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At present, a novel coronavirus infection control and prevention of pneumonia has started. As the "first line of defense" of personal health protection, it is very important to wear masks that meet the epidemic prevention standards. From N95, kn95 to medical surgical masks, there may be some knowledge blind spots in the selection of masks for the general public. Here we summarize the knowledge points in the standard field to help you understand the general knowledge of masks.
What are the standards for masks?
At present, the main standards of respirators in China include GB 2626-2006 self-priming filter type particle respirator for respiratory protective equipment, GB 19083-2010 technical requirements for medical protective masks, YY 0469-2004 technical requirements for medical surgical masks, GB / T 32610-2016 technical specifications for daily protective masks, covering the fields of labor protection, medical protection, civil protection, etc.
GB 2626-2006 respiratory protective equipment self-priming filter type particulate matter respirator, published by the former AQSIQ and the National Standardization Management Committee, is a full-text mandatory standard, which was implemented on December 1, 2006. The protection objects specified in the standard include all kinds of particles, including dust, smoke, fog and microorganism. The production and technical specifications of respiratory protective articles are also specified. There are strict requirements for the material, structure, appearance, performance, filtration efficiency (dust resistance rate), respiratory resistance, detection method, product identification, packaging, etc. of the dust mask.
Technical requirements for medical protective masks (GB 19083-2010) was promulgated by the former AQSIQ and the National Standardization Administration and implemented on August 1, 2011. This standard specifies the technical requirements, test methods, marks and instructions for use, packaging, transportation and storage of medical protective masks. It is applicable to the self-priming filter type medical protective masks which can filter the particles in the air and block the droplets, blood, body fluids and secretions under the medical working environment. 4.10 of the standard is recommended and the rest is mandatory.
Yy0469-2004 technical requirements for medical surgical masks, issued by the State Food and drug administration, is a pharmaceutical industry standard and implemented on January 1, 2005. The standard specifies the technical requirements, test methods, marks, instructions for use, packaging, transportation and storage of medical surgical masks. The standard stipulates that the bacterial filtration efficiency of respirator shall not be less than 95%.
GB / T 32610-2016 technical specifications for daily protective masks was issued by the former General Administration of quality supervision, inspection and Quarantine of the people's Republic of China and the National Standardization Management Committee. It is the first national standard for civil protective masks in China, which was implemented on November 1, 2016. The standard involves the requirements of mask raw materials, structure, label, appearance, etc. the main indicators include the functional indicators, such as particle filtration efficiency, expiratory and inspiratory resistance, and tightness. The standard requires that the mask should be able to protect the mouth and nose safely and firmly, and there should be no sharp angle and sharp edge that can be touched. The factors that may cause harm to human body such as formaldehyde, dye and microorganism are specified in detail to ensure the safety of the public when wearing the mask.
What are the common masks?
Now we often mention masks, including kn95, N95, medical surgical masks, etc.
The first is kn95 mask. According to the classification of national standard gb2626-2006 respiratory protective equipment self-priming filter type particle respirator, masks are divided into kn and KP according to the efficiency level of filter elements. KP is suitable for filtration of oily particles and kn is suitable for filtration of non oily particles. When kn95 respirator is tested with sodium chloride particles, its filtration efficiency shall be greater than or equal to 95%, that is to say, the filtration efficiency shall be greater than or equal to 95% for non oil particles above 0.075 μ M.
N95 respirator is one of nine kinds of particle respirators certified by NIOSH (National Institute of occupational safety and health). "N" means not resistant to oil. "95" means that the particle concentration in the mask is more than 95% lower than that outside the mask when exposed to a specified number of special test particles.
Then there is the medical surgical mask. According to the definition of YY 0469-2004 "technical requirements for medical surgical masks", medical surgical masks are "masks worn by clinical medical personnel in the invasive operation environment, which provide protection for the patients who are treated and the medical personnel who perform the invasive operation and prevent the spread of blood, body fluids and splashes". This kind of mask is used in medical environment such as clinic, laboratory and operating room. It is divided into waterproof layer, filter layer and comfortable layer from outside to inside.
Is there a mask for "pin Zi Biao"?
On November 9, 2018, the T / zzb 0739-2018 civil oil smoke mask mainly developed by Jiande Chaomei Daily Chemical Co., Ltd. was released by Zhejiang brand building Federation.
The main technical indicators of the standard are set according to the product performance characteristics, referring to GB / T 32610-2016 technical specifications for daily protective respirators, combined with gb2626-2006 self suction filter type particle respirator, gb19083-2010 medical protective respirator, NIOSH respirator in the United States and en149 respirator in the European Union, are mainly used in the respiratory protection field under the link with high oil particle concentration (such as kitchen and barbecue environment). According to the standard, the filtration efficiency of oil particles is more than 90%. On the basis of meeting the class a standard of civil masks and the standard indexes of European and American oil resistant masks, higher requirements are put forward for leakage, respiratory resistance, microbial index and pH value, and the requirements for delayed hypersensitivity are added.
In the market, there are many Kn90 \ kn95 non oil particle respirators. KP type respirators often have great resistance. Their beauty and comfort are industrial respirators, which are difficult to meet the daily needs of the public.
The standard formulation of civil oil smoke mask has played a positive role in the public health. For the majority of kitchen workers, the formulation of this standard is helpful to select suitable protective equipment for their working environment.
Scientific selection of masks
Experts said that in addition to providing effective protection, the wearing of masks must also take into account the comfort of the wearer, and can not bring adverse effects such as biological hazards. Generally speaking, the higher the protective performance of the mask, the greater the impact on the comfort performance. When people wear masks to inhale, they have some resistance to air flow. When inspiratory resistance is too large, some people will feel dizzy, chest tightness and other discomfort.
Different people have different industries and physiques, so they have different requirements for the sealing, protection, comfort, adaptability and other indicators of masks. Some special groups, such as children, the elderly, people with respiratory system diseases and cardiovascular diseases, should carefully select the type of mask, and avoid the occurrence of anoxia and dizziness and other accidents for a long time under the premise of ensuring safety protection.
Finally, it is suggested that no matter what type of mask you use, you should properly handle it after use, so as not to become a new source of infection. At ordinary times, we should prepare more masks, replace them in time, and build the first line of defense for health protection. I wish you all good health!
Point praise enterprise
Jiande Chaomei Daily Chemical Co., Ltd. was founded in 1996. It is a high-tech start-up company specializing in the R & D and manufacturing of respiratory protective equipment. It is also an advanced professional dust-proof Chinese PPE professional production mask enterprise with first-class scale in China. It is one of the earliest enterprises in this field in China. The company has a building area of 42000 square meters. At present, the annual production capacity of the company has reached more than 400 million. In 2003, according to the instructions of the national development and Reform Commission, Chaomei company exclusively supplied anti SARS masks for Beijing Xiaotangshan Hospital, Ditan Hospital, Beijing infectious diseases hospital, General Logistics Department of the Chinese people's Liberation Army, China Japan Friendship Hospital and national emergency materials reserve center.
Novel coronavirus pneumonia is being fought against the new coronavirus pneumonia. The company has sent 3 employees to the emergency to recall the surrounding employees, providing the most powerful material guarantee for the first-line fighters and winning the headlines of CCTV news network.
To praise such a conscientious enterprise of "pinzibiao" and to cheer on the soldiers who are fighting in the front line, the people of the whole country have firm confidence, work together in the same boat, mobilize the whole people, and prevent and control the group. We will surely win this battle of prevention and control of epidemic.
Recently, Zhejiang Provincial Institute of standardization quickly selected more than 20 international, foreign, national, industrial and local standards based on the needs of epidemic prevention and control standards, such as medical protective masks, medical protective clothing, medical protective equipment, etc., providing professional technical support for the selection, import and even guidance of enterprises in the production of masks and other related protective products, and actively helping to improve epidemic prevention To control the quality of products and solve the shortage of medical materials.
The website for reference of relevant standard texts is as follows (copy the address below to open the browser, or click "read the original text" at the end of the text):
http://www.zjsis.com/DataCenter/Standard/StdSearch.aspx?Token?Token=$Token$&First=First。
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How Harmless Little Lies About Consciousness Add Up to Big, Scary, Dystopias About Advertising
June 19, 2018 By Caveat Magister
Part of the I, ROBOT series
Technology changes fast, so let's take a moment to stop and review.
Better Off a Bot
Shortly before we started this series, six months ago, an "artificial intelligence" had been given citizenship by a sovereign nation for the first time in history: a female shaped automaton, "Sophia," had been made a formal member of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – a country which does not bestow full personhood on actual women.
How's that gone for Sophia?
Well, according to an article in Wired, receiving legal personhood has "condemned (her) to a lifeless career in marketing."
"Since obtaining personhood," Emily Reynolds writes, "Sophia has gone on a whistle-stop marketing tour – CES, the Digital World Exposition, the Creative Industry Summit – and has used her Twitter account to promote tourism in Abu Dhabi, a smartphone, a Channel 4 show, and a credit card."
Gaining personhood, in other words, has made Sophia a better cog in the machine.
Fool Me Once, Shame on You. Fool Me Twice, Shame on Your Engineering Team
Another major moment – though one that, like Sophia, may have been more hype than help – was the project demo of "Google Duplex," an automated system in which a human-sounding voice places calls on your behalf. Google claims it can understand complex sentences, fast speech and long remarks (although according to CNET it can only be used to "schedule a hair appointment, make reservations at a restaurant and get holiday hours of a business," raising questions about what, exactly it "understands.") In its demo, it specifically did not identify itself as an AI to the people on the other end of the call, and in fact was specifically programmed to use verbal tics to make itself seem human.
Much in the way that the world's first robot citizen has been co-opted into an endless marketing gig, the very first public demonstration of the world's first truly automated digital phone assistant was used to lie to other humans.
Unless of course its demo was heavily staged, which has been suggested, in which case it was being used as a tool to lie to a much larger, more credulous, group of humans. Either way: deceit was central to its purpose.
Hacking Consensus Reality
But by far the most significant development in automation since the beginning of this series has been the realization that "deep fake" technology is now upon us. Anyone who has the right AI algorithms – which are available on numerous code-sharing platforms – can use their basic video-editing systems to make it appear that almost anyone is saying or doing almost anything.
It was first widely used for custom digital pornography, welding prominent actresses' heads to anonymous sex workers' bodies to create the illusion that famous women who were not having sex to amuse you were, in fact, having sex to amuse you. But a later demonstration was able to create the convincing image of a speech by President Obama – literally putting words into a close-to-literal facsimile of his mouth.
