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Yardie is a 2018 British crime drama film directed by Idris Elba, in his feature directorial debut, and starring Aml Ameen, Shantol Jackson, Stephen Graham, Fraser James, Sheldon Shepherd, and Everaldo Creary. It is based on the novel of the same name by Jamaican-born writer Victor Headley. It was screened in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

Plot
Dennis "D" Campbell lives with his peace-loving brother Jerry Dread in 1973 West Kingston, Jamaica. D loves a local schoolgirl named Yvonne but their relationship is hindered by an ongoing gang war between the Tappas, led by Skeeter, and the Spicers, led by King Fox. Tired of the violence and destruction in the streets, Jerry Dread organises a DJ session between the two gangs' territories, hoping to broker peace. As peace is about to be achieved, Jerry Dread is shot and killed by Clancy Hibbert, a classmate of D who he witnesses.

In 1983, D had become a hardened enforcer for Fox, who works as both a record producer and drug lord. After bungling one of Fox's drug deals due to his volatile behaviour, D is sent by Fox to Hackney, London where he must deliver a package of cocaine to White Jamaican gangster Rico Grimes.

D arrives in London but hesitates to make the delivery after hearing Rico flippantly insult his late brother. He flees from Rico's nightclub, taking the cocaine with him before reuniting with Yvonne. Yvonne had long fled to London with her and D's daughter Vanessa to escape the violence in Kingston; she does not welcome D's presence, but agrees to let him stay. While staying, D suspects Clancy, his brother's killer, is in London.

One day, a group of youths burgle Yvonne's flat while D is there, hoping to steal the cocaine he had stolen. After warning them off, D is directed by the youths to a potential buyer of the cocaine in the form of a Turkish crime lord. Using the money he has earned from the sale, D tries to provide Yvonne and Vanessa with the good life. He also uses the money to help the youths fix their sound system and eventually joins them for gigs.

Not long after, D is recognised and ambushed by Rico's men and Yvonne kicks him out after her daughter has been fake-kidnapped. D goes to Rico's nightclub to return the money and is only spared because of Fox's influence.

Directionless, D falls back to his last remaining objective: finding Clancy in hopes of avenging his brother. After being pointed in the right direction by Sticks, one of the DJs, D confronts Clancy at his home. He is then ambushed by Rico's lieutenants, resulting in Clancy's escape and Sticks' death.

Yvonne seeks out Clancy and learns that Fox has something to do with Jerry's death. That night, as D takes up Sticks' place in the DJ group for a concert at Rico's nightclub, Yvonne tells him what Clancy told her and begs him not to go, but is rebuffed. At the same time, Fox arrives in London to meet with Rico and pacify the situation. During the DJ session, Rico insults Fox and threatens to kill D himself, leading the latter to strangle him to death.

Fox later meets D in a hallway where he reassures D about what Clancy told him. Clancy then ambushes them both, claiming that Fox had hired him that fateful night, forcing D to kill him in self defense. An injured Fox inadvertently reveals his role in Jerry's death, causing D to question him. Fox reveals the truth: Jerry wasn't supposed to die that night, Skeeter was the target but Clancy missed and hit Jerry. Angered by the revelation, D kills Fox. The ghost of Jerry, having followed D's guilty conscience, fades away. In a flash forward leading to Fox's execution, D and Yvonne are shown happily together with their two children.

Cast
 Aml Ameen as Dennis "D" Campbell
 Shantol Jackson as Yvonne
 Sheldon Shepherd as King Fox
 Stephen Graham as Rico Grimes
 Fraser James as Piper
 Everaldo Creary as Jerry Dread Campbell
 Akin Gazi as Arif
 Mark Rhino Smith as Raggz
 Naomi Ackie as Mona
 Calvin Demba as Sticks

Production
Several scenes, including high-paced car chases set in London, were filmed at the Chatham Historic Dockyard in Kent, doubling up for East London in the 1970s. The Dockyard also features as the wider area where Rico's (Stephen Graham) club is located and D. (Aml Ameen) is chased through the streets and over the roofs at night by Rico's men.

Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of , based on  reviews with an average rating of . The site's critical consensus reads "Yardie proves debuting director Idris Elba has a distinctive eye that benefits from a strong personal connection to his material, even if the end results are somewhat uneven." Metacritic gives the film a weighted average score of 52 out of 100, based on 18 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

See also
 List of black films of the 2010s
 List of hood films

References

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2018 films
2018 crime drama films
2018 directorial debut films
British crime drama films
British films about revenge
2010s English-language films
Films set in Jamaica
Films set in London
Films set in 1973
Films set in 1983
Films about drugs
Films based on British novels
Films based on crime novels
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Black British films
Black British cinema
Black British mass media


