March 11, 2017 by: Mehul Srivastava in Istanbul and Duncan Robinson in Brussels Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused the Dutch authorities of being “fascists” after they blocked a flight carrying his foreign minister from travelling to Rotterdam. He also threatened to stop flights to Turkey from the Netherlands. Mevlut Cavusoglu had been due to address a Turkish rally as part of a campaign to win […]
Beyond the Net Journal: Armenia Chapter #3 Episode When Armenia declared independence in 1991, the Internet access finally became available, allowing people to be part of the world again. The creation of an Internet Availability Center in 2012 (funded by Internet Society’s grant) at the Culture House for the Blind in Yerevan, triggered creative ideas among active members of the center. They came to conclusion that an […]
MEPs: Bankers, lawyers and accountants are “enablers” of tax avoidance A WIDE SUPPORT NETWORK of professional organisations “played a crucial role” in the biggest financial tax evasion scandal in world history, according to MEPs interrogating the circumstances and causes behind the Panama Papers tax scandal. Institutions of bankers, lawyers and accountants acted as “enablers and promoters of tax avoidance” allowing corporate and financial interests to slash trillions […]
Authored by Mac Slavo via SHTFplan.com, There is an inherent dilemma for most of the people living in cities. Even those who are aware of the extremely fragile fabric of society are often stuck living urban lives. Perhaps they plan to retire to a country abode, or construct a hideaway to escape to if the need ever arises, but for now, they are stuck in the city […]
Researchers are creating biodegradable food packaging materials, which, in addition, will also keep food fresh for longer. This innovation would solve two problems at once: assist in cutting down packaging waste and in reducing the number of food-borne illnesses. (via WSJ)
Given the amount of Panameras you see on the roads here, you have to conclude that Porsche’s luxury family-moving saloon was a sizeable driver in the company’s significant rise in sales in the region last year. How heavily environmental concerns weighed on buyers’ minds while handing over their hard-earned cash – or if anybody at all decided against it in favour of holding out for an all-wheel […]
Canada’s Postmedia company is laying off more than 50 employees at The Vancouver Sun and Province after a months-long buyout process aimed at cutting the company’s payroll. Fifty-four union employees are being laid off as of April 8, according to a memo from Brian Norris, the director of human resources for the The Vancouver Sun and Province. The company is asking for volunteers, who will each receive […]
The internet as it currently stands is “not fit for purpose” to engage the connectivity of things and machines, according to Cisco ANZ CTO Kevin Bloch, as mobility requirements will be subverted by the Internet of Things (IoT) and a complete re-engineering will need to take place. “As we move to more machines being connected than humans, the first generation of the internet is not fit for […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 11, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film creenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Aarti Jhurani rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Sporting event Attend […]
Forget about a normal selfie. 2017 might just be the year of the lumy. For those unfamiliar with the term, a “lumy” is a photo or video that features an effect from the increasingly popular app Lumyer. Lumyer is an augmented reality app that allows users to add fun effects to their photos or videos to bring them to life. These lumys can then be shared on different […]
Since the dawn of cloud computing, one theme has been a constant: the idea that demand can be dynamic and elastic, that you pay only for the resources you use, and that the service is delivered on demand. But does cloud computing today live up to that promise? Recent developments show that there may be a different way to satisfy that expectation. Serverless computing exposed Going back […]
In his 30-plus year career as a professor at New York University, Jay Rosen says he can’t remember a time when the relationship between journalists and the White House was more poisonous or fundamentally undemocratic than it is under President Trump. “I don’t think there are many parallels to what we’re seeing now,” Rosen said. “There’s so much about this situation that is completely strange and busts […]