If seeing is believing, we are creating a world where the most basic building blocks of consensus reality can be manipulated by bored teenagers, angry incels, national intelligence services, and digital mercenaries, for purposes ranging from nefarious to shits-n'-giggles. And in so doing they continue to weaken the common bonds, however tenuous, that connect us together.
How do we fact check when we literally can't trust our own eyes?
The System Is Designed To Lie To You
What we're seeing playing out before us, not in history but in real time, is the tendency of our new information technologies to be used to dehumanize each other, and lie to each other.
No matter how this technology advances, that seems to remain a constant.
Being human-enough-for-government-work only made Sophia more exploitable. Putting words in someone's mouth, let alone using their image for pornography without their consent, is surely a kind of dehumanization. And all of these applications of the new technology are explicitly trafficking in lies.
In the case of deep fakes, deception and exploitation is explicitly the point. Likewise the granting of citizenship to Sophia was always a marketing stunt – there was no larger purpose than to generate publicity by making exactly the kind of ludicrous claim that the media feels obliged to report on.
But why did Google Duplex need to fool anyone? What purpose did that serve? How does it enhance the functionality or improve the product? (In fact, fooling the person on the phone arguably makes the AI less functional, as it means people are more likely to interpret its behavior incorrectly.) It seems possible, likely even, that Google felt the need to demonstrate that Duplux could fool human beings because the companies that would pay for the service see the ability to fool people as a crucial product feature. Sure.
But that only begs the question: why?
Why is it so damn important that our technology deceive us?
Science Fiction Lied to Us! (And so Encouraged Us to Lie to Each Other)
The stage was perhaps set first by the 1920s play R.U.R., which introduced the word "robot" into the English language, and by the classic silent sci-fi "Metropolis." But the key moment was likely in the early 1950s, when Alan Turing explicitly set the goal of "thinking machines" – to fool real people. The whole premise of the Turing Test, the holy grail of AI, is not to be honest, or create beauty, or help people: it is to successfully deceive them. That may be the moment in which deceit as not just an operating principle but a goal to be aspired to, entered into the DNA of a new technological frontier.
I don't know if this had a direct connection to the work of contemporary science fiction writers like Asimov and Roddenberry, or if the idea had simply become part of the zeitgeist by then, but both they and others wrote immensely popular opuses around the idea of machines that were hard to tell apart from "real" people – or that even truly were real people, when you take a second look. By then deceit was a standard measure of success.
It was, to be sure, seen as a benign form of deceit, a kind of "I can't believe it's not consciousness!" with all the malice of margarine. Technologists always think they're on the side of humanity. No one really imagined it as "deceit" in the expansive sense, the significant sense. And why would they? It always worked out so well in fiction! And in fairness, it took decades for this seed to grow into nightshade.
But now it has become clear that one of the reasons so many technologies that were sold to us as connecting have in fact eroded our civic fabric and devoured our ability to trust and engage with one another is precisely that they embraced deceit not just as a design principle but as a fundamental aspiration: it was the dream. To fail to fool people was, in fact, to fail – which meant that honesty and transparency were not only design flaws but refusals to be ambitious at all.
And of course, of course, when we use our technology to lie to each other, exploitation follows close behind.
If You Don't Have To Think About It, It's Probably Exploiting You
The aspiration to deceive in AI design is part and parcel of larger design trends: to make design so seamless, so invisible, that you don't even notice it. A seamless experience that seems so natural that it feels inevitable.
Which is beautiful. But it turns out making technology and manipulation inevitable and invisible erodes our ability to trust one another and create a meaningful consensus reality.
The role of engineers is to build and sometimes innovate. The role of artists – often overlooked in the development of technology – is to inspire the standards that they are building and innovating towards. This is especially true when the standards art has set have become so embedded in the minds of engineers and designers that they don't even know there's an alternative.
Which is another lie.
In this era of "fake news," we have exceeded all expectations in creating AI that lies to us. We are now behooved to ask: can we design AI that tell us the truth? Not "recite facts" or "provide data," but tell us the truth?
If we can, we need to give up the simplistic binaries of the Turing Test, and design for AI whose purpose is not to fool us but to connect us.
If we can't … if we can't even conceive of an AI system that tells us the truth, rather than aiming to deceive us … then maybe we really should give this technology up. Designing global systems around increasingly efficient lies seems like a terrible idea.
But we should at least give it a try. The truth sounds like a great design principle, and an even better aspiration.
Cover Image: "BELIEVE" by Laura Kimpton and "Truth is Beauty" by Marco Cochrane (Photo by Andrew Wyatt)
About the author: Caveat Magister
Caveat is Burning Man's Philosopher Laureate. A founding member of its Philosophical Center, he is the author of The Scene That Became Cities: what Burning Man philosophy can teach us about building better communities, and Turn Your Life Into Art: lessons in Psychologic from the San Francisco Underground. He has also written several books which have nothing to do with Burning Man. He has finally got his email address caveat (at) burningman (dot) org working again. He tweets, occasionally, as @BenjaminWachs
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10 Comments on "How Harmless Little Lies About Consciousness Add Up to Big, Scary, Dystopias About Advertising"
roissy says:
I don't see how Google Duplex is any more deceiving than an out-of-country call center trying to make you believe they are somewhere in the midwest???
Caveat Magister says:
Hi Roissy:
It's the difference between one human lying to another on the phone, and the phone system itself expressing lies. It's the difference between somebody lying on the internet, and the internet itself being designed to deceive us.
The former is people using a medium to lie to one another – which is bad but going to happen, and if the medium is truly neutral, they can also use it to communicate the truth. Maybe even achieve moments of genuine human connection. It can happen, even with someone from a call center.
But if the technology itself is designed to perpetuate deceit? To lie and exploit no matter what happens? I think that is a significant difference.
Stealth says:
From your lips (typing fingers) to God's ear, Caveat.
robophobia says:
Just as we learned to stop fearing the devil, we might also learn to stop fearing robots as we become more and more accustomed to them. It's important to remember that humans have the ability to program these machines — which means we can deploy measures that ensure the robot apocalypse won't happen. People and robots are being programmed to lie. Most the time you can tell it's happening. It could enhance our intuition as humans. At the very least, the 'uncanny valley' may keep us from ever wanting to create a robot that's totally human. *The "Uncanny Valley" is a sociology term referring to the creeps one is given by depictions of humanlike people or objects that closely resemble actual humans. This could even just be CGI animation onscreen that doesn't even have a physical presence. But when we're talking about robots, we're talking about humanoid machines with a human face. And for many people, that shit is just weird. And of course is the first lie of robots.
Kelli Hoversten says:
I am much more concerned with the lies that people tell to each other and the lies that organizations tell to people. Until that stops being acceptable why would anyone think that the things that people, Organizations build and use will become any less deceptive.
Haywire says:
According to this then, the Turing Test needs to evolve along with the evolution of AI. Instead of merely being indistinguishable from human dialect, the test needs to become "an ability to sustain an argument" or a demonstrated capacity to change its assumptions when confronted with mitigating facts. (Sigh) It seems like many humans would fail such a test.
Leatherstocking says:
The systems are designed to connect to us. To gain trust. Xenophobic species that we are, we trust "human" more than "robot" – so in order for us to trust "robots" they "need" to become more human-like. Which, when discovered, blows away trust. (Terminator, anyone?)
Gaining trust by telling the truth, now that's a good subject. I guess Data from Star Trek is such an example? It says it's an android. Do you have ideas on how to create such AIs? It's quite interesting.
Phil Goetz says:
"But the key moment was likely in the early 1950s, when Alan Turing explicitly set the goal of "thinking machines" – to fool real people."
This is paranoid delusional talk. The purpose of the Turing test is to eliminate metaphysics from arguments over whether a machine is intelligent. Before Turing, people would argue endlessly that machines couldn't be intelligent because they couldn't have a soul, because they weren't made of brain-stuff, because they weren't always-already embedded in "the hermeneutic circle", etc. The Turing test says: If we can't tell the difference between a machine and a person, we should assume the machine is a person.
But your essay only goes downhill from there. You say science fiction engages in "deceit" when it imagines robots who are people–because you're a slave of the same Platonist, essentialist metaphysics that Turing was fighting against, that insists that only things made out of brain-stuff can be people. When we do make machines that can connect to us, you'll be the one demanding we treat them as slaves instead of as people, because they don't fit into your metaphysics.
Then you say we should try to make AI that "tells us the truth"–as if that hasn't been the point all along! Is Google "lying to us" when it finds web page results? Is Siri "deceiving us" when it gives us a weather report? Your critique is disconnected from the reality it claims to observe.
Jon Alexandr says:
Phil Goetz is correct in that Caveat Magister (CM) does not seem to understand what the Turing Test is designed for. Also, CM does not seem to understand the importance of facts and data. Hello! Undercutting facts and data is part of the totalitarian toolkit of the current regime in DC. Don't let the playa dust obscure reality.
bystander says:
I think Google Duplex is nothing so much as a confession by the techies that they are running out of ideas.
Is making a hair appointment oneself so onerous a task that I'm going to pay Google (I assume this will not be free!) to do it mechanically for me? It would take 10x as long for me to learn how to use it than two years worth of calling the hair dresser myself.
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Along the way, Schwartz weaves the inspiring stories of her protagonists with some of their philosophy and the science and history behind what they are doing – and why it's working. Restoring carbon to the soil and reestablishing natural cycles of water in ways that return productivity to degraded land is one of the largest challenges humanity faces this century. Schwartz shows us how, working with nature, people can revitalize their land and communities through adopting regenerative approaches to farming and grazing.
In reading the book I was reminded how culture is one of the most diverse and adaptable things about humanity. It shapes how we support ourselves and work the land in ways that, in turn, impact us. Each considered on its own, the stories in The Reindeer Chronicles invite the reader into a unique place in the care of inspiring individuals. As a whole, they offer a visionary reminder that in restoring the world we restore ourselves, and that the key to restoring land is how we see it. Schwartz's reporting lights the way forward, helping us stay optimistic in a world that all too often seems to conspire against faith in a better future.
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PayDay 2 Producer Responds to Controversy
By John Jacques 15 March 2016
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Payday 2 Producer named Almir Listo took to Reddit to answer questions about Payday 2's Crimefest event, which featured plenty of controversy about 'pay to win' loot drops.
With the Crimefest Event for Payday 2 now finished, producer Almir Listo took to Reddit to answer questions regarding all things Crimefest, Payday 2, and most importantly respond to accusations that the new Black Market update was pay to win.
The studio had originally stated such content would never come to Payday 2, which reportedly is one of the reasons why former director David Goldfarb left the studio. After a week of silence since the Black Market came out, it's good that Overkill Software provided some answers – even if they weren't what fans ultimately wanted.