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Help support the family in any way you can
Click here to support CPD Officer Xu Meng's Family via GoFundMe.com
CPD Memorial Video
Update: 07/09/2020 :
On behalf of our Beloved Brother: XuMeng's family and the AALEA Executive Board and Chairs, thank you for those of you who attended and shown support at XuMeng's Wake & Funeral. Your presence and support meant so much to our Beloved Brother: XuMeng's family and AALEA during this difficult time.
Today is also our Beloved Brother: XuMeng's birthday.
We wish you joy on your Birthday in Heaven, our Brother. Though you are no longer with us in this world, you shall remain forever in our hearts.
May God bless us all and stay safe.
Fraternally yours,
Henry Lai
President, AALEA
Per our Beloved Brother: XuMeng's mother in Beijing request, I am attaching her Thank You Letter.A Thank You Letter from Officer Meng's Mother
It was the darkest day of my life when I was told that my son and his wife Yuanyuan had a terrible accident at home where Xu, my only son died while Yuanyuan was fighting for her life in the hospital on 9th June, 2020. I simply cannot accept It because Xu is so young and healthy.
Xu was a good son to me and his late father who passed away two years ago. He traveled between the United States and China on a regular basis visiting us before and after he started his family. The birth of my grandson Chris has brought so much joy to our family.
He was also a caring and loving husband/father to his wife Yuanyuan and Chris, their 4-year-old son. The young family enjoyed outdoor activities, sports and holidays together.
He loved his job as a Police Officer because he enjoyed the challenge and good outcome when helping others. He worked so hard together with his teammates to make our city safe and sound. I am so proud of him, a short but meaningful life.
Today is my son's birthday. I would like to thank the following personnel and organizations for the love and support has given to my family throughout this difficult time:
– All generous public who donate the money to his family;
– The Commander and police officers from District 24 of Chicago Police Department and the city's Fraternal Order of Police;
– Nurses, carers and doctors of Swedish Covenant Hospital;
– My family members and friends who live many parts of the world.
My special thanks to
– My grandson's kindergarten. Their quick thinking and action have earned precious time for saving Yuanyuan's life.
– Asian American Law Enforcement Association (AALEA) and Henry Lai who have been providing endless support for our family during this troubled time.
Senator Durbin, who helped Yuanyuan's parents come to the United States, so they can be by her side in time for her rehabilitation.
Even though these are unprecedented and trying times for everyone, I deeply appreciate all the love and support that has been given to us by the public during this very difficult time.
God bless you all,
Officer Xu's Mother
Good afternoon everyone,
I would like to inform that our beloved Brother XuMeng's funeral is set to be held on Tuesday, July 7th, 3 PM to 8 PM, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave, Chicago Illinois. On the following day, he will be laid to rest at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd in Elwood Illinois.
https://www.smithcorcoran.com/obituary/xu-meng/
I strongly encourage all AALEA brothers & sisters to attend.
As for his wife, she is recovering at a steady pace. In the meantime, please continue our prayers for her and wish her a speedy recovery.
On behalf of the AALEA Executive Board & Chairs, I would like to thank you very much again for those of you who have shown support and love for XuMeng, his family and the Asian American Law Enforcement Association (AALEA). Stay safe and may God bless us all.
H. Lai
Update: As of today, 6/12/2020, Xu Meng's wife has shown signs of improvements
On behalf of the AALEA Executive Board and Chairs, I am deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of one of our AALEA Brothers: Xu Meng, Chicago Police Department, 24th District. He leaves behind his wife, and his 5 years old son. Currently, his wife is at the Swedish Covenant Hospital ICU. Let us send our prayers.
Xu Meng was an honest, humble, friendly and hardworking officer and I had the great honor to work with him. I recall when I was his FTO, I found him to be a bright, diligent and enthusiastic person. He was affable to those who came in contact with him, and just about everyone seemed to like him.
Rest assured that AALEA will be there for Chris and his family during this tragedy.
Brother Xu Meng, you will never be forgotten. May you Rest In Peace.
H.Lai
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Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen
The Story of Six Novels, Three Notebooks, a Writing Box, and One Clever Girl
by Deborah Hopkinson, Qin Leng
illustrated by Qin Leng
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A gorgeous and inspiring picture book biography of Jane Austen, one of the most beloved writers of all time, from award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of our greatest writers.
But before that, she was just an ordinary girl.
In fact, young Jane was a bit quiet and shy; if you had met her back then, you might not have noticed her at all. But she would have noticed you.
Jane watched and listened to all the things people around her did and said, and locked those observations away for safekeeping.
Jane also loved to read. She devoured everything in her father's massive library and before long, she began creating her own stories. In her time, the most popular books were grand adventures and romances, but Jane wanted to go her own way...and went on to invent an entirely new kind of novel.
Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen includes a timeline and quotes from Austen's most popular novels.
Parents and grandparents, as well as teachers and librarians, will enjoy introducing children to Jane Austen through this accessible, beautifully packaged picture book.
Critical Praise
"A charming account of pride and persistence." - Publishers Weekly
"This is an up-close introduction to Austen…[and] a story of a girl's empowerment." - Booklist
"Hopkinson's light, conversational tone and obvious appreciation for her subject combine with Qin's lively ink-and-watercolor illustrations to create an engaging portrait of this talented writer. A perfectly pitched celebration of an esteemed author." - Kirkus Reviews
A lively take on a woman who, despite publishing conventions that favored male writers, refused to let her authorial voice remain mute. This manages to successfully introduce Austen's characteristic wit and social commentary to an audience who would otherwise be too young to digest the original works. A delightful read. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Imprint: Balzer + Bray
Ages: 4 to 8
BISAC1 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Literary
BISAC2 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women
BISAC3 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Books & Libraries
Deborah Hopkinson
Deborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of many books for young readers, including Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen, illustrated by Qin Leng; Michelle, illustrated by AG Ford; Stagecoach Sal, illustrated by Carson Ellis; Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek, illustrated by John Hendrix; Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt, illustrated by James Ransome and winner of the IRA Award; and Apples to Oregon, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter and winner of the Golden Kite Award. She lives near Portland, Oregon.
Other Works by Deborah Hopkinson
Guys Read: Heroes & Villains
First Family
Qin Leng was born in Shanghai and later moved to France, then to Montreal in Canada. She now lives in Toronto with her husband and works as a designer and illustrator. She grew up surrounded by paintings, and her father, an artist himself, was a great influence on her. Qin graduated from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema and has received many awards for her animated short films. Her picture books have been nominated for such prizes as the prestigious Governor General's Literary Award, and she won the APAAL for Best Picture Book. You can visit her at www.qinleng.tumblr.com.
Other Works by Qin Leng
Good Night, Good Night
By Qin Leng
Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen by Deborah Hopkinson
5-Minute Stories for Fearless Girls
Sarah Howden
Ladies of Liberty
Cokie Roberts
Streetcar to Justice
Amy Hill Hearth
Notorious RBG Young Readers' Edition
Irin Carmon
Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World
Susan Hood
Lina Maslo
Alabama Spitfire: The Story of Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird
Bethany Hegedus
I Got This
Laurie Hernandez
Forward: My Story Young Readers' Edition