The middle ground isn’t exactly a term that many sports-car manufacturers would like associated with their tarmac-gobbling wares, but that’s exactly how Porsche positions the premium on-road niche in its long-celebrated 911 range. But its pitch explains everything: the GTS is a notch below the try-not-to-get-killed madness of the GT3, marrying sporty intent with everyday usability, making it the most-aggressive 911 this side of its race-ready road […]
Think to log in, please. Credit: Syda Productions/Shutterstock Biometrics – technology that can recognise individuals based on physical and behavioural traits such as their faces, voices or fingerprints – are becoming increasingly important to combat financial fraud and security threats. This is because traditional approaches, such as those based on PIN numbers or passwords, are proving too easily compromised. For example, Barclays has introduced TouchID, whereby customers […]
SecuritySpy is a very full-featured program that can support a wide range of camera types. Back in 2013, I showed how to build an Internet-centric, mobile-enabled video surveillance system using HD video transmitted over in-wall power lines. The system was based on Logitech’s Alert product line. Sadly, Logitech killed that product line a few years ago, leaving owners struggling to maintain their systems. More great project ideas […]
DETROIT Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) pleaded guilty on Friday to three felony counts as part of a $4.3 billion plea agreement reached with the Justice Department in January over the automaker’s massive diesel emissions scandal. VW general counsel Manfred Doess made the plea on the company’s behalf after he said at a hearing in U.S. District Court in Detroit that he was authorized by the board of directors […]
Up to US$500 (Dh1,836): Stacked Glass vases. Stacked Glass Vases by Pia Wüstenberg, presented by Crafts Council (UK). Courtesy of Pia Wustenberg Up to US$500 (Dh1,836): Crockery Collection by Max Lamb, presented by 1882 as part of Britain Takes Shape. ourtesy of Max Lamb Up to $2,500 (Dh9,182): Lattoo Stools by Coalesce Studio. Courtesy of Coalesce Up to $2,500 (Dh9,182): Tower lamp by Nader Gammas. Courtesy of […]
© James Ferguson During the four-year battle for Aleppo, the world was flooded with images of the toll it took on the civilians trapped between the Syrian regime and opposition militias. As the siege tightened, the ancient city was dubbed Syria’s Stalingrad, enduring relentless street fighting, indiscriminate barrel bombings and deadly “triple-taps” — that killed civilians, killed those who came to rescue the wounded, and finally destroyed […]
The report from January was one of hundreds that Mr. Abdul Kareem has made inside Syria in recent years, building his reputation as a unique voice covering the war from rebel-held areas that other Western journalists have fled for fear of kidnapping and beheading by jihadists. Continue reading the main story Along the way, Mr. Abdul Kareem has interviewed foreign fighters from Britain, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere […]
DUBAI // How long until Bryan Adams releases a vintage standards album? Turning to the great American songbook seems like the inevitable next stage in Adams’s growing-old-gracefully project. He’s already released a covers LP (Tracks of My Years) and embraced a quaint, 1950s rockabilly persona for the Get Up tour, which rolled into Dubai’s Autism Rocks Arena on Thursday. Perhaps a country album is on the cards […]
By Christian Shepherd | BEIJING BEIJING Doubling China’s Lunar New Year break, labelling Chinese cuisine “intangible cultural heritage” and restricting foreign influence in schools are among the patriotic recommendations made by delegates at this year’s meeting of Chinese parliament. Many of the 3,000 delegates from across China currently in Beijing for the 10-day meeting of the National People’s Congress, closing on Wednesday, came armed with proposals for […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 10, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Aarti Jhurani rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Nationwide New film Badrinath Ki […]
Historically, the marketing team within an organisation has had little to do with the IT department or the product development team, while the CEO was generally concerned only with the revenue marketing ventures were bringing into the business. According to Steve Lucas, Marketo’s new CEO, the role of the marketer should now be more aligned to a data scientist and they should also be involved in product […]
Via Jim Quinn of The Burning Platform blog, In Part One and Part Two of this article I revealed how the Deep State’s fake data and fake news propaganda machine can be overcome by opening your eyes, observing reality, understanding how Fed created inflation has destroyed our lives, and why the election of Trump was the initial deplorable pushback to Deep State evil. “The notion that a […]