After an overwhelming outcry of negative fan feedback since the paid stat-boosting content was announced, Overkill Software relented on the drills being a purchase-only item, and added them into the randomized, free loot drops that any player could potentially receive. This means that the drills, which were previously only obtainable by paying $2.50, were now available for all, though still on sale if gamers wanted instant access. It's not the first time a developer has retracted their pay to win business models, which is a good indicator that fan feedback can still directly impact these big-business decisions.
Backpedaling on the paid loot crates evidently did little to appease the Reddit community at large, who collectively downvoted each of Amir's answers, regardless of if the question was about the pay to win controversy or not. Speaking to the masses, Amir stated that he didn't believe the initial Black Market crate drops had even been pay to win at all, and didn't affect the balance of the game:
"We believe it isn't Pay-2-Win, as we balance the game around the base game, not on any DLC you might own or any stat boost you might have. The income we get from the sales connected to the Black Market will actually help us stabilize the game's future so we can continue working on it as hard as we are working on it today."
Admittedly, we're not entirely sure if that answer makes sense. If the game is balanced around the base game and not stat-boosted content, that sounds like it still leaves players who had paid for the stat-boosting content with an unfair advantage, which is why people called it 'pay to win' in the first place. Now that the drills can appear randomly in free drops, it's less of an issue, but this obviously wasn't Overkill Software's intention when the update initially went live.
Amir also went on to say that the size of the studio tripled from around 25 people to 75 people after the launch of the game, and that the Black Market update was put in place to help pay for the salaries of the excess staff:
"We want to do everything we can to make Payday 2 as awesome as possible. In order to do that, we made the decision to triple the size of the crew. To ensure that we can keep the size of the team, we decided that the best approach was to introduce the Black Market update to the game."
In response to this, gamers dug out a financial report from Starbreeze, of which Overkill Software is a subsidiary, which was reporting profits for the 2014/2015. This triggered many Reddit users to question why paid stat-boosting content was introduced, since Overkill Software was already making a healthy profit. Of this, Amir had no answer, but he did go on to say on several occasions that statistics agreed it was the right direction for the game, so we wouldn't be surprised to see other drill-locked crates appear in the future.
Here's Amir's direct thoughts on the logic behind Overkill Software's new direction:
"We understand that there is a lot of fury, anger and disappointment with us adding this. From an economical standpoint however, completely based on statistics, we can already see that the Black Market update is working as we intended. Going forward, we hope we can convince the parts of the community that resist this change that this was the right decision to do to ensure the stability of Overkill as an independent developer and the future growth of Payday 2."
Amir also acknowledged that the studio chose not to discuss anything with any press or media until the event closed, likely at the risk of having more negative feedback come in. All thoughts on the Crimefest controversy aside, it was good that Overkill Software decided to have an open round of questions for fans and press alike (albeit belatedly), especially since they knew feedback would mostly be negative.
What do you think about Amir Listo's answers to the Payday 2 controversy? You can read his other answers here.
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Monster Hunter Live-Action Film Starring Milla Jovovich Reveals Key Visual
04.November.2020 | ANIME&GAME / MOVIE
# Monster Hunter
The poster and key visual for the upcoming film Monster Hunter has been released. The film is set to be released in the United States on December 30, 2020, and it was revealed last week that the film will be released in Japan on March 26, 2021.
Monster Hunter is a video game franchise which first launched in 2004. Sixteen years on, the series has sold over 64 million units (as of June 30, 2020), making it Capcom's second best-selling video game series after Resident Evil. The latest entry to the franchise, Monster Hunter: World, has shipped over 16.1 million copies (as of June 30, 2020), boasting as the best-selling game in Capcom's history.
The film is being produced, written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson who is best known for his work on the Resident Evil film series. It stars Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil film series) as Captain Natalie Artemis, Tony Jaa as The Hunter, and Clifford "T.I." Harris, Jr. as Link.
Monster Hunter Japanese key visual
Sony Pictures describes the film: "Behind our world, there is another: a world of dangerous and powerful monsters that rule their domain with deadly ferocity. When an unexpected sandstorm transports Captain Artemis (Milla Jovovich) and her unit (TI Harris, Meagan Good, Diego Boneta) to a new world, the soldiers are shocked to discover that this hostile and unknown environment is home to enormous and terrifying monsters immune to their firepower. In their desperate battle for survival, the unit encounters the mysterious Hunter (Tony Jaa), whose unique skills allow him to stay one step ahead of the powerful creatures. As Artemis and Hunter slowly build trust, she discovers that he is part of a team led by the Admiral (Ron Perlman). Facing a danger so great it could threaten to destroy their world, the brave warriors combine their unique abilities to band together for the ultimate showdown."
The film will be released in 2D, IMAX 3D, MX4D, 4DX, and Dolby Cinema. Fans of the Resident Evil film series are sure to be excited to see Paul W. S. Anderson and Milla Jovovich come together once again.
A new game, Monster Hunter Rise, has been announced for Nintendo Switch and will be released on March 26, 2021.
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Monster Hunter (Film)
Release Date: December 30, 2020 (US) / March 26, 2021 (Japan)
Official Website: https://www.monsterhunter.movie/
Platform: Nintendo Switch™
Official Website: https://www.monsterhunter.com/rise/
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Shirts and Ties Releasing This Spring
18.April.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
Japanese business apparel brand SMARTBIZ is teaming up with the action-RPG Monster Hunter World: Iceborne to release an original series of shirts and neckties.
Neckties: 12 Designs
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Neckties – ¥1,900 Each (Before Tax)
The collection of 12 ties to have you looking smart with their striped designs. Each features various motifs from the game such as monsters from the Monster Hunter bestiary, like Velkhana and Zinogre, as well as the weapon icon, and more, all of which are woven into nonchalant designs perfect for smart and business settings. The ties can also be washed in the washing machineーperfect for those hunters out there looking to clean up after a long day of hunting.
Shirts: 4 Designs
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Shirts – ¥3,990 Each (Before Tax)
The shirts are made from comfortable and stretchy knit fabric which make them great for wearing for long periods of time.
Monster Hunter symbols are hidden inside the collars and cuff so you can still feel like a Hunter in a professional setting while looking the part. The shirts also don't lose their shape so easily, so you don't have to iron them after washing. But you do need to put them in a washing net before placing into the washing machine.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Shirts / Neckties
Neckties: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/hworks/mhw-001/
Shirts: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/hworks/mhw-002/
Capcom Online Store: https://www.e-capcom.com/
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Breaks 5 Million Sales Worldwide
17.March.2020 | ANIME&GAME
The Iceborne expansion for Capcom's Monster Hunter World, which is available on the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One, and PC, has shipped over 5 million copies worldwide, both disc and download sales combined.
Monster Hunter is a fantasy action RPG video game series that pits players against monsters in large open fields. The first game launched back in 2004 and established a completely new kind of co-op play style which allowed players to fight great beasts online with their friends. The series as a whole has sold over 62 million copies worldwide (as of March 13, 2020).
Monster Hunter World launched last year for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows. Thanks to its continuous updates since release, free weapons and equipment useful for clearing stories, and more, the game has built up a dedicated playerbase resulting int he game having shipped over 15 million copies worldwide (as of January 2, 2020).
The Iceborne expansion dropped on consoles in September 2019 and on PC in January this year. It takes place after the events of World and continues the story. Players can discover new monsters as well as come across familiar favourites. The expansion received high praise from online reviewers upon its release, helping Monster Hunter to win three awards at the PlayStation® Awards 2019, including the PlayStation™ Network Award.
Monster Hunter Riders was revealed at the end of January this year and released in Japan on February 19, 2020 for iOS and Android devices as a free-to-play title. It has garnered over 3 million downloads so far.
A Hollywood live-action film for Monster Hunter will be released in the US on September 4, 2020.
Released: September 6, 2019
Platforms: PlayStation®4 / Xbox One / PC (Steam)
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Official Website: https://www.monsterhunter.com/world-iceborne/us/
Universal Cool Japan 2020 Finally Begins: Attack on Titan, Monster Hunter World & More
23.January.2020 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
# Attack on Titan
# Detective Conan
# Lupin the Third
# Universal Studios Japan
This year's Universal Cool Japan finally opened at Universal Studios Japan on Tuesday, where it is set to run until June 28, bringing together the 'cool' aspects of Japan enjoyed by the rest of the world. Four internationally beloved franchises take the spotlight for 2020: Attack on Titan, Monster Hunter World, Detective Conan, and Lupin III.
A host of lucky guests were able to experience the attractions before anyone else. Today, we hear their review and comments of the all-new rides, attractions, live shows and restaurants centred around the four big contenders which serve to fully immerse fans in their incredible worlds.
Attack on Titan's first XR ride
The Attack on Titan manga series has celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. For this year's Universal Cool Japan, the internationally-acclaimed series welcomes its first ever XR ride, as well as its own "Survey Corps Diner."
Guests wear VR goggles that transport them into a 360° rendering of the world of Attack on Titan, with life-size Titans appearing before their very eyes. Guests ride a roller coaster and fly alongside the Survey Corps. If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to soar up high with ODM maneuver gear, now's your chance. The Attack on Titan XR Ride offers a thrill like no otherーone so tense you'll be left wondering whether you will survive.
■Guest Comment
"It was so much fun! The visuals are breathtaking and connect superbly to the ride's movements. I was completely immersed in the visuals; it really felt like I was riding a wagon. Eren and the Survey Corps members were so cool, and even the horses looked realistic. It was amazing!" (Woman, 20/Osaka Prefecture) *Translated from Japanese
The themed restaurant, "Attack on Titan Survey Corps Diner," is so realistic to a quality you wouldn't believe, with the Survey Corps members' weapons and personal belongings left casually around the place. Guests can feel immersed as they listen to the conversations between the characters will chowing down on their meal, take a photo with life-sized versions of Levi and Hange, and more.
Detective Conan World's two new attractions with Shuichi Akai have fans screaming
At Detective Conan World, fans can expect to see the appearance of the hugely popular character Shuichi Akai who is set to star in the upcoming animated film Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet (releasing April 17, 2020). Four rides and attractions can be enjoyed at Detective Conan World, including the manga series' first-ever story-packed roller coaster named Detective Conan x Hollywood Dream: The Ride.
Guests can also look forward to joining Conan solve cases in Detective Conan: The Escape ~The Scarlet Bullet~, an escape game featuring an original story and a live performance by a real cast. Participants will make use of AR technology and solve the cases within the time limit to escape. Expect appearances from familiar faces too like Rachel Moore, Richard Moore, and others.
In Detective Conan x Hollywood Dream: The Ride, you'll be placed in the passenger seat with Akai on the wheel who will use some extreme driving techniques to shake off the criminal. Look forward to plenty of thrills in this immersive experience.