Claudio Bucolo, Chiara B M Platania, Anna Fidilio, Francesca Lazzara, Cateno Piazza, Federica Geraci, Salvatore Salomone, Filippo Drago; RETINAL BIOAVAILABILITY OF DIFFERENT CURCUMIN ORAL FORMULATIONS: A TRANSLATIONAL STUDY. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2018;59(9):193.
Purpose : The aim of the study was to assess retinal PK profile of curcumin of three different oral formulations in rabbit. We also assessed the pharmacological effective concentration of curcumin using human retinal pigmented epithelial cells (ARPE-19) and human endothelial retinal cells (hREC).
Methods : Products: a) curcumin formulation with a hydrophilic carrier (CHC; DiabecÒ-AlfaIntes); b) curcumin-phosphatidylcholine complex (CPC; NorfloÒ-EyePharma); c) curcumin + piperine (CPI; AVS RetinaÒ-SIFI). Retinal bioavailability of curcumin, after single oral administration was assessed in albino rabbits by LC/MS-MS [LLOQ=0.0002 ng/mg]. Efficacy of curcumin (from 1 to 100 µM) was evaluated in ARPE-19 cells exposed with oxidative stress (0.5 mM H2O2) measuring reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by DCFDA assay Kit and cell viability by ATP-lite assay. Further, we assessed TNF-α in hREC exposed with high glucose (40 mM) with or without curcumin treatment.
Results : Curcumin was detected only in retina samples obtained by CHC-treated group (Cmax=0.036 ± 0.002 ng/mg Tmax= 6 h and AUC= 0.015 µg*min/mg retina). Retina curcumin levels after oral administration of CPC and CPI were below the LLOQ. Curcumin significantly (p<0.05) inhibited ROS production in RPE cells exposed to oxidative (even at the lowest concentration 1 µM). Furthermore, 10 µM (0.74 µg) curcumin significantly (p<0.05) decreased TNF-α levels in hREC exposed to high glucose.
Conclusions : Curcumin levels detected in retinal tissue were pharmacological effective based on the results generated in vitro. Curcumin that reached the retina every minute was around 1 µg, which is higher to the lowest active concentration of curcumin in the in vitro study. Taken together, these data seem to indicate that curcumin formulation with a hydrophilic carrier (CHC) provides therapeutic levels of curcumin in rabbit retina suggesting that this formulation may be of value in clinical practice to manage retinal conditions.


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- Getting started
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    - [PostTypes](/docs/posttypes/1.0/components/posttypes)
- General
    - [Callbacks and Events](/docs/posttypes/1.0/general/callbacks-and-events)
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This 18K gold plated Celtic cross necklace is enhanced with crystals that are set in the arms along with a larger bezel set crystal in the center. The Irish cross pendant measures 5/8" wide x 1 1/8" tall, including the jump ring and the chain bail, and it includes an 18" long gold plated chain. This Irish pendant is gift boxed with a Celtic cross history complements of The Irish Gift House.


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The Foundations of Fine-Tuning
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Philosophy, physics, and the implications of an unlikely universe
A woman enters a casino, sits down at a high-stakes poker table, and draws a royal flush. She cashes in her winnings, walks to the casino next door, and does the same thing. Then she goes to a third casino and draws a third royal flush. What is a dispassionate observer to make of this scenario? Is it merely a highly improbable occurrence (although no more improbable — just more lucrative — than drawing the same losing hand three times over)? Casinos may believe that in general one person in a thousand is a cheater while the rest play with random hands. But the fact of our player's lucky streak should significantly shift the likelihood that the alternative 'cheater' hypothesis is correct.
John Hawthorne is a philosopher at USC who studies the intricacies of epistemology — the field that examines how we come to our beliefs, and when those beliefs are justified. In recent years, he's been thinking about what a careful epistemologist might have to say about certain coincidences — some of which seem far more unlikely than a triple-royal-flush — that have recently been observed in particle physics and related fields. Most of these coincidences have to do with the very specific values of universal constants — the masses of subatomic particles, the strengths of atomic forces, or the value of a physical parameter known as the cosmological constant — which seem to be highly improbable from the perspective of physics, but upon whose precise values the entire possibility of a galaxy-filled, life-sustaining universe seems to hang.
Tuning the system
A system with those types of constraints is said to be finely tuned, and the concept of fine-tuning on the cosmic scale has caused excitement and consternation in and beyond beyond the worlds of philosophy and physics. Is this fine-tuning an extraordinary coincidence, is it a proof that we live in a divinely created universe, or is it rather a sign that our improbable universe is part of a far larger multiverse containing a multitude of other universes ?
Because it gets at these sorts of high-stakes questions, fine-tuning theory has spurred numerous philosophical responses. Unfortunately, Hawthorne says, much of what has been produced is either empirically or philosophically uninformed. "There is a lot of writing that uses the unhelpful notion of 'crying out for explanation,'" he says. A more careful epistemological response looks at these coincidences less as demanding explanation than as offering potentially useful information for rebalancing the odds of various competing hypotheses.
Mutual sensibilities
To correct those notions, philosophers need a better grasp of physics and physicists need a better understanding of which elements of fine-tuning are the most intriguing. For Hawthorne's part, that means a three-way collaboration with philosophically-minded particle physicist Aron Wall (currently at Stanford but soon to take a permanent position at Cambridge University), and with another rising epistemologist, Yoaav Isaacs, who is currently Hawthorne's postdoctoral fellow at USC.
"Some philosophers are finding fine-tuning all over the place," says Hawthorne, "but one thing we're trying to understand is why certain kinds of fine-tuning arguments are really pressing problems for physicists, but others aren't."
If one issue is understanding what does or doesn't constitute fine-tuning in the first place, a related question is what exactly fine-tuning implies for competing theories about the universe's nature and origin. "Philosophers tend to divide into those who think it's an overwhelmingly powerful argument for some kind of theism and those who think that it's a completely useless argument," Hawthorne says. "But it's important to realize that the truth is likely neither of those."
It's possible that fine-tuning might rule out a certain kind of single-universe atheistic naturalism, but even if it does so, Hawthorne cautions that it shouldn't be seen to favor theism over every other atheistic hypothesis. The potential existence of a multiverse offers a non-theistic response to fine-tuning's conundrums, and Hawthorne notes that there are also some lesser known naturalistic explanations that may require neither a god nor a multiverse to explain physics as we observe it. Still, he says, "to put it crudely, if you had several hypotheses and you knock one out, that's going to raise the probability of the others."
Writing the book
The first major fruit of Hawthorne's collaboration with Wall and Isaacs will be a book-length treatment of the philosophy and physics of fine-tuning, geared for a diverse academic audience. "The aim is to write something that's going to be accessible to philosophy students and physics students," Hawthorne says. "There's not a lot that both groups know, so we have write in a way that doesn't take much for granted."
Hawthorne is hopeful that the work will make for both better philosophers and better physicists, yielding approaches and conclusions that are more nuanced, even if at the expense of some of fine-tuning theory's initial buzz.
"In the ballpark of natural theology, fine-tuning is about the most interesting game in town right now," Hawthorne says. "I really want to understand every drop of what can be understood, given the the tools that I've got at my disposal."
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How to sleep with depression? We all feel a little tired in some situations, as the environment we live in is quite competitive, and everybody is challenged to work hard for his survival. For example, some people are required to work for long hours in the office to earn a living, and the housewives are demanded to manage the entire house while taking care of their family members especially children. In the same way, students are urged to study so that they can get good marks in the exams.
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It's safe to say that depression can't sleep, meaning you would eventually develop stress and depression if you will keep working for long hours and wouldn't take a break from work. How to sleep with depression? You can never sleep with depression, which means you will have to learn how to manage it before you enjoy your sleep. The best way to do that is by staying away from conflicts or negative situations.
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It's too sad to sleep with depression, meaning it is going to be hard for you. This is because a number of thoughts will strike your mind the whole night, especially when you will try to fall asleep. The chance is that this will damage your mental capabilities or brain cells.
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Conclusively, you must bring positivity to your life and should stay away from situations or circumstances that cause restlessness or depression.


