip the rest, you will be doing your Angel stitch using the top stitches of the Angel stitches from previous row. These 4 sts I point out in the picture below.
At the end of the row, dc in final ch 3 of row.
Repeat row 2 until your scarf is as long as desired.


Quartzite is a metamorphic rock composed of quartz and sand. Quartzite Stone is similar to the slate stone with only difference, that quartzite stone contains higher percentage of quartz and iron oxide, giving it brighter and more exotic colours, textures and shades. The major quarry deposit of Quartzite stone are in Northern India and few varieties of quartzite stone have very high resistance to wear because of the presence of hard and compact granular quartz, making it a popular choice to be used in the external areas where there is lot of weathering effect. Few of the quartzite stone are resistance to alkalis and can be used as the swimming pool tiles as they have high resistance to react with chlorine water and will not discolour easily.
Quartzite stone is available in various Surface Finishes and are processed at stone processing factory with the help of various machines.


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Additionally, Zagat Rated Primavera Restaurant & Bar is available for lunch, dinner, and cocktails Monday through Friday and will open for lunch or brunch for private parties on weekends.
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