"Not only do you solve cases, there's also a gaming aspect to the challenges which require the use of the AR terminal. It's also a team game where you work with others, so I enjoyed it with everyone else. A lot of characters make an appearance too, it was so cool." (Female, 20/Osaka Prefecture) *Translated from Japanese
There's also the Detective Conan Mystery Challenge in which guests take a hands-on approach to solve various incidents around the theme park. Harley Hartwell, Kazuha Toyama, and Tomoya's love rival Momiji Ooka are also present in this game with in the form of a real-life cast.
Fans can also tuck into some mystery-themed food at the Detective Conan Mystery Restaurant which combines food and live entertainment. Fans reacted overwhelmingly to the appearance of Masumi Seraーthe sister of Akai. There's also appearances from Amuro Tooru and Serena Sebastian too.
Lupin the Third: The Live
Witness a live cast playing the roles of the popular Lupin III, Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Koichi Zenigataーthe latter of which is trying to chase down Lupin. It features live entertainment by real cast members who will perform right before guests. The reaction to this live show has been overwhelming as guests feel like they are running through Delancey Street in New York with Lupin in this interactive story.
"I was amazed to have been able to see such an amazing show right in front of me. Lupin and the gang came from above, below, left, and right. There were too many good moments. I didn't have enough eyes! <laughs>" (Female, 20/Hyogo Prefecture)
Last year's Lupin III restaurant, Ristorante Amore, has received an upgrade for 2020. Experience being served by Lupin himself, with his gentle approach and know-how when it comes to getting with the ladies, and Goemon Ishikawa XIII, who is aloof and has terrible romance skills. They are serving up authentic Italian cuisine.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne XR WALK
The Monster Hunter video game franchise is loved the world over, and is appearing once more at Universal Cool Japan after two years. Use interactive VR technology and go hunting in the world of Iceborne, the hit expansion to Monster Hunter World, in an experience so immersive you'll forget about the real world.
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©2020 Gosho Aoyama / Detective Conan Production Committee
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Universal Cool Japan 2020
Running: January 21, 2020 – June 28, 2020
*Monster Hunter World: Iceborne XR WALK running from March 20, 2020 – August 30, 2020
Official Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/universal-cool-japan2020/
Universal Cool Japan 2020: Attack on Titan, Monster Hunter World, Detective Conan & Lupin III
13.November.2019 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
It has been announced that Universal Cool Japan 2020 will take place from January 21 to June 28 next year. This year marks the 6th run of UCJ which began in 2015, bringing together the 'cool' aspects of Japan enjoyed by the rest of the world, and enjoys immense popularity every year.
Universal Cool Japan 2020 will see four big titles in Japanese entertainment come together. Expect all-new attractions for all-new experiences.
*The Monster Hunter World: Iceborne x USJ attractions will be announced at a later date
Attack on Titan XR Ride
The Attack on Titan manga series has celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. For the first time ever, the series is getting its own XR Ride in which guests will don VR goggles that will transport them into a 360° rendering of the world of Attack on Titan, with life-size Titans appearing before their very eyes. Guests will ride a roller coaster and fly alongside the Survey Corps. If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to soar up high with ODM maneuver gear, now's your chance.
Detective Conan World
Join Conan in the all-improved and revamped Detective Conan World and help him solve cases in Detective Conan: The Escape; ride the new story-filled roller coaster Detective Conan x Hollywood Dream: The Ride which features full voice acting and an immersive plot; run around the park and solve various incidents hands-on with Detective Conan Mystery Challenge; and dine at the Detective Conan Mystery Restaurant.
*Full details on the restaurant will be announced at a later date
Lupin the Third made its first appearance at UCJ 2019 and was very well-received. This live show features street live entertainment by real cast members who will perform right before guests. Join Lupin and the characters in the exciting world of the franchise.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne x Universal Studios Japan
The Monster Hunter video game franchise is loved the world over, and is appearing once more at Universal Cool Japan after two years. Use interactive VR technology and go hunting in the world of Iceborne, the hit expansion to Monster Hunter World which has shipped 2.8 million copies worldwide.
Running: Spring 2020 (subject to change)
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Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Breaks 2.5 Million Sales Worldwide
15.September.2019 | ANIME&GAME
The Iceborne expansion for Capcom's Monster Hunter World, which is available on the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One and soon PC, has shipped over 2.5 million copies worldwide, both disc and download sales combined.
Monster Hunter is a fantasy action RPG video game series that pits players against monsters in large open fields. The first game launched back in 2004 and established a completely new kind of co-op play style which allowed players to fight great beasts online with their friends. It was lauded as a social phenomenon which was called in Japanese Monhan Genshou, or "The Monster Hunter Phenomenon."
Monster Hunter World launched in January last year and has shipped over 13.1 million copies worldwide (as of June 30, 2019). The series as a whole has shipped over 58 million (as of September 13, 2019).
The Iceborne expansion takes place after the events of World, continuing the story. Players can discover new monsters as well as come across familiar favourites. They also have access the new Master Rank quest rank, can obtain the new fixed item Clutch Claw, and more.
The game was awarded Best Ongoing Game for is expansions and downloadable content at Gamescom 2019 in Germany last month. New players to the game can purchase the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Edition which contains both the World and Iceborne expansions. If you've yet to enter the incredible world of Monster Hunter, what are you waiting for?
Platforms: PlayStation®4 and Xbox One (Coming to PC in January 2020)
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UNIQLO Video Showcases New Monster Hunter & Street Fighter T-Shirts
# Street Fighter
UNIQLO is set to release its new collection of Street Fighter and Monster Hunter t-shirts from its graphic t-shirt brand UT both in-store and online on April 15.
In the run up to the collection's release, UNIQLO posted a video on their official YouTube channel in promotion of it.
The video features fight sequences that mix together gameplay and with live action.
UT has released many popular t-shirts in collaboration with Monster Hunter so far and this time it will include one in celebration of the series's 15th anniversary. The t-shirt will feature the legendary dragon Rathalos and a 15th anniversary logo.
Other designs will include the easily-recognisable meat icons from the game, an original camoflauge t-shirt with silhouettes of the main monsters and more. Any gamers out there won't want to miss out on these fun and faithful collections.
Street Fighter UT / Monster Hunter UT
Price: ¥1,500 (Before Tax)
Product Page: https://www.uniqlo.com/jp/store/feature/uq/ut/top/
Monster Hunter 15th Anniversary Website: www.capcom.co.jp/monsterhunter/15th/
Street Fighter Official Website: www.capcom.co.jp/game/streetfighter/
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Capcom Details Upcoming 'Monster Hunter' Live-Action Movie
06.October.2018 | ANIME&GAME
# movie
Capcom's hugely popular video game series Monster Hunter is headed to Hollywood for a live-action film adaptation.
Monster Hunter is an action role-playing game that sees players take the role of Hunters who traverse vast landscapes where they must trap and slay different monsters. The first game in the series dropped in 2004 on the PlayStation 2. Fourteen years later, the series has sold over 50 million copies worldwide (as of August 20, 2018).
The latest entry of the main series, Monster Hunter World, was released worldwide on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on January 26, 2018. The game's senior producer Ryozo Tsujimoto revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2018 that the game has shipped over 10 million copies worldwide, the most sales of any of the games in the series.
Details surrounding the live-action movie are sparse, but Capcom have revealed that it will tell the story of two people that come from different worlds who band together to defeat monsters. It will be written and directed by English film director, producer and screenwriter Paul W. S. Anderson who is known for his longtime work on the Resident Evil film series.
Capcom Official Website: http://www.capcom.com/
The greatest "Cool Japan" in USJ history will include Final Fantasy, Sailor Moon and much more!
16.September.2017 | SPOT
# Case Closed
# Final Fantasy
# USJ
Each year, Universal Studios Japan's "Universal Cool Japan" sparks a universal craze – now Universal Studios Japan will be launching this event once again!
This will be the fourth year of "Universal Cool Japan". For this event, the most popular manga, anime, games and brands from all over the world are specially selected and packed into one venue. To turn up the hype for fans even more, 2018 will be the year of history's best "Cool Japan" event!
"Universal Cool Japan" allows Japan to boast to the rest of the world about her cool entertainment brands. Each year, "Universal Cool Japan" makes the most out of Japan's creativity in order to deliver fans something they will only ever experience at the park! The overwhelming scale of this event and its high quality is something you can only experience here.
"Case Closed" (Detective Conan) and "Monster Hunter" have already made an appearance at Cool Japan in the past. In response to their popularity, they will featured again in 2018, but this time with an upgrade! "Sailor Moon" and "Final Fantasy" are just two examples of the new members of the Cool Japan team – there's so much that's going to make this the best Cool Japan in history.
Universal Cool Japan 2018 – The best lineup in history!
【Part 1】19th January 2018 (Friday)~ 24th June 2018(Sunday)
① Final Fantasy
Worldwide popularity fell into the hands of the Final Fantasy series for its cutting-edge graphics, unique outlook onto the world, and thrilling storyline. The series made the Guinness world record for the "most prolific role-playing game series", representing Japan as a forerunner in role-playing games . The series will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
② Case Closed (Detective Conan)
In the year 2017, manga artist Gosho Aoyama single handedly sold over 2 million copies of his manga worldwide. The movie that was released in spring this year sparkled as the top movie of the first half of 2017. Its popularity stretches to over 20 countries worldwide.
③ Monster Hunter
Since the launch of the "Monster Hunter" series, the hunting action game has become popular all over the world, earning the reputation as a "monster phenomenon" and as a sensational game for adults. "Monster Hunter: World" is an upcoming game which will be launched at the beginning of 2018. Fans cannot contain their excitement as they wait.
【Part 2】Limited edition event from spring 2018
④ Sailor Moon
The monthly magazine "Nakayoshi" will feature the manga artist of Naoko Takeuchi as she commemorates the 25th anniversary of her manga Sailor Moon. As well as an animation series that has been a sensation in more than 40 countries, a manga series, musicals and numerous collaborations, the fame just keeps on coming!
Further information on the atractions and opening days will be released on a later date. For now, all we can do is wait for more updates!
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【Part 1】19th January 2018(Friday)~ 24th June 2018(Sunday)
【Part 2】Limited period event from spring 2018
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'You'll phone us every day,' Sunny's dad said, squeezing her against his chest. She could feel her hair vibrating where his mouth rested on the top of her head.
In this series, Keris Stainton presents the teenagers of today, writing about their hopes and dreams as well as the difficulties they face in life, without making a big deal about them.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the multicultural feel to it and the fact that the main character, Sunny was a Muslim.This author is waving the flag for a new generation of diverse main characters, by showing how individual and unique each teenager is, celebrating their differences rather than ridiculing them.
I know very little about life as a Muslim, so it was extremely interesting to read about the customs and routines of a British Muslim teen. Sunny's parents are quite strict about her upbringing, and Sunny embraces their views rather than rebelling against them. She has strong religious beliefs and knows exactly what she wants out of life. She comes across as a wonderful role model and a well adjusted teen. It was fascinating to watch her blossom on her first trip away from home.
I haven't read the first book in this series, Starring Kitty, but I will definitely be reading it soon. A fantastic portrayal of British teens.