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Innovative and TazWorks Partner to Deliver Industry Leading Data Solutions to CRAs
Innovative Enterprises, Inc.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Enterprises, Inc., the trusted expert strategic partner to the background screening industry, today announced a significant expansion of fully integrated product suites available to customers using the TazWorks technology platform.
Leveraging the new data partnership, TazWorks clients will gain fully integrated access to Innovative's powerful, industry-leading solutions including the National Criminal Information Scan®, I-MED™ medical sanctions and exclusions, and ExpertCourt™ county criminal. These solutions will be available immediately through TazCloud™ and TazWorks partner TradeHouse Data.
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NEW YORK, Jan 24, 2012/ — For fall 2012, Reese offers an optimistic color palette of vibrant tomato, juniper green and lemon enlivening neutral browns, grays and black.
A mixture of fabric, textures and embellishments create dimension on tailored silhouettes, abundant with refined craftsmanship details.
Bold pops of fiery tomato orange energize the classic contrast of black and white, as seen on the Black Box Jacquard Pea Jacket with large leather knot button, and Bi-Level Mini, when paired with the Tomato Falling Leaves Ruched Turtleneck and Black Tomato Gold Mixed Media Pump.
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The Augusta Therapy Academy will be hosting our Fall Golf Tournament to benefit purchasing and opening the Augusta School of Integrated Learning. This school is pivotal for educating children under the age of 6 in our local community who are greatly under served both with educational and therapeutic services. We invite you to partner with us on changing the way that children are educated in the early years.


Bing launched a few weeks ago and I was underwhelmed by the "decision engine" whose search results paled in comparison to Google's, which to me means that it wouldn't serve me as well in making decisions. Big FAIL.
But Spezify (www.spezify.com) is a whole other type of search. I'm not even sure how to describe it. When I typed my username in ('cause let's face it, that's what we do with new search engines: type something we know well to test the results) it gave me the weirdest mix of results, visually presented in a mosaic of images on the screen. Some featured my latest Twitter posts, some contained images of my blog, and some were filled with images and info about other people who share my name.
I think I would use this if I was looking something up for the first time, out of interest. Or just for fun. However, it might get a bit difficult if I was looking for hard info or documentation. Kind of reminds me of some visual search engines that came out in the early '00s (remember Kadoo?). What do you think? Are you still going to Google or will one of these newer engines draw you away from the Mothership?


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Radio and television broadcasting is closely related to the daily lives of Hong Kong people. The broadcasting industry provides news and entertainment, bears testimony to social events, and promotes history, culture and art. It develops alongside our society and is our collective memory at all times.
In June 1928, the then Hong Kong Government took over a non-governmental radio broadcasting body – Hong Kong Radio Society – to commence its broadcasting services. With "GOW" as its call-sign, the broadcaster marked the founding of what is known today as Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK). Since then, RTHK has become the sole public service broadcaster in Hong Kong. As the years passed, technological advances facilitated RTHK's innovation and evolution of programmes. In addition to its long established radio service, RTHK later launched its TV service followed by the development of its website and mobile apps. News, information and entertainment are provided on various platforms to suit the public's changing lifestyle.
To mark the 90th anniversary of public service broadcasting in Hong Kong in 2018, Hong Kong Heritage Museum and RTHK have jointly organised an exhibition — 90 Years of Public Service Broadcasting in Hong Kong to celebrate this developmental milestone. Through the presentation of a recording studio, classic programme scenes, displays of RTHK's invaluable photos and audio-visual archival materials, the exhibition showcases the development of Hong Kong's broadcasting industry with RTHK as the focus and lets visitors revisit the glorious moments of its history through sound and image.
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A Marconi microphone used in the studios
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The hosts of RTHK Radio 2's New Generation
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People gather in front of a grocery store,
listening to the radio.
The first Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Awards presentation ceremony,
held at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel on 20 February 1979.
Sound effects and voice actors recording a radio drama.
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Adam Cheng, Samuel Hui and Chow Yun-fat
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Email Advertising Startup LiveIntent Raises $20M More
Anthony Ha	@anthonyha / 7 years
LiveIntent, a startup that provides tools for advertising in email newsletters and alerts, is announcing that it has raised $20 million in Series C funding.
The company launched at TechCrunch's Disrupt conference in 2010, though at the time its goal was helping publishers "create meaningful connections on social networks." Now it offers an ad exchange for real-time, automated buying and selling of ads in email. (Its website declares, "Email is no longer about sending email," and you can see a sample ad to the left.)
I asked CEO Matt Keiser via email how LiveIntent fits into the broader email marketing landscape, he replied, "We do not plan to fit in [see what he did there?], we are changing [the] landscape of email marketing with real time programmatic buying and selling."
The company says that it reaches more than 55 million consumers each month while working with brands like La Quinta, Kraft, Chrysler, as well as publishers like The Weather Channel, Hearst, and AOL (which owns TechCrunch). It also says that it has tripled revenue and doubled its workforce in the past year.
The plan for 2014, Keiser said, to continue growing and "leveraging big data and artificial intelligence to deliver timely targeted ads."
"Since every commercial entity is becoming a publisher in their own right, the market is only getting bigger," he added.
The Series C was disclosed in part through a regulatory filing, but the filing didn't show that the round had closed, the total size of the round, or who was investing. The new funding was led by Bullpen Capital with additional money from Alpha Capital, Valor Capital, and Brazilian investors VR.
LiveIntent has now raised more than $32 million in funding.