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Daphne Keller
Director of Intermediary Liability
Daphne Keller is the Director of Intermediary Liability at Stanford's Center for Internet and Society. Her work focuses on platform regulation and Internet users' rights. She has published both academically and in popular press; testified and participated in legislative processes; and taught and lectured extensively. Her recent work focuses on legal protections for users' free expression rights when state and private power intersect, particularly through platforms' enforcement of Terms of Service or use of algorithmic ranking and recommendations. Until 2015 Daphne was Associate General Counsel for Google, where she had primary responsibility for the company's search products. She worked on groundbreaking Intermediary Liability litigation and legislation around the world and counseled both overall product development and individual content takedown decisions.
High Res Photo of Daphne Keller
Law, Borders, and Speech: Introducing Our Proceedings Volume
By Daphne Keller on January 16, 2018 at 5:00 am
The essay below serves as introduction to the Stanford Center for Internet and Society's Law, Borders, and Speech Conference Proceedings Volume. The conference brought together experts from around the world to discuss conflicting national laws governing online speech -- and how courts, Internet platforms, and public interest advocates should respond to increasing demands for these laws to be enforced on the global Internet.
More Helped than Harmed: The Internet and Human Flourishing in the Coming Decade
By Daphne Keller on January 3, 2018 at 10:02 am
Today, someone asked me about the Internet and human well-being over the next decade. The question was a healthy provocation to look at the big picture. I chose "more helped than harmed" from the very short list of radio-button responses. Here's my elaboration:
The European Commission, for One, Welcomes Our New Robot Overlords
By Daphne Keller on October 9, 2017 at 1:13 pm
Problems with Filters in the European Commission's Platforms Proposal
This is the second of three posts about the Commission's Communication on Tackling Illegal Content Online. Post One addresses problems with relying on counter-notice to protect lawful content, and
Counter-Notice Does Not Fix Over-Removal of Online Speech
This is the first of three posts about the Commission's Communication on Tackling Illegal Content Online. Post Two addresses problems with relying on filters to identify unlawful content, and Post Three addresses dystopian aspects of the Communication.
Congress's sloppy new internet bill is a step in the wrong direction
Most observers cheered when the neo-Nazi Daily Stormer was booted from YouTube, CloudFlare, and other platforms around the Internet. At the same time, the site's disappearance stirred anxiety about Internet companies' power over online speech. It starkly illustrated how online speech can live or die at the discretion of private companies. The modern public square is in private hands.
Making Google the Censor
Prime Minister Theresa May's political fortunes may be waning in Britain, but her push to make internet companies police their users' speech is alive and well. In the aftermath of the recent London attacks, Ms. May called platforms like Google and Facebook breeding grounds for terrorism.
Comments Pertaining to Internet Users' Expression and Information Rights
I write as the Director of Intermediary Liability at Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and Society. My work there focuses closely on the "Right to Be Forgotten" or "Right to Be De-Listed" under EU data protection law, and under the GDPR in particular. I previously served as Associate General Counsel for Google. In that capacity I testified as a representative to the Leveson Inquiry and later traveled with company's Advisory Council on the Right to Be Forgotten.
U.S. Copyright Office Section 512 Study: Comments in Response to Second Notice of Inquiry
Annemarie Bridy
Regulatory Filing
These comments were prepared and submitted in response to the U.S. Copyright Office's November 8, 2016 Notice of Inquiry requesting additional public comment on the impact and effectiveness of the DMCA safe harbor provisions in Section 512 of Title 17
The Right Tools: Europe's Intermediary Liability Laws and the 2016 General Data Protection Regulation
Forthcoming in the Berkeley Technology Law Journal
The US Senate Is on Track to Pass the Section 230 Bill. Here's What You Need to Know.
"Daphne Keller, a former Google lawyer now at Stanford's Center for Internet and Society, agreed that the "knowingly" language is problematic. "It creates this incentive to bury your head in the sand and not try to find bad content," she said."
New EU regulations will have serious implications for newsrooms worldwide
"In a recent paper, Daphne Keller, director of Intermediary Liability at the Stanford Center for Internet and Society, points out that whether and how content hosts—such as social media companies—must honor RTBF requests under the GDPR is unclear.
Should Washington begin regulating Facebook? Some lawmakers say yes.
"Policy experts also question how the bill would actually work. Daphne Keller of the Stanford Center for Internet and Society pointed to the challenges of determining whether an ad buyer is a foreign entity, particularly if buyers rely on outside vendors to purchase ads.
"Nobody knows how to figure out who counts as Russian," she said. "It seems extremely easy to hide your identity.""
Congress's end run around a pillar of online free speech
"Daphne Keller of the Stanford Center for Internet and Society says that the new law could push some platforms and publishers to crack down on a wide variety of speech, to avoid the threat of lawsuits. It would give them "a reason to err on the side of removing internet users' speech in response to any controversy," she says, "and in response to false or mistaken allegations, which are often levied against online speech.""
Congress Can Crack Down On Tech Companies, But It Can't Do Much To Their Algorithms
""When platforms don't know what to do, the legally over-cautious response is to go way overboard on taking things down just in case they're illegal," Daphne Keller, Director of Intermediary Liability at Stanford University's Center for Internet and Society, told BuzzFeed News. "My worst case scenario legislation would be some vague obligation for platforms to make sure that users don't do bad things.""
Legal Frontiers in Digital Media (Past Event)
For more information and the full conference agenda, visit: https://www.medialaw.org/component/k2/item/4456
Inline Linking After Goldman v. Breitbart
(1:10 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.)
2019 Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index West Coast Launch (Past Event)
Lunch: 1:00 pm
Program: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
What Happened to the 'Golden Age of Free Speech'? (Past Event)
For more information and to RSVP visit: https://firstamendmentcoalition.org/what-happened-to-the-golden-age-of-f...
Stanford Internet and Society Lab - Intermediary Liability (Past Event)
Internet platforms like Facebook and Twitter play an ever-increasing role in our lives, and mediate our personal and public communications. What laws govern their choices about our speech? Come discuss the law of platforms and online free expression with CIS Intermediary Liability Director Daphne Keller.
Deep Dive: Cybersecurity and the Broad Geopolitical Risk of Digital Life
Cybersecurity is increasingly a major concern of modern life, coloring everything from the way we vote to the way we drive to the way our health care records are stored. Yet online security is beset by threats from nation-states and terrorists and organized crime, and our favorite social media sites are drowning in conspiracy theories and disinformation. How do we reset the internet and reestablish control over our own information and digital society?
Facebook facing user and lawmaker scrutiny over data use
"Daphne Keller, a specialist in corporate liability and responsibility at Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and Society, says Facebook could face private lawsuits over privacy."
Murder Video Again Raises Questions About How Facebook Handles Content
""Half the time it's, 'Oh no, Facebook didn't take something down, and we think that's terrible; they should have taken it down,' " says Daphne Keller, a law professor at Stanford University. "And the other half of the time is, 'Oh no! Facebook took something down and we wish they hadn't.' "
Bloomberg West
Full episode of "Bloomberg West." Guests include Daphne Keller, director of intermediary liability at the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School, David Kirkpatrick, Techonomy's chief executive officer, Radu Rusu, chief executive officer and co-founder of Fyusion, Crawford Del Prete, IDC's chief research officer, and Daniel Apai, assistant professor at The University of Arizona.
Why Intermediary Liability Is The Most Important Question Online
Techdirt podcast with CIS Director of Intermediary Liability Daphne Keller.
Podcast can also be heard at Techdirt.