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So, I'm sure my regular followers (That's you Heather) may have noticed a slowing down in ye olde blog here. Well, I've been slammed, but in a fantastic way. All those exciting projects are alive and KICKING, which means I'm hardly ever standing still or sleeping.
But I can share a little bit with you. Here is today's script report over at Five Sprockets. The longer I write for this site, the more I fall in love with it. It makes developing any ideas a piece of cake for anyone, amateur or professional. It takes the mystery out of how to get things done and literally walks you through each step of any process for FREE. Writing a book, a script, making a movie, pitching something professionally. It has everything.
Okay, enough advertising...I just really love it. Here's the recent script report and you can find my movie release reports on fivesprockets.com every Friday and these script reports every Tuesday.
Also, Jake was shooting for the TV show Pet Pals this past Sunday at an event in Carmel called, "Dog Day Afternoon". I tagged along because it was Sunday and I knew Dana would be there, and hey...an entire day full of cute animals, what's not to love? Well, I ended up taking pictures all day for the Pet Pals website because they had forgotten a still camera. Here's a picture of Jake working and below that a slide show of some of the photos I took that day.
And here's the album of cute critters!


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A review of the Karkloof Safari Villas in South Africa and its 'Spa And Safari' package
I'm sitting in the back of a 4×4 vehicle being told to not move a muscle because a huge rhino is preparing to charge at our vehicle. Everyone knows humans are programmed to run at the first sign of danger, but when you're out in the wild, you have to defy your instincts. We sit tight and after giving us a bump, the rhino decides we're not a threat and heads off.
Our ranger Bloomer, who is as cool as a cucumber throughout, tells me it's all part and parcel of the experience and we weren't in any danger, but I must admit I'm still thinking this safari business is heart-thumping stuff.
We make our way back to our base, Karkloof Safari Villas, where we enjoy a large glass of wine by a roaring fire before retreating to our rooms for dinner in our dressing gowns. It has been an eventful day, after all.
Wildly enticing: Karkloof Safari Villas & Spa sits amid rolling green hills and valleys
Sam, who says she's not unfamiliar with luxurious spas, describes this one as 'rather extraordinary'
Grazing time: Rhinos at the Karkloof game reserve, which is largely populated by herbivores
Karkloof is a 7,500-acre private game reserve near Pietermaritzburg in South Africa, where you'll find wild animals roaming everywhere – probably before you even reach reception. The species on the reserve are largely herbivores, so don't expect to see any lions, but they do have three of the famous Big Five.
But this isn't just any safari – this is a sort of have-your-cake-and-eat-it safari, where you have the option to combine it with a totally dreamy spa experience.
I'm happy to admit that this is what sold the idea to me in the first place, coupled with the fact that British Airways has launched a new direct flight from London to Durban (a one-hour drive from the lodge).
The design is eco-friendly, full of natural materials and has a 'living roof', which allows small animals to graze
Winning formula: Karkloof features game drives and a multitude of luxurious spa amenities
British Airways has launched a new direct flight from London to Durban – a one-hour drive from Karkloof. Pictured is a waterfall on the Karkloof reserve
Don't expect to see any lions, says Samantha, but three of the famous Big Five can be ticked off
TRAVEL FACTS
Karkloof Safari Villas & Spa offers the Starling package from £230 per person per night on a B&B basis, which includes an optional game drive. For more information, visit karkloofsafarivillas.com. British Airways flies from London to Durban from £504 return. To book, go to ba.com/durban.
The Spa And Safari package, which includes use of the spa, treatments and a game drive, means there are fewer early morning starts and more time to put your feet up.
I've enjoyed my fair share of spas, but this one really is extraordinary.
The design is eco-friendly, full of natural materials and has a 'living roof', which allows small animals to graze.
There are 17 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy facilities and an army of therapists hand-picked from top spas around the world. Thai influences are everywhere and the products are organic and biodegradable.
I sample the grapefruit facial, which leaves my skin feeling plump and perky, and fall into a blissful stupor during an aromatherapy massage. Who said safaris can't be relaxing?
The owner of Karkloof is pioneering the latest anti-poaching surveillance technology
Sam says: 'There's also something strangely soothing about the game drives themselves. Combine sprawling nature, fresh South African air and the gentle hum of a 4×4 and I challenge you not to feel zen'
Wellness is at the heart of everything that Karkloof does – and we're not just talking about its guests. The vivacious owner, Colleen, is pioneering the latest anti-poaching surveillance technology to create a safe and secure environment for Africa's animals.
There's also something strangely soothing about the game drives themselves. Combine sprawling nature, fresh South African air and the gentle hum of a 4×4 and I challenge you not to feel zen.
Oh, and did I mention it's a lot of fun too? One day, Colleen serves snacks of biltong and shots of tequila while we wear plastic ponchos to protect us from the rain.
Talk about soaking it all up…
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From the desk of the Tropolitan: In regard to the SGA complaint against Taylor Holt
April 27, 2017 April 27, 2017 Opinion
Tropolitan Editorial Board
Concerning the news article on Page One about Taylor Holt's campaign practices for an executive position in Troy's Student Government Association, the office of the Tropolitan feels that the SGA is not performing its purpose to an appropriate extent.
Holt, a member of Phi Mu, after campaigning at a separate table across from Phi Mu's Founders' Day tent, eventually moved her campaign under Phi Mu's tent under the supposed threat of "severe weather."
During this time, her campaign and the Founders' Day event were indistinguishable from one another.
In the video she posted to Facebook on the day of the runoff election under Phi Mu's Founders' Day tent asking students to come vote for her using Phi Mu's PA system, the weather appeared mild.
After asking students to come vote for her, in her very next breath, she invited students to come enjoy Founders' Day, free beverages and snacks. Her competitor in the election, Zack Anglin, wafted the smell in the air that day and caught the scent of scandal.
In a formal complaint for conduct during the runoff election, Anglin wrote a letter to the SGA executive board alleging inappropriate campaign practices and suggesting action be taken in response to the conduct violations that took place that day.
In one of Holt's pledges as a contender for the director of representation, she said, "My first and most important priority/goal is better communication to y'all (the student body)."
For someone whose chief campaign promise is communication and whose present office responsibility is to be a representative of the students, this violation seems like something intended to be swept under the rug.
If it was not for a reliable source tipping off the office of the Tropolitan and providing a copy of the formal complaint, which the SGA office withheld, the student body would have remained uninformed.
In fact, student senators were altogether unaware of the incident or the succeeding contest based on rules violations and not involved in the SGA's decision to allow Holt to keep the position she obtained under questionable pretenses.
The Tropolitan's complaint is this: The student newspaper and the SGA share a purpose, which is to serve the student body. We must be able to communicate and work together in order to effectively fulfill the responsibility entrusted to us by the student body.
Regarding this matter, it seems the SGA, as well as some of its members, is more concerned with saving its reputation rather than living up to its responsibilities.
It is the Tropolitan's ordained duty to serve the truth, and as a freely elected governing body, we believe SGA's new regime should find a place for truth and transparency as well.
See SGA, page 1, for the full story.
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The Protection of Pornography in Canada
During the 1950's there was a social movement against the pornography industry in Canada. Religious and Feminist groups were concerned about the harmful effects regarding the danger and degradation of women. The opposition to this movement was that pornography was a freedom of expression and sexual orientation. This brought about many political debates and controversies about what is ethically right and what is a personal freedom. This created many problems for the Canadian government on how to legislate pornography and up hold the Common Rights of Canada.
First Legislation on Obscenity and Criminal Law
In 1959 the Canadian government passed the first law regarding obscenity after a social movement by feminist groups. The Canadian law stated "For the purpose of the Act, any publication of a dominant characteristic of which is the undue exploitation of sex, and any one or more of the following subjects, namely, crime, horror, cruelty and violence shall be deemed obscene." The addition of this law did not settle the conflict between Liberals and Conservatives over the value of pornography and sex itself. Everything was based around one question: Were representations of sex socially and morally dangerous or sexually liberating?
Feminist Movement
During the 1980's another Feminist movement began because they felt the current law didn't do anything to protect women and it didn't criminalize pornography in any way. Feminist groups argued that pornography oppressed women and it would influence men to believe that this degrading behavior portrayed in adult entertainment is acceptable and something must be done to change it. However, not all Feminist believed in this movement. This particular group went under the name Feminist Against Censorship. This special group was opposed to censoring pornography because it would give power to the men in the Canadian government power to control women's rights: it's the epitome of sexism.
Some of the Feminist leaders in North America said that current laws interpret text in such a way that the government ignores the realities of women's lives. In other words, the Feminist group says, the law is too subjective and it must be thrown out and a completely new law be instated that will do away with pornography completely. In order for women to change this law they would have to prove that men who consume pornography also behave in this way by degrading and dehumanizing women. At this point in time there was no evidence supporting that if a man watched pornography that he was going use violence or demeaning behavior towards women.
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The other side of this argument is that pornography is the reality of sex and that it is a normal practice of sexuality. Pornography is some thing that both men and women enjoy and is used to shape their own human sexuality. It could be argued that the laws in a free society cannot limit or take away the right to read or watch something unless it is proven to harm another human being. It is the freedom of press that allows pornography to remain legal in North America.
Conservative Stance
Another group that had an opinion on this matter was the conservative religious groups. They argued that pornography was a danger to marriage and good moral values. These religious groups believe that sex is a gift from God and should only be between a man and his wife. However, conservatives did agree with the Feminist Against Censorship on the fact that sex does not degrade or dehumanize women when practiced in the right context. Sex is something that is equally shared between a man and women. The religious groups were fighting to protect what was given as a gift from God and not for it to be abused as entertainment for the public eye.
Mobilization of Science: Fact vs. Morality
Both Feminist and Conservatives joined forces to censor pornography on the basis that it degrades sex and oppresses women. In the late 1980's R.E.A.L Women of Canada stated that "scientific research was now available and that it unequivocally demonstrates the harm and danger that sexually explicit material inflicts on women and society in general." A 1987 study indicated that viewing sexually explicit material causes a loss of respect for women and dehumanizes them in the process…In addition the viewing of sexually explicit material leads to an addiction for such material and an increased desire for even stronger material" (R.E.A.L Women of Canada, 1987.5 (1) Reality).
Conservatives also agreed with the Feminist group on scientific evidence. Through the help of scientific research it was proven that men exposed to pornography lack the ability to maintain a committed relationship. This problem stems from the attitude men are dominate and sex is only for pleasure and not an expression of love. Conservative groups felt strongly about this being a health hazard for men addicted to pornography and it is a great danger to family relationships. (R.E.A.L Women of Canada, 1987.5 (1) Reality)
The more a person is constantly exposed to explicit material the more likely this person is to accept premarital and extra material sexual affairs as normal behavior. The idea of having multiple sexual partners rather than being faithful to one decreases their ability to form sound marriage bonds (Interchurch Committee on Pornography, 1987).
The alliance between Feminist and Conservative religious groups shows the true strength of science. Both groups are working for one cause based on solid scientific facts that pornography is degrading to women and society as a whole. These two groups are using this evidence to gain a political view and convince the government to censor pornography in Canada.
Attempts at Creating Conservative Law
Conservative groups in Canada are pushing their beliefs into the political realm. By electing conservative leaders will allow them to push their own agenda for the common good of the country. This agenda the Conservatives are pushing is led by the mission of abolishing pornography in Canada. The surprising thing about this is the fact that Conservatives have joined forces with the Feminist movement to ban pornography backed by scientific research. Both groups want to establish a common good for Canada and propose strong moral values.
The problem with abolishing pornography is that it may infringe on basic common rights. These common rights include preference of sexual orientation and freedom of ones own physical body. Just because Conservatives want a country with a strong moral compass doesn't allow others to express themselves and their own personal beliefs. That would go against everything democracy stands for. As the fight continued in the late 1980's and into the 1990's civil liberty groups joined Conservatives and Feminist Against Pornography. They agreed on the basis that pornography was harmful and degrading to women. However, they would not help in the fight to criminalize pornography because science didn't prove a significant threat to women and not enough of a threat to block freedom of expression.
On one hand you have one group of feminist fighting against degradation of women and on the other hand you have another group of feminist fighting against sexism and censorship. A feminist against censorship, Lisa Steele, who was an art teacher, was able to demonstrate that pornographic codes were not confined to sexually explicit material or the violent material that the anti-pornography movement defined as pornography. Lisa Steele's analysis on society showed how advertisements, literature, fashion and mainstream films used pornographic ideas in order to make money and entertain. This was no different than what the adult entertainment industry was all about. Feminist Against Censorship groups accused the Anti-Pornography Feminist that they were fighting against sexual explicitness over sexism. Sexism is what Feminist are supposed to fight to eradicate not pornographic material.
Bill C-114
In 1986 the Bill C-114 was proposed and it would emphasize child sex abuse and not sex. Most commentators argued that this bill was an example of the "power-hoarding fallacy." This bill could prohibit hugging, kissing, and even hand holding in public. It would also prohibit mainstream films from showing sex between two consenting adults claiming that it is intolerable. This drew major criticism from film makers and various different artists in the entertainment industry.
On the other end of the argument a handful of Anti-Pornography groups complained that the bill didn't go far enough into detail to prohibit harmful and degrading material. They also voiced concerns over leaving the door open for interpretation which would still allow explicit material to be shown. They pressed that the bill would be more detailed and cover more harmful material. In the middle of all of this you have conservative religious groups who were satisfied with the bill. However, Bill C-114 never made it to the house and it died on the order paper in the summer of 1986.
Bill C-54 was proposed that would allow access to erotica only for people 18 years or over. This bill also required that no intercourse could be shown such as oral, vaginal, anal and or menstruation and ejaculation. Also, there is no room for any violent, child, or degrading pornography that would harm any thing or anyone. This received high praise from some groups except from entertainers, gay and lesbian community and artist. They argued that this was being driven by the fear of "kiddy" porn and limited sexual expressions. Another point made was that you can watch a violent movie as long as it didn't have sexual content was unjust.
Bill C-54 came under attack from almost every angle and it created a mixed bag of reactions. The religious groups said it was too liberal and the other side said it would deny personal freedoms. The Canadian government couldn't make anyone happy so the scrapped Bill C-54 in 1987.
In 1992 the Canadian Supreme Court condemned any more legislative attempts at criminalizing pornography. They deemed this necessary because they believed Canada didn't have a problem with pornography. As of now the Canadian government goes by section 163 (8) of the criminal code states "any publication a dominant characteristic of which is the undue exploitations of sex, or of sex and anyone or more of the following subjects, namely, crime, horror, cruelty and violence is obscene."
This attempt at criminalizing pornography is the reason democracy works so well. Each part of society is allowed to voice concern over problems in their country and be able to resort to their elected officials to make sound judgments. The government took into account the obscenity and harm it may cause people and on the other hand understood that their should be freedom of sex. The government made the right decision by allowing pornography based on freedom of expression but drew the line at horrific acts and violence.
Interchurch Committee on Pornography. 1986a. 'Statement of Principle and
Recommendations in Relation to Pornography: A Response to the Report
of the Special Committee on Pornography and Prostitution.' March.
R.E.A.L Women of Canada. 1984a. 'Submission of the R.E.A.L. Women of Canada
to the Special Committee on Pornography and Prostitution.' 1987.5(1) Reality.