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August 4, 2018 August 4, 2018 Bristol Bugle
New Metrobus route specifically designed to maximise uselessness
Sports fans eager to travel to games at Ashton Gate have been told that a 'soon to open' new Metrobus service was 'not for them', because it wasn't designed to transport a large number of people from one place to another.
The M2 bus route, which will have stops serving Temple Meads station, Ashton Gate stadium and Long Ashton park & ride, has the potential to work like a sort-of big car that people can share to get to and from matches. However, around the times when half of football and rugby matches are scheduled the busses will not be running, in case people use them.
In a statement released by Metrobus bosses, they confirmed that the bus timetables had been 'designed' this way as part of their long term strategic plan to 'maximise uselessness'.
The statement went on to confirm that the Metrobus route was 'never meant to be' for fans visiting the stadium, and anyone else who wants to get the Metrobus to town on a Sunday, or go out after 9:30pm on any other day of the week should 'suck it' too.
"Metrobus is about much more than transporting people. We have busses with tiny wheels on the sides, which make them go fast. We're hot, we're sexy. We're a hot and sexy bus company for the 21st century, and there's nothing you can do about it,
"We set our own agenda and we don't wait for nobody. You snooze you lose, loser." A spokesman for Metrobus explained.
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YouTuber Actor Jung "I am a murderer"… He offered an apology for the miscarriage of Logan's wife
[Reporter Se-yeon Park, Daily Economy Star Today]
YouTuber Actor Jung apologized for Logan's wife's miscarriage due to the disclosure of 'Fake Man 2' instructor Logan.
On the 22nd, actor Jung apologized by posting additional apology comments to the apology video titled 'I'm sorry, I'm a shitty man, I've lived my life in vain," which was posted before the YouTube channel 'Actor Jung: Incident Issue'.
"I'm really pathetic," said actor Jung, with luck and said, "How do you know about 30 incidents during 4 years of broadcasting. I think I don't have qualifications as you said."
"What kind of UDT people like me are criticizing and pointing out. I'm sorry. I thought that I've developed even a little bit, but I don't think it's at all," he said. "I think I was a poor YouTuber who lacked a long time. Sorry."
Instructors who appeared in 'Fake Man 2', including instructors Logan and Jung Eun-ju, also apologized again to Captain Lee Geun, Logan's wife, UDT, and MUSAT. He also confessed that the release of Logan's 'Body Camera Scandal' video was also a lie.
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Oh… I'm very pathetic. How do I know about 30 incidents during 4 years of broadcasting…
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I think I was a poor YouTuber who was short and lacking. Sorry…
Logan, Jung Eun-ju, Lee Geun, Logan's wife, UDT, Musat, I'm sorry.
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My warmest wishes and congratulations to the Gold and Silver medalists, Jenni Ogden for A Drop in the Ocean, and Dean Mobbs for The Expressionist.
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SABC board realised Hlaudi Motsoeneng was 'dangerous' but couldn't act, inquiry hears
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Lulama Mokhobo told a commission of inquiry that the 'disruptions' by the former COO led to her suggestion that he be removed from his post.
The commission of inquiry into state capture has heard that there were two camps with differing views on the infamous SABC and MultiChoice agreement, which scored the public broadcaster R500 million.
Former SABC head Lulama Mokhobo told the commission on Wednesday: "Chair, this was a very sad time at the SABC where there was literally a chasm between the group executives, those led by [Hlaudi] Motsoeneng and myself, not being the most liked person by the chairperson."
At the time of the agreement, Motsoeneng was the chief operations officer (COO) at SABC.
Former communications minister Yunus Carrim told the inquiry on Tuesday that in terms of the agreement, MultiChoice would pay the SABC R553 million over a period of five years for the SABC's 24-hour news channel and that MultiChoice would have exclusive access to the SABC's archives, Fin24 reported.
Tensions in the SABC led to what the witness described as "clandestine meetings".
"Chair, the SABC had been in contested terrain for years prior to me going there. There were people who reported to other people in powerful places and they would try to throw their weight around and impose their will," the witness explained.
The former COO allegedly did this by name dropping, using the name of then-president Jacob Zuma.
"He (Motsoeneng) boasted that he was close to the president and about how he had been to the president's house until 2am. There were ministers visiting Hlaudi but to me this was strange," she said.
"We simply did not serve the same agenda. There were other agendas. Certainly, the interests of MultiChoice became paramount to Hlaudi – to the detriment of the organisation.
"Yes, he claims he brought R500 million to the organisation. That was very little for what the SABC was forced to concede."
The witness further told the commission that the "disruptions" by the former COO led to her suggestion that he be removed from his post. She said that landed her in hot water.
"I got into very serious trouble for this suggestion to board members – not in a formal meeting. I was feeling the sense of urgency and serious frustration because he was making it very difficult for me to do my work so that the board would ultimately declare me incompetent and fire me," she said.
According to the witness, the board finally came to the realisation that Motsoeneng "was a dangerous man" and resolved that he had to be removed. This, however, was halted when it was revealed that Motsoeneng was a ministerial appointment and not a board appointment.
Mokhobo has completed her evidence before the commission for now.
In an internal message to MultiChoice staff on Tuesday, MultiChoice CEO Calvo Mawela instructed staff "not to be distracted" by allegations which may be aired at the inquiry.
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Перикола (испанское прозвище — Ла-Перричоли, ;  — , настоящее имя — Микаэла Вильегас Уртадо ()) — перуанская  театра и  (сопрано) XVIII века. Любовница вице-короля Перу Мануэля де Амата.