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Cynthia WoodA lot's happened with Mark Eitzel since he last set foot on a Toronto stage. That would have been back in April 2008, when he was leading the reunited American Music Club on tour in support of their second album of the 21st century, The Golden Age. The American Music Club machine slowly wound down again and was officially declared on indefinite hiatus again by Eitzel last Fall, and he also released a couple more solo records in that time: Klamath in 2009 and Brannan Street the following year, both low-key in both presentation and distribution. Oh, and last Spring he had a heart attack (but is okay now).
But as has been the pattern over a career that has swung from the cultiest of cult artists to getting a modicum of the respect that his songwriting talent deserves, Eitzel again appears ready to step a little more into the spotlight. His new solo record Don't Be A Stranger is coming out on Merge, who rightly believed those two AMC reunion albums deserved to be shepherded into the world, and Eitzel is undertaking what he's dubbed "The Warm Gentle Rain Tour", which will traverse North America and bring him to the Rivoli in Toronto on November 28, tickets for that $15.50 in advance. It's hard to say what form the show will take, be it solo or with a band, but when I last saw Eitzel at SXSW 2011, it was just him and a keyboardist and he was singing AMC songs lounge/cabaret-style, so it could really be anything. What is certain is that it will be hilarious, depressing, and excellent.
After all – the promotional campaign for the record involves Eitzel getting career and performance advice from the experts on video; there's clips of him consulting with Lady Gaga's make-up artist Billy B. and at Gawker, you can watch him discuss his lyrics with comedienne Nadya Ginsburg. Yes, hilarity ensues.
Stream: Mark Eitzel – "I Love You But You're Dead"
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Gothamist and Newsday talk to Greg Dulli of The Afghan Whigs, finally bringing their reunion tour to The Phoenix on October 3.
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Salon, NPR, and Stereogum talk to Aimee Mann about hew new record Charmer, from which she's just released a new video that has a few guest stars you might recognize and is a shot-for-shot remake of a video you might recognize if you've been following Aimee's career from the outset… Don't worry, I'll help you out. You're welcome. Aimee Mann is at The Danforth Music Hall on November 6.
Video: Aimee Mann – "Labrador"
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DIY, NOW, The Quietus, and Billboard all want to talk Shields with Grizzly Bear. They're at Massey Hall on September 26.
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Video: Cat Power – "Cherokee"
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The AV Club talks to Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, and his right-hand guitarist Nels Cline will be at The Great Hall on November 2 as part of this year's Sleepwalk Guitar Festival.
MP3: Nels Cline – "Don't Threaten Me With Your Threats"
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Washington DC Sightseeing - The FDR Memorial
When visiting Washington DC, one must-see destination is the FDR Memorial. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, is an icon of hope and optimism, and greatly impacted the course of this country in the 20th century. The memorial is located in the Tidal Basin area of Washington DC nestled amongst the famous cherry trees.
The FDR Memorial, dedicated in 1997, is a tribute not just to an incredible man but also his accomplishments and everything he has come to represent in the idea of perseverance. FDR is the only American president to spend twelve years in office so the design of the memorial consists of four separate rooms, one for each four year term. His inspiring words are etched upon the walls of each room, 21 quotes in all.
Statues contained within the rooms are representative of various things that have become, in essence, the signatures of FDR and all he dealt with as a public servant to the American people. Each sculpture was inspired by a photograph, and includes reference to the famous fireside chats, scenes from the Great Depression and also a bronze statue of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, an honor not given to a first lady until now.
The symbolic nature of many things contains in the memorial is noteworthy. Water is a widespread component in all the areas of the memorial, and in its many forms is representative of events ranging from World War II to Roosevelt's death.
Due to the fact that FDR suffered disability from polio, the design of the memorial takes into account the needs of those with disabilities, and even goes as far as having Braille etched on the walls. There was much controversy initially about precisely how to include reference to FDR's use of a wheelchair, as it was not something that was widely publicized in his life. The debate centered mostly on the portrayal of disability in general, and if it should be emphasized that he was a hero due to the fact that he achieved so much while living with a disability. There were arguments for either side, but in the end it was decided to depict him as the public would have seen him, his wheelchair somewhat obscured, and also to show him at the entrance of the memorial clearly seated in a wheelchair.
This memorial differs from other presidential memorials, in that it does not have one focal point statue, and also that it covers a more expansive area of ground. The memorial stands as a reminder of the difficulties that Americans survived with FDR leading the way in encouragement, hope and perseverance. If you're visiting Washington DC then absolutely make time to visit the FDR Memorial. It's worth remembering the man and all he represents.
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Facebook's Portal Video Chat Device Will Reportedly Launch Next Week
By Ken Manbert Salcedo
09/21/18 AT 5:46 AM EDT
It's been rumored for a long time that Facebook will release its very own video chat device. Now, a new report claims that Facebook might launch it next week and it could be called "Portal."
Facebook reportedly plans to unveil the Portal video chat device next week and it is said to have functionalities that are similar to the Amazon Echo Show, according to the financial website Cheddar. Facebook Portal is also said to come with social features and will likely be available in two screen sizes. No information was given on the exact screen sizes of the device, but the larger model could cost around $400, while the smaller model might cost around $300.
Facebook originally planned to launch the Portal video chat device in May during its annual F8 conference. However, the company decided to postpone the product's launch at the last minute since it was the height of the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the alleged Russian interference during the 2016 election, as pointed out by Engadget.
Facebook Portal will primarily be used for making video calls, which is why it will be equipped with a front-facing wide-angle camera. It will have a physical shutter that will allow users to cover the camera, which should address any concerns over privacy. Portal will also have artificial intelligence features, including recognizing people's faces and the ability to follow them around using the camera.
Since smart home speakers are already quite popular, the Facebook Portal device will also come with voice assistant features. The device will allegedly come with Amazon Alexa voice assistant support, which can be used to play music, videos, view cooking recipes and see the latest news. Alexa voice commands will also be used for making or taking video chat calls.
Bringing Alexa integration seems like a smart move from Facebook since Amazon's voice assistant is already equipped with many skills and it should be more than enough to please users of Portal. This also eliminates the need for Facebook to develop its own AI-powered voice assistant.
Facebook employees have allegedly been testing the Portal chat device for months now and the company has reportedly shown the device to some "major retailers." If true, then this means that the device's release is imminent and that a launch for next week seems very likely.
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const char usage[] =
  "best-spmparses version of 27th February 2010\n"
  "\n"
  "Usage:\n"
  "\n"
  "best-spmparses [-a] [-l] [-m mode] feat-defs.bz2 feat-weights.bz2 < nbest-parses > best-parses\n"
  "\n"
  "where:\n"
  "\n"
  " -f <f>, use features <f> (must agree with extract-features)\n"
  " -a don't use absolute counts (slower),\n"
  " -d <debuglevel> sets the amount of debugging output,\n"
  " -l maps all words to lower case as trees are read,\n"
  " -m <mode>, where the output depends on <mode>:\n"
  "    0 print 1-best tree,\n"
  "    1 print ranked parses,\n"
  "    2 print feature counts,\n"
  "\n"
  " feat-defs.bz2 is a feature definition file produced by extract-spfeatures, and\n"
  " feat-weights.bz2 is a feature weight file\n"
  "\n"
  "The program reads n-best parses from stdin, and writes the best parse to stdout.\n";

#include "custom_allocator.h"       // must be first

// #include <boost/lexical_cast.hpp>
#include <cassert>
#include <cstdlib>
#include <vector>
#include <getopt.h>

#include "popen.h"
#include "nmfeatures.h"

int debug_level = 0;
bool absolute_counts = true;
bool collect_correct = false;
bool collect_incorrect = false;

int main(int argc, char **argv) {

  bool lowercase_flag = false;
  int mode = 0;

  std::ios::sync_with_stdio(false);
  const char* fcname = NULL;

  int c;
  while ((c = getopt(argc, argv, "ad:f:lm:")) != -1 )
    switch (c) {
    case 'a':
      absolute_counts = false;
      break;
    case 'd':
      debug_level = atoi(optarg);
      break;
    case 'f':
      fcname = optarg;
      break;
    case 'l':
      lowercase_flag = true;
      break;
    case 'm':
      mode = atoi(optarg);
      break;
    default:
      std::cerr << "## Error: can't interpret argument " << c << " " << optarg << std::endl;
      std::cerr << usage << std::endl;
      exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
    }

  if (argc - optind != 2) {
    std::cerr << "## Error: missing required arguments.\n" << usage << std::endl;
    exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
  }

  if (debug_level > 0)
    std::cerr
      << "# lowercase_flag (-l) = " << lowercase_flag
      << std::endl;

  // initialize feature classes
  //
  FeatureClassPtrs fcps(fcname);

  izstream fdin(argv[optind]);
  if (!fdin) {
    std::cerr << "## Error: can't open feature definition file " << argv[optind]
	      << "\n" << usage << std::endl;
    exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
  }
  Id maxid = fcps.read_feature_ids(fdin);
  // std::cout << fcps << std::endl;

  izstream fwin(argv[optind+1]);
  if (!fwin) {
    std::cerr << "## Error: can't open feature weights file " << argv[optind+1]
	      << "\n" << usage << std::endl;
    exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
  }

  std::vector<Float> weights(maxid+1);
  Id id;
  Float weight;
  while (fwin >> id >> "=" >> weight) {
    assert(id <= maxid);
    assert(weights[id] == 0);
    weights[id] = weight;
  }

  sp_sentence_type s;
  while (s.read(std::cin, lowercase_flag)) {
    switch (mode) {
    case 0:
      write_tree_noquote_root(std::cout, fcps.best_parse(s, weights));
      std::cout << std::endl;
      break;
    case 1:
      fcps.write_ranked_trees(s, weights, std::cout);
      break;
    case 2:
      fcps.write_features_debug(s, weights, std::cout);
      break;
    default:
      std::cerr << "## Error: unknown mode = " << mode << std::endl;
      exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
      break;
    }
  }

} // main()


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