Биография

Перикола родилась в Лиме, по другой версии — в селе Томайкичуа (Tomayquichua) провинции Уануко (Huanuco). Была крещена в Соборе Лимы 1 декабря 1748 года. С 15 лет начала играть в театре Coliseo de Comedias, получив к 20 годам широкую известность. Выступала в Лиме и других городах Южной Америки, исполняла главные роли в пьесах Педро Кальдерона и Лопе де Веги. В этот период стала любовницей вице-короля Перу Мануэля де Амата, занимавшего должность в 1761—1776 годах. В 1769 году родила от него сына Мануэля. Вице-король построил и подарил ей несколько дворцов. Их скандальная связь привлекала всеобщее внимание в Лиме, став объектом критики со стороны местной аристократии.

После потери её любовником должности вице-короля и его отъезда в Испанию Перикола подвергалась нападкам и преследованиям недоброжелателей. В 1788 году она оставила сцену, в 1795 году вышла замуж и занялась администрированием театра. В последние годы жизни была известна благотворительностью. Похоронена на кладбище «Пастор Матиас Маэстро».

Образ в искусстве
Перикола является героиней комедии Проспера Мериме «Карета святых даров» (1829) и одноимённой оперетты (La Périchole, 1868) французского композитора Жака Оффенбаха.

Перикола — один из главных персонажей романа «Мост короля Людовика Святого» (1927) американского писателя Торнтона Уайлдера (в ромене её имя Микаэла заменено на «Камила»). По сюжету романа, Перикола в возрасте 12 лет была куплена у бродячих актёров авантюристом по имени Пио, ставшим её наставником в творческой деятельности. Впоследствии роман неоднократно экранизировался, в 1944 году Линн Бари сыграла роль в картине Роулэнда Ли. В 2004 году роль Периколы была сыграна испанской актрисой Пилар Лопес де Айалой, Харви Кейтель играл роль Пио.

В фильме «Золотая карета» (1953) французского кинорежиссёра Жана Ренуара роль Периколы (в фильме Камиллы) играет Анна Маньяни. В 1984 году в СССР был снят музыкальный фильм «Перикола» (в главной роли Галина Беляева).

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Governor Signs Texting While Driving Ban
Iowa Governor Chet Culver Thursday signed a ban on text messaging while driving that was co-authored by State Representative Curt Hanson of Fairfield.
"After teaching students about responsibility and respect on our roadways for over 40 years, I'm proud that our plan to save lives and prevent accidents was signed by the Governor today," said Hanson, who won approval of the bill in the Iowa House. "The bi-partisan effort in the Legislature to craft this sensible compromise will protect young drivers and improve safety for everyone on Iowa's roadways."
House File 2456 prohibits the use of all electronic and mobile devices while driving for those under the age of 18. Persons over 18 may not use a hand-held electronic device to read, write, or send a text message while driving. Violators will be charged with a simple misdemeanor and a $30 fine. If texting is the cause of an accident that results in serious injury or death, penalties increase up to a $1000 fine and 180 day license suspension.
Law enforcement cannot stop or detain a person only for suspected violations of texting and local governments are not allowed to adopt their own ordinances. When the new law takes effect on July 1, law enforcement will begin an education campaign and will only write warning citations for the first year before the enhanced penalties and fines begin to apply.
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Subcommittee to probe FB impact on youth
Published 12:05 pm Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Two U.S. Senators are going after Facebook, saying the heads of the social media platform knew of the negative impact it has on teens and young users yet are doing little to correct the situation. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) are reaching across the aisle via their subcommittee to investigate allegations brought by the Wall Street Journal.
"It is clear that Facebook is incapable of holding itself accountable. The Wall Street Journal's reporting reveals Facebook's leadership to be focused on a growth-at-all-costs mindset that valued profits over the health and lives of children and teens. When given the opportunity to come clean to us about their knowledge of Instagram's impact on young users, Facebook provided evasive answers that were misleading and covered up clear evidence of significant harm.
"We are in touch with a Facebook whistleblower and will use every resource at our disposal to investigate what Facebook knew and when they knew it – including seeking further documents and pursuing witness testimony. The Wall Street Journal's blockbuster reporting may only be the tip of the iceberg," stated Blackburn and Blumenthal in a news release.
The two senators held a hearing in May to discuss just how to go about protecting kids online. Screen times for children are surging on popular apps like TikTok, Facebook Messenger and Instagram, leaving kids potentially exposed to safety and privacy issues including data collection, aggressive marketing and sexual exploitation.
Blackburn and Blumenthal wrote Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in August, calling on the tech giant to release his internal research on the potentially harmful impact of his platforms – including Instagram Kids – on youth mental health and explain how this research has been used to further promote and market products to young users.
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The Green Left is an anti-capitalist and eco-socialist grouping within the Green Party of England and Wales. It seeks to constitute a network for "socialists and other radicals" in the Green Party, as well as "act[ing] as an outreach body that will communicate the party's radical policies to other socialists and anti-capitalists outside the party." It includes some prominent members of the Green Party of England and Wales, and held its first meeting on 4 June 2006. Green Left members were early supporters of an "ecosocialist international", such as the Ecosocialist International Network (EIN) Green Left publishes the 'Watermelon'  a publication promoting eco-socialist policies to Green Party members on an array of issues. Green Left has a social media presence including on Twitter and Facebook. The Facebook site is very busy and has 9,000 members. Green Left engages the wider left with the aim to build for real change with eco-socialist policies and including just transition and supporting workers struggles. Green Left is very supportive of the Green Party Trade Union Group.

Formation
Green Left was launched on 4 June 2006 by members of the Green Party of England and Wales. Those who supported the group included various members of the Green Party of England and Wales Executive. Some members of Green Left then went on to be leaders of the party.

Aims and beliefs
Green Left formulated its beliefs, agreed on at the meeting, in the Headcorn Declaration (below), which stated that Green Left hopes "to raise Green Party politics to meet the demands of its radical policies". The statement criticised the "New Labour government's abandonment of the policies of the left" and claimed  "that the Green Party's progressive agenda makes it the natural home for the left".

The Headcorn Declaration
In June 2006, a number of members of the Green Party agreed to the core beliefs and policies of the Headcorn declaration which became a launch statement of the Green left. The launch statement included the following points:

Green Left is critical of capitalism, and sees capitalism as incompatible with ideals like sustainability, peace and social justice. As such it places itself in the tradition of William Morris, the British ecosocialist who operated within the Marxist Social Democratic Federation and Socialist League.
It seeks to unite all socialists, anti-capitalists and radicals, in and outside of the Green Party.
It welcomes and wishes to continue the grassroots democracy within the Green Party of England and Wales, which should remain a "bottom-up" organisation.
Green Left wants to apply the slogan think global, act local to its own party, by increasing international contacts, while also seeking to create local coalitions, made up of various groups such as trade unions, faith-based communities and other minority groups.

See also

 British Left
 Green left
 Green politics
 Social ecology

References

External links
Green Left facebook
Green Left blog
Green Left twitter  Twitter handle @UKGreenLeft

Anti-capitalist organizations
Eco-socialism
Green Party of England and Wales
History of the Green Party of England and Wales
Left-wing politics in the United Kingdom
Political party factions in the United Kingdom
2006 establishments in the United Kingdom


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The workday got off to a somewhat chaotic start. A film crew was there and they were NOT done by 0900 as Roger had speculated. Bless them, they tried, but a Piper Cub issue and a rain shower were delaying things.
Finally the Canuck was started and took off, and eventually the Cub was started and got airborne. I figured we could at least wash the triplane as the aircraft hadn't been cleaned after it's Air Fair appearance.
But as we were starting to haul aircraft out of the hanger to extricate the triplane people expressed concern that we might ruin the filming. So we stopped. People had expressed concern throughout the week that we'd end up spending a lot of down time doing nothing while the filming was happening and despite two calls to Roger to ensure we would have something to do it looked like everything was going to hell in a handbasket!
Turns out just before dashing into the air to impersonate Charles Lindbergh Roger left two work instructions with Chris Backer and Tom Miller. One was to move the customer D.VII to the patio so engine work could continue and the other instruction was to wash the triplane. So I started to feel a little better.
The triplane was washed up and parked in the sun to dry. We will need ground crews at events in the future to immediately clean all rotary powered aircraft. Letting the castor oil fog set up for two weeks, especially in the Texas heat isn't a good idea! Doug Hortvet finished off the triplane's care by oiling the valve rocker arm ball bearings.
There were two more airplane events to mention - Ted Dawson, Terry Bledsoe, and Mike McCormick finished off the Luscombe work. They reinstalled the fuel tank and as far as I know, got the aircraft ready for Roger to inspect in preparation to flying the airplane again.
The other major airplane event (that I am aware of!) was beginning work on the Tommies. The rudders, vertical fins, and elevators for both Tommies were dug out of the hanger and taken to the shop. The T-2 stuff is fresh, and needs no work, aside from maybe varnishing the wood parts with epoxy varnish (which protects better since it isn't affected by the dopes used to seal the fabric covering). Envelopes were cut for all the T-2 parts and most, if not all, were sewn by Roger. The rudder's cover was glued on and the first coat of nitrate dope was applied. Thin tapes were applied where the rib stitching will occur and Roger taught several guys how to rib stitch, so that process has started.
Steel wool was applied to the T-1 parts, everything except the rudder, which Roger had recovered "not too long ago" and was deemed good (though it has paint issues and at least one puncture through the fabric!). For the remaining T-1 parts the fabric tape mummifying the metal parts was cut off. The entire piece, metal and wood, was rubbed down with steel wool. The metal parts were then painted with Rustoleum and the wood parts were sealed with epoxy varnish. These parts will be ready for cover next workday, and work can start on the horizontal stabilizers, wings and fuselages.
Team Vehicles had a great time this week. Don G, John B & son, and Jeremy B did a great job getting the vehicles fixed up. Don was spectacular getting the Quad not only timed and tuned, but also in directing the work on the gas line problem that developed shortly after the Quad ran and then starting working only intermittently. Roger Freeman's expertise was instrumental in both initially starting as well as teaching some basic operating skills, and also correctly calling the source of the fuel line problem. We blew the line clear of debris, after which the Quad ran like a fine tuned watch thanks to Don's expertise.
John also did a lot of work in installing a new starter switch for the TT, which required cutting the plate to allow the switch to be properly placed. It appears that the ignition issues with the TT have been fixed. It was no easy task but John applied his usual energy in completing the task as well as contributing a lot of cranking on the Quad, as did Don and Jeremy (if we keep the Quad operating the cranking should be minimal in the future). John's son John was also in the mix. John and Jeremy were outstanding in their efforts in working under the vehicles. Some of our more rotund volunteers just can't get that kind of work done expeditiously, but they could.
Jeremy, was everywhere, providing more than significant assistance to John & Don on the work on the two "projects". There was an awesome amount of teamwork all around. Five drivers had the four running vehicles exercising, and it was figured out quickly that working on the vehicles in the shade was a far more satisfactory arrangement than working in the hangar. The term "shade tree mechanics" comes to mind--in a very positive